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Community Fund

Derwent London has a dedicated voluntary Community Fund as part of its ongoing sustainability programme and commitment to developing community engagement. For 2025 - 2027 there is £150,000 available annually, divided equally between our Community Fund West and Community Fund East.

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APPLY NOW

The funding round for the Community Fund East (formerly known as the Tech Belt Community Fund) is now open:

16 September 2025 - application details available

24 October 2025 - application deadline

Early December 2025 - announcement of fund recipients

NEW FOR 2025 - multi year funding available for certain groups. Further details are in the Community Fund East guidelines.

Applications - link/downloads available:

Community Fund East application link

Community Fund East guidance notes

If you have any queries about our Community Fund or would like to be added to the launch notification mailing list for either the Community Fund West or Community Fund East please email - community@derwentlondon.com

Press Releases

Community Fund autumn 2024 announcement

Community Fund spring 2024 announcement

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