Tewkesbury Borough Council Cost of Living Community Grants

Funding amount and term: A share of £50,000 which must be spent by 31 March 2027. The grant will be paid in two halves.

Funding for: To enable residents to access face-to-face cost of living advice from supportive and qualified advisers and organisations in areas of the borough where the council has identified a need.T he funding is also intended to provide practical support to help residents access essential items to prevent them falling into crisis and improve their long-term resilience. This could include access to low cost furniture, white goods, essential household items, clothing and energy efficiency support.

Who can apply: charities, parish and town councils, constituted community organisations, CICs, voluntary and community organisations, registered charities, community interest companies and other not-for-profit groups working in Gloucestershire. This funding is open to faith based organisations, as long as the project does not involve promoting religious beliefs.

Your organisation must have been operating for at least one year and have audited annual accounts in place for your operation.

Funding priorities: as above.

Any other information: see website.

Deadline: 12 noon on 21 October 2026

Link to fund: Crisis and Resilience Fund: Cost of Living Community Grants programme - Tewkesbury Borough Council