Grants for voluntary and community organisations
Council funding
Croydon Council is committed to supporting a vibrant, innovative and effective voluntary sector. It recognises the independence of the voluntary sector and the unique role of voluntary and community groups in helping local people to express their needs and to develop services.
We support voluntary and community initiatives financially through various forms of funding. We may also provide indirect support by making premises available to voluntary groups, providing rate relief, giving professional advice and support, and supporting bids to other funding agencies.
All applications for funding are assessed against the council's corporate strategic priorities set out in the community strategy. Priority will be given to applications which make a positive contribution towards achieving the six key priorities in service delivery and development:
- better and fairer access
- improving health and social care
- reducing crime and disorder
- improving the environment
- education and lifelong learning
- regenerating the borough.
How to make an application for assistance
More detailed advice about making an application to the council for funding can be found by downloading the funding guide from the link below. You can also visit the 'Applying for council funding' page.
Annual report
Details of our support to the voluntary and community sector can be found in our Annual Report 2003/04, which can be downloaded from the link below.
