Special Projects
If you are a charity or organisation and are looking for some extra support to deliver an essential project that will help improve your local community, we may be able to help.
The Wellbeing Fund can support with things like contributions towards community building upgrades/refurbishments, equipment, resources and other project delivery costs.
Who can apply?
- A Charity
- A non-profit organisation
- A Community Interest Company
- A club
- A constituted group
What projects would be considered?
Your project will need to evidence at least 2 of the following aims and objectives to be considered:
- Promote Community cohesion & empowerment
- Improve Community safety
- Improve the local environment & sustainability
- Tackle domestic abuse and take safeguarding action
- Help communities stay connected – reducing isolation and loneliness
- Tackle digital inclusion
- Promote health & wellbeing
Our Community Chest Fund may also be able to assist you, and you can find out more here.
How to apply
To make an application for a Special Project you will need to complete all sections of the Special Projects application form.
Once you have completed the form, please return it via email to: wellbeingfund@platformhg.com
Special Projects FAQs
For community applications, we aim to approve within 28 days of submission. If you haven’t heard from us after that, please get in touch.
We will send a written email confirmation if you are successful. At this point we will request further information from you to start the payment process. All details will be confirmed within the award email.
We will send a written email confirmation that you have not been successful, along with the reason/s for the decision.
In 2024-25, we placed greater emphasis on Special Projects, strengthening our investment in the communities we serve. Through our Wellbeing Fund, we awarded 26 grants totalling £262,999 to charities and community partners delivering a wide range of projects. Many of these organisations work closely with our customers, providing vital services and creating positive change where it’s needed most.
