Hull Community Fund – Grant Available!

The Hull Community Fund has been set up as a partnership between Hull City Council, Hull CVS, HEY Smile Foundation, Forum CIO and Two Ridings Community Foundation. The focus of the fund is on building on and strengthening the dynamism, impact and potential of Hull’s voluntary and community groups and their vital contributions to life in the city.

Fund priorities

The Hull Community Fund addresses needs of local people in the area around issues like:

Health and wellbeing

• support older and vulnerable people to live dignified, productive and healthy lifestyles
• support children and young people to access and enjoy healthy lifestyles (this could be physical activity, access to the outdoors, improving their mental wellbeing)
• improve mental health and wellbeing.
• Targeted support for inclusion health groups who face barriers in accessing health and care services.

Education and Training

• develop employability skills.
• provide volunteering opportunities.

Culture and Heritage

• increase accessibility of culture and heritage opportunities
• Community arts initiatives, particularly for traditionally excluded communities

Environment

• increase biodiversity
• support environmental improvements

How to apply?

Before applying, please read the Hull Community Fund guidance notes 2025 for this grant scheme carefully.

Next, at the end of the application form we ask you to accept the terms and conditions of holding a grant. This is so that if you are successful, we can make payment more quickly.

Lastly, your application is only complete when we have received all your supporting documents. You can attach your documents to the online application, or email to grants@tworidingscf.org.uk