KINGSTON FIRST TOWN CENTRE COMMUNITY FUND

Thanks to all those who applied for the current round of funding. Applications are currently closed. The next round of funding will open on 1st November 2024. You can register your interest in the next round here.

Kingston First, the town centre’s Business Improvement District (BID), recognises the important role local and community organisations play in creating a vibrant town centre.

We established the Kingston First Town Centre Community Fund to encourage and support ideas and projects that have a positive impact on the town centre, support local businesses and promote positive community engagement.

Following a successful pilot last year, we are pleased to open a second window of funding which will open for applications on 1st November 2024 and close on 31st January 2025.

We are pleased to extend the funding this year to £30,000. Organisations can bid for any amount up to £15,000, this amount as long as they can also outline how they meet the criteria.

We want to help local and community focused organisations develop and grow with a fund primarily for not for profit, charity or voluntary organisations (however, other types of organisations are welcome to apply, including businesses or individuals, as long as they can demonstrate they meet the criteria) and we will be as flexible as we can be to accommodate different needs.

We will offer successful applicants access to our training and learning opportunities until the end of 2026 and support with promoting and marketing the project.

How to apply

To apply we ask you to complete an application form by 31/01/2025 demonstrating how you meet the criteria. Please also read the application guidelines before applying. Applications will open from 1/11/2024.

In a nutshell we’re open to projects and activities that can be delivered in the town centre by the end of 2026 that fit the criteria.

This could be an event, a trail, artwork, performances, community project, a service or operational support or something else (the only limit is your imagination).

We welcome diverse and creative ideas and are happy to have an informal conversation with you before you apply, just get in touch with us, funding@kingstonfirst.co.uk or 020 8547 1221.

READ THE APPLICATION GUIDELINES (COMING SOON)

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM (COMING SOON)

“We believe Kingston’s local community plays a pivotal role in creating a vibrant and diverse town centre that residents and visitors want to spend time in. That’s why we have launched the Kingston First Town Centre Community Fund today to support local and community focused causes that bring something positive to Kingston town centre and promotes better partnership working between businesses and the community”

– Shareena Merzi, Director of Communications & Corporate Development, Kingston First