We will need to see evidence that buying a vehicle is vital to the development of your arts activities. You will need to show that you lack appropriate transport and that buying a vehicle is the best solution. You should also contact us at an early stage, as we may be able to put you in touch with other arts groups in your region who have transport facilities or similar needs. 3.1 Is the vehicle necessary? You will need to demonstrate why the vehicle is needed by your organisation. You should also try to answer the following questions. how many people will be using the vehicle? who are these people and where will they be going? what form of transport does your user group want? when will it be needed and for how long? are there other organisations in the area with whom you could cooperate for transport needs? will the vehicle be used frequently or would hiring be an easier and cheaper alternative? As with all aspects of your application, you should consider questions of quality and fitness for purpose. Particular attention should be paid to design, access into – and around the vehicle, and the choice of specialist equipment: – The arts You need to demonstrate how the vehicle will enable or enhance the arts activities you provide. Use You need to be clear about the level of use you anticipate, and also how this will support the implementation of your equal opportunity and access policies.
We will need to see evidence that buying a vehicle is vital to the development of your arts activities. You will need to show that you lack appropriate transport and that buying a vehicle is the best solution. You should also contact us at an early stage, as we may be able to put you in touch with other arts groups in your region who have transport facilities or similar needs. 3.1 Is the vehicle necessary? You will need to demonstrate why the vehicle is needed by your organisation. You should also try to answer the following questions. how many people will be using the vehicle? who are these people and where will they be going? what form of transport does your user group want? when will it be needed and for how long? are there other organisations in the area with whom you could cooperate for transport needs? will the vehicle be used frequently or would hiring be an easier and cheaper alternative? As with all aspects of your application, you should consider questions of quality and fitness for purpose. Particular attention should be paid to design, access into – and around – the vehicle, and the choice of specialist equipment: The arts You need to demonstrate how the vehicle will enable or enhance the arts activities you provide. Use You need to be clear about the level of use you anticipate, and also how this will support the implementation of your equal opportunity and access policies.
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