Community Spirit Small Grants Fund

The Kensington + Chelsea Foundation is an independent charity working towards a vision of a borough where everyone can live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. We identify and support impactful local projects that improve the lives and life chances of some of the most vulnerable members of our community. We have set up an easily accessible small grants fund to support events and activities that bring joy, hope and healing to the community after the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. The primary beneficiaries of your project or event must be residents of Kensington + Chelsea.

This funding is for one-off events and short-term projects such as cultural and celebration events, school holiday activities, workshops, sports sessions and equipment for your project. By short-term we mean less than six weeks. Activities can take place both in person and online. We encourage applications for projects and activities which are as inclusive as possible.

The maximum grant available is £1,000. The amount you apply for must make up at least a quarter of the total project cost.

This Fund will not support:

• Activities, costs or capital equipment which are part of your ongoing operations and services.
• Political lobbying.
• Activities which promote a particular religion.
• Activities which are primarily the provision of a commercial service.

The Community Spirit Small Grants Fund is open to local voluntary and community groups, faith groups, residents’ associations and community interest companies limited by guarantee. (If your group is not constituted i.e. does not have its own bank account, you must find a local constituted organisation which is willing to vouch for you and hold funds on your behalf).

We particularly welcome applications from grassroots organisations working with minority or excluded communities If you have previously received a grant from The Kensington + Chelsea Foundation, you will not be considered for further funding unless you have submitted a satisfactory grant report.