Community Chest Fund

Posted on 7 Sep 2026

£54,000 available to support our community!

Are you part of a community group, club, charity or local organisation with an idea that could make a difference in Stevenage?

This year, there is a huge pot of funding available, and we want to encourage community groups from across Stevenage to apply.

Whether you have a big idea or a small project that could make a real difference to local people, we want to hear from you.

What can the funding be used for?

The Community Chest Fund can help bring great community ideas to life.

You could apply for funding to:

Run activities, events or community programmes
Buy equipment or resources
Improve a community facility or space
Support children and young people
Help tackle loneliness and isolation
Support health and wellbeing
Create new opportunities for local residents
Develop a new community project
Expand an existing project that is making a difference

If your project would benefit people in Stevenage, we'd love to hear about it.

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from:

Community groups and clubs
Charities and voluntary organisations
Local organisations
Individuals working with or on behalf of a community group

You don't have to be a large organisation to apply. Small community groups with great ideas are encouraged to apply too.

Why apply this year?

There is approximately £54,000 available, making this one of the biggest opportunities yet to secure funding for community projects in Stevenage.

The fund has already helped support a wide range of local organisations and projects, from community activities and sports groups to projects supporting residents of all ages.

The money comes from contributions made by contractors working with Stevenage Borough Council through their social value commitments. It is then invested back into the communities where those contractors work.

Have an idea? Don't assume you won't be eligible

You might have been thinking about applying for funding but weren't sure whether your idea was suitable. This is your opportunity to find out.

If you have a project that could benefit your community, we encourage you to apply and tell us what you would like to achieve, who it will help and how the funding could make it happen.

There is a significant amount of funding available this year – so don't miss out.

Applications are now open

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If you're not sure whether your project is eligible, or you'd like to discuss your idea before applying, please get in touch with the Stevenage Works team.

Email: Stevenageworks@stevenage.gov.uk
Telephone: 01438 242999

Making a difference together

The Community Chest Fund is about putting investment back into the hands of the people and organisations who know their communities best and we want to see that money supporting even more fantastic projects across Stevenage.

Have an idea that could make a difference? Apply today.

A huge thank you to our contractors

The Community Chest Fund is only possible thanks to the organisations who contribute through their social value commitments. We'd like to say a huge thank you to all of the contractors and organisations who have contributed to this year's fund:

Your contributions are helping put investment back into Stevenage's communities and supporting the people and organisations who make our town such a great place to live.

Thank you for helping make a difference.