The Community Catalyst Fund

Learn about the Community Catalyst Fund.

The Community Catalyst Fund supports local community groups, voluntary organisations and not for profit social enterprises providing grant funding towards core costs and project costs.

The fund reflects the priorities of the Council Plan and seeks to support the resilience of not-for-profit organisations through the provision of 2-year funding. Organisations that have the capacity to redistribute profits to shareholders or members are ineligible to apply.

Organisations with an annual income of up to £500,000 (year ending 31 March 2024) can apply individually or in partnership for up to £10,000 per year.

Online information session questions and answers

An online information session took place on Monday 16 September. View questions and answers from the session.

Outcomes

All applications must address at least one of the following outcomes.

A City To Be Proud Of

Projects and activities that support the city to have a more sustainable environment and be a happier and safer place to live, with a prospering economy.

Examples:

  • improving the natural environment and green spaces
  • initiatives that reduce carbon emissions
  • re-use, recycle and circular economy projects

A Fair and Inclusive City

Projects and activities that help to make the city fairer, more accessible, and inclusive where people feel safe included and welcome.

Examples:

  • support for residents with physical or mental difficulties
  • advice and support services
  • support for marginalised communities
  • support for communities that experience economic disadvantage
  • activities that help to meet local community safety partnership priorities

A Healthy City Where People Thrive

Projects and activities which support residents to live and age well or support children and young people to have a safe and better future.

Examples:

  • children and young people’s development, education and employment readiness projects
  • mental health support
  • preventative work supporting families
  • health prevention and recovery services
  • sport and leisure activities

In addition to demonstrating how you will deliver the chosen outcome, organisations should be able to:

  • tell us about your experience of delivering in the city
  • show evidence of need
  • clearly demonstrate how your activity ensures equal opportunities

Applications are made via an online form. The deadline for applications is 18 October 2024.

How to apply to the Community Catalyst Fund.