Brighton & Hove Fairness Fund
Grants available for: Community and voluntary groups in Brighton & Hove that support residents to combat poverty and the cost-of-living crisis and/or help them feel included and valued
Size of grants given: up to £2,000
Deadlines: 21st October 2024
Aims of Fund
The Fairness Fund aims to support the outcomes of the Council Plan for a fair and inclusive city.
There are two strands:
- The Fairness Fund for People supports grassroots community action led by and supporting marginalised communities and:
- disabled people
- Black and racially minoritised people
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual+ (LGBTQIA+) people
- The Fairness Fund for Place supports grassroots community action led by and supporting neighbourhood-based communities experiencing poverty.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must:
- be set up as a not-for-profit community group, voluntary organisation, or social enterprise
- have a constitution or set of rules explaining how the group is run and organised
- have a project named bank account or be in the process of setting one up (grassroots groups who wish to apply but do not yet meet these application criteria are encouraged to get in touch early for further advice)
- have a maximum annual income of £35,000 for the year ending 31 March 2024
How much and what can you apply for
Up to £2,000 for activities such as:
- activities that support those in difficulty to improve their health and wellbeing
- intersectional responses to support older people aged 50+ experiencing hardship
- intersectional responses to support families with children experiencing hardship
- social support activities around employment and skills development
- information and advice activities
- small items up to a maximum of £500
- storage rental costs
- utility costs
- volunteer costs
There is £70,000 in total for the Fairness Fund for People, divided equally between the three communities covered. There is £100,000 in total for the Fairness Fund for People, divided equally between the four areas of the city.
You cannot apply for food crisis support (this will be covered by another funding stream) or capital costs or the purchase of large items.
How to apply
To apply to the Fairness Fund for People 2024 to 2025: download, complete and return the application form by email to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 21st October.
To apply to the Fairness Fund for Place 2024 to 2025: download, complete and return the application form by email to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 21st October.
Deadline for application
Monday 21st October 2024
Contact details
Donna Edmead07842 600 935
[email protected] https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/support-our-communities/fairness-fund-2024-2025
Updated 3/10/24 RL