Funding resources

The Small Grants Programme is provided and administered by Kingston Race and Equalities Council (KREC). Grants of up to £2,000 are available for voluntary and community organisations in South West London.

KREC’s objectives are:

• to work towards the elimination of racial discrimination and associated inequalities
• to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups
• to address the human rights and needs of all communities

More information is available on the Croydon Voluntary Action and Kingston Race Equalities Council websites.

Who can apply

Voluntary and community organisations that work with minoritised and diverse communities across South West London and demonstrate a commitment to tackling health inequalities can apply.

All funded organisations will:

• engage communities by conducting activities that encourage community input and participation
• gather insights to collect findings on how to address inequalities in health and care
• contribute to the KREC report and share insights to inform the KREC report and conference in April 2025
• propose recommendations to provide practical ideas for creating more equitable health and care systems

Eligible spending

Funding is for project costs such as:

• hosting events, focus groups, or community discussions
• providing resources, or equipment to support engagement
• creative methods to help engage with local communities to share their views, collect, and share insight

Location

South West London:

• Kingston
• Richmond
• Wandsworth
• Croydon
• Sutton
• Merton

How to apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Groups should contact KREC by email to request an application form.

Guidance notes are available from the Croydon Voluntary Council website.