Open Call for Amplius Community Fund (United Kingdom)

The Amplius Community Fund is offered by Northamptonshire Community Foundation to support local community organisations and social enterprises delivering projects across Northamptonshire. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects aligned with Amplius’ Purposeful Impact themes, including health and wellbeing, financial wellbeing, employment support, and cohesive communities. The application deadline is 14 October 2026. Opportunity at a Glance

- Funding organization: Northamptonshire Community Foundation

- Opportunity name: Amplius Community Fund

- Opportunity type: Grants (project funding)

- Funding amount: Up to £5,000 per grant

- Location/eligible geography: Northamptonshire (particularly North Northamptonshire)

- Project type/theme: Wellbeing (aligned to Amplius’ Purposeful Impact work)

- Deadline: 14/10/2026 (time zone and deadline time: Not specified in the source)

- Project duration: Not specified in the source

About the Opportunity

Amplius Community Fund supports organisations across Northamptonshire delivering projects that improve communities where Amplius customers live. The fund is described as being driven by Amplius’ aim to have a positive impact on people’s lives while providing affordable homes. Northamptonshire Community Foundation states that successful applications will align with Amplius’ Purposeful Impact work. Funding and Benefits

- Award size: Up to £5,000 available per grant.

- Geographic focus: Applications should support communities across Northamptonshire, with particular emphasis on North Northamptonshire.

- What costs can be funded (examples provided):

- Staff costs: full-time, part-time, sessional staff, training, and related expenses (including a volunteer coordinator)

- Volunteer costs: training and reimbursements (including telephone calls, travel, and meals)

- Activity costs: resources needed to facilitate project activities (examples given include catering and insurance) where not already included under equipment, volunteers, or staffing

- Capital costs: equipment such as laptops, tools, and items to enable activities; up to £200 can be used towards capital items

The source does not specify other restrictions (for example, whether VAT is eligible or whether indirect costs are allowed). See the official guidance for details. Who Is Eligible? Northamptonshire Community Foundation states that applicants must meet all of the following eligibility conditions:

- Applicant type: A local community organisation or social enterprise

- Governance/leadership: At least 3 unrelated trustees/directors/committee members

- Legal/constitution requirements: Must have written rules or a constitution that includes a dissolution clause (the foundation notes it can advise groups, especially new groups)

- Location: Must be based in Northamptonshire

- Turnover limit: Annual turnover of £1 million or less

- Safeguarding and policies:

- Must have safeguarding policies in place if relevant to the work - All groups must have an equality policy - General exclusion (social enterprises): The foundation does not fund social enterprises where there is only one individual with overall control listed as Persons with Significant Control (PSC) on Companies House For additional eligibility details and supporting documents, the source directs readers to the Help for Groups section. Eligible Activities or Priority Areas Projects must align with Amplius’ Purposeful Impact themes. The source lists the following priority areas: - Good health and wellbeing - Activities to promote improvements in physical, emotional, and/or mental health - Support to reduce social isolation - Activities that promote digital inclusion - Financial wellbeing and security - Advice and support for families and individuals on low income - Support to address fuel poverty - Activities that reduce financial stress - Employment support - Advice and guidance to help people move into meaningful work and volunteering opportunities - Creating cohesive and sustainable communities - Access to community facilities - Activities such as clubs and community projects - Access to community space Why This Opportunity Matters This grant opportunity is designed for Northamptonshire-based organisations working directly with communities affected by wellbeing, isolation, financial strain, employment barriers, and Access to community facilities. The fund also signals a geographic priority toward North Northamptonshire, making it particularly relevant for groups operating in areas where Amplius customers live. How to Apply - Review eligibility and guidance - Read the guidance notes and relevant eligibility information, and check the supporting documents requirements described by Northamptonshire Community Foundation. - Prepare the required application materials - The source states there is an Application Documents checklist, a Reference Form, and an Amplius Community Fund Guidance document available via the page. - Download supporting materials - The foundation advises applicants to download the reference form and supporting documents checklist at the bottom of the page before applying. - Submit your application - Submit by the deadline

- Deadline: 14 October 2026 (deadline time and time zone: Not specified in the source).

Northamptonshire Community Foundation says it can provide advice and guidance during the application process and can view draft applications before submission. Application Tips or Common Mistakes - Ensure your organisation meets all eligibility criteria, particularly: - being based in Northamptonshire - annual turnover of £1 million or less - having at least three unrelated trustees/directors/committee members - Align your proposed costs with the types listed by the fund (staff, volunteer, activity, and limited capital items), and note that capital is capped at up to £200 in the examples provided. - Confirm that your project clearly maps to one or more of the stated Purposeful Impact themes (good health and wellbeing; f