Apply Now: ICB Small Groups Funding 2025–2026

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) Small Groups Funding 2025–2026!

This vital fund is aimed at empowering small, voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise groups across Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale to deliver impactful, health-focused projects within their local communities.
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 First Round Application Deadline: Friday 15th August 2025 at 5:00pm

What’s The Purpose Of The Fund?
This year’s funding supports projects that improve health outcomes and tackle key local health priorities. Each district has tailored priorities to reflect local needs:

Burnley Priorities:

• Tackling respiratory disease linked to housing conditions
• Childhood obesity
• Promoting healthy lifestyles and helping people return to or stay in work

Pendle Priorities:

• Encouraging healthy weight and reducing physical inactivity in children
• Improving educational readiness and attainment
• Enhancing health support for children and young people

Rossendale Priorities:

• Community-led mental wellbeing (especially via VCFS organisations)
• Promoting physical activity and healthy weight
• Boosting participation in physical activity, especially in Whitworth

Who Can Apply?
Local grassroots organisations with a genuine community impact  including charities, CICs, and constituted community groups  are encouraged to apply. Your group must be based in or delivering services in Burnley, Pendle, or Rossendale.
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If your project aligns with social prescribing outcomes such as being Creative, Connected, Active or Safe, this fund is especially for you!

How Much Can I Apply For?​
This fund awards grants up to the sum of £5,000.00.

Need Support?​
BPRCVS is here to help! Our team can provide support with completing your application and answering any questions you may have. We’ve also included helpful guidance notes within the application pack.
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How To Apply📩
Email your completed and signed application – including supporting documents – to:
[email protected]
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📮 Or post it to:
BPRCVS 
The CVS Centre
62–64 Yorkshire Street
Burnley
BB11 3BT

📞 For support or questions, call: 01282 433740 (ext 1008 or 1018)
🖊️ Please ensure your application has two authorised signatures – applications without this will not be considered.

​The first-round deadline is 5pm, Friday 15th August 2025. Applications received after this date may not be eligible for consideration in this round.
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Together, let’s support healthier, stronger communities in Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale.​

Click Here to download the application form

Click Here to download the guidance