Funding Panel Members – Expression of Interest

BPRCVS is currently recruiting new Funding Panel Members to help support the decision-making process for local small grant programmes across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale.
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On behalf of our funders, BPRCVS administers a range of funding opportunities for community groups. Following a successful recruitment of panel members last year, we are now looking to expand our pool of volunteers to ensure a diverse and representative group supports future funding decisions.

What’s involved?
Panel members will:

• Be representatives of BPRCVS member groups
• Be actively involved in local community activity
• Have an interest in community funding and project development
• Develop an understanding of grant criteria and conditions
• Attend an initial information and induction session on available grants
• Participate in panel meetings (a mix of online and in-person sessions)
• Read and review funding applications in advance of meetings
• Contribute to fair and informed funding decisions

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Time commitment
We recognise that time is valuable. On average, panel members should expect:

• Approximately 2 hours per month for panel meetings
• Additional reading time in advance of meetings (this may vary depending on the number of applications received, particularly when funding rounds first open)

Being a panel member does not affect eligibility to apply for funding, nor does it provide any advantage in application outcomes.

Key Dates (First Round)

• Expressions of Interest deadline: Friday 29 May 2026
• Online panel briefing: Wednesday 10 June 2026 (9:30–11:30am)
• Application review period: From 15 June 2026
• In-person panel meeting: Thursday 2 July 2026

Please note: availability for 10 June and 2 July is required for the first round. Further opportunities to join will be available throughout the year as additional funding rounds take place.