The activities we fund

The kind of activities we want to fund 

Strong community relationships 

We want to fund activity that celebrates and supports the building of strong relationships in and across communities. This is an opportunity to celebrate West Midlands supportive communities and neighbourhoods and improve communication between different groups. 

Events by young people 

We’re keen to see events led by and created by young people in their communities. 

Bringing people together 

We’d like community focused events, bringing people together who would not usually meet each other. 

Long-term plans 

Events with plans for what will happen afterwards, to sustain relationships. This includes support for community-led projects, pocket parks and cleaner waterways. 

If you have not been funded by us before 

We encourage groups who have not received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund before to apply.