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 this page