Thursday 5 September 2013

Playground Markings Direct Feedback Forms

feedback
 Here at playground Markings Direct we are always looking for ways to improve our service. We have recently added a digital feedback form to our website. We want to hear about your experiences with PMD. Please go to:

http://www.playgroundmarkingsdirect.co.uk/about-us/feedback-form/  

You can also download a copy of the form at:

http://www.playgroundmarkingsdirect.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/feedbackform.pdf 

We will also be sending the forms out to all our customers. All returned forms are entered into a monthly prize draw.

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Funding Application Guidelines

Funding Application Guidelines

We have put some information together to try and help people when they are considering how to fund possible school playground projects. We hope it may be of some help.
  • Always thoroughly read the guidelines and instructions thoroughly
  • Make sure to answer all questions concisely in clear handwriting
  • Be sure to demonstrate a clear plan of why your school need the funding and who will benefit and a breakdown where possible – be as detailed as you can
  • Try and tailor your funding as best you can to the criteria needed
  • Remember to include all required documentation to support your application
  • if you’re unsure on what’s being asked on any of the questions, don’t hesitate to ring the funder or us here at PMD
  • Include positive objectives of how the funding with make a difference to your school – Not just the physical benefits but will it improve social skills? Or promote more positive behaviours?
  • GOOD LUCK!
***please note : PMD have provided this Funding Assistance Pack to the best of their knowledge and can’t guarantee funding is still available or that you will get it – it is purely provided as source of information***   AWARDS FOR ALL

ELIGIBLE TO: Schools, Councils, Healthcare establishments & Community Groups
FUNDING AMOUNT AVAILABLE: £300 – £10,000
FUNDING CRITERIA: to fund projects which address the issues, needs and aspirations of local communities and people. We will fund a wide range of community projects aimed at developing skills, improving health, revitalising the local environment and enabling people to become more active citizens.
TIPS: Demonstrate clearly how the grant would improve your school/community bearing in mind the above criteria.  Maybe you want to provide playground equipment that would encourage children/young people to be much more active, therefore improving health.
Contact : www.awardsforall.org.uk   FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
ELIGIBLE TO: Schools, Councils, Football Clubs, Multi-Sports Clubs & Registered Charities FUNDING AMOUNT AVAILABLE: upto £500,000
FUNDING CRITERIA: to fund projects that improve facilities for Sport & Football in local communities. The aim is to increase participation from children and adults which can range anything from MUGA’s & pitches to Changing rooms or Clubhouses.
TIPS: Applications can be submitted at any time.  You would need to give detailed reasons what positive effect the funding would bring to your School.
Contact: www.footballfoundation.org.uk   READ MORE...for the full article please click here...   PLEASE NOTE: To download a digital version of this information please click here.