We're proud to support the work of local organisations that are making a real difference in Tonbridge and Malling. Our community developlemt grant scheme offers grants of up to £2,500 to help community groups and charities deliver projects that improve the lives of our residents and enhance our borough.
Who can apply?
Any community organisation or charity which:
- is based in the Borough and/or is providing a direct service to residents of the borough in line with community priorities
- provides services that will promote or improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the area for the benefit of residents of Tonbridge & Malling and can clearly demonstrate this
- is in the community, not for profit or voluntary sector
- has a constitution or set of rules setting out its aims and objectives
- has a bank or building society account in its own name
- can provide externally examined, or signed accounts for the previous financial year
- only applies for one grant from this fund (we will not fund multiple projects from the same organisation)
Our funding priorities
Specific priorities for funding are as follows:
- A specific project deliverable within five months of receipt of funding
- Projects which are funded from a variety of sources where the we can provide additional financial support
- Projects supporting the armed forces (cadets, veterans, military charities)
- Projects which help us meet one or more of the priorities set out in the Corporate Strategy, addressing one or more of the following priorities:
- Helping vulnerable communities through the cost-of-living crisis
- Supporting healthy lifestyles
- Improving community safety
- Helping people gain skills to access the workplace
- Supporting environmental and carbon reduction initiatives
We will consider applications for core funding to support the on-going work of voluntary and community groups but will give higher priority to those applications seeking funding for a specific project or purchase.
We will not grant aid
- Businesses e.g. shops, pubs or salons (grants from this fund will support charities and the voluntary and community sector)
- Parish or Town Councils
- Multiple applications from the same organisation. An organisation can only receive funding for one project.
- Organisations seeking to add capital to their investments or reserves
- Local organisations whose total fund-raising is sent to their central HQ for redistribution
- Individuals seeking sponsorship
- Groups whose main aim is campaigning
- Activities that promote religion
- Groups that hold levels of reserves which are not in line with the Charity Commission’s guidelines
- Activities, the full cost of which can be charged for
If you have any questions about the scheme email us at communitygrant@tmbc.gov.uk.
We must receive your application by 23:59 on 15 September 2025. See our Privacy notice to see how we will handle your data.
Apply for a community grant today
An example application form can be downloaded for your assistance in the process.
This scheme is part-funded through the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The UKSPF is a central pillar of the UK government’s agend. The fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus (GOV.UK).
