Small grants, big impact: why local delivery matters
Sometimes the smallest grants make the biggest difference, and our recent evaluation of the Welcoming Spaces small grants scheme demonstrates this.
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Maximising income and strengthening community engagement
Our friends at Hallmaster know community venues are at the heart of local life. But in an increasingly expensive and insecure world, managing these spaces sustainably has never been more challenging. Across the sector, they consistently hear the same concerns: how to raise more funds, attract and retain volunteers, and make the most of existing assets.
The good news is that small, strategic changes can make a significant difference…
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When grants become systems: a quiet risk worth naming
As councils streamline and centralise funding, something important is at risk. Grants aren’t just transactions — they’re a craft built on local knowledge, trust, and human judgement. When small, community-facing grants are asked to move through big-system processes, the first groups to fall away are often the ones we most want to reach: volunteer‑led, emerging, place‑rooted organisations.
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Cheshire Community Action launches Cheshire West Welcoming Spaces Fund for 2025–26
We’re pleased to confirm that the Cheshire West Welcoming Spaces Grant Fund is returning for 2025–26 and will open for applications on Monday 1st December 2025. The fund is designed to help community organisations, parish and town councils, and community buildings provide warm, welcoming spaces for residents who are feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has again allocated funding to support local venues to open their doors as Welcoming Spaces – safe, friendly places where people can keep warm, meet others, and find out about practical help and support. Cheshire Community Action (CCA) will administer the grants on the Council’s behalf.
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Farndon Community Club Reopens Following £250,000 ‘Raise the Roof’ Fundraiser
Congratulations to our member Farndon Community Club, which is now fully open for business following the installation of its new roof, made possible by its massive fundraising achievement.
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Community-Led Care and Carers Scheme Delivers Significant Social Impact Across Cheshire West
The 2024 End of Year Report for the Community Led Care and Carers (CLCC) grants scheme in Cheshire West highlights the impact of community-based initiatives on over 11,400 individuals across 21 organisations.
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Farndon Community Club Wins Funding
Congratulations to our member, Farndon Community Club, for its recent success in winning grants from two sources: the Platinum Jubilee Fund and Cheshire West and Chester’s Community Building Capital Grants (UKSPF) Fund (administered by Cheshire Community Action).
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Cheshire Community Action launches Cheshire West Welcoming Spaces Fund for 2024-25
**This Fund is now closed**
We’re excited to share that the Welcoming Spaces Grant Fund is back for the year 2024-25 and open for applications until 13th December! This fund is designed to support the creation of warm, inclusive spaces for residents impacted by cost-of-living challenges, read on to find out more…
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Cheshire West and Chester UKSPF Capital Grants for Community Buildings – 2024-25 Fund now open
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new round of funding for 2024/25. We have a total of £90k to distribute to community spaces across Cheshire West and Chester.
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Funding Update – December 2023
Check out the latest funding opportunities available to community groups and parish and town councils, with a particular focus on community buildings, community spaces and energy projects.
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