Inspire Hounslow

Inspire Hounslow Large Grant Scheme

Inspire Hounslow is a Hounslow-based grant-giving charity whose Large Grant Scheme funds projects of £1,500 to £30,000 per project, per year, that operate within the London Borough of Hounslow and benefit people who live, work or study there. It prioritises children and young people up to age 25 and communities in the borough's Equality Opportunity Areas, while also supporting projects that strengthen the wider community. Applications are made online against fixed deadlines ahead of three board meetings a year; a separate Small Grant Scheme (£500 to £1,500) has monthly deadlines.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: £1,500 – £30,000
Deadline: 82 days left; 8 January
Effort: Moderate; full application with documents

Who can apply

Not-for-profit organisations with a formal governing document, a bank account in the organisation's name and appropriate insurance (public liability insurance for the project period), that can demonstrate the ability to deliver and manage the project
The form accepts charities, CIOs, CICs, incorporated clubs or associations, constituted voluntary or community groups and other not-for-profits
The project must operate within the London Borough of Hounslow and benefit people who live, work or study there
No income limit is stated
Individuals and political organisations cannot apply

What it funds

Projects that operate within the London Borough of Hounslow and are designed to involve, support and benefit people who live, work or study in the borough
Priority goes:
To projects benefiting children and young people up to the age of 25
To grassroots 'by and for' organisations
To communities facing the greatest challenges and deprivation (focusing on the council's designated Equality Opportunity Areas)
To collaboration between organisations; initiatives that strengthen the wider community are also supported
Examples the charity gives of activities it would consider:
Community engagement (e.g. a youth centre project)
Skills and vocational training
Environmental activities connecting young people with nature
Cultural activities (arts, sports and social activities promoting inclusion)
Sporting activities

Capital projects are possible (three supplier quotes needed).

What it will not fund

Applications from individuals
Political organisations
Organisations without a governing document
Projects that do not operate within the London Borough of Hounslow

How to apply

Read the Large Grant Guidance Document
Complete the online Large Grants Application Form on the funding page (you can save and return), covering organisation details, project summary and Equality Opportunity Area, organisation finances, safeguarding and risk, project information, up to 10 key activities, publicity, monitoring and payment milestones, and a cost breakdown
Submit by 17:00 on the deadline before the relevant board meeting (8 January 2027 for the 9 February 2027 board)
If approved, provide the required supporting documents and agree monitoring indicators, reporting and payment milestones before signing the Grant Agreement

Email grants@inspirehounslow.co.uk with any questions.

Outcomes may be funded, part-funded, funded with additional caveats, or declined. Most project funding is generally expected to be secured at the time of application, with a clear plan for any shortfall.

A separate Small Grant Scheme (£500 to £1,500 per project, per year) has its own form and monthly deadlines.

Have ready

Governing document
Annual accounts or 6-month cash flow forecast
Safeguarding policy
Risk management policy
Equal opportunities policy
Public liability insurance
Employers' liability insurance (if applicable)
Three written supplier quotes and a preferred supplier (capital or building projects only)

The form asks you to confirm these documents are available; they are requested once funding has been approved.

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