Deadline: 21-Jul-2026
The Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund supports community projects that deliver measurable social, economic and environmental benefits for residents of the Greenwich Peninsula. The fund prioritises employment and training, health and wellbeing, community participation, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, crime reduction and support for vulnerable groups.
Grants of up to £10,000 per year are available for up to two years, allowing organisations to receive a maximum of £20,000. Projects must directly benefit Greenwich Peninsula residents, and at least 80% of project delivery must take place within the Greenwich Peninsula ward boundary.
Fund Overview
The Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund was established in 2023 to support residents of the growing Greenwich Peninsula community.
The fund is primarily funded by Knight Dragon and was created to ensure that local people benefit from ongoing investment and development in the area.
It supports community-led projects that create clear and measurable social value.
Main Objective
The main objective of the fund is to support projects that improve life for residents of Greenwich Peninsula.
The fund aims to:
- Support local community projects
- Improve social, economic and environmental outcomes
- Strengthen inclusive communities
- Support vulnerable and disadvantaged groups
- Improve health and wellbeing
- Increase employment and training opportunities
- Encourage civic participation
- Build community resilience
- Reduce crime and improve safety
- Support environmental sustainability
Geographic Focus
Projects must benefit residents of the Greenwich Peninsula ward.
Organisations do not need to be registered within the ward to apply.
However:
- The project must directly benefit Greenwich Peninsula residents.
- At least 80% of project delivery must take place within the Peninsula.
- The project must show clear relevance to local needs.
Funding Available
The fund offers multi-year grants.
Funding available includes:
- Up to £10,000 per year
- Funding for up to two years
- Maximum total grant of £20,000
This multi-year support allows organisations to plan, deliver and sustain community activities over a longer period.
Key Focus Areas
The fund supports projects that address local priorities and create measurable benefits.
Key focus areas include:
- Employment and training
- Health and wellbeing
- Community participation
- Civic engagement
- Life skills development
- Environmental sustainability
- Air pollution reduction
- Protection of the natural environment
- Resource efficiency
- Circular economy solutions
- Community resilience
- Crime reduction
- Independent living support
- Social inclusion
- Support for disadvantaged groups
- Support for NEET young people
- Support for vulnerable residents
Priority Themes
Projects should contribute to one or more of the fund’s priority themes.
Employment, Training and Skills
Projects may support residents to access employment, training and practical life skills.
This may include:
- Job readiness support
- Skills development
- Training opportunities
- Employment pathways
- Support for people returning to work
- Support for disadvantaged jobseekers
Health and Wellbeing
Projects may support physical, mental or social wellbeing.
This may include:
- Community wellbeing activities
- Inclusive health programmes
- Social connection projects
- Support for vulnerable residents
- Activities that reduce loneliness or isolation
Community Participation and Civic Engagement
Projects may help residents become more active in local community life.
This may include:
- Community participation activities
- Civic engagement initiatives
- Volunteering opportunities
- Local leadership development
- Activities that strengthen resident voice
Environmental Sustainability
Projects may support positive environmental outcomes.
This may include:
- Air pollution reduction
- Natural environment protection
- Resource efficiency
- Circular economy solutions
- Environmental awareness
- Community sustainability projects
Community Resilience and Safety
Projects may help build stronger, safer and more resilient communities.
This may include:
- Crime reduction initiatives
- Community safety projects
- Independent living support
- Support for vulnerable individuals
- Activities that strengthen local trust and inclusion
Priority Groups
The fund places particular emphasis on supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
Priority groups include:
- Armed forces veterans
- Homeless individuals
- Mothers returning to work
- Survivors of modern slavery
- Young care leavers
- Rehabilitating offenders
- Young people not in employment, education or training
- Vulnerable residents needing independent living support
- Disadvantaged community members
Applicants should clearly explain how their project will reach and support relevant priority groups.
Support for NEET Young People
The fund supports projects that create opportunities for young people who are not in employment, education or training.
Projects may help young people build confidence, develop skills, access training, enter employment or reconnect with education.
Strong applications should show how young people will be engaged and what outcomes are expected.
Support for Vulnerable People
The fund encourages projects that help vulnerable people live more independently and participate more fully in community life.
This may include support for people facing homelessness, social exclusion, unemployment, trauma, care experience, contact with the justice system or other barriers.
Projects should be practical, inclusive and designed around real community needs.
Environmental and Circular Economy Projects
Environmental projects should show clear local benefit.
Projects may focus on:
- Reducing air pollution
- Protecting green or natural spaces
- Improving resource efficiency
- Encouraging reuse or recycling
- Supporting circular economy solutions
- Building environmental awareness
- Reducing waste
- Improving local environmental quality
Applicants should explain how environmental activities will benefit Greenwich Peninsula residents.
Who is Eligible?
There is no income threshold for organisations applying to this fund.
Priority will generally be given to:
- Locally based community organisations
- Resident-led organisations
- Smaller organisations with strong local connections
- Groups that understand Greenwich Peninsula residents’ needs
Organisations with annual income above £1 million are encouraged to discuss their application before applying.
In competitive funding situations, smaller organisations are likely to receive priority consideration.
Location of Applicant Organisation
Organisations do not have to be based inside Greenwich Peninsula.
However, they must show that the funded project will directly benefit Greenwich Peninsula residents and that most delivery will happen locally.
At least 80% of delivery must take place within the Peninsula.
What the Fund Supports
The fund supports practical projects that create measurable social, economic or environmental value.
