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Every Child Matters

The Every Child Matters application process is designed to assist families in obtaining subsidised gymnastics fees, fostering inclusive participation among all children. Funding for this programme is provided through contributions from Cash For Kids, with further support from Viva Gymnastics Club.

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This funding is applicable to children aged between 5-15 years old. Children younger or older are not eligible to apply for funding during this round of applications.

 

We encourage families to submit an application, as eligibility for fee support is determined transparently according to our established points system.

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Applicants are requested to identify all criteria from the list below that are applicable to their family circumstances.

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Multiple criteria may be selected as appropriate. In accordance with our commitment to responsible stewardship of charitable funds, we reserve the right to request supporting documentation for any criteria indicated.

 

Please note that all required evidence must be provided within 14 days of application submission; failure to provide this evidence will result in the application being declined.

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The point system is worked out using the following criteria to ensure that the most accurate and fair assessment of each family’s needs is conducted:

 

(1) Household income below £8,067 per year per adult with parental responsibility.

 

(2) Anyone in the household is in receipt of any of the following income-related benefits: child tax credits, working tax credits, pension credits.

 

(3) Anyone in the household is in receipt of free school meals.

 

(4) Anyone in the household is in receipt of disability living allowance (lower, middle, and higher rate).

 

(5) Anyone in the household is in the process of or on the pathway to being diagnosed with any special educational needs.

 

(6) Any child in the household diagnosed with a long-term health condition that impacts their quality of life.

 

(7) Anyone in the household in receipt of carer allowance for another member of the household, including children registered as carers for their parents or siblings.

 

(8) Any child who has a parent or guardian in incarceration.

 

(9) Any child who has a parent or guardian in the armed forces.

 

(10) Any child who has a parent or sibling with a life-limiting health condition.

 

(11) Any child who has a life-limiting health condition.

 

(12) Any household currently going through the bereavement of a household member and receiving support from specialist groups.

 

(13) Any child receiving mental health support for themselves or their siblings through the child and adolescent mental health services.

 

If you wish to be considered for subsidised gymnastics sessions for a child aged 5-15 years, please submit the form below and we will respond to you in writing via the email address you provide, within 10 working days.

EVERY CHILD MATTERS ~ APPLICATION FOR FUNDING CONSIDERATION

Parent / Guardian Information

Please fill in the following details as accurately as possible. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for the purposes of assessing your application.


Completion of this form does not guarantee funding nor acceptance into the programme.


Please note: if you are applying for funding for siblings, you must fill in an application per child.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for funding are numbered 1–13 in the information above and below. Please indicate which of the funding criteria you believe you meet:

Funding Criteria
Are you able to provide evidence within 14 days of submission of this form?

Submission Information & Terms

By submitting this application, you are applying for and may receive partial funding of your child's gymnastics fees for up to 4 weeks from the approval date. Funding is fixed for this period and will not be extended or transferred, regardless of attendance. Once the day and time of your sessions has been determined, sessions cannot be switched to different days or times. Funding may be revoked at any time if the applicant or child violates any part of Viva Gymnastics Club's Code of Conduct.


Children must be physically fit enough take part in session and able to independently toilet in these structured sessions.


Please note that submission of this application is not a guarantee that funding will be applied nor is it a guarantee of acceptance.


Spaces in sessions are limited and applications submitted after the application period has closed will not be reviewed (the application period for this round of applications will run until 31st March).


We reserve the right to decline any application submitted if:


- The applicant doesn't meet the above criteria


- The applicant has failed to provide requested proof within the 14-day period mentioned above


We reserve the right to discontinue funded sessions or refuse further sessions if:


- The applicant / child has displayed unkind or aggressive behaviour towards staff or other children


- The applicant / child has wilfully destroyed or caused malicious damage to building or equipment


- The applicant / child has been removed from sessions due to unsafe behaviour


- The applicant or child has used negative social media posts designed to cause harm to Viva Gymnastics Club's reputation


- The applicant / child has used threats of violence against staff or children


- The applicant / child has been physically violent towards staff or children


- The applicant or child has refused to leave site on more than 2 occasions when asked by staff


- The applicant or child has removed property from Viva Gymnastics Club without prior permission from the club


- The applicant or child has broken any of the terms of Viva Gymnastics Club's Codes of Conduct.

Declaration

I declare that all the information I have provided is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may result in the withdrawal of funding or withdrawal of a place in the programme.

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