Community Grant
One grant. One purpose. Funding for veteran-led community projects that strengthen social cohesion and resilience across the UK.
Social Value Calculator — Score your project's impact and strengthen your application.
Community Grant
A veteran-led community project
Typically £500–£2,500 · Larger requests considered on their merits
Funding for veteran-led groups building social cohesion and resilience across UK communities. One straightforward route — we look at your project on its merits.
What's Covered
- Pilot a new community initiative
- Research to ensure you complement, rather than duplicate, local support
- Establishment of a Core Team and drafting of a constitution
- Equipment, training, and outreach costs
- Event organisation and venue costs
- Drafting of grant bids or registration of CIC / charity status
- Professional fees (legal, book-keeping, accounting)
- Developing measurements of effect & social value
Requirements
- Veteran-led group (registered charity, CIC, community group, or informal group with a constitution)
- Clear project objectives and timeline
- Budget breakdown showing how funds will be used
- Evidence of veteran status of the lead applicant
* Requests above £2,500 are reviewed case-by-case and may require further investigation, including a more detailed business case and a completed social value calculation.
How we assess
Our panel scores every application using the Social Value Calculator. We look for:
- Alignment to our mission — community benefit and resilience carry the heaviest weight.
- Social value per £ — we use SROI to compare impact against the amount requested.
- Breadth of impact — community cohesion, wellbeing, inclusion, and economic benefit.
- Evidence you can deliver — a clear plan, timeline, and budget that match your proposed outcomes.
Have Questions?
Check our frequently asked questions for more information about the application process, eligibility, and what happens after you apply.
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