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Before applying, take the time to read the information on the web pages. Do also consider the timeline of your application - if you apply for funding in November, funding will not be available until January at the earliest, and should be spent by August. 

• Be concise in the information you give the committee - exactly what the funding will be used for, how much money you are requesting, when events take place, and who it wil benefit including numbers of staff involved. Please include a breakdown of costs per person per event, including venue hire, catering, etc. 
• The Committee welcome applications that include participation in organised events for staff, but not events based solely on hospitality at an external venue. Please be aware of UofG Procurement policies and procedures when considering applications for funding.
• The Committee would recommend using University venues and catering. Preference will be given to events using UofG facilities. The Procurement Office has a clear policy on Hospitality at their web pages which colleagues should note and adhere to. 
• The Committee welcome applications that are for the benefit and engagement of a wide variety of staff - while applications for events for smaller teams can be made, the Committee would favour those that incorporate and encourage socialisation with a wide group of colleagues.
• When applying you should ensure your application is in line with University policies (e.g. travel), values and ethical statements.
• When applying, you should ensure the suppliers you intend to use are Approved University Suppliers where possible.
• You can apply once for each upcoming Committee Meeting. You should note on your application form if you have previously received funding from the Committee.
• You should also note if there are, or have been, similar events, in the past, and their success. 
• If your application is successful, you will be required to complete an evaluation on the success of the funding.
• There is no set funding amount but the Committee do take into consideration limits set by the Gifts & Hospitality Policy. 

All successful applications must include acknowledgement on relevant materials - this is a mandatory requirement and expected of all successful applicants:

“is funded by the Ferguson Bequest. Professor Thomas Ferguson (1900-1977), Henry Mechan Chair of Public Health (1944-64), bequeathed his estate to the University, with the instruction that the money should be used to “foster the social side of University life"

The application is in the format of a Microsoft Form, which does not allow you to Save and Return. It is suggested that you save a version of your application and copy and paste into the final form when you are ready to submit. 

 Ferguson Bequest Sample Application Form Guide

Before you start, please take the time to read all the Ferguson Bequest web pages relating to the application, including the Events Guide and Payment info. 

You must also read the Terms & Conditions and Conflict of Interest, and confirm that you have done so on your Application.

There are 2 applications available, either for Clubs & Societies who meet regularly, or individuals applying on behalf of a one-off Event / series of events.  Click the buttons below to access the application MS Form when you are ready.

All applications for Clubs & Societies must be supported with a set of the previous year’s financial accounts, where applicable, emailed directly to fergusonbequest@glasgow.ac.uk