Grants available from £500 - £3,000

Part of the Hinckley & Bosworth VCS Partnership, the Making a Difference Fund offers community grants of between £500 to £3,000 to kickstart new projects within the VCS network (volunteer & community sector) or to boost the impact of VCS groups across Hinckley and Bosworth Borough.

Funded by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and administered by the RCC, it offers a quick and easy way to apply for a small grant for your charity or community project.

Although a wide range of community projects are eligible, priorities for funding are:

• Supporting Rural Communities: We aim to tackle rural isolation and/or Digital Poverty by encouraging applications for projects that bridge the gap, such as community transport schemes, Digital initiatives or initiatives encouraging social interaction within rural areas.

• Empowering Young People: Especially welcome applications for engaging activities or projects that connect positively with young people across all communities.

• Addressing Climate Change; We encourage applications for projects that support initiatives tackling climate change.

To be eligible you must be:

A Charity or a constituted ‘not for profit’ community group.

Operating within the Hinckley & Bosworth Borough.

Able to clearly show how a grant will be used for community benefit or to meet unmet need in the Borough.

Able to evidence planned expenditure (excluding staff costs) and details of any other fundraising (if required).

Applications open until 6th January 2025