Market Harborough Building Society (MHBS) Community Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 for VCSE organisations running projects that address Poverty and Disadvantage in areas of Leicestershire and also Kettering, Corby, Rothwell, and Desborough.

The fund aims to empower local initiatives, support grassroots projects, and foster a spirit of togetherness. Through the Community Fund, the Market Harborough Building Society aims to tackle the challenges faced by the community head-on and create lasting change where it matters most.

The main need the fund will support is:

Poverty and Disadvantage (which includes):

• Food and fuel poverty
• Housing/homelessness
• Debt relief and financial resilience
• Antisocial behaviour/crime/gangs
• Rural issues/transport
• Abuse/violence/exploitation
• Ex-offenders/at risk of offending

Funding Available

£42,767.21 is available this year. Between 8-20 grants, ranging from £2,000 to £5,000, will go to groups in the Market Harborough Building Society area during 2024.

You must use the grant within one year for things like equipment, staff costs, training, rent, or volunteer expenses.

Eligibility Area

Your project must operate within the specific areas of Market Harborough, Kibworth, Corby, Kettering, Desborough, or Rothwell to be eligible.

Follow this link for more information and to apply through Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation: Market Harborough Building Society Community Fund