The Community Catalyst Fund

The Community Catalyst Fund Learn about the Community Catalyst Fund 2025 to 2027 The Community Catalyst Fund supports local community groups, voluntary organisations and not for profit social enterprises providing grant funding towards core costs and project costs. The fund reflects the priorities of the Council Plan and seeks to support the resilience of not-for-profit organisations through the provision of 2-year funding. Organisations that have the capacity to redistribute profits to shareholders or members were ineligible to apply. Organisations with an annual income of up to £500,000 (year ending 31 March 2024) were invited to apply individually or in partnership for up to £10,000 per year. Outcomes All applications addressed at least one of the following outcomes. A City To Be Proud Of Projects and activities that support the city to have a more sustainable environment and be a happier and safer place to live, with a prospering economy. A Fair and Inclusive City Projects and activities that help to make the city fairer, more accessible, and inclusive where people feel safe included and welcome. A Healthy City Where People Thrive Projects and activities which support residents to live and age well or support children and young people to have a safe and better future. In addition to demonstrating how they would deliver the chosen outcome, organisations had to be able to: tell us about their experience of delivering in the city show evidence of need clearly demonstrate how their activity ensured equal opportunities 108 applications were received, and 45 projects were funded. The Community Catalyst Fund 2027 to 2029 is expected to be open to application in the autumn of 2026.