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The Hull Community Fund has been set up as a partnership between Hull City Council, Hull CVS, HEY Smile Foundation, Forum CIO and Two Ridings Community Foundation. The focus of the fund is on building on and strengthening the dynamism, impact and potential of Hull’s voluntary and community groups and their vital contributions to life in the city.
Hull Community Fund grants are targeted at small organisations (under £200,000 turnover) with charitable aims where a small amount of money can make a significant difference. You can apply if you are based in or serving the people of Hull.
The Hull Community Fund addresses needs of local people in the area around issues like:
Health and wellbeing
- support older and vulnerable people to live dignified, productive and healthy lifestyles
- support children and young people to access and enjoy healthy lifestyles (this could be physical activity, access to the outdoors, improving their mental wellbeing)
- improve mental health and wellbeing.
- Targeted support for inclusion health groups who face barriers in accessing health and care services.
Education and Training
- develop employability skills.
- provide volunteering opportunities.
Culture and Heritage
- increase accessibility of culture and heritage opportunities
- Community arts initiatives, particularly for traditionally excluded communities
Environment
- increase biodiversity
- support environmental improvements
There is a total funding pot of £50,000 for this first year. This will be distributed as:
- x3 Organisational Development grants – up to £10,000 each
These grants are for groups to make a necessary ‘step change’ needed to increase their capacity or support them towards sustainability, and as part of that, to contribute towards running costs.
- x10-20 Activity grants – up to £2,000 each
You can apply for either an activity grant (up to £2,000) to help address a gap in provision or a Organisational Development grant (up to £10,000). Please note you will only be able to apply for one Organisational Development grant from the Hull Community Fund.
Deadline to apply: Monday 8th September 2025
To find out more and apply, please visit: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/hull-community-fund/