The Goldsmiths' Centre Business Catalyst (Large) Grant Application

Introduction
This is an online application form for the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s Business Catalyst (Large) Grants.

How to apply
If you haven’t already done so, you must read the accompanying guidance before starting this form, to ensure you have all the information you need to complete it.

Application Form
This application takes up to 45 minutes to complete. You can save and return to your application up until the application deadline. You should have the relevant supporting documentation ready to upload, as listed in the accompanying guidance.

Applications can also be sent to us as a video via a file hosting service (such as a hidden Vimeo or YouTube link, Dropbox or Google Drive) to applications@goldsmiths-centre.org

Receipt and notification
You will receive emails from applications@goldsmiths-centre.org – please check your junk mail and add this email to your safe list.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
All applicants are required to complete an anonymous EDI survey via Jotform upon receipt of your application. If you have not heard back from us before the application deadline with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) survey, please contact us to check that your application has been received.

You will be notified within eight weeks of the application deadline about the outcome of your application.

Additional information
If you need any additional information or advice prior to submitting your application or you need the form in a different format, please contact us to discuss how best we can support you. Call + 44 (0)207 566 7650 or email applications@goldsmiths-centre.org

Contact Information
1. Contact information *

First NameLast Name
Correspondence address*

Street address

Street address Line 2

CityCounty

Postcode
Email address*
example@example.com
Personal landline

Area codePhone number
Mobile number *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Date of birth*

DayMonthYear
Day-Month-Year
Nationality *
Business Instagram account*
@example
Business website*
www.example.co.uk

Key Awards, Prizes, Exhibitions and/or Commissions

Please tell us more about your key awards, prizes, exhibitions and / or commissions you have achieved.

15. List any awards received and in which year:

	Award received	Year award received
Award 1
Award 2
Award 3
Award 4
Award 5
Award 6
Award 7
Award 8
Award 9
Award 10

16. List any prizes received and in which year:

	Prize received	Year prize received
Prize 1
Prize 2
Prize 3
Prize 4
Prize 5
Prize 6
Prize 7
Prize 8
Prize 9
Prize 10

17. List any exhibitions your work has been featured in and in which year:

	Name of exhibition	Year of exhibition
Exhibition 1
Exhibition 2
Exhibition 3
Exhibition 4
Exhibition 5
Exhibition 6
Exhibition 7
Exhibition 8
Exhibition 9
Exhibition 10

18. List any major commissions and in which year:

	Name of commission	Year of commission
Commission 1
Commission 2
Commission 3
Commission 4
Commission 5
Commission 6
Commission 7
Commission 8
Commission 9
Commission 10

Professional Body Memberships

19. Name and details of any professional body membership within the jewellery industry or relevant related fields:

	Name of professional body
Professional Body 1
Professional Body 2
Professional Body 3
Professional Body 4
Professional Body 5
Professional Body 6
Professional Body 7
Professional Body 8
Professional Body 9
Professional Body 10

Industry Experience
20. How much industry experience do you have?*

6 - 10 years11 - 25 years25+ years
21. Are you currently working in the precious metal industry?*

YesNo
22. Do you have teaching or mentoring experience?*

YesNo
23. If yes, please provide a brief outline of your mentoring experience:
24. Is this application part of a collaborative project with other makers?*

YesNo
25. If the answer to question 16 is yes, please provide the names of the collaborative partners:
26. If the answer to question 16 is yes, please provide an outline of the creative partnership:

Reasons for Applying
27. State the reasons you are applying for this opportunity and your suitability for the grant (up to 500 words):*

0/500

Your Project

Please tell us how the Business Catalyst (Large) Grant would be used and the project you want to undertake. Your output should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time Based).
28. Tell us about your development opportunity, what you hope to get out of it and how you will go about it (up to 500 words): *

0/500
29. Why is this important for your business at this point, and how will this help create future opportunities (up to 500 words)?*

0/500

Project Plan and Costs

30. Outline the key steps and costs in your project plan from the project start date onwards: *

	Activity Details	Expected Date of activity	Expected Cost of Activity
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5

31. Please provide additional context relating to question 30 if you wish.
32. Please tell us how you will develop your business if you are not successful with this application? *

Supporting Documents

Label the documents you are submitting with your name.
33. Please upload one form of ID that includes proof of name i.e. birth certificate, current ID Card, current passport or current driving license. Maximum file size 16MB. *

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34. Please upload a second form of ID, that includes proof of address, i.e. a utility or council bill (within last 3 months), a current rent or tenancy agreement, a mortgage statement (within last 3 months), HMRC letter (within last 3 months). Maximum file size of 16MB. *

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35. Professional reference – a professional referee is an experienced worker, typically a former employer, colleague, client or someone who can recommend you for employment. Please note it is your responsibility to ensure that the completed references are emailed to us at applications@goldsmiths-centre.org by the application deadline.*

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36. Please provide your most recent end of year accounts. The document must mention your name or that of your business. Label them with your name and upload these below. Maximum file size 16MB. *

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Images
37. Upload the first of 5 images of your work. Images should be a high resolution .jpg, jpeg, PNG or PDF format file at 300dpi at approximately A4 size and labelled with your name and object description. Maximum file size 16MB. *

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38. Upload the second of 5 images of your work. Images should be a high resolution .jpg, jpeg, PNG or PDF format file at 300dpi at approximately A4 size and labelled with your name and object description. Maximum file size 16MB. *

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39. Upload the third of 5 images of your work. Images should be a high resolution .jpg, jpeg, PNG or PDF format file at 300dpi at approximately A4 size and labelled with your name and object description. Maximum file size 16MB. *

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40. Upload the fourth of 5 images of your work. Images should be a high resolution .jpg, jpeg, PNG or PDF format file at 300dpi at approximately A4 size and labelled with your name and object description. Maximum file size 16MB. *

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41. Upload the fifth of 5 images of your work. Images should be a high resolution .jpg, jpeg, PNG or PDF format file at 300dpi at approximately A4 size and labelled with your name and object description. Maximum file size 16MB. *

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Terms and Conditions
- The Goldsmiths’ Centre reserves the right to withdraw the Business Catalyst (Large) Grant at any time should circumstances beyond its control affect its delivery.
- This information is requested in accordance with the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation and will not be disclosed to any third parties unless specified by you.
- Your details will be held on an electronic database for the purpose of administration.
- You declare that the information that you have given on this form is correct and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that giving false information will automatically disqualify your application and may also lead to disciplinary procedures resulting in possible expulsion from the scheme. You further undertake to repay any grants obtained by yourself as a result.
- By applying for a Business Catalyst (Large) Grant, you commit to taking part in a follow up survey to inform the evaluation of the programme.
42. I declare that the information that I have given on this form is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that giving false information will automatically disqualify my application. I further undertake to repay any grants obtained by me as a result. *

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Contact Information

Education and Training

Key Awards, Prizes, Exhibitions and/or Commissions

Professional Body Memberships

Industry Experience

Reasons for Applying

Your Project

Project Plan and Costs

Supporting Documents

Images

Terms and Conditions