Unrestricted grants of up to £2,000 over 12 months are available to small, grassroots groups and organisations to deliver work that makes a positive difference in local communities. Sports and physical activities are not eligible, and organisations must have an income of no more than £25,000.
Groundwork, in partnership with the Postcode Local Trust, Postcode Places Trust, and Postcode Society Trust, aims to support the work of groups that provide vital services in their local communities, such as:
- Access to food or other essentials.
- Improvements to local greenspace.
- Cultural, support, or wellbeing activities.
- Volunteering opportunities to improve the local environment or support other people.
Grants are unrestricted and can be used flexibly for costs such as:
- Paying staff or volunteer expenses.
- Costs for equipment or materials.
- Core ongoing running costs of the organisation, such as rent, utilities, and other general expenses.
- Training for staff and volunteers.
- Consultant time to help develop the organisation or key policies.
Priority will be given to work in communities that rank within the top 15% on the English Indices of Deprivation, and to support communities that are classed as marginalised or vulnerable. To apply, groups should have an annual income of no more than £25,000.
For full guidance notes and to apply, see the website link below.