Ipswich is divided into five areas, each of which has its own area committee. Within these areas,
councillors work with residents, local businesses, and your community groups to discuss how their budgets can be spent to make improvements in your area. Each committee has an annual budget, (see below, 2 October 2024)
Remaining 2024/25 area committee budgets:
Central: £12,416.80
South West: £17,465.00
North West: £9,345.81
South East: £12,394.75
North East: £13,561.25
Please click the different areas to view a map of your ward boundaries and your local Councillor details.
Who and what do we fund?
Funding is available to make positive improvements to your community in each of the five local areas. Area committees award funding to projects in local neighbourhoods to improve the life of residents and find solutions in the area.
We fund projects led by voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCSFE) groups and organisations. Projects must address at least one of the priorities outlined in the relevant area action plan and benefit a significant number of people from within this area.
- Central area committee action plan (PDF)
- North East area committee action plan (PDF)
- South East area committee action plan (PDF)
- South West area committee action plan (PDF)
- North West area committee action plan (PDF)
Area committee grant funding will:
- Promote health and wellbeing.
- Tackle disadvantage.
- Support local solutions to meet local needs.
- Promote community cohesion.
- Develop sustainable and supportive communities.
- Make Ipswich a cleaner, more attractive and sustainable place.
Please click the link below for the list of projects which have been funded in the 2023/24 round of area committees:
Area committee projects 2023-24 (PDF)
Please click the link below for the list of projects which were funded in the 2022-23 round of area committees:
Area committee projects 2022-23 (PDF)
How to apply
- Area committee funding application form (PDF) – Please complete this and send it to communities@ipswich.gov.uk
- Area committee funding guidelines (PDF) – Outline of the application process
- Area committee deadlines (PDF) – Please submit a finalised application form and all supporting documentation by these timescales to ensure your application is considered.
Find out more about area committee application process (PDF)
Committee dates:
Area committees meet in June, September, November, January, and March. Check here for future meeting dates.
Making a difference fund
This fund is set aside from the main area committee budgets each year for smaller projects. Each ward has an annual budget of £500 to help local groups. Typically, it is used to purchase small items or for event costs.
Read more about the Making a difference fund.
Ravenswood community fund
The Ravenswood community fund was created through contributions by the two housing developers contracted for the delivery of the Ravenswood area: Ashwell’s and Bellway Homes. The fund was initially managed by the Ravenswood steering committee but is now managed by the southeast area committee.
Read more about the Ravenswood community fund.
Further information:
The community engagement team are here to help you. Email communities@ipswich.gov.uk (01473 432224) for guidance and support to complete Applications. You can, also contact your ward councillor to discuss your ideas further.
For information on how we process and protect your personal information, please visit www.ipswich.gov.uk/privacy.