Funding for community groups

We have supported hundreds of local community projects, helping to fight holiday hunger, supporting young people, tackling loneliness, hosting community events and much more.

Please let us know if you are involved with a local community project or have a great idea that would benefit your community.

We may be able to help you with funding or resources, as well as advice on how to get started.

  • Anyone involved with a project or group in one of our communities can pitch for funding through our Soup Dragon's Den events
  • Our Community Investment Fund is available to community groups and projects applying for funding over £500
  • Smaller community support grants are available to help community projects start up or grow, benefiting our tenants and communities
  • You can apply to the Group’s Charity Fund if you are a tenant or colleague to have your charity fundraising efforts matched.

Read more below.

 

 

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Funding opportunities for community groups and projects

Our Community Investment Fund is managed by a panel made up of tenants and board members who decide how the money is spent to make sure that it has the greatest impact on our tenants.

If you are involved with a local community project or have a great idea that would benefit your community, please let us know. We may be able to help you with funding or resources, as well as advice on how to get started.

The Community Investment Fund is available to community groups and projects applying for funding over £500.

Download an application form

Download guidance notes

The Community Support Grant is available for community groups working in our areas. It is a short application process providing up to £500 to help community projects start or grow, benefiting our tenants and communities. 

Download an application form

Download guidance notes

Our Soup Dragon's Den funding is available for community groups applying for up to £1,000 and involves pitching your project at a community event. This event is great for networking with other groups and bringing communities together.

You can apply to our Charity Fund if you are a tenant or colleague to have your charity fundraising efforts matched.

Applying to the Charity Fund is easy; you just need to complete a simple form giving your details, what you have done and how much you have raised for the charity you are supporting. Once we receive your application, we will put it through the approval process and contact you within a few days to let you know if you have been successful.

Download an application form

Download the guidance notes

Downloads

Download community funding (clear print PDF)
Download community funding (clear print large PDF)

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