South Norfolk and Broadland District Council

Homes for Ukraine Community Support Grant

Grants of up to £1,000 from South Norfolk and Broadland District Council for community groups, projects or activities that provide ongoing support to Ukrainian refugees arriving and settling in Broadland and South Norfolk. It funds activities that help guests' health and wellbeing and integration, such as help accessing services, social events and hubs, befriending and leisure activities. Applications are considered on a rolling basis using a Word form sent to the Communities Team, with a decision within four weeks.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: Up to £1,000; no fixed round
Deadline: Rolling; apply any time
Effort: Light; short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

Informal groups of residents (at least three people), formally constituted voluntary groups and not-for-profit organisations that operate within Broadland and/or South Norfolk
They must operate on a not-for-profit basis, provide a clear statement of aims and objectives, show their ability to manage and deliver the project or activity, show how they will manage their finances and keep good financial records, and accept the principle of equal opportunities and demonstrate commitment to inclusiveness within the project
Applicants do not need to be over 18 - groups of young people can apply

What it funds

Projects that support Homes for Ukraine guests' health and wellbeing and integration into the local community, helping families settle into their communities and access public services including schools and public health. Examples:

Support to access services (public and community transport, public services, English lessons, charitable organisations)
Activities giving opportunities for social interaction such as community events or hubs, befriending, or connecting young people with local activities
Social, educational, recreational and leisure activities or materials that support guests' wellbeing

Money can be spent on anything needed to provide the support, including equipment purchase/hire, venue hire, promotional materials, transport and volunteer expenses.

Costs must be researched accurately, not general estimates.

What it will not fund

Retrospective funding (activities that have already happened)
Activities that duplicate what is already provided or commissioned by the council, unless demand cannot be met
Social excursions outside Norfolk
Paid staff costs
Any overseas activity
Activities restricted solely to a group's existing membership
Political or religious activities
Organisational or running costs not directly related to the specific project activities

How to apply

Contact the Communities Team (communities@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk, 01603 430611) if you want help; Community Capacity Officers can support you with the application
Download the Homes for Ukraine Community Support Grant application form (Word document) from the council's application page
Complete it: your group, the support you give Ukrainian refugees and where, the benefits, how many refugees you engage with, publicity, a detailed cost breakdown (up to £1,000), other money raised and any previous council grants, plus bank details and signature
Send the form with separate confirmation of bank details to the Communities Team by email or post
The council decides within four weeks of receiving a complete application

Receipts must be provided for all expenditure; projects involving children or vulnerable adults may need DBS checks and a signed declaration.

Have ready

Completed application form
Separate confirmation of bank details: a copy (paper, photo or scan) of a paying-in slip or the header of a bank statement

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