Healthy and Thriving Communities Fund 26-27
NOW OPEN
Winchester City Council recognises the important role that community & voluntary organisations have in delivering key services to the people and communities of the Winchester district. The council’s grant funding programme is aimed at supporting voluntary and not-for-profit groups and organisations in the district that can clearly demonstrate how their services and projects positively impacts the most disadvantaged areas, communities, and groups.
In 2026/27 the council is providing operational funding grants from the Healthy and Thriving Communities Fund. This scheme will be open for applications on Thursday 5th February, with a closing date of 12 noon, Thursday 26th February.
What you can apply for:
Operational/core running costs that enable services to be delivered that meet the required outcomes. This includes:
- Building / premises costs associated with the delivery of your services: heating, electricity, rent, rates insurance etc.
- Staffing costs: salaries, training, expenses
- Other: equipment and materials relating to service provision
To help potential applicants understand the priorities and ask any questions, we’re hosting a webinar on Wednesday 11th February. Please complete the registration form to secure your place.
If you have any questions about which fund you should be applying to, or you require any assistance with completing the form, or are a new applicant, please contact Funding & Development Officer: Rachael Corrie, rcorrie@winchester.gov.uk, 01962 848 256 in the first instance.
Should you need further information with regards to relevant wards, refer to our ward map.
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