• Local Funding Application Form 2026-2027

    This form is for applications for local funding for community events and projects in the London Borough of Sutton.
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  • Please read the relevant guidance, available on our local funding webpage, before completing the form. Please complete all sections of the form.

    If you need help and support from a member of the team to access or fill out this form please call 07751 726 488 Monday - Friday 9am-5pm or alternatively you can email Community Engagement and we will respond within five working days.

    Please note that completing this form is no guarantee that you will receive funding. Your application will be considered by local Councillors via a voting process and you will be informed of the decision within six weeks of the funding window closing date.

    This form should take between 15 to 20 minutes to complete.

    Closing date 11 May 2026.

    Once you have completed this form, a copy will be emailed to you.

  • 1. Funding

  • What are you seeking funding for? Event costs can include materials for a fun day e,g prizes, face painting, insurance, venue hire . Community project costs can include venue hire, refreshments, food (as long as no more than £200). For more information please refer to the guidance notes.*

  • 2. Committee area

  • In which area will your project/event take place?*

  • 3. Main Contact information

    This person must be a member of your organisation. Please note: if contact details are omitted, this will delay processing of your application
  • Format: (0000) 000-0000.
  • How would you prefer to be contacted?*

  • 4. Tell us about your community group or organisation

    Please ensure that you meet the criteria for “Who can Apply?”, under the Local Funding Guidance: Community events, activities, and projects, before completing this section. Only local charities and community groups with a submitted governing document will be considered.

  • 5. Tell us about your proposed event/community project

    Helpful tip: Brief description that identifies the ‘what’, ‘where’, and ‘why’ of the event/community project will reduce delays in reviewing your application.
  • If you are planning an event, will this be open to all members of the community?*
  • If you are planning an event- will there be an admission fee for attendees?*
  • If you answered yes to having an admission fee please indicate which is the most relevant below

  • Total amount requested

    You can apply for between £50 to £1400.

  • 6. Financial Request: Itemised costing of your event/community project

    We cannot accept applications which request funding for: salaries, volunteers expenses, speakers fees (over £250), and events/projects taking place outside of the London Borough of Sutton. Please refer to our guidelines for what we can & cannot fund.Please note that any amounts claimed for food and beverage must not exceed 20% of your total claim.

  • Example costing breakdown

    Event name: 'Project' 

    Hall Hire for 10 sessions £600
    Art & craft materials £250
    Promotion leaflets £ 50
    Refreshments £150
    Tutor fee for workshops £250
    Insurance £100

    Total £1,400

     

  • Other than the funding you are applying for now, have you already secured funding from other sources (e.g. fundraising) for your event/project?*
  • Other than the funding you are applying for now, are you going to try to raise money from other sources? i.e. additional funds that you have not already secured, but you hope that you will secure.*

  • 7. Supporting documents

  • Does your organisation/group have a constitution, terms of reference, or governing document? If you do not have one of these, please contact Community Action Sutton for support with this. Please note that having a constitution/governing document is a requirement in order to be eligible for funding. You will be asked to email this document to us at community_engagement_team@sutton.gov.uk*
  • Does your organisation have a bank account (i.e. a group/business bank account)?Please note, we cannot provide funding payments into individual accounts.You will need to provide bank account details if your application is successful.*
  • Please tick the statement(s) that apply about the project/activity you are requesting funding for:Depending on the answer provided, we may request specific documentation from your organisation (e.g. a safeguarding policy).Please note: this will NOT delay us processing your application should you need to obtain any of these documents in the meantime, other than a constitution/governing document which is a pre-requirement.*

  • 8. Signature

    This form should only be signed by the applicant.
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