community funding
Our believe housing community grant scheme supports projects that make a real difference to people’s lives and wellbeing.
our key themes
Our small community grant is one of the strands of our community funding initiative. We welcome applications for projects that meet one or more of our key themes of:
- Health and well-being: improving mental and physical health as well as building the confidence of individuals.
- Employability and training: including volunteering and other upskilling activities.
- Increasing household income: activities including debt and benefit advice, feeding families, money support, and employing people.
- A greener, fairer future: by reducing, reusing and recycling.
- Tackling inequalities as a result of the cost of living crisis.
To apply for this, grant your project must be delivered in one of our patch areas, these are central Durham, east Durham and south-west Durham, we ask when completing the application form that you select which patch area your project will cover. Please check the list on each of our grants for a breakdown of locations within each patch area. Note – projects can benefit people in more than one location within a patch area.
It may be acceptable for projects to deliver outcomes in more than one neighbouring patch area but please discuss this with the Community Investment Team prior to submitting your application.
We welcome applications from:
- Registered and exempt charities
- Community groups
- Schools
- Social enterprises
- Voluntary groups
- Community Interest Companies
- Town, Parish or Community Councils
- Faith groups/venues
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from:
- Individuals.
- Party political groups.
- Private companies or ‘for-profit’ organisation’s.
- Those whose objectives and ethos do not meet believe housing’s charitable objectives.
Looking to make a positive impact in County Durham? Our believe housing community grants are here to support both new and established groups in bringing meaningful projects to life. Whether you’re launching a new initiative or enhancing an existing one, these grant help fund activities that improve the well-being and lives of local residents.
Apply today and turn your ideas into action!