BCP Crisis and Resilience Fund
The BCP Crisis and Resilience Fund from Dorset Community Foundation backs science-based projects that build financial and community strength for vulnerable households in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Funder: Dorset Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 | June 2027
Funding Amounts: One-year grants: £500–£7,500; Multi-year grants: up to £7,500–£15,000/year (max by org size), typically for up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports projects that build financial and community resilience for vulnerable and low-income households in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Key Information: Forecasted dates; fund is for BCP-focused, not-for-profit organisations only.
Description
The BCP Crisis and Resilience Fund, managed by Dorset Community Foundation and supported by the UK government’s Crisis & Resilience Fund, aims to invest in services and initiatives that strengthen the financial and community resilience of vulnerable and low-income households in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP). The programme focuses on long-term, person-centred, holistic, and trauma-informed approaches to address the root causes of poverty, reduce material deprivation, and build a more robust welfare support network. Supported activities may include community food provision, energy efficiency initiatives, advice services, and other projects that help residents withstand and recover from financial shocks.
