Community Seedling Fund - September 2026

Disclaimer regarding the use of AI tools for applications

We know that applying for funding takes a lot of time and energy, and we completely understand that AI tools can be incredibly helpful for brainstorming, drafting, or polishing your application.
We encourage you to use these tools if they help you put your best foot forward, especially if they help remove barriers to writing or applying.

Please review our Guidelines for use of AI in your application .

At the end of the application, we will be asking whether or not you have used AI in your responses. We ask for your transparency in this regard. Your application will not be marked down for using AI, but may incur penalties if your use of AI does not comply with our guidelines.

Date of Application *

Tell us about Yourself and your Organisation.

Lead Contact First Name *

Lead Contact Last Name *

Role in Organisation *

Lead Contact Phone Number *

Lead Contact Email *

Your organisation’s name

Your organisation’s address

Your organisation’s postcode

Which ward of North Kensington is your organisation located?

Please specify where your organisation is located.

Type of organisation/legal status: Type of organisation/legal status:

Is your organisation a member of Westway Trust?

Yes

No

Would you like to receive information on becoming a member of Westway Trust?

Yes

No

Is the annual turnover of your organisation less than £20,000?

Yes

No, our annual turnover is more than £20,000

No, our annual turnover is more than £100,000

Please upload a copy of your organisation’s audited accounts (2024/25 or 2025/26)

Maximum file size: 134.22MB

This grant is specifically designed for organisations with a turnover of less than £20,000.
As your organisation’s turnover is more than £20,000, you may be eligible to apply for our Community Impact Fund, at www.westway.org/cif

This grant is specifically designed for organisations with a turnover of less than £20,000. As your organisation’s turnover is more £100,000, you may be eligible to apply for our Transformation grants, at www.westway.org/transformation

Tell Us About Your Project

Name of your project *

Will your project take place on the Westway Trust estate?

Yes

No

Please click here to see our spaces available to host events and all documentation required for an event licence.

Please click here to sign up to our licensing workshop which will be held on 28 September 2026 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.

Tell us where your project will take place. *

Please tell us when your project will take place (or begin if ongoing)

Which of these 6 priority areas does your project address?

Spaces for young people

Economic Participation

Arts and culture

Exercise and recreation

Place and environment

Isolation

Please tell us about your project and what you plan to do. You may explain your idea, activities, approach, location, timescale, etc. (Maximum 300 words)

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Who will take part in or benefit from your project, and approximately how many people do you expect to reach? (Maximum 300 words)

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What percentage of these people will be RBKC residents? (please specify if your answer is an estimate)

What difference will your project make for the people who take part or benefit? Please specify in one main outcome. (Maximum 150 words)

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For example, this might include gaining skills, confidence, knowledge, wellbeing, opportunities, behaviour, connections or access to something.

How will you know whether your project has made a difference? You may tell us what you will record or collect to show what has changed. (Maximum 300 words)

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For example: number of people attending, feedback from participants, before/after surveys, testimonials, changes in skills or confidence, participation or engagement, other relevant evidence,

If you have received a Celebrations & Events grant in 2024-25, and have not completed an impact reporting form, please click the link here to complete our Community Investment Reporting Form. Failure to do so, may impact your current grant application.

How will you make sure your project is inclusive and accessible? (Max 150 words)

0 of 150 max words

Funding your Project

How much money are you requesting from us? *

What is the total cost of the project? *

Please complete our budget template and upload your completed budget here. *

Maximum file size: 134.22MB

If applicable, how will the remainder of the project costs be funded?

Is this funding secured?

Yes

No

Risks and Safeguarding

What risks have you identified? How will you manage these? (Maximum 100 words)

0 of 100 max words

Does your project involve working with children and/or vulnerable adults?

Yes

No

Does your organisation have a Safeguarding Policy?

Yes

No

Final Steps

Diversity and Monitoring Form

I have completed the Westway Trust Equality and Diversity monitoring form as part of this application *

Yes

No

Have you used any AI tools to help with your application?

Yes

No

We ask for your transparency in this regard. Your application will not be marked down for using AI, but may incur penalties if your use of AI does not comply with our guidelines. Please review our Guidelines for use of AI in your application .

Which AI tool did you use?

Please briefly describe how you used AI tools to help with your application.

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Yes

No

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Declaration

I declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree for this application to be reviewed by a panel and understand that knowingly providing false information will invalidate this application.

Date