CFAs: North Somerset Community Partnership Grant (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 15-Oct-2026

The North Somerset Community Partnership Grant provides £1,000 to £20,000 to voluntary and community organisations delivering projects that improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged residents in North Somerset. The fund prioritises early intervention, prevention, reducing isolation among older people, improving physical and mental health, strengthening local wellbeing services, and supporting community initiatives that can create wider benefits. The North Somerset Community Partnership Grant is provided by Quartet Community Foundation and North Somerset Community Partnership to support local organisations addressing health and wellbeing needs across North Somerset. The programme aims to strengthen voluntary and community organisations and help them deliver practical initiatives that have a measurable and meaningful impact on local residents.

Particular attention is given to projects that

The fund also welcomes applications from smaller organisations where a relatively modest grant could make a significant difference. Organisations can apply for grants ranging from £1,000 to £20,000. The current average grant size is approximately £11,000.

Funding may support:

The proposed expenditure should have a clear connection to the health and wellbeing outcomes of local beneficiaries. The North Somerset Community Partnership Grant supports activities that respond to health and wellbeing needs within local communities.

Examples of supported priorities include:

Projects should demonstrate a clear benefit for residents of North Somerset. The fund is open to organisations that meet the programme’s local eligibility requirements.

Eligible applicants include:

Applicants must be:

The fund particularly aims to support disadvantaged residents and communities experiencing health and wellbeing challenges. Priority may be given to projects benefiting: Organisations with significant financial reserves may receive lower priority. If an organisation has substantial reserves, it should provide a clear explanation of why grant funding is still needed and how the requested funding will contribute to the proposed health and wellbeing work.

Applicants should therefore demonstrate:

Health and wellbeing challenges can affect people differently depending on their age, location, financial circumstances and access to local services. This grant provides funding for community organisations that are often closely connected to the people they serve. By supporting early intervention, prevention, community activities and efforts to reduce isolation, the programme can help local organisations respond to needs before they become more serious. The fund also recognises that smaller organisations may need relatively modest amounts of funding to deliver meaningful local impact. Grant funding can be used for eligible costs associated with health and wellbeing activities.

Potential uses include:

Applicants should clearly connect each proposed cost to the project’s objectives and expected community benefit. Applicants should clearly explain the local need their organisation is addressing and how the proposed project will improve health and wellbeing.

A strong application should demonstrate:

Small organisations should also explain how the requested funding could create a significant impact despite the organisation’s limited resources.

Applicants should avoid:

It is a community grant programme from Quartet Community Foundation and North Somerset Community Partnership supporting local voluntary and community organisations working to improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged residents in North Somerset. Grants range from £1,000 to £20,000. The current average grant is approximately £11,000. Eligible applicants include constituted voluntary and community organisations, registered charities, eligible not-for-profit companies including Community Interest Companies, and schools applying for sports facility improvements that provide wider community benefit. Applicants must be based and working in North Somerset. All beneficiaries must reside in North Somerset. Priority is given to projects improving physical or mental health, supporting early intervention and prevention, reducing isolation among older people, strengthening health and wellbeing organisations, addressing service gaps, and creating wider community benefits. Yes. The grant can support core or running costs, as well as project, activity and eligible capital expenses, provided the expenditure directly benefits the health and wellbeing of North Somerset residents. Yes. Schools can apply for sports facility improvements where the facilities provide benefits to the wider community. Yes. The programme specifically encourages applications from smaller organisations where modest funding can make a significant difference. They may be considered a lower priority unless they provide a clear justification explaining why grant funding is needed despite their financial reserves. The North Somerset Community Partnership Grant offers £1,000 to £20,000 for local organisations working to improve health and wellbeing across North Somerset. With a focus on disadvantaged residents, prevention, early intervention, mental and physical health, older people, rural communities and community partnerships, the programme provides an opportunity for local organisations to turn identified health and wellbeing needs into practical community action. For more information, visit Quartet Community Foundation.