Miles & Daughters Community Fund – Next round opens July 2025

Article date
16 February 2024
Primary interest
Voluntary sector
Introduction

The Miles & Daughters Community Fund exemplifies their ongoing dedication to making a positive impact in the communities they serve.

After a successful debut last year, the Miles & Daughters Community Fund is back in 2024, offering £300 to £1,500 to support projects benefiting communities within a three-mile radius of their branches.

Who is eligible to apply?

The following not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply:
• Constituted community group
• Registered charities
• Social enterprises
• Community Interest Companies (CICs) Limited by Guarantee – not CICs Limited by Shares
• Faith based groups

What are the funder priorities?

The Fund aims to support ongoing activities that benefit residents of all ages and priority will be given to:

  1. Projects addressing the needs of the most disadvantaged in the local community
  2. Projects led by people who can demonstrate a clear understanding of community need and strong connections in that community
How much can organisations apply for?

Grants of between £300 to £1,500 are available.

What the funding can be used for

Examples of projects that might be funded are given below – although this list is not exhaustive
• Health and wellbeing activities for older people e.g., exercise classes
• Literacy or numeracy club
• A charity supporting young people with specialist advice to manage mental health
• Kitchen equipment for a youth project to set up a holiday club
• Supporting a community centre wanting to start a regular lunch club
• A healthy eating project that supports families to cook healthy meals on a budget
• Projects that promote involvement in the local community e.g., volunteering

Is there a deadline?
A further round will open in July 2024
Find out more/how to apply

All applications must be made by completing the application form which is available at www.milesfunerals.com

More information and application process

For further support from RVA with preparing your application or your policies and procedures required for this funding, contact Herjeet Randhawa at herjeet.randhawa@rva.org.uk