Citizen Local Fund

Round 1 Applications Are Now Closed

Thank you to everyone who applied to the Citizen Local Fund.

We were delighted to receive so many applications and were inspired by the passion and creativity shown by local people and organisations.

Each application reflected a commitment to making a positive difference in local communities.

While we could not fund every project, we appreciate the time, effort and enthusiasm that went into every application.


What is the Citizen Local Fund?

The Citizen Local Fund provides grants of up to £3,000 to help local projects and activities get started or grow.

The fund supports ideas that help make communities stronger, healthier and more connected.

We know that local people understand their communities best. That's why we invest in ideas that can make a real difference where people live.


What Types of Projects Do We Support?

We support projects that:

✅ Improve physical and mental wellbeing

✅ Reduce loneliness and isolation

✅ Bring people together

✅ Improve local neighbourhoods

Whether it's an activity, event, group, service or community project, we want to help local ideas become reality.


Why Do We Offer the Fund?

At Citizen, we believe strong communities help people thrive.

The Citizen Local Fund helps local people and organisations create opportunities, build connections and improve the places where they live.

By supporting community-led projects, we can help make a positive difference together.


Round 2 of the Citizen Local Fund 2026 is not yet open.

We'll share updates as soon as they are available.

📢 Keep an eye on:

  • This Hub page
  • The Citizen website
  • Our Facebook page

for information about when applications open and how to apply. We can't wait to hear more great ideas from our communities. 🌟


📊 Round 1 in Numbers

We're delighted to have supported 10 community projects through Round 1 of the Citizen Local Fund 2026.

  • Applications funded: 10
  • Total funding awarded: £16,598.31

To find out more about the successful projects, visit our Awarded Projects page.

👉 Citizen Local Fund Awarded Projects


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.”

Round 1 Applications Are Now Closed

Thank you to everyone who applied to the Citizen Local Fund.

We were delighted to receive so many applications and were inspired by the passion and creativity shown by local people and organisations.

Each application reflected a commitment to making a positive difference in local communities.

While we could not fund every project, we appreciate the time, effort and enthusiasm that went into every application.


What is the Citizen Local Fund?

The Citizen Local Fund provides grants of up to £3,000 to help local projects and activities get started or grow.

The fund supports ideas that help make communities stronger, healthier and more connected.

We know that local people understand their communities best. That's why we invest in ideas that can make a real difference where people live.


What Types of Projects Do We Support?

We support projects that:

✅ Improve physical and mental wellbeing

✅ Reduce loneliness and isolation

✅ Bring people together

✅ Improve local neighbourhoods

Whether it's an activity, event, group, service or community project, we want to help local ideas become reality.


Why Do We Offer the Fund?

At Citizen, we believe strong communities help people thrive.

The Citizen Local Fund helps local people and organisations create opportunities, build connections and improve the places where they live.

By supporting community-led projects, we can help make a positive difference together.


Round 2 of the Citizen Local Fund 2026 is not yet open.

We'll share updates as soon as they are available.

📢 Keep an eye on:

  • This Hub page
  • The Citizen website
  • Our Facebook page

for information about when applications open and how to apply. We can't wait to hear more great ideas from our communities. 🌟


📊 Round 1 in Numbers

We're delighted to have supported 10 community projects through Round 1 of the Citizen Local Fund 2026.

  • Applications funded: 10
  • Total funding awarded: £16,598.31

To find out more about the successful projects, visit our Awarded Projects page.

👉 Citizen Local Fund Awarded Projects


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.”

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