Funding available through Big Local Kingsbrook and Cauldwell
Since 2011 Kingsbrook and Cauldwell has been designated as one of 150 Big Local Areas. BLCF have recently partnered with both Local Trust and the CVS to expand the delivery of the Big Local programme in Kingsbrook and Cauldwell until March 2026, when the Big Local initiative ends.
Big Local aims to address need around community and community development, environment and green spaces in the wards, and ensuring opportunity and youth-led activities are available for future generations of residents.
Please see Kingsbrook and Cauldwell criteria HERE
There are three levels of funding open to registered charities and not-for-profit groups delivering in Kingsbrook and Cauldwell wards in Bedford Borough:
Pilot & Test Small Grants – up to £5,000, aimed at smaller groups to engage and deliver community activities in the area. Projects can run for a maximum of 6 months in duration. Link to application form can be found here: https://ukcf.secure.force.com/forms/KCpilotandtestgrant
Development Grants – up to £10,000, aimed at groups who are also based in Kingsbrook and Cauldwell who are active but not ready to take a leadership role, but who need help to scale up their work and ideas. Link to the application form can be found here: https://ukcf.secure.force.com/forms/KingsCauldDevGrants
Large Grants – up to £30,000, aimed at groups delivering core provision in the area, helping to sustain their involvement in the community or for new projects/initiatives (which can include capital costs). Link to the application form can be found here: https://ukcf.secure.force.com/forms/KingsCauldLargeGrants
Please note: The application deadline for all grants is Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at midday.
Want to find out more?
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation are running free advice slots on Monday 9th December in the afternoon. These will take place at the Jubilation Centre, Moulton Avenue, Bedford MK42 0JB. In these half hour slots we will be able to discuss your idea and help shape it, signpost potential partnerships, and offer specific advice for the fund. Please email [email protected] to book your slot before Thursday 5th December.
