Projects that enhance the physical or social environment of a local area. This could include:

• Initiatives to improve community safety, such as neighbourhood watch schemes or lighting upgrades.
• Revitalising shared spaces like parks, community gardens, or village halls.
• Beautification efforts, including murals, clean-up campaigns, or greening projects.

Activities that promote physical, mental, or emotional health, such as:

• Fitness or mindfulness classes.
• Mental health support groups or counselling services.
• Nutrition workshops or healthy cooking sessions.
• Initiatives to reduce health inequalities.

Support for individuals seeking work or wanting to improve their skills, including:

• Job readiness programmes (CV writing, interview prep).
• Vocational training or apprenticeships.
• Digital literacy or language classes.
• Mentoring or coaching for career development.

Projects that empower and engage younger generations, such as:

• After-school clubs or holiday programmes.
• Youth mentoring or leadership schemes.
• Creative arts, sports, or STEM activities.
• Support for young carers or vulnerable children.

Initiatives that help people feel connected and valued in their communities, including:

• Support groups for isolated individuals (e.g. older adults, new parents).
• Cultural or intergenerational events.
• Programmes that foster understanding and inclusion across different backgrounds.
• Volunteering schemes that bring people together.

Efforts to bridge the digital divide and help people thrive online, such as:

• Basic computer skills workshops.
• Support with accessing online services (e.g. banking, healthcare).
• Cyber safety education.
• Providing devices or internet access to those in need.

Projects that offer direct support to those facing financial or social challenges, including:

• Food banks or meal provision services.
• Help with energy bills or fuel poverty.
• Clothing banks or school uniform support.
• Advice services for benefits, housing, or debt.

We’re open to innovative or unique proposals that don’t fit neatly into the categories above but still make a meaningful difference. If your idea strengthens community resilience, wellbeing, or opportunity, we’d love to hear about it.