Funding opportunities
Current and upcoming funding opportunities for not-for-profit organisations and community groups.
Community strategy 2016 - 2021
Croydon's community strategy 2016-2021.
Community ward budgets
Applications and community ward budgets for each ward.
Discretionary rate relief
How not-for-profit organisations funded by Croydon Council can apply for discretionary date relief.
Credit unions
Credit unions offer convenient savings and low-interest loans to their members, who own and manage the credit unions themselves.
Voluntary sector sign-up form
A fast and convenient way to receive updates on your chosen topics.
Community Fund 2020 to 2023
A list of community groups receiving funding from the council Community Fund between 2020 and 2023.
Support from VCS Infrastructure Organisations
These infrastructure organisations provide advice and support to front line Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations in Croydon.
Rent subsidy scheme
Rent subsidy benefits a range of organisations including sports clubs, scouts associations, residents associations, youth and community centres as well as larger Voluntary and Community Sector organisations.
Localism Act
The Localism Act sets out a programme of change which the government believes will transfer power from centralised government to local people on many things which directly affect their lives. These pages describe the measures the council is putting into place to implement the programme.
Community asset transfers
How community organisations can bid for council buildings and land that are put forward for transfer.
Asset based community development
Strengthening communities through recognising, identifying and harnessing existing assets.
Community Crowdfunding
A funding platform for projects that make local places better - from community gardens and street murals to festivals and sports facilities.