Community Fund

Derwent London has a dedicated voluntary Community Fund, as part of its ongoing sustainability programme and commitment to developing community engagement. The Group’s Community Fund was launched in 2013 with £250,000 committed over three years in Fitzrovia; with a further £300,000 available for 2016-18, divided equally between Fitzrovia and the Tech Belt* area.

Funds available for 2018
Tech Belt - up to £25,000 available in spring 2018 and £25,000 available in autumn 2018
Fitzrovia - up to £50,000 available in spring 2018

The autumn 2018 funding for Tech Belt launches on 17 September 2018. Derwent London invites local community groups, residents and local business owners to apply for funding of their community projects.

The deadline for applications is 9 November 2018. Please follow the links below for the the application form and guidance notes below.

Tech Belt autumn 2018 Timetable 
17 September 2018 - Tech Belt Community Fund autumn 2018 details available
9 November 2018 - application deadline
mid December 2018 - announcement of fund recipients

Tech Belt* applications -  link/downloads
Community Fund application link - Tech Belt
Community Fund guidance notes for Tech Belt

*The Tech Belt is defined here as the area extending from Kings Cross to Whitechapel, largely covering some EC1 and E1 postcodes.

If you have any queries about the fund, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact community@derwentlondon.com

Press releases
Press release - Launch of autumn 2018 Tech Belt Community Fund
Press release - Commnunity Fund spring 2018 recipients
Press release - Tech Belt Community Fund winter 2017 recipients
Press release - Community Fund 2017 recipients
Press release - Tech Belt Community Fund winter 2016 recipients
Press release - Tech Belt Community Fund summer 2016 recipients
Press release - Fitzrovia Community Fund 2016 recipients
Fitzrovia Community Fund March 2016 Update
Press release – Fitzrovia Community Fund 2015 recipients
Fitzrovia Community Fund March 2015 Update
Press release – Fitzrovia Community Fund 2014 recipients
Fitzrovia Community Fund January 2014 Update
Press release – Fitzrovia Community Fund 2013 recipients

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