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Local Solutions

Local Solutions Community Empowerment Fund

Small grants of up to £2,000 from the Liverpool charity Local Solutions for individuals and small grassroots groups in the Liverpool City Region with ideas that empower, include and make a positive difference in their communities. It targets small projects that come through or inspire voluntary social action, not larger established charities, and groups need not be constituted. Applicants can also ask for help developing or delivering their idea.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £2,000
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Individuals and groups living within the Liverpool City Region
  • Groups do not need to be formally constituted, just come together for a common goal
  • Applicants must be over 18
  • Groups, clubs, societies and charities must have annual income of £20,000 or less
  • Applicants rejected in the last 12 months cannot reapply

What it funds

Smaller projects, ideas and initiatives that come through, or inspire, voluntary social action and that:

  • Encourage empowerment and inclusivity
  • Have a positive impact on local people, in line with Local Solutions' vision of a society where all people can live with dignity, lead fulfilled lives and realise their full potential

There is no minimum amount.

Support with developing or delivering the idea can be requested alongside funding.

What it will not fund

  • Groups, clubs, societies, communities and charities with annual income over £20,000
  • Illegal activities, debts, gambling or political activities
  • Projects already funded by the fund within the previous 12 months

How to apply

  1. Read the Community Empowerment Fund guide
  2. Apply online, on the printed application form, by phone or in person, describing your idea in your own words, the community it will support, its benefits, safeguarding measures, total cost and amount requested
  3. A grants coordinator checks the application and contacts you if more information is needed
  4. A panel reviews applications on need, impact and reach; it meets every 8 weeks
  5. If successful, sign the grant agreement sent to you

A named person can provide support with the application; if unsuccessful you cannot reapply within 12 months and there is no appeal

Have ready

Completed application form (online or printed), signed and dated

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