Small Improvements Grants
Up to £10,000 for your idea.
Quick, visible improvements in Matson, Robinswood and White City, asked for by residents and done by the end of March.
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What the money can be used for
Lasting, physical improvements that people can see and use, such as:
- Benches, picnic tables, planters, bins, noticeboards and signs
- Green spaces, community gardens, play areas and sports areas
- Small improvements to community buildings and spaces
- Equipment that will last, held by a group or organisation for community use
These are examples, not a fixed list. If you have an idea that isn’t listed, please get in touch.
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What we can’t fund
- Running costs, such as staff, wages, events, food or activities
- Work on private homes or gardens, or anything that benefits one person rather than the community
- Anything that is the council’s or another body’s responsibility, or that they would be doing anyway
- Ongoing maintenance costs
- Work that has already started, or been paid for, before a grant is agreed
Three ways to apply
Every route is treated equally
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Fill in the form
Complete it online, by email or on paper. Paper copies are available from the project team. You can post or drop off your form to FAO The Pride in Place Board, The Ewe Space, Matson, Matson Avenue, GL4 6LL.
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Send a voice note or video
Record up to five minutes telling us about your idea, in your own words and in any language. Send it as a WhatsApp message to 07925 509181, or by email to chair@mrprideinplace.co.uk or pm@mrprideinplace.co.uk.
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Talk to us
Tell Board members about your idea in person. We’ll write it up with you and check you’re happy with it. You’re welcome to bring a friend, family member or support worker, and you can let us know if you need anything to take part, such as an interpreter, British Sign Language, large print or a step-free venue.
Who can apply?
- Residents and neighbourhood groups. You don’t need to be a formal group. Because the grant is public money, it has to be paid to an organisation, so you’ll need a host organisation: a local group or charity that agrees to receive and manage the money for you. If you don’t know one, tell us when you apply, and we will help you find one.
- Local community groups and charities.
- Schools, churches and housing associations. You can apply for work on your own land or buildings, as long as the idea has come from the community and goes beyond what you would normally have to do.
Your improvement must be within the Pride in Place boundary shown on the map.
Key dates
- Thursday 26 November 2026First deadline. Please apply by this date if you can, as the budget is limited. Decided at the Board meeting on Friday 27 November.
- Thursday 21 January 2027Second and final deadline, if money is still available. Decided at the Board meeting on Friday 22 January.
- 31 March 2027All projects must be complete, with receipts and photos sent in.
Got an idea?
We’re happy to talk it through before you apply.
Email chair@mrprideinplace.co.uk, pm@mrprideinplace.co.uk or send a WhatsApp message (messages only) to 07925 509181.