Partnerships

Making an Application

WDRC has a two stage application process. Any prospective applicants should contact WDRC by email in November/December and request a Stage 1 Application Form and Guidelines. Any applications must be received by the last day of December.

NOTE - no further applications are being accepted from India at present

Application calendar:

November/December - Window open to receive Stage 1 Applications

January - WDRC select proposals for Stage 2 (all applicants notified)

February/March - Successful Stage 2 Applicants chosen (all applicants notified)

AprilMay - contracts signed and funds transferred

WDRC works in partnership with Overseas Methodist Conferences, Church Authorities, local groups and Aid Agencies. Such partnerships are vital to effective and efficient use of donors' money in the area of relief and development projects.

WDRC, nor the Methodist Church in Ireland, has the right to dictate the strategies or approaches suitable to a particular problem in another area of the world, indeed another culture. Therefore partnership with local groups and, sometimes, partner churches is essential.

WDRC is a relatively small body and therefore it is often more effective and efficient to work alongside other Church Authorities and Aid Agencies at times. We strive to attain the highest possible professional standards in all we do and again partnership can help achieve this.

Download - powerpoint of current partners and projects

Non-governmental organisations and groups

WDRC works with many local organisations which we refer to as partners. It is these grassroots bodies which research, implement, organise, seek funding for and evaluate projects. They are in an ideal position to do this as they are part of the communities in which they work and understand the culture, local infrastructures and 'ways of doing things'.

Overseas Methodist Conferences and Church Authorities

It is sometimes Methodist Churches in other countries who approach WDRC for funding of specific projects or perhaps local groups within an Overseas Conference apply. Partnership with the conference or church authority may be advantageous in such situations.

Aid Agencies

WDRC has close relationships with two main aid agencies:

The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) is an independent charity rooted in the Methodist Church in Britain. It aims to support the poorest of the poor through long-term development, humanitarian aid and development education. WDRC allocates 20% of its funds to projects in partnership with MRDF. To learn more about MRDF, visit their website at www.mrdf.org.uk.

Christian Aid Ireland is the official relief and development agency of seven churches within Ireland, including the Methodist Church in Ireland. They have more than 60 years of experience in relief, development and advocacy. WDRC allocates 40% of its funds to projects in partnership with Christian Aid Ireland. Emergency funds are also often channelled through Christian Aid Ireland. As a large agency, Christian Aid Ireland offers a wealth of information and resources for worship, education and campaigning. Visit their website at www.christianaid.ie.

Other Organisations

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