Deadline: 01-Aug-2026
The Burwell and Reach Community Fund supports grassroots initiatives that improve quality of life in the local area. The fund focuses on strengthening community cohesion, improving shared infrastructure, and enhancing environmental and social wellbeing.
It encourages projects that are locally driven, inclusive, and designed to create long-term benefits for residents.
Funding Details
- Grant amount: up to £2,000
- Larger grants: considered in exceptional, high-impact cases
- Funding purpose: community development, environmental improvement, and local resilience
- Coverage area: Burwell and Reach
Key Focus Areas
- Strengthening community cohesion and social resilience
- Supporting maintenance and development of community assets
- Enhancing local environments and public spaces
- Improving shared infrastructure for community benefit
- Supporting inclusive participation and local wellbeing
Eligible Applicants
Eligible organisations include:
- Registered charities
- Community interest companies (CICs)
- Social enterprises
- Parish and town councils
- Village hall committees
- Schools
- Community sports clubs
- Other non-profit community groups
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Strong governance structures
- Financial accountability
- Clear community benefit from the project
Eligible Project Types
Projects supported under the fund may include:
- Improvements to community sports facilities
- Enhancements to local heritage and cultural spaces
- Environmental improvements such as allotments and green infrastructure
- Community support services addressing social needs
- Inclusive programs promoting participation and wellbeing
- Upgrades to shared community assets like halls or public spaces
Funding Priorities
The fund prioritises projects that:
- Strengthen local community wellbeing
- Improve access to shared spaces and services
- Encourage community participation and inclusion
- Enhance environmental quality in Burwell and Reach
- Deliver long-term benefits to residents
- Support sustainable community development
Application Requirements
Applicants must provide:
- Organisational governance documents
- Recent financial accounts
- Verified banking details
- Details of trustees or management committee members
- Safeguarding policy documentation
- Equality and inclusion policies
- Clear description of project objectives and community impact
Why the Fund Matters
The Burwell and Reach Community Fund plays an important role in:
- Supporting small but impactful local projects
- Strengthening community connections and resilience
- Improving shared public and community spaces
- Enhancing environmental quality in the local area
- Promoting inclusion and participation
- Supporting grassroots organisations with limited funding access
Conclusion
The Burwell and Reach Community Fund provides targeted small-scale funding to strengthen local communities through improved infrastructure, environmental enhancement, and social inclusion. By supporting non-profit organisations and grassroots initiatives, the fund helps build stronger, more connected, and more resilient communities in Burwell and Reach.
For more information, visit Cambridgeshire Community Foundation.
