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We have successfully applied to the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) for Shared Prosperity Funding (SPF) to decrease the gap in healthy life expectancy between those in the most and least deprived areas in ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾. 

The funding will be granted to capital projects and initiatives that are focused on improving the quality of life and opportunities for residents in Broadfield, West Green and Bewbush.  

This new funding scheme, for  capital grants of up to £15,000, is open to local community groups and voluntary organisations. Project bids should directly benefit residents or community groups within Broadfield, Bewbush and West Green and focus on one or more of the following:

• improving access to and supporting local arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities
• increasing volunteering opportunities or social action projects 
• capacity building and infrastructure support for residents and community groups 
• developing community engagement schemes to support community involvement in decision making in local regeneration
• community measures to reduce the cost of living, including through measures to improve energy efficiency and combat fuel poverty and climate change

Funding must be spent by 31 March 2025.

Registered charities, community interest companies, voluntary organisations and community groups that can meet the eligibility criteria (see requirements below) may apply for funding. We also invite proposals from organisations working together in partnership. 

We particularly welcome applications from emerging groups and organisations seeking to develop new activities in response to clearly identified local needs.

The Shared Prosperity Fund is open to proposals that require funding for capital projects that have wider community benefits for residents living in Bewbush, Broadfield, and West Green.

Funding can be given towards the purchase of assets, either new or refurbishment of existing. This includes;

• Purchase of new buildings
• Repairs and refurbishments to existing buildings
• Purchase of equipment and furniture
• Purchase or replacement of a vehicle
• Community safety measures such as the purchase of CCTV

Visit our Grants and funding support webpage for other sources of funding and support available

To be considered for funding, groups and organisations must: 

• be a constituted group with a management group of three plus people (these must not be related) or a Registered Charity and Limited Company or a Community Interest Company 
• hold their own bank account (in the name of the organisation) 
• be delivering for ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾ residents (for the activity, at least 80% of the local beneficiaries must live in ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾) 
• have certain organisational policies in place such as for health and safety, safeguarding, and equality and diversity covering the organisation and activity. Note: certain exemptions and special conditions may apply

We are unable to fund the following:

• private companies
• individuals
• organisations with a political or partisan stance
• religious or faith-based groups’ religious activities
• organisations who have an income or expenditure over £6m
• other public sector providers

We will notify you of the outcome of the application.

Organisations awarded funding will be required to accept the standard funding terms and conditions (or a service level agreement if required by us). Any special conditions or requirements will be notified with any formal offer. All monies will need to be spent by 31 March 2025. 

If you require assistance to apply to us for funding or would like further information or advice about applying for this funding, email kathryn.ripley@crawley.gov.uk.