The Building Communities Fund

The Building Communities Fund (previously named the Small Grants Fund) is delivered via the Team London Bridge BID levy, part of our wider Local Investment streams. The funding allocation has been in existence for over 18 years and recognises the important need to invest in community infrastructure in the borough of Southwark.

The grant consists of a limited annual pot dedicated to supporting projects focused on enhancing communities local to London Bridge or neighbouring areas.

Funding criteria in a nutshell:

The beneficiaries can belong to any age groups, and they should be Southwark residents. Priority will be given to projects or activities that are taking place locally to London Bridge or in neighbouring areas.

Funded projects must work in accordance with Team London Bridge's aim of supporting sustainable and thriving community places, while focusing on at least one of these areas of priority:

  • creativity, arts & physical wellbeing

  • nature & sustainability

  • employment, learning & upskilling

As part of our efforts to reflect the diversity of our Southwark community, we particularly encourage applications from black and minority ethnic groups.

 
 

Applications

CLOSED - applications for this fund will re-open early 2025.

Grants between £500 and £3000.

Click here for the new application guidelines.

Click here to download the new application form.

If successful, you will have to submit a project evaluation form at the end of the grant period, and you can request a copy in advance by emailing Sofia.

Not just a grant

Our commitment

  • Connections to our business network

  • One day free use of our events and meeting room, London Bridge Hive

  • Access to staff upskilling, training and events

  • A flexible approach to your needs (we stand with the sector pledge and IVAR Flexible Funder)

Your commitment

  • Ongoing communication with TLB

  • Proactive and keen to forge long term relationships with businesses

  • Once a year meeting with the TLB Task Group

Building Communities Fund current recipients (2024/25)

Team London Bridge are proudly supporting 11 organisations that work with Southwark residents this year, you can scroll to see their brief descriptions below.

Should you require more details, please get in touch with Sofia via sofia@teamlondonbridge.co.uk