Community grants and funding
Westhive
Please visit the Westhive platform to learn more about our new approach to funding community projects. Westhive is our new online community crowdfunding platform where residents, local businesses, the council and other organisations can all pledge money alongside each other to crowdfund projects that improve local places. The platform introduces more flexibility to support a wider range of projects that address local needs and aspirations.
You can see the projects that have received Council funding via Westhive in the file below.
Westhive Funding Awards up to 25.02.25 - pdf - 117 Kb
Contact: [email protected]
Access greater funding opportunities through Westhive
A Project Creator Workshop will take place on Wednesday 2 July, from 1pm to 2pm, offering an opportunity to learn more about accessing larger-scale funding through Westhive.
Westhive is a community crowdfunding platform designed to support locally-led initiatives by increasing visibility, encouraging public backing, and attracting wider funding streams.
The workshop will introduce the platform and provide practical guidance on how to develop, launch and promote a successful project.
Register for your free place here to find out more.
Community Activity Grant
Our Community Activity Grant (CAG) scheme is now open!
This initiative offers one-off grants between £500 and £1,000 to support voluntary groups, charities, and emerging community-led projects that promote collective action and stronger community connections.
Application Deadline: Tuesday 12 August 2025
Who Can Apply:
- Local voluntary and community groups
- Charities
- New or emerging community-led initiatives
How to Apply:
Before submitting your online application, please make sure you’ve read the supporting information for applicants below.
Need Help?
If you have questions, need support with your application, or would like to request a paper version of the application form contact [email protected] or book in a call with our Community Funding Officer.
Closed Grants
Three Year Grant Agreements - 2024 to 2027
Applications closed on 31 December 2023.
Our 2024 to 2027 Three Year Grant Agreements have now been awarded. You can see the groups we have funded and how they are using their grant to support the community in the file below:
Grant review 2023
A review of the council’s grant budget was agreed by the Executive on 8 March 2023. You can read about the proposal here:
Contact: [email protected]
Other grants
We subscribe to Grants Online Local, a free, user-friendly service to help organisations identify funding sources available for specific projects. You will need to register the first time you use the site.
To search for grants, please visit: