Engage Mutual is here to support. For years we’ve been finding ways to help customers make a direct and positive difference to their lives, and their communities. We’ve been supporting with our time, resources and experience for 30 years to help our customers improve their lives and the lives of those around them.
And We Now Want To Do More
From January 2014 we will be making £1m available over 5 years for individual grants and project funding awards that will help you make something better in your life and your community. These awards and grants are made possible by the financial strength of the organisation. Because of this we are able to give back some of our profits to you, our customer.
We could have given you this money directly, but for every customer that would have meant £2. Not enough to make a difference, but by pooling this money we can make things better.
Our Customers Could Apply For…
Projects
£25,000 or £5,000 community project awards
Grants
150 personal grants of £500
Feedback From Our Customers
In October 2013, we held two regional forums inviting customers to provide feedback on the awards and grants. Fifty customers were in attendance providing us with great insights which will be used to shape the future of our work.
We also invited our Customer Panel to take part in a survey relating to the funding. 240 customers took part. Here’s what they had to say…
- Over 76% of customers surveyed said they either support or strongly support this fund.
- 42% of customers surveyed already have ideas for a project that would benefit from funding.
- Over 95% of customers surveyed reported that they would benefit from a Personal Grant themselves, have a family member who would benefit or could see how other customers may benefit.
Some Of Our Customers’ Views
“A very worthy project which will help both on an individual and community level.”
“A wonderful project which will enhance the lives of many deserving people.”
“Caring and sharing…I’m so glad I’m a customer!”
How Our Customers Have Shaped Our Work
You asked…
For flexibility in funding.
For efficient administration.
To support specific categories.
How we would ensure the grants would be spent in the intended way.
So We Have…
Committed to re-allocate any leftover funds in order to support additional projects.
Made the nomination and voting process as automated as possible.
Selected our eligible categories based on your feedback.
Introduced additional checks and asked our Advisory Panel to help us to review decisions.
If you are a customer of Engage Mutual, we want you to continue to shape our future decisions and strategy. To get involved, or to simply find out more, please enter your details in the form below.
We Need You To Get Involved
These awards and grants are only available to customers and it is our customers who have helped shape this fund. At our forums, through our panel and from talking to this year’s award winners, you have given us ideas and suggestions on how this money should be used for the greatest benefit.
Our aim is to help you help make something better. This could be for you directly, for your loved ones or for your community.
If it matters to you, it matters to us so please get involved and tell us what you would change if you had the chance. Or just sign up to find out more about how you can benefit.
Look How We Have Helped Other Projects…
Over the last 2 years, our Engage With Your Community initiative has helped 9 very different community projects across the country. The Engage With Your Community awards are our way of lending a hand to these inspiring projects and were voted for by our customers. Take a look at how each one has put their funding to very good use.