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Community Building Fund

Community Building Fund - Bringing us together

Do you have an idea for an event or activity that brings people together and builds community spirit? Whether it’s a pizza night, a quiz, a crafting event, or simply a gathering over tea and coffee to connect and share ideas, we want to hear from you!

Through the Conduct team's Community Building Fund, we’re offering grants of £100 to £400 for Clubs and Societies to host events or activities centred around community building. As part of this, we ask you to include an anti-bullying activity—don’t worry, we’ll provide you with ideas and resources to help.

We have up to £3000 available.

Key Details

  • Funding Amount: Between £100–£400 per activity. The amount awarded must correspond to the activity and/or group size.
  • Eligibility: Open to clubs and societies with a passion for fostering connection and inclusivity.
  • Activity Ideas: The choice is yours! Host a fun night, connect with members over food, or get creative with ways to spread the message of community and anti-bullying (keeping some time for that too). Here are some ideas:
    • Game Night: Board games, card games, or video game tournaments.
    • Movie Screening: Watch a film with a positive message at the Arts Centre and host a discussion afterward.
    • Coffee and Chat: An informal gathering with snacks and drinks to spark conversations.
    • Potluck Dinner: Everyone brings a dish to share—perfect for showcasing diverse cuisines.
    • Craft Workshop: Create something together like painting, or DIY crafts.
    • A one -off class: Whether it's dance. self-defence, employability, or something else completely out of the box.
    • Guest-speaker event: Invite someone to speak to you group about your speciality.
    • Storytelling Night: Share personal stories about kindness, overcoming challenges, or inspiring moments.
    • Skill Swap: Teach each other new skills like cooking, knitting, or public speaking.
    • Poster-Making Session: Create anti-bullying posters to display in your community.
    • Kindness Wall: Set up a space where attendees can write and display positive messages or compliments for others.
    • Discussion Circles: Host a group conversation about building inclusive and respectful environments.
    • Social Media Campaign: Plan and launch a positive messaging campaign together.
  • Deadline:
  • Drop-in session for support for your application:

What’s Required?

  1. Agree an idea with your group, when it will happen and where, and a lead applicant.
  2. Complete the simple form: Form here. 

  3. Mandatory preparation workshop: The lead applicant and one other group member must attend a training session where we’ll share practical tips and resources to help make your activity a success.

  4. Anti-Bullying Component: Include an element that raises awareness or sparks discussions around preventing bullying. We’ll help with inspiration and tools to make this easy and impactful. Keep 30 minutes in your plan for this part.

  5. TBC - How do we allocate the money?

  6. Short Feedback Report: After your event, we’ll ask for a brief report to capture your learning, feedback, and any success stories.

  7. Receipts Submission: Submit receipts for any expenses to ensure funding is used effectively.

Why This Fund Matters

We’re seeing a rise in reports of bullying, and we believe prevention starts with strong, supportive communities. By putting you at the heart of these efforts, we can test innovative, community-led approaches to tackling these issues while fostering connection and understanding.

How to Apply

Start your application today! Let’s work together to build stronger, kinder communities.