Community Resilience Fund 2024/5

Ipswich Borough Council awards grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCFSE) groups operating in the borough of Ipswich to assist them in adapting or expanding their provision and services that aim to ease the financial burden caused by the cost-of-living crisis and support the local community during this time.

Overview of the Fund

Ipswich Borough Council will be awarding grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCFSE) groups operating in the borough of Ipswich to assist them in adapting or expanding their provision and services that aim to ease the financial burden caused by the cost-of-living crisis and support the local community during this time.

This scheme offers grants of up to £2,500 to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations. A total of £23,000 is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The aim of the fund is to enable VCFSE organisations to adapt, expand or strengthen their current provision, so that they have sufficient resources to meet the needs of Ipswich residents during the cost-of-living crisis. All VCFSE groups are eligible to apply, provided funding requested will contribute towards an existing project, initiative or service that seeks to support residents with the cost-of-living crisis.

Eligibility criteria

Established Venue and User Base: Applicants need to demonstrate an existing venue and community they serve.
Direct Impact: Funding is required to directly support food purchasing or warm space provision.

All VCFSE groups are eligible to apply, provided funding requested will contribute towards an existing project, initiative or service that seeks to support residents with the cost-of-living crisis.