community grants
Councils are currently allocating funds for community projects and approving grants for local initiatives.
Barnet Council's Cabinet approved an allocation of £750,000 for community projects for the 2026/27 financial year in September 2026. This funding, derived from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy, will be split equally between the East, West, and North Area Committees, with each receiving £250,000 to support local infrastructure and community-led initiatives.
Separately, Kingston upon Thames' New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee approved community grants totalling £8,590 for five local organisations in September 2026. These grants, from the committee's annual budget of £20,000, include £3,000 for Disability Challengers to support its Kingston Youth Scheme for disabled children and young people. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss community grants.
Key facts
- Barnet Council's Cabinet approved £750,000 for community projects for 2026/27 in September 2026. Source
- Barnet's £750,000 funding is split equally, £250,000 each, between three Area Committees. Source
- Kingston's New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee approved £8,590 in grants for five organisations in September 2026. Source
- Disability Challengers received £3,000 from Kingston's committee for its Kingston Youth Scheme. Source
- Kingston's New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee has an annual budget of £20,000 for community grants. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.