Civic Events
To mark special events or achievements, the Council may provide hospitality in the form of a civic reception. These can range from small buffets and presentations to formal dinners depending on the nature of the occasion, the number of participants and the room. The events are funded by the City’s Inverness Common Good Fund and as such have to be of benefit to the city of Inverness and /or its residents.
Examples include a welcome event for an international conference being held in the city, a reception to celebrate a major anniversary of a local organisation, or recognise a outstanding individual or group of people.
The “Civic Events Application Form” must be completed by any individual or group seeking funding from Inverness Common Good Funds. Applications within the Inverness area are considered by the Inverness Common Good Fund Sub- Committee. Applications are looked at to ensure that the project is appropriate for the purposes of delivering benefit for the Common Good and the residents an assessment is also made to check what alternative sources of funding have been accessed, if any.
What Makes a Civic Event?
Criteria to be considered:
- Be consistent with the purpose of the fund.
- Applicants must demonstrate good value for money.
- Third Sector (voluntary and community) Organisations are separate from the public and private sector and are established for social purposes.
- Promote new initiatives which help deliver key priorities of the Council.
- Welcome major events to Inverness which have clear economic, social or promotional benefits to the city.
- Recognise outstanding achievement by individuals, groups or organisations from the city.
Further guidance is included on the Civic Application itself.
Applications which do not fall within the categories above are unlikely to be granted. If you are unsure whether your application will meet the criteria it is recommended that you contact the Civic & Facilities Team on cfhelpdesk@highland.gov.uk to discuss your potential application. We can advise regarding the relevancy of your application and the most appropriate type of civic event. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months prior to your event. Repeated annual requests should be avoided. Organisations are asked not to apply for hospitality on more than one occasion in the same financial year.
How To Apply
When completing the form please outline an significance to the city of Inverness and/or its residents of your organisation and the planned Event and why you think the Provost should host a civic event for your organisation.
You can submit an application using the following form: