Your Ideas. Your Community. Real Change.
Do you have an idea that could make a positive difference in the East Marsh community?
The East Marsh Community Roots Fund is now open for applications, offering grants between £500 and £10,000 to help local people turn great ideas into reality.
Whether your project aims to improve neighbourhood spaces, support health and wellbeing, create opportunities for local residents or help protect the environment, this fund is designed to support community-led initiatives that make a lasting impact.
What is the Community Roots Fund?
The Community Roots Fund is all about empowering local people to shape the future of the East Marsh. We know that the people who live, work and spend time here understand the community’s needs best.
That’s why we’re inviting residents, community groups and local organisations to come forward with ideas that will benefit the East Marsh and the people who call it home.
Most importantly, this is a community-led fund. You bring the ideas, and the community will help decide which projects receive funding.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to anyone who:
- Lives in the East Marsh
- Is based in the East Marsh
- Represents a local community group or organisation
Projects must involve at least two people and align with the themes and priorities set out in the East Marsh Community Plan.
What Kind of Projects Can Be Funded?
We’re looking for projects that help strengthen our community and improve life for local people. This could include initiatives that:
- Support neighbourhood improvements
- Promote health and wellbeing
- Create learning, skills or employment opportunities
- Bring people together and reduce isolation
- Enhance local green spaces and the environment
- Encourage community participation and pride
If your idea has the potential to create positive change, we want to hear from you.
Funding Available
Successful applicants can apply for grants ranging from £500 to £10,000, depending on the scale and impact of their project.
Applications opened June 16
If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to bring an idea to life, now is the time to get involved.
Together, we can build a stronger, healthier and more connected East Marsh.
Need More Information?
If you have any questions about the fund, eligibility or the application process, please contact:
We look forward to hearing your ideas and supporting projects that help make the East Marsh an even better place to live, work and thrive.
