Community Support Scheme
Financial support for local charities and community groups.
Our Community Support Scheme offers financial support to charities and community groups, with applications open once per quarter.
Fill in the online application form below or download a paper copy from the right-hand side of this page.
Please note: Please read our Community Support Scheme FAQs before completing an application. Organisations can only apply twice in one calendar year.
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Before submitting an application, please read our Community Support Scheme frequently asked questions.
Our application deadlines for 2025 have now closed. Please see below our 2026 funding deadlines.
Round 1: Friday 30 January.
Round 2: Thursday 30 April.
Round 3: Friday 31 July.
Round 4: Wednesday 30 September.