Democracy Fund 2023

Is there an issue in your local area or an idea to improve it, that you would like to discuss with your wider neighbourhood, or maybe you want to meet up with like-minded people to form a special interest group?

If so, you may want to apply for funding to hold a one-off meeting in the community, through the council’s Democracy Fund.
The fund is part of the council’s Empowering Communities Programme, and is designed to make it easier for residents to discuss, and get involved with, the issues that directly affect them.

The funding can be used for things like:

IT equipment such as hire or wi-fi
venue hire
Zoom licence
publicity/invitations
refreshments

A total pot of £20,000 per year is available, to be shared between groups across the Borough, who want to hold meetings or events on matters specific to their local neighbourhood.

Who can apply

any individual or group(s) who live and work in Southwark
groups that are working together on a shared issue or topic

Who cannot apply

organisations not established in the UK
organisations that do not have any local links and/or do not have a track record of working locally
political groups and organisations
groups/individuals who seek to make personal financial gain

How to apply

You can apply for the Democracy Fund online by completing the application form below.

Apply for the Democracy Fund online

We advise you to read the guidance notes ^{(PDF, 131kb)} and information sheet ^{(PDF, 93kb)} carefully.

Page last updated: 05 August 2024

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