New locations for Strong Foundations Grant 2021

Following the success of our Strong Foundations Grant last year in Manchester and Salford, we are delighted to launch new funds available for community and charity groups across 7 UK locations.

Starting today, 19th May - 4th August, community organisations will be able to apply for a share of a £25,000 fund per region as well as access to a volunteer workforce for projects that address local needs.

Our Strong Foundations Grant will again be available for those that need funding or support for new ideas or existing projects, with an aim to drive positive change in the local community.

Locations and dates

Bristol 19^th May – 23^rd June
London 2^nd June – 7^th July
Oxford 9^th June – 14^th July
Edinburgh 16^th June – 21^st July
Manchester 23^rd June – 28^th July
Knutsford 23^rd June – 28^th July
West Hyde 30^th June – 4^th August
Kettering 7th July - 11th August

Community organisations will be able to apply for the Strong Foundations Grant through ActionFunder, the newly launched funding platform that matches businesses with community projects - making it easier than ever before to give and get funding.

Those eligible to apply for the grant include:

Informal and formal community groups
Local charities and local branches of national charities
Schools and educational organisations
Not-for-profit organisations
Social enterprises

Successful applications will be shortlisted, and a judging panel of Sir Robert representatives will decide the winning projects, to be awarded up to £3,000 each.*

You can view the previous Strong Foundations awardees here >>

For more information and to submit an application for the grant, please go to the Action Funder