Celebrations & Events Grant

This fund supports community celebrations and events, particularly those that give local talent a chance to be showcased. We welcome applications for events and projects where this is either central to the activity or where there is a significant element of public engagement. We support events across any art form or theme important to the North Kensington communities.  

The maximum grant awarded is £2,500 for any one event regardless of collaborations or partnerships between organisations. 

Round One of our Celebrations & Events Grant 2025/26, covers events taking place between May – September 2025. £45,000 is available in round one. 

A further £25,000 will be distributed in Round Two for events taking place from October 2025 – April 2026. 

Who we Fund 

We fund community organisations, registered charities, registered Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO), or registered Community Interest Companies (CIC), or a community group with a written constitution or governing document (i.e. articles of association). Organisations should operate within the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC), with a particular focus on the communities living in North Kensington.  

This grant programme is extremely competitive. Last year, we received 81 applications, to a total value of £134,211. We distributed £69,426 to 45 local organisations, meaning that 36 applicants were regrettably unsuccessful. You can view the list of successful recipients from 2024/25 here.

How to Apply 

You apply directly via our online Application Form. Please make sure you have also read the Application Guidelines and FAQs.   

You must also provide evidence that you are a non-profit organisation with a presence within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), with a particular focus on delivering projects or work that will benefit the North Kensington communities.  

Deadline

Applications are now closed.  

Applications for Round Two will open on 1 September 2025. 

Events on the Westway Estate  

If you are applying for funding to host an event on the Westway Estate, you will be asked to apply for a license for the space before your funding is released.  

Please see the Application Guidelines for full details.