Comic Relief Local Communities Programme

Grants of £1,000 to £10,000 for work to strengthen local communities and community organisations.

You can apply for funding for work that will:

  • increase local services
  • build skills of local people
  • increase community cohesion
  • respond to local economic needs
  • increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation.

Who can apply?

Not for profit groups, including community groups, residents associations, charities and community centres.

What kind of activities might be funded?

  • Project providing access to benefits advice
  • Projects combating fuel poverty
  • Community consultation exercises
  • Community employment projects
  • Food Co-ops
  • Running costs, including salaries, core costs and project costs
  • Committee and volunteer/staff training
  • Community sports activities

More information

Visit the Londonl Community Foundation website to download guidelines

How to apply: 

Visit the London Community Foundation website to use the online application form

The London Community Foundation, 357 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY
Tel: 020 7582 5117. Fax: 020 7582 4020.

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