Auditing Procedure

Everything you need to know about your obligations after receiving a grant from We Care Community Trust.

1
Application

Submit your completed application form

All completed application forms must be mailed to We Care Community Trust at the address on the Application Form before the 10th of each month.

2
3 Month Deadline

Use the grant for its approved purpose only

The grant must be used only for the specific purpose for which the application was made, and must be spent within 3 months of the grant being made.

3
Important

Only new costs are covered

The grant can only be used to pay for costs that come after the "Payment Date" on your Grant Audit Form. Any costs you have already paid before receiving the grant cannot be claimed.

4
Required

Return unused funds

Any grant money which is not spent on the purpose approved must be returned to We Care Community Trust Limited within 3 months of the grant being made.

5
Within 3 Months

Submit your auditing documentation

Within three months of receipt of the grant payment, all required auditing information must be submitted. See the full checklist below.

Required Documentation Checklist

A copy of your bank statement showing the grant was paid into your bank account

Copies of tax invoices from suppliers and service companies (tax invoice required, not quotation)

Copies of Employer Monthly Schedules (IR348) and Employer Deductions (IR345) where applicable

Copies of bank statements showing each amount paid out. If payment is by Bulk, both the bulk transaction and the list of bulk payments are required

Completed and returned Grant Audit Form and/or Work Summary Form provided in your outcome letter

Any other supporting information relevant to the grant, such as photos, event programmes, or attendance records

Late or missing audit information

If auditing information is overdue, any future application from your organisation will not be considered until We Care Community Trust has received the outstanding audit documentation. If you need more time, you may request an extension in writing before the deadline.

Requesting an extension

If your organisation is unable to supply the required information within three months, you may request an extension to the audit deadline. All such requests must be made in writing prior to the deadline.

Need a copy of your Grant Audit Form?

The Grant Audit Form and Work Summary Form are included in the last pages of your outcome letter. If you need another copy, contact us directly and we will send one through.

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