Funding Opportunities

Orbit Heart of England

Community Investment Fund

Orbit Heart of England is committed to making long-lasting contributions to the communities where our residents live. 

As part of this commitment we are making funding available to lcoal organisations through the Orbit Heart of England Community Investment Fund.

What types of project will we fund?

We will support a wide range of projects that improve the quality of life and address identified need in local communities, suc as

• Financial inclusion
• Tackling worklessness
• Education and training
• Health and wellbeing
• Recreational and leisure opprotunities
• Community Safety
• Active Citizenship
• Youth Projects
• Environmental improvements and sustainability
• Building cohesive communities

Projects must benefit Orbit residents as well as the wider community.

How much will we fund?

The Orbit Heart of England Community Investment Fund will provide the funds of up to £10,000, though the majority of grants will be much smaller than this. 

Funding of over £10,000 is also available from the Orbit Group Community Investment Fund.  If you are applying for over £10,000 your project must address at least one of the following:

• Worklessness
• Financial Inclusion
• Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour

How can you apply?

By completing our Community Investment Fund Application form.

How long will it be before you get a decision on your application?

This depends on the amount of funding you are applying for.

Under £750                     We will inform you of the decision within two weeks

£750 - £2,999                 Decisions are made monthly

£3,000- £9,999               Decision are made every two months 

£10,000 and above        Decsions are made every two months

Examples of Community Investment projects we have funded include:

Walsgrave Rest and Play (WRAP)

We have provided three years part funding for a Youth worker in the Walsgrave area of Coventry

Cawston Grange, Rugby

Support for Summer Sizzler community event attended by 800 residents

Pridmore Community Centre

We have provided funding to the YMCA in the Pridmore Area of Coventry to manage a new centre for youth activities and learning and leisure opportunities for the local community.

Interested in apllying?

To discuss your ideas and get an application pack please contact Simon Lieberman or Helen Kendrick on 0345 8 500 500 or involvement@orbit.org.uk.  They will also provide advice and support if required. 

Application packs can also be downloaded at www.orbitheartofengland.org.uk

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