Community Impact Fund
Project funding for organisations with an annual turnover of between £20k and £100k.
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This fund supports community projects which can demonstrate a tangible positive impact for our communities in North Kensington.
We welcome applications for projects where this is either central to the activity or where there is a significant element of public engagement. We support projects across any art form or theme important to the North Kensington communities.
The maximum grant awarded is £3,000 for any one project regardless of collaborations or partnerships between organisations.
Who we Fund
This fund is specifically designed for local community-centred organisations with an annual turnover of between £20,000 and £100,000.
If your organisation’s turnover is less than £20,000, you are invited to apply for our Community Seedling Fund.
If your organisation’s turnover exceeds £100,000, you are invited to apply for our Transformation Grants.
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.
We expect this grant programme is extremely competitive. Last year, in a similar grants programme, we received 98 applications, to a total value of approximately £228,000. We distributed £90,000 to 38 local organisations, meaning that 60 applicants were regrettably unsuccessful. You can view the list of successful recipients from 2025/26 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
We are now accepting applications ot this fund.
Applications will close at 5pm sharp on Friday 8 May 2026.
Events and Projects 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.
*We will be holding a Grants, Planning and Licensing Workshop for organisations interested in delivering events or projects on the Westway Trust estate. As part of this process, organisations are required to apply for an event licence, this session will provide guidance on planning and licensing requirements. The workshop will also include a brief introduction to the grant programmes currently available, along with an opportunity to ask any questions. It will take place on Thursday, 30 April 2026 from 1:30-2:30pm. To attend, please click here to complete the form and you will receive a Microsoft Teams invitation with full joining details once registered.*
Key Info
Deadline:
5pm on Friday 8 May 2026
Funding available:
Up to £3000
Turnover Requirements:
Community-centred organisations with an annual turnover of between £20,000 and £100,000
Who's eligible?
Community organisations, charities, CIOs, CICs or community groups with a written constitution/governing documents