Neighbourhoods Fund 2019/20

The Neighbourhoods Fund 2019-20 is now closed. Successful applications will be announced at the next area community council meeting

The Neighbourhoods Fund has £630,000 to spend on community projects that make a difference to the lives and neighbourhoods of local people in Southwark. Applications, for between £500 and £5,000, must be received by 12 noon on 22 October 2018.

The projects must be ward based within the community council area, take place between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020 and decisions will be taken by the relevant ward councillors at the Community Council meeting in January 2019.

Who can apply

any constituted local group

new and emerging local groups

any group or individual that has a sponsor, which is a constituted local organisation, and is willing to administer the funds on their behalf

groups that are based in the community council area

organisations that have a track record of delivering activities in the local area

groups that are working together on a shared project

Who cannot apply

organisations not established in the UK

organisations that do not have any local links and / or do not have a track record of working locally

political groups and organisations

business / profit making organisations

How to apply

You can apply for the Neighbourhoods Fund online by selecting the area you want to apply for:

We advise you to read the guidance notes (pdf, 133kb) and information sheet (pdf, 105kb) carefully and note the items that can and can't be funded (pdf, 15kb) before applying.

Page last updated: 08 January 2019