Any groups of residents or anyone who has an organisation* registered and delivering services within the City of Wolverhampton can apply.

*Organisations include charities, not-for-profit/social enterprises, Housing Associations, community groups, co-operatives, community interest companies, faith and equality groups and voluntary organisations.

Please note that checks will be made during the application process to ensure that it is a legitimate application. If you are not a constituted group we will require the details of a named lead person, and a further two people who are supporting the activity. If your application is for a street party, then all three residents must be from the relevant street.

The lead applicant will be responsible for providing evidence of expenditure and a short report letting us know what you spent the money on.

• Complete the online application form here
• OR download a Word doc of the application form here and once completed, return it to Gurpreet.Sahota@wvca.org.uk
• A paper version can be collected in person from our office; WVCA, 16 Temple Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AN

If you require support in completing the application or have any questions, please contact Gurpreet via email at Gurpreet.Sahota@wvca.org.uk.

Applications will have to undergo some initial assessments before an independent panel can make their decision. As we are fast tracking the application process to release the funds to you as soon as possible we are reviewing applications on a weekly basis.

Therefore, successful applicants will be informed 7–10 working days after the form is submitted.

We will make contact and ask you to fill in a form with your organisation’s bank account details. At this stage you will be notified of the terms and conditions of payment.

If you pass the checks, you will be notified via email, and the funds of £250 will be sent via a BACS transfer directly to your bank account.

You can spend the money on any activity to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. We are open to your ideas, but activities could include a street party, a community barbeque, a bring-and-share meal, a Playing Out event or a picnic. Funds can be spent on various materials and resources needed for your activity or event. This can include for example bunting, refreshments, hiring in activities, games, gazebos or other equipment etc. Activity can be flexible and any reasonable expenses to support your event or activity will be considered.

We will not fund items such as alcoholic drinks, fireworks or bouncy castles, unless they are provided by a legitimate supplier. You will be responsible for checking that they have public liability insurance in place.

If unsure, please email Gurpreet via: Gurpreet.Sahota@wvca.org.uk

Supporting evidence to show the progress of your activity will be required. This will include a short report on how you have spent your funds and receipts to prove what you have spent the money on. (You can email us photos of receipts if this is easier for you). We also welcome any photos or video footage of your event.

Yes. If you are found to have received the money through fraudulent methods and have broken the terms and conditions of the King’s Coronation Fund, you will be required to repay the grant.

Please do not be disappointed if you are unsuccessful, your idea may need further development and we only have a total fund of £25,000. After seeking further guidance from our team, you may re-apply and complete another application form.

Initially we will be looking to fund a maximum of one bid per street or organisation, so would encourage you to join up with your neighbours if you are holding more than one party per street.

We (WVCA) will use the information collected to process your application for the King’s Coronation Grant Scheme and make a payment to successful applicants. We will keep personal data from your application in our system for up to 1 year, financial details about grant payments are kept for 7 years if you are successful. Your records will be securely and confidentially destroyed when they are no longer needed. We will use anonymised information (not including your personal data) for planning and monitoring, which will be shared with a King’s Coronation Steering Group.

If you will be inviting specific individuals to an event, you might include a question about anything that you as organisers could do to make it more accessible for them. This will give you some time to plan ahead.

If you are using fliers or invitations think about the images you’re using. Show people you want your event to be open to everyone.

If people “just turn up” you could perhaps have someone on hand to make impromptu alterations to support them on the day.

A few other points that might help make your activity or event more inclusive.

• Could you reserve somewhere for people to park nearby if they have difficulty walking or some other reason that makes easy access to transport important or necessary
• Could you provide extra seating for people who might need this, or seating at different heights
• If the event involves power cabling, can you make sure that this does not offer a trip hazard and is easily able to be seen against its surroundings.

Food – people have a wide range of requirements in terms of food. Not just in terms of dietary requirements but also from a cultural perspective. Think ahead to see what you can do to be accommodating and welcoming.

Alcohol – This might be an issue for some people who might want to attend, think about what you might be able to do to make them comfortable and feel welcomed.

Timings – the event takes place over a specific weekend so this is a given but think about whether you can hold your event or events at times that will accommodate people’s need to attend religious services or people who might be observing Ramadan.

Breast feeding – is there somewhere that someone could breast feed comfortably?

Children – It’s important to think about how you might accommodate children in terms of their safety in relation to equipment as well of course as in relation to alcohol and taking part generally.

If you have any further questions, which have not been answered above, please speak to Gurpreet using the following contact details:

Email: Gurpreet.Sahota@wvca.org.uk

Having a street party is great way to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and a fantastic way to get to know your neighbours better.

The Council has made it very quick and easy (and, most importantly, free) for you to apply for a road closure for your street, but you’ll need to do this by 5:00 pm on 20th April 2023.

Britain has a long history of street parties, dating back to 1919, when the first one was organised to celebrate the end of the First World War. Since that time, communities have spilled out onto the streets to celebrate many occasions, but it was the Queen’s Coronation in 1953 which really cemented the association between street parties and royal events.

If you’d be interested in having a street party in your road, the best way to start is by having a chat with your neighbours and finding out who else is interested. You can then plan the party as a team, rather than having one organiser.

There are all sorts of fun activities you can plan together such as quizzes and games and everyone can bring food to share.

You can find lots of free resources to help you plan your street party at https://www.streetparty.org.uk/.

If you’re applying for a street closure, why not make it extra fun for the children and incorporate a play street into your celebrations. Playing Out has lots of free resources that will help you to make it fun and safe for everyone.

A great way to make your street party fun for everyone is to hold a playstreet as part of your celebrations. Simply closing your street to through traffic to allow children to play for a few hours, can be incredibly positive for your whole community.

If you enjoyed getting to know your neighbours during the pandemic, why not build on those connections by organising a playstreet and really bring your community together?

Playstreets give children the chance to play freely and bring communities together. Organising one is an amazing and rewarding thing to do for you, your children and your neighbours.

Playstreets create a safe space for children to play out on their doorstep.

They are:

• Organised by neighbours
• Temporary
• Inclusive
• Safe
• Simple and joyous

 The benefits of playing outside for children are well known, giving them the chance to enjoy valuable physical exercise, make friends, learn new skills and gain independence. Playstreets enable children to do this safely, easily and close to home.

Wolverhampton for Everyone can support you to organise your Playing Out activity. They have produced a free pack with lots of really great tips. You can contact them via hello@wolverhamptonforeveryone.org  for help and advice.

Bring your neighbours and community together to share friendship, food and fun with a Coronation Big Lunch this May!

Eden Projects’s free Coronation Big Lunch packs are full of ideas, inspiration, top tips and the practical bits to help get your Coronation celebration started.

Visit the Eden Project website for more info.