BCP Crisis and Resilience Fund
Supports BCP-area projects that build financial and community resilience, focusing on holistic, needs-based initiatives to help vulnerable and low-income residents overcome financial hardship.
Funder: Dorset Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One-year grants: £500–£7,500; Multi-year grants: up to £15,000/year (max 2 years), amounts scale by group size.
Summary: Supports projects in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole that build financial and community resilience for vulnerable and low-income residents.
Key Information: Only groups serving BCP residents are eligible; schools not eligible, but PTAs may apply if eligible.
Description
This fund supports voluntary and community organisations working in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) to deliver services and activities that build financial and community resilience. The aim is to address the root causes of financial hardship, enabling individuals and households to better withstand and recover from future shocks. Funded projects may include community food provision, energy-saving initiatives, advice and support services, and other initiatives that reduce material deprivation and increase access to quality advice. The fund prioritises person-centred, needs-based, and holistic approaches, especially those supporting vulnerable and low-income households for long-term impact and sustainability.
