About us - Investing in the development of member organisations

GF is committed to supporting our members to accomplish their goals. We have developed a policy to explain how we invest in organisations whether they are small, large, new or old. It has a focus on leading organisations through a process to full health and independence.

Levels of GF Partnership with Organisations

Global Fellowship offers four progressive levels of partnership with organisations. All applications will fall within one of the four categories listed below.

1. Establishment Investment
   This is available for newer members for the purpose of assisting in their early stages of growth. It will not cover initial set up expenses but is rather designed to enhance a particular project of interest to the organisation. Members can apply for up to £1500.00 over a period of 12 months and are able to apply for this support for a period of up to three years.
2. Developmental Investment
   This is available for members to assist in their intentional development It is not intended to fully fund the budget of the organisation but is rather designed to enhance and strengthen a particular aspect or aspects of the organisation’s overall annual plan. An organisation can apply for up to £5000.00 over a period of 12 months and is able to apply for this support for a period of up to three years.
   
   This investment will include GF coming alongside and mentoring the organisation. Members of the GF mentoring team will meet with the National Executive of the organisation and if necessary will assist in developing and documenting the forward planning for the healthy growth of the organisation. Mentors will remain in supportive contact for the duration of the project.
3. Advanced Independence Investment
   This is available to assist organisations that are seeking and portray an ability to genuinely achieve financial self sufficiency. There is no specified limit of funding support at this level however the application will focus exclusively on the development of income earning initiatives. Ordinarily GF will consider projects for a period of up to a maximum of five years.
   Again this investment includes GF coming alongside to mentor the organisation. Members of the GF mentoring team will meet with the organisation to discuss fully the feasibility of the project. including specific tasks that will need to be achieved, the personnel required , a budget and a timeline for its successful execution. Mentors will remain in supportive contact for the duration of the project.
4. Enhancement Investment
   This is an additional financial investment designed for a healthy independent organisation. Its purpose is to facilitate a particular aspect of the growth of the organisation. GF will consider applications up to maximum of £5000.00 for a project that is to be completed over a 12 month term. It is not intended that further applications be submitted by the organisation.

What Global Fellowship will Consider Investing in

Currently we will only consider applications with at least one of the following primary goals:

• Projects aimed at developing the self-sufficiency of the organisation.
• Applications which emphasise developing regional capacity and extension.
• Projects that develop leadership training.
• Projects emphasising growth in membership.
• Projects which directly impact on young people. (aged 6 to 25 years)
• Projects which seek to develop the international perspective of young people and leaders within member organisations and Regions.

GF will consider how much the proposed application hopes to achieve relative to the level of funding sought. It will prioritise projects which aim to maximise the impact of the funds provided. Proposals which include significant elements of “self-help” (i.e. where the applicant itself proposes to commit its own resources or to contribute to or otherwise raise a proportion of the funding) are more likely to meet this criterion.

The Process

he Chief Executive is always available to answer any questions or queries that you may have.

Applications will be accepted at any time by the GF office. They should be forwarded in writing (preferably scanned and emailed) and must be co-signed by the President/Chairman and Treasurer or one other Trustee of the organisation.

Once received, the GF office will then be in contact with you to gain any further information that may be required to support the application. They will work with you to present the application to the GF Executive Committee (ExCo) in the best possible light.

The GF ExCo meets twice a year to consider applications, Usually around March and October.

The organisation will be informed of the outcome of their application within two weeks of a decision being made by ExCo. The response is likely to be one of the following:

• Approval of the full request for funding.
• Approval of the full request for funding, with GF agreeing to forward money incrementally or in arrears.
• GF offering a different financial investment to that requested and/or suggesting a different set of desired outcomes.
• GF offering the organisation an interest free loan.
• Approval of the application, subject to GF attracting funding from an independent donor.
• Rejection of the application.

Wherever an application is approved, GF will enter into an agreement with the organisation which will outline the terms and conditions of the partnership. These will vary depending on the project, the sum being requested and the level of partnership that is being sought with GF.

Application Checklist

1. Name of Region/Organisation.
2. A brief description of the Organisation (number of members and units, geographical spread and any current emphasis that the organisation may have).
3. Names of Officials (Trustees) in the organisation.
4. Name of Project you are seeking support for.
5. Which primary outcome/s are to be achieved from the project (choose one or more).
   • self-sufficiency
   • regional capacity
   • leadership training
   • growth in membership.
   • directly impact on young people
   • develop the international perspective
6. Level of Partnership being sought (choose one)
   • Establishment Investment
   • Early Developmental Investment
   • Advanced Independence Investment
   • Enhancement Investment
7. A brief outline of no more than 2 A4 sides which overviews the project and should specify;
   • The objectives of the project including why it is seen as important for the organisation.
   • Particular outcomes that you hope to achieve once the project is complete.
   • A basic breakdown of tasks involved to implement the project and who will complete these tasks.
   • A timeline for the project.
   • Who will undertake each of the major tasks to be achieved.
   • Who will regularly monitor the project to ensure that it is successful.
   • A full budget breakdown of the project (with quotes wherever possible).
   • Amount being sought from GF.
   • A copy of the organisation’s last Annual Report including financial statements.
8. Signed by the President/Chairman and Treasurer or one other Trustee of the organisation.