Getting support with funding

Various options for getting support with funding, both from H&F Council and external funding.

Council funding

Neighbourhood Improvement Fund
Improvement projects up to £25,000.
More information and application form: Get involved and make a bid web page
Deadline: Rolling programme – the resident-led Investment Group meet quarterly to award funding

Housing Estates Improvement Programme
Estate improvement projects up to £50,000.
More information: Get involved and make a bid web page
Deadline: Bidding for 2019/2020 funding opened on 15 January 2019 and will close on 15 March 2019

Community Fund
Up to £500 for community projects for registered TRAs.
Deadline: Rolling programme

Spacehive
The H&F Hive offers a new and creative way for community groups to make changes to community space, or organise new and exciting activities.
More information: H&F Hive web page, applications through the Spacehive website
Deadline: Varies – please see the guidance – you can apply anytime

Small Grants
Funding up to £10,000 for 3rd sector organisations in need of small grants to start or deliver specific services or activities.
More information and application form: Small Grants web page
Deadline: There are several rounds throughout the year, and you can submit at any time and receive a response within three months

Coach trip scheme
Up to £300 towards the cost of a coach or minibus trip – non-profits can technically apply for this but the applicant needs an annual turnover of less than £10,000.
More information and application form: Coach trip scheme web page
Deadline: Apply at any time

External funding

Community Green Space Grant from the GLA
£5,000-50,000.
More information: GLA website
Deadline: Varies, but currently closed until summer 2019

Tesco Bags for Help
More information and eligibility quiz: Groundwork website
Deadline: Rolling programme, apply at any time

National Lottery Awards For All England
Suitable for voluntary or community organisations, £300 to £10,000.
More information and application form: National Lotterey Community Fund website
Deadline: Rolling programme, apply at any time

Centre for Ageing Better
Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering fund. Total funding available up to £250,000.
More information: Centre for Ageing Better website
Deadline: Varies, but currently closed

SOBUS
The umbrella organisation for the voluntary and community sector in Hammersmith & Fulham have a monthly bulletin which you may also sign up to. If so, please email info@sobus.org.uk to be added.

Contact us

Resident Involvement Team

Getinvolved@lbhf.gov.uk

020 8753 6652

Resident Involvement homepage

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