Local volunteer and community groups are invited to apply for new funding from Hammersmith & Fulham Council.
We’ve earmarked a record £3.9million of funding to help support our local groups as they deliver projects or services for residents over the next three years. It’s called our Third Sector Investment Fund.
The fund opened for applications on Thursday 8 August.
We are one of the few councils that still invests this heavily in local community groups. It’s an essential part of our work to make the borough a kinder, stronger and safer place to live.
How to apply and learn more
We will be hosting a series of information events for local groups to learn more about the purpose of the Third Sector Investment Fund, how to apply, and access further information and support we can provide.
You can join any of our virtual events to learn more about the Third Sector Investment Fund here:
- Tuesday 20 August at 2pm (event now fully booked)
- Tuesday 3 September at 2pm
- Wednesday 4 September at 2pm (event now fully booked)
- Thursday 19 September at 2pm.
There are 50 spaces at each event.
The deadline for applications is 9am on 1 October 2024.
Big challenges
We’re calling on local groups to rise to the big challenges that residents face and to tackle these issues by any means necessary. We know that the needs of our communities are constantly changing and the way we support them must change.
Specifically, we’re looking for groups who can help us to:
- build a better future for children and young people
- promote healthier, longer and more independent living, especially for Disabled residents
- create fairness, equity, and inclusion across our borough (including supporting refugees and asylum seekers)
- prevent poverty and its impacts
- continue to make H&F a great place in which to live, work and thrive – including for sports, arts and culture
- create a safer and more resilient borough for everyone
- tackle the climate emergency.
We’ve worked to co-produce the funding strategy as we support local voluntary and community groups with residents and organisations.
We will monitor the delivery of grants robustly to ensure they meet the aims of the fund.
