Spelthorne Community Fund

Dedicated to the local area,
especially supporting young people and community development

What is Spelthorne Community Fund?

We focus on empowering youth, supporting community development, and addressing needs throughout the borough.

Managed by the Community Foundation for Surrey, the Spelthorne Community Fund is part of a network of borough and district Area Funds across the county.

The Spelthorne Community Fund is a long-term fund that people who are passionate about Spelthorne can donate to now, or leave a legacy to in the future.

How we help people

The Spelthorne Community Fund aims to create a lasting resource to support residents, community projects, and voluntary groups in Spelthorne. Your contribution helps us build a stronger community by backing local causes that make a real impact, empowering Spelthorne to thrive both now and in the future.

Spelthorne Community Fund objectives

The fund's main goals are to:

  1. Establish a lasting pool of community funds to assist voluntary groups, charities, and residents in Spelthorne.

  2. Promote local philanthropy and increase donations from residents and businesses.

  3. Provide grants to non-profit organisations, such as charities, social enterprises, and community groups, across Spelthorne.

Our fund is geared towards supporting initiatives that directly benefit our community. Here's where our grants make an impact:

  1. Youth Empowerment: We invest in projects that provide young people with opportunities to hone their skills and lay the groundwork for their future success. From enhancing facilities to offering training programs and summer school initiatives, we're committed to nurturing the potential of our youth.

  2. Strengthening Community Bonds: We're all about fostering a stronger, more vibrant community. Whether it's enhancing local facilities or organising community events, our grants support programs that bring people together and make our neighbourhoods thrive.

Whether it's funding new equipment or covering ongoing operational costs, our grants support both existing services and innovative new ventures.

Members of Spelthorne Community Fund stand smiling at the Chambers of Commerce in 2023

Make a donation.

Donations can be made at any level, either as one-off donations or spread over a period of time. They can be donated as gifts of cash, legacies, shares, property or land.

The easiest way to give is through the form at the top of the page, which will direct your donation directly to Spelthorne Community Fund. If you would prefer to make a bank transfer, please contact us.

Don’t forget Gift Aid! Using Gift Aid means that for every pound you give, the Spelthorne Community Fund will receive an extra 25p from HM Revenue & Customs, helping your donation go further.
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Apply for funding

Applying for funding is easy. Simply fill out a quick Expression of Interest Form (EOI) to start the application process.

Tell us what you want to do, and how much you would like to apply for. The EOI is designed to save you time and provide us with a little more information about your funding needs prior to making a full application.

The grants team will then review your EOI against our fund criteria and advise you if we can invite you forward to make a full application.