Citizen Local Fund




🌍 The Bigger Picture – Citizen Local Fund 2025

We can hardly believe it – the Citizen Local Fund has now closed and completed for 2025! It’s been an incredible journey, with so many amazing applications coming in from across our communities. Choosing which projects to award was not easy – every idea showed creativity, care, and a real passion for making a difference.


Round 1

  • 📅 Opened: 7 April
  • 📨 Applications received: 41
  • ✅ Projects funded: 18

Our Engagement Team visited some of these projects and got a real insight into how they’re supporting our customers. If you check out our Awarded Projects page, you can see some of the amazing stories behind these initiatives.


Round 2

  • 📅 Opened: 15 September
  • 📨 Applications received: 34
  • ✅ Projects funded: 10

We’re currently in the process of sending out the Citizen Local Fund payments so these awarded projects can get started. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make!


Overall for 2025

  • 📝 Total applications: 75
  • 🌟 Total projects funded: 28
  • 💷 Total investment: £55,000


Applications are now closed for this year, but the impact continues!

These projects are making a real difference in Citizen communities, and here are just a few examples:
🌱 Community allotments
🍳 Cookery classes
🎉 Local festivals
🏅 School medal initiatives
…and so much more!


📅 How to Apply for the Next Round

Check our Important Dates section to find out when Citizen Local Fund 2026 Round 1 will open.

To help you prepare:

  • ▶️ Watch our support videos on this page for tips on completing your application.
  • 📄 Download our Word document with top tips to guide you through the process.



Some Helpful Thoughts from a Funded Project

Here’s what one customer-led project shared about their experience with the Citizen Local Fund:

  • The fund made a real difference — it helped bring their idea to life and create something meaningful for the community.
  • Planning ahead made things easier — managing the funding was straightforward with a clear plan and good communication.
  • Applying is worth it — they encouraged others to go for it, especially if you have a strong idea and a clear sense of how it will benefit others.

“If you’re thinking of applying, go for it — just be clear about what you want to achieve.”


✨ Check out 👉 Awarded Projects by Citizen Local Fund to see the amazing work happening in Citizen communities.





🌍 The Bigger Picture – Citizen Local Fund 2025

We can hardly believe it – the Citizen Local Fund has now closed and completed for 2025! It’s been an incredible journey, with so many amazing applications coming in from across our communities. Choosing which projects to award was not easy – every idea showed creativity, care, and a real passion for making a difference.


Round 1

  • 📅 Opened: 7 April
  • 📨 Applications received: 41
  • ✅ Projects funded: 18

Our Engagement Team visited some of these projects and got a real insight into how they’re supporting our customers. If you check out our Awarded Projects page, you can see some of the amazing stories behind these initiatives.


Round 2

  • 📅 Opened: 15 September
  • 📨 Applications received: 34
  • ✅ Projects funded: 10

We’re currently in the process of sending out the Citizen Local Fund payments so these awarded projects can get started. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make!


Overall for 2025

  • 📝 Total applications: 75
  • 🌟 Total projects funded: 28
  • 💷 Total investment: £55,000


Applications are now closed for this year, but the impact continues!

These projects are making a real difference in Citizen communities, and here are just a few examples:
🌱 Community allotments
🍳 Cookery classes
🎉 Local festivals
🏅 School medal initiatives
…and so much more!


📅 How to Apply for the Next Round

Check our Important Dates section to find out when Citizen Local Fund 2026 Round 1 will open.

To help you prepare:

  • ▶️ Watch our support videos on this page for tips on completing your application.
  • 📄 Download our Word document with top tips to guide you through the process.



Some Helpful Thoughts from a Funded Project

Here’s what one customer-led project shared about their experience with the Citizen Local Fund:

  • The fund made a real difference — it helped bring their idea to life and create something meaningful for the community.
  • Planning ahead made things easier — managing the funding was straightforward with a clear plan and good communication.
  • Applying is worth it — they encouraged others to go for it, especially if you have a strong idea and a clear sense of how it will benefit others.

“If you’re thinking of applying, go for it — just be clear about what you want to achieve.”


✨ Check out 👉 Awarded Projects by Citizen Local Fund to see the amazing work happening in Citizen communities.


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