Funding criteria
Assessment criteria
When assessing applications, we will look to fund projects that best meet the following:
- are based and delivered in North Paddington, which includes the Westbourne, Harrow Road, Queens Park, Little Venice, and Maida Vale wards
- take place between mid-December 2024 and 1 March 2025
- could not otherwise happen, or enables a project to be larger or of greater quality
- promote and improve access to culture, heritage, and arts in North Paddington
- help foster a sense of local pride and belonging
- employ creativity to enliven high streets and public spaces
- support the growth of the cultural community
- support creative enterprise and skills opportunities
- support volunteering, co-creation, and active participation
- celebrate the rich diversity and heritage of the borough by bringing local communities and people of different backgrounds together
If you received funding in North Paddington Creates – Round 1, you may still apply. However, your application will need to be for a new project not already receiving funding. Priority will be given to organisations and individuals who have not already been supported by North Paddington Creates.
Examples of creative projects could include
- cultural events, such as performances, music, festivals, screenings
- exhibitions
- craft activities, such as community murals, workshops, co-creation
- creative tours or local heritage projects
- pop-up projects and activations of vacant or underused spaces
- arts and creative skills, training and workshops
Outputs
Activities must deliver the following outputs:
- increased visitor numbers
- increased number of creative activities, festivals and events
- increased number of volunteering opportunities
Licencing and Permissions
Please note that, depending on the nature of your project, you may be required to obtain certain consents, permissions, and/or licenses for your event to take place. Funding does not guarantee any licences or permissions will be granted, and funding will be subject to the grant recipient ensuring these are obtained. This includes where permission is required from the council itself, such as obtaining a Temporary Events Notice.
Please ensure that, before applying, you are familiar with any licenses or permissions you may need to obtain.