Gloucester City Recovery Funding

Gloucester City Council recently carried out an intelligence gathering exercise about the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on the VCS in Gloucester and set out proposals of how Gloucester City Council can support Gloucester’s VCS in moving beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Having listened to the findings, Gloucester City Councils Recovery Fund is a onetime opportunity for those who might be at risk of financial sustainability and need one off support to adapt their business to the impact of Covid-19. It is aimed primarily at small community groups, grassroots organisations and community centres.

What the money can be used for:

• Cover lost revenue from premises hire or cancelled fundraising activities
• IT/Technology
• Making premises Covid compliant – signage etc
• Support with adaptations to the way you work

Maximum amount that can be applied for is £1000

Decisions will be made on a first come first served rolling basis by a panel of officers, senior management and the cabinet member for Communities.

Who can apply:

• Community or voluntary groups
• Community Centres

What we will not fund:

• Staff costs which create an ongoing funding commitment from the city council