Asda Foundation - Local Community Spaces Fund
Objectives of Fund
The aim of the Fund is to ensure community spaces are safe, accessible, and fit for purpose by supporting essential repairs, maintenance, and improvements. It is anticipated that the programme will help community spaces expand their capacity, enhance facilities, and provide inclusive environments that meet the diverse needs of local communities.
Applications must address at least one of the following funding priorities:
Repair and maintain community spaces: essential repairs or maintenance to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and able to serve the community effectively.
Expand and improve community spaces: enhancing or adapting spaces to better meet the needs of service users.
Who Can Apply
Applications are accepted from registered charities (for over three years) or CICs registered with the relevant authority for over three years.
The community space must be open and accessible all year round.
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be not-for-profit.
Have an annual income of less than between £40,000 and £400,000.
Unrestricted reserves no more than the equivalent of six months of operational costs.
Have governing documents.
Have a safeguarding policy.
Have a bank account (that accepts cheques) in the group’s name and be able to provide proof.
Either own the building or have a lease with at least three years remaining.
Value Notes
The total fund value is over £1 million.
Grants from £10,000 to £20,000 are available to wholly fund the project.
Applicants can contribute up to £20,000 of their own funds to the project but should demonstrate these funds are in place.
How To Apply
The next funding round opens 14 April (10:00) and closes 28 April 2026 (10:00) for notification by the end of August.
