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Bromsgrove and Redditch - Community Clean up Grant

One-off grants are available to assist voluntary, charitable or community groups with environmental projects in the local high streets, village centres and estate centres of Bromsgrove and Redditch.

Background

The Community Clean up Grant is provided by Redditch Borough Council and Bromsgrove District Council from Ministries of Housing, Communities and Local Government funding. Grants are administered by the Bromsgrove and Redditch Network, a Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) that has been supporting local volunteers and community organisations for over 25 years.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £1,000 are available, but it is envisaged that most grants will be £300 or less. Projects must be delivered within a year of the grant being awarded.

How To Apply

Applications can be made at any time and will be considered on a rolling basis until all funding is spent. Separate application forms are available for projects based in Bromsgrove and projects based in Redditch. A FAQs document and application forms are available to download from the Bromsgrove and Redditch Network website. Contact the Network for any further information.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

Enquiries Bromsgrove and Redditch Network Community House

103 Easemore Road

Redditch B98 8EY

Tel: 01527 60282

Email: grants@barn.org.uk

Physical Activity Wellbeing Grant

About the grant

To mark the opening of Kepax Bridge, we have set aside funding to support initiatives that enhance physical activity and active travel, encouraging participation from all members of our communities. We want to enable people to use local green spaces and infrastructure, like the Kepax Bridge, to be more active as part of their regular routines and within their community, connecting with others in a safe, healthy and social way.  Incorporating physical activity and active travel into our daily lives is essential for a healthier future. By embracing these practices, individuals can improve their health, contribute to environmental sustainability, and foster a more connected community.

What are we looking for in applications?

Projects and initiatives that enable people to be more physically active in their community. Grants can be used by voluntary or community sector groups to establish or maintain exercise groups or session (for example, walking groups or couch to 5k running programmes). This may include training members in fitness leader courses, buying equipment or promotion of exercise opportunities.  Community organisations (e.g., charities and Community Interest Companies) may bid for up to £3,000. Regular physical activity provides a foundation for a healthier and happier life. It helps prevent a variety of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, while also improving mental health, reducing stress, and boosting overall quality of life.  Active travel means getting about in a way that makes you physically active. It's all about walking, wheeling, cycling, scooting, or any other form of human-powered transportation to get from one place to another. The aim is to encourage people to incorporate more physical activity into their daily routines. The benefits are compelling: a healthier lifestyle, more liveable communities, and a cleaner environment.  We will be particularly interested in applications that focus on groups who face the biggest barriers against living an active life, including older adults and people with disabilities. The money cannot be used for infrastructure projects and is only one-off funding. Therefore, applicants must indicate how they will ensure the sustainability of projects after the grant funding has been utilised.

How to apply

As these are small grants, we are determined to keep this process simple.

To access funding simply complete the form below.

Apply for the Physical Activity Wellbeing Grant

This form asks you to describe your proposed project and how you will spend the funding. We aim to get back to you within two weeks with a decision. You can apply any time before the end of June 2025. 

For more information visit the webpage