Are you a voluntary, charitable or not-for-profit organisation seeking funding to help deliver vital services or activities to our community?
If so, Waverley Borough Council is pleased to announce the launch of the second round of the Thriving Communities Commissioning Fund. A total of £442,105 is available with individual applications requiring funding of at least £3,000 per year.
The first round of the Fund, which runs from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, currently supports 23 organisations. These include initiatives such as a youth club for boys, mental wellbeing activities, a singing group for people with dementia, and a mentoring programme.
Applications for the second round, which opens on 24 October and closes at 4pm on 28 November 2024 was approved by Waverley’s Executive Committee on 15 October. The funding period runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028 with successful organisations funded for the full three years.
Not-for-profit organisations delivering local services/activities can apply for funding towards projects that meet one or more of the scheme’s priorities:
- Improving people’s health and wellbeing
- enabling access to information, advice and guidance
- reducing social isolation and loneliness
- building stronger, connected communities
Organisations can apply for costs to deliver specific projects/activities for people who have higher needs, or who are more vulnerable or are disadvantaged. To apply, please visit our Waverley Borough Council website page at www.waverley.gov.uk/TCCF2025/2028 from 24 October.
Cllr Kika Mirylees, Waverley Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Services, Leisure and EDI, said:
“Our voluntary organisations work so hard to meet the needs of our local communities and so we are delighted to be able to offer further funding.
“I would urge all eligible organisations to come forward and apply so that they can continue their valuable work in the borough, especially amongst our most vulnerable communities on which they have such a positive impact.”
If you have any questions on making the application or are unsure whether your project is eligible, please contact communities@waverley.gov.uk(opens in new tab) or call 01483 523067.