Applications open for Capital Grants Programme (UK)

Deadline: 29-Nov-26

The Capital Grants Programme supports eligible charities and community organisations undertaking capital projects involving buildings, physical spaces, equipment, technology, and accessibility improvements. The programme is designed to strengthen the infrastructure and capacity of local charities and not-for-profit organisations serving communities across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Purbeck, or East Dorset. Funding can support the purchase, refurbishment, or repair of buildings and physical spaces, as well as investment in physical assets, IT equipment, technology, and accessibility improvements. Projects should form part of the organisation’s wider strategy and contribute to its long-term capacity. The Capital Grants Programme provides funding for significant capital projects that help local organisations improve the facilities, equipment, and infrastructure they use to serve their communities.

Supported projects may involve:

The programme focuses on capital expenditure only. Applicants must request a minimum grant of £10,000. Organisations are also required to provide at least 25% match funding toward the total project cost. As a result, the total project cost must be at least £13,333 for an organisation requesting the minimum £10,000 grant. Applicants must secure the required match funding before grant funds can be drawn down. The programme supports capital projects involving buildings, physical spaces, equipment, technology, and accessibility.

Eligible capital activities may include:

Projects should be connected to the organisation’s broader organisational strategy. Projects must benefit communities in one or more of the following areas: Applicants must either have a base within the specified area or provide services to communities in the area of benefit. The programme is open to a range of charities, community organisations, and other eligible not-for-profit organisations.

Eligible applicants include:

All organisations must meet the programme’s governance, financial, and geographic requirements. Applicants must satisfy several organisational requirements to be eligible.

Organisations must:

These requirements are intended to ensure that funded organisations have appropriate governance and financial arrangements in place. Applicants must contribute at least 25% match funding toward the project. For a minimum grant request of £10,000, the overall project must therefore have a value of at least £13,333. The required match funding must be secured before the grant can be drawn down. Applicants should ensure that their funding arrangements are confirmed and clearly demonstrated as part of their project planning. The Capital Grants Programme is intended specifically for capital expenditure. This means funding should be used for eligible capital projects involving buildings, physical spaces, equipment, technology, and accessibility improvements rather than general organisational running costs. Applicants should clearly explain how the requested funding will contribute to the proposed capital project. Accessibility improvements are among the areas supported by the programme. Organisations can use capital funding to improve the accessibility of their buildings or physical spaces and make their facilities more suitable for the communities they serve. Such projects should demonstrate a clear connection to the organisation’s services and wider organisational strategy. Applicants should clearly explain the capital need and how the proposed project will strengthen their organisation’s ability to serve local communities.

A strong application should demonstrate:

Applicants should also ensure that their governance and financial documentation meets the programme requirements. The Capital Grants Programme provides funding to eligible charities and community organisations for significant capital projects involving buildings, physical spaces, equipment, technology, and accessibility improvements. Applicants must request at least £10,000. Yes. Applicants must provide at least 25% match funding. A £10,000 grant combined with the required match funding means the total project cost must be at least £13,333. Organisations must secure the required match funding before grant funds can be drawn down. The programme supports capital expenditure involving buildings, physical spaces, equipment, IT assets, technology, and accessibility improvements. No. The programme provides funding for capital expenditure only. Projects must benefit communities in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Purbeck, or East Dorset. Eligible applicants include registered charities, constituted community or voluntary organisations, faith organisations supporting wider community activities, state schools for non-statutory projects, housing associations, and qualifying social enterprises or CICs limited by guarantee. Yes. Faith organisations can apply when they are supporting wider community activities. Yes. State schools can apply for non-statutory projects. Applicants must have a board or committee with at least three unrelated members. Applicants must have a valid bank account with two unrelated signatories. Applicants must have at least one year of signed accounts. The Capital Grants Programme offers eligible charities and community organisations an opportunity to secure at least £10,000 for capital projects that improve buildings, physical spaces, equipment, technology, and accessibility. With a required 25% match contribution and a minimum total project cost of £13,333, the programme aims to support significant investments that strengthen local organisational infrastructure and capacity. Organisations serving communities in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Purbeck, and East Dorset can use the funding to make strategic capital improvements that support their wider community activities. For more information, visit Talbot Village Trust.