This grant is provided from the Community Recovery Fund, which has been allocated to Tamworth Borough Council from MHCLG to support the response to the public disorder seen over the Summer of 2024. The funding has been provided to support immediate clear up, improve security measures in key locations and facilitate community level responses.
The aim of this programme is to build social trust and promote community cohesion in Tamworth and an application to this fund must demonstrate how the project will do this.
Our Vision
Our vision is for a Tamworth that is fairer, more connected and inclusive, where all residents lead safe, healthy and happy lives.
We are looking for projects that align to the six We are Tamworth ‘Building Better Communities’ Strategy priorities:
- Pride in Tamworth
Everyone feels proud to belong and live in Tamworth, with an inclusive local identity
- Partnerships for building better communities
Our partnerships across sectors are strong and inclusive, so that varied organisations and community groups work together with each other and communities to strengthen connections and community.
- Empowering communities and building trust
Residents feel that services and regeneration are benefitting them in the areas where they live. All communities have opportunities for ownership and agency over their local spaces and projects and are empowered to include those whose voices are underrepresented
- Neighbourliness, connection and belonging
Everyone feels included and connected, with opportunities to share experiences, build understanding and ensure that every voice is heard.
- Democratic resilience
Communities are confident in democratic values and resilient to division. Differences of opinion, however strongly held, are handled by working together to uphold freedom of speech, fair and civil debate, to build up trusted, accountable and representative institutions and to encourage well-informed participation in public life.
- Prosperity and wellbeing
Everyone has access to opportunities, prosperity and wellbeing, which are shared equally across all communities.
Projects We Can Support
Projects which build connections across communities. We are looking for projects that can bring people together from different backgrounds, including those of different faiths around a shared goal/objective.
Initiatives which help counter or strengthen resilience to mis/disinformation and prevent false and harmful narratives spreading. For example, social media focused ‘critical thinking’ sessions in youth and community settings.
Positive diversionary activities such as sport, arts or cultural activities for young people that will also develop relationships with others from different backgrounds.
Geographical Reach
Projects will need to be held in the borough of Tamworth
Eligible Costs
- Equipment costs
- Training costs
- Project costs
- Event costs
- Revenue
- Sessional worker costs
- Overhead costs
Grants Available
Grants are available from £500 up to £3000
Please note all projects are to be fully delivered by March 2027, with end of grant reports due by April 2027.
Submission Dates
This programme has an open grant round, which means that applications will be assessed and considered at the point of application. This also means that once the funding has been fully allocated, the programme will close. We, therefore, strongly advise groups to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note all projects are to be fully delivered by March 2027, with end of grant reports due by April 2027