Grants

In line with its status as an educational charity, the IAO undertakes and supports various activities in pursuit of this objective. The following special schemes are example activities.

The IAO Grant and Guarantee Scheme

Among the services offered to affiliated associations, this scheme enables an association or group of associations to arrange educational events for the benefit of their members, which might otherwise be beyond their resources or involve an unacceptable risk.

Grants may be applied for that can make it possible for an educational event to be arranged, which might otherwise be beyond the financial resources of the organising association(s). The organising association(s) would be expected to make some financial contribution(s).

Guarantees may be applied for to assist in case of an unexpected loss on an event. Events should be planned to break even. However, the Guarantee, up to an amount agreed in advance, would be paid in the event of an unexpected loss: for example, lower than expected attendance because of exceptional weather conditions or other unforeseen factor.

Applications for Grants or Guarantees should be always made as early as possible so that they may be considered by the IAO Council. Application forms are available via the General Secretary, secretary@iao.org.uk.