Stronger Community Funding Policy 2025-2028
View Our work
Our business has a positive impact on people, homes, and neighbourhoods. We are committed to this ethos and support local community groups and partners to deliver projects and services for the benefit of our customers.
Stronger Communities Fund
Selwood Housing’s Stronger Communities Fund is a grant scheme aimed at improving the lives of our customers and the communities where they live.
Our grant funding can be used to cover the whole cost of a project, or as a contribution towards a larger cost. We generally distribute small grants but will consider applications requesting a maximum of £2000.
Applications must be for projects that can evidence a benefit to our customers or a community initiative in one of our neighbourhoods.
To be considered for funding, your project must also deliver at least one of the following benefits for Selwood Housing customers:
- To provide relief, support or essential goods for those in need due to poverty.
- To promote tolerance, understanding and respect between diverse groups within our communities.
- To involve more people in local decision-making.
- To involve more people in the life of their community, promoting social inclusion and breaking down barriers.
- To help people to learn new skills or improve existing ones, thereby fostering self-reliance, confidence, and independence.
- To improve the appearance of the local area and/or make it a better place to live in.
Stronger communities fund qualifying criteria
Application open window
Applications for Selwood Housing funding can only be submitted during the months listed in the table below.
| Application window opens | Application window closes |
|---|---|
| 1 April | 31 May |
| 1 July | 31 August |
| 1 October | 30 November |
| 1 January | 28 February |
If you feel you have a project that fits our criteria, you can apply for funding using our online application form. Please carefully read our application guidance, terms and conditions and frequently asked questions before completing and submitting your application.
Stronger communities fund application guidance and process
Stronger communities fund terms and conditions
Stronger communities fund FAQs
Stronger communities fund application
If you would prefer to use a physical application form or have any questions, please contact makeadifference@selwoodhousing.com or contact 01225 715715 and ask to speak to the customer involvement and communities team.
Match funding grants
Organisations that offer grant funding for community projects
Wiltshire Community Foundation
Mendip Hills National Landscape
Many local town and parish councils also offer community grants. Visit their websites to find out more.
