Purpose: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is committed to building cohesive and resilient communities. The Common Ground Resilience Fund was launched in September to support local places, and a key part of this is promoting the important role of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
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The UK government’s Common Ground Award will invest capital funding into VCSE sector organisations that are bringing people together from different backgrounds, supporting the cost of constructing or renovating facilities, or the purchasing of equipment to deliver services.
Type of grant: Competed

Who can apply: The grant is open to applications from VCSE organisations with a base and operating in England, with charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purposes.

Funding available: Up to £1.7 million capital funding within the 2025/2026 financial year, distributed in payments of up to £10,000 per successful applicant. Applicants will be able to set out how capital investment could be scaled up beyond £10,000, up to a maximum of £50,000, which may be considered in exceptional cases - where there is a clearly demonstrated need, supported by a strong application.

Important dates:
Applications open: 13 October 2025
Deadline for applications: 21 November 2025
Funding awarded: January 2026

We are currently developing the next Reducing Reoffending Funding Round, which will support targeted interventions aimed at preventing reoffending and promoting rehabilitation across our communities.
 
We would be grateful if you could share the below survey with relevant teams, organisations, or colleagues within your networks who work with individuals at risk of reoffending. Where applicable, we also welcome your own responses to the survey.
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Organisations and businesses can bid for a share of £1 million in funding to help them deliver bold and innovative initiatives that enable more people to walk, wheel or cycle, Active Travel England (ATE) has today announced.  


The Active Travel Innovation Fund is inviting applications from small to medium-sized businesses and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), with grants of up to £100,000 available for each successful applicant.

Grant to support organisations with the costs of providing a warm space for Lancashire residents to access over the winter months.
Round 1
Opening date: 22 September 2025
Closing date: 19 October 2025, 11:59pm

​As you will be aware Burnley has been awarded £20 million through the Plan For Neighbourhoods programme to help shape Burnley's future - making it a thriving, inclusive town built around the needs and aspirations of its communities.   Locally this project's public facing brand will be:- Burnley Our Town Our Plan. 

Funding Opportunity to raise Cancer Awareness and Improve Outcomes 

Last year, through the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance VCFSE Cancer Awareness Grants Scheme, we supported 18 fantastic local organisations funded by the Cancer Alliance to deliver community-led projects that raised awareness, encouraged screening, and helped people seek assistance sooner. Collectively, these initiatives reached over 313,000 individuals and made a significant impact across the region. 

Spring North is excited to again partner with the Cancer Alliance again to deliver a new round of grant funding. 

Happy World Environment Day! 🌍
 
The climate and nature emergency affects us all, but local action can make a real difference. We want to encourage as many people as possible to get involved in projects that help the planet.  Today we are announcing a programme through our Awards for All funding that will fund community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live.
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