Neighbourhood Support Fund

The Berwickshire Neighbourhood Support Fund 2024/25 is open now and is available for local community projects, activities, and one-off events. The fund provides support and assistance with the development of community-based projects and activities for voluntary and community groups that are active in their local area.

Groups who wish to take forward projects that are of benefit to the local community can apply for grants up to the value of £5k. Funding can be used for a variety of purposes such as:

• Purchase of equipment
• Small capital works
• Hire and running costs
• Maintenance costs
• Capacity building projects
• Some salary costs specific to projects

Applications

Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the 2024/25 fiscal year. Fill out the application online form or download one.

All applications will be evaluated by an assessment panel which will then make its funding recommendations to the Berwickshire Area Partnership. Meeting dates and associated application deadline dates are as follows:

Application Guidance

Please read the guidance notes for information on who is eligible to apply to make sure you provide the assessment panel with all the information required.

Applications will only be assessed once all the supporting documents have been received.

Projects Awarded

Projects awarded funding through the 2024/25 Berwickshire Neighbourhood Support Fund:

• Friends of Ayton Primary School awarded £5,000 towards the purchase of a trim trail for the play park.
• Coldingham Brave Bayers, awarded £1,493.83 for the Be Bright Be Seen project.
• Eyemouth Museum Trust Ltd, awarded £4,170 for their Museum building fabric report project.
• Gordon Community Sports Field Group awarded £4000 for the club’s roof replacement.
• Allanton Village Hall, awarded £901.56 to help with their village hall refurbishment.