Sources Of Funding For Community Groups – Sarah Bellow

So, you’ve a great idea and need a bit of funding to get started but don’t know where to look?

Depending on the amount you need, your local Parish Council would be a good first contact. There are many small local charities that have funding for individual villages or areas.

For larger sums, try your District Council.

For example, in South Cambs there are Community Chest Grants available to voluntary and community groups wishing to improve the quality of life, you can find out more on their website under the community chest grants page.

Meanwhile East Cambridgeshire District Council have a range of grants available for community projects,  there’s more information on the website which you can view by following this link.

Cambridgeshire County Council welcomes applications to the Innovate & Cultivate Fund to set up community projects find out more by visiting their website here.

Here at Care Network we are always happy to help you find funds for your group or idea, do give us a call.