Supported activities may include:
- Employment support
- Training programmes
- Health and wellbeing activities
- Community events
- Civic engagement projects
- Life skills programmes
- Environmental projects
- Social inclusion activities
- Crime reduction initiatives
- Support for vulnerable residents
- Independent living support
- Community resilience projects
- Innovative local impact projects
Social Value Requirement
Projects must demonstrate clear social value.
This means the application should show how the project will create positive change for residents.
Social value may include:
- Improved wellbeing
- Increased skills
- Greater employment readiness
- Reduced isolation
- Stronger community participation
- Improved environmental outcomes
- Increased safety
- Better support for vulnerable groups
- Stronger local resilience
Why This Fund Matters
Greenwich Peninsula is a growing community experiencing ongoing development and change.
As the area grows, local residents need access to opportunities, services, activities and support that strengthen community life.
The Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund matters because it helps ensure that investment in the area leads to direct benefits for residents.
By supporting local projects, the fund helps build a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable community.
Expected Results
Supported projects may contribute to:
- Increased employment and training opportunities
- Improved health and wellbeing
- Stronger community participation
- Greater civic engagement
- Better life skills
- Reduced social isolation
- Improved support for vulnerable groups
- Lower crime or improved community safety
- Stronger environmental sustainability
- Improved community resilience
- Measurable social, economic and environmental impact
How to Apply or Prepare a Strong Application
Applicants should prepare a clear proposal that explains the local need, project activities, target beneficiaries, expected outcomes and delivery plan.
Step 1: Confirm Local Benefit
Applicants should confirm that the project will directly benefit Greenwich Peninsula residents.
The application should clearly describe who will benefit and how.
Step 2: Confirm Delivery Location
At least 80% of project delivery must take place within the Greenwich Peninsula.
Applicants should provide clear delivery locations, venues or outreach areas.
Step 3: Identify the Priority Theme
Applicants should identify which fund priority the project addresses.
This may include employment, training, health, wellbeing, community participation, environmental sustainability, social inclusion or support for vulnerable groups.
Step 4: Define the Community Need
The proposal should explain the specific local need being addressed.
Applicants should describe the challenge, target group and why the project is needed now.
Step 5: Describe the Project Activities
Applicants should clearly explain what the project will do.
This should include activities, delivery methods, participant numbers, timeline and expected outputs.
Step 6: Demonstrate Social Value
The application should explain the social, economic or environmental value of the project.
Applicants should include measurable outcomes wherever possible.
Step 7: Prepare a Multi-Year Plan
If applying for two years of funding, applicants should explain how activities will develop across both years.
The proposal should show how funding will support longer-term impact.
Step 8: Prepare a Clear Budget
Applicants may request up to £10,000 per year.
The budget should clearly show how funds will be used and how costs relate to project delivery.
Step 9: Address Priority Groups
If the project supports vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, applicants should clearly explain how these groups will be reached and supported.
Step 10: Discuss Large Organisation Applications Where Needed
Organisations with annual income above £1 million are encouraged to discuss their application before applying.
This can help confirm fit with fund priorities.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Applicants should avoid the following mistakes:
- Failing to show direct benefit to Greenwich Peninsula residents
- Delivering less than 80% of the project within the Peninsula
- Providing vague or general community benefits
- Not identifying a clear local need
- Applying for more than £10,000 per year
- Requesting more than £20,000 over two years
- Not explaining measurable outcomes
- Ignoring the fund’s priority themes
- Applying with a project that does not create clear social value
- Failing to show how vulnerable or disadvantaged groups will benefit
- Large organisations applying without prior discussion where appropriate
Tips for a Strong Application
A strong application should:
- Clearly focus on Greenwich Peninsula residents
- Demonstrate strong local knowledge
- Address a specific community need
- Align with one or more fund priorities
- Show measurable social, economic or environmental benefits
- Include a realistic delivery plan
- Explain how residents will be engaged
- Prioritise vulnerable or disadvantaged groups where relevant
- Include clear outcomes and indicators
- Provide a practical budget
- Show how the project strengthens community resilience
FAQ
1. What is the Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund?
The Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund supports community projects that deliver measurable social, economic and environmental benefits for residents of Greenwich Peninsula.
2. How much funding is available?
Grants of up to £10,000 per year are available for up to two years, with a maximum total grant of £20,000.
3. Where must projects take place?
At least 80% of project delivery must take place within the Greenwich Peninsula ward boundary.
4. Do organisations need to be based in Greenwich Peninsula?
No. Organisations do not need to be registered within the ward, but the project must directly benefit Greenwich Peninsula residents.
5. What types of projects are supported?
Supported projects may focus on employment and training, health and wellbeing, community participation, civic engagement, environmental sustainability, crime reduction, social inclusion, community resilience and support for vulnerable groups.
6. Are large organisations eligible?
There is no income threshold, but organisations with annual income above £1 million are encouraged to discuss their application before applying. Smaller organisations may receive priority in competitive funding situations.
7. Who are the priority groups?
Priority groups include NEET young people, armed forces veterans, homeless individuals, mothers returning to work, survivors of modern slavery, young care leavers, rehabilitating offenders and other vulnerable or disadvantaged residents.
Conclusion
The Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund supports projects that help local residents benefit from investment and growth in the area.
With grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to two years, the fund enables organisations to deliver meaningful community projects that improve wellbeing, create opportunities, strengthen social inclusion, support vulnerable people and protect the environment.
Applicants should prepare strong proposals that clearly demonstrate local benefit, delivery within the Peninsula, measurable social value, alignment with priority themes and direct positive impact for Greenwich Peninsula residents.
For more information, visit The London Community Foundation.