Small Groups Funding 2025–26

BPRCVS is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) Small Groups Funding 2025–26.
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This funding offers grants of up to £5,000 to support small community projects across Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale  empowering local people to improve health, wellbeing, and connection within their communities.

DEADLINE: 12 noon, 18th November 2025

Who Can Apply?This opportunity is open to voluntary, community, and faith groups, registered charities, and not-for-profit companies (including CICs) with an annual turnover under £150,000.
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To be eligible, organisations must:

• Have a suitable constitution and governance in place
• Hold safeguarding and relevant policies (BPRCVS can help you develop these)
• Operate a bank account with at least two unrelated signatories

New or very small groups are especially encouraged to apply — this funding is a great way to pilot ideas and gather evidence for future, larger grants.

 Key Dates

• Applications are open now – assessed on a first come, first served basis.
• All projects must be completed and funding spent by 31st July 2026.
• Interim Report: due by 28th February 2026
• Final Report: due by 15th August 2026

When the funding’s gone, it’s gone — so early applications are strongly encouraged!

Access the full Application Guidance document here

Download the Application Form by clicking here