Grants of up to £5,000 (and in some cases, higher amounts) are available to constituted, not-for-profit organisations across London, Kent, and Essex.
Funding
If you would like support with securing your organisations funding, contact KCSC’s organisational development team on [email protected]. You can find a list of funds that are currently open for voluntary and community organisations below.
Six grants of £25,000 per year for three years are available to smaller non-profit organisations in Kensington and Chelsea for core costs.
The aim of the grants is to fund voluntary organisations to help reduce deprivation in the borough, while working with the Council to ease pressure on local services.
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Funding is available for grassroots organisations already making a difference in their communities.
Grants of up to £5,000 for one year projects are available for small community groups, charities and social enterprises who may not have applied for a grant or run a community project before.
Grants of up to £10,000 over three years are available to not-for-profit groups and organisations in Greater London for projects that engage communities in safe, enjoyable and inclusive walking and cycling activities.
The programme aims to:
Grants of up to £20,000 over 12 months are available to constituted, non-profit organisations and groups to provide activities and opportunities exclusively for individuals and families eligible for Grenfell Community Support.
Context for the Grenfell Community Activities funding:
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.
Funding of up to £15,000 is available to UK non-profit groups and organisations for activities which benefit people with cancer.
Applications will be accepted from:
Young K&C's new Training and Learning Microgrant is intended to make a real difference to the people working with children and young people across Kensington and Chelsea.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis from August 2026 until the fund is fully allocated.
Help build your organisation
Building your organisation takes time, commitment and energy. We can help with all aspects of seing up and running a voluntary or community organisation as well as advice on business planning, governance, fundraising, policies, evaluation and demonstrating impact to help your organisation to develop.
Identify the support you need
We can help you identify the support your organisation needs, so that you have the appropriate skills, knowledge and resources in place. KCSC provides tailor-made organisational development support for voluntary and community organisations operating in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea.