Timeline
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Applications open in February
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Application support available through branch microsite or from co-convenors.
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Sub-branches to promote and encourage applications through sub branch meetings and/or communications.
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Applications close on 17th March
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Gallery opens to view on AGM microsite from 18th March
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Voting takes place from 20th to 31st March
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All voters can vote for up to 3 projects in order of preference.
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The projects with the most votes, using an STV model win, where funds allow.
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Results announced first week in April
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Funds available immediately
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Each proposer completes an evaluation of the project for inclusion in branch communications in December and June (AGM)
Some guidelines for applications:
Ideally working alongside your sub-branch, proposed events/initiatives should aim to do at least one of the following:
- Promote Green values
- Improve diversity and inclusion across the branch
- Increase membership across the branch
- Increase membership participation and engagement
Please remember to tell voters how the project meets the criteria for funding, a proposed budget and how the project will be carried out.
In this first trial we plan to distribute £500 - either to one project or more than one, depending on the funds the selected projects require.
We want this to succeed! Please consult with partners if needed to help with your application and get in touch with your sub-branch co-convenors for support with your application if needed.
You can submit you project idea here. Good luck!
Results:
We're delighted to announce the winners of our 2024 participatory budget trial. The bids that received the most votes and will be funded this year were:
We received a number of fantastic suggestions from members and we'd like to thank everyone who participated, shared ideas, came along to our branch event and voted. We look forward to applying our learning from this trial and building on it in future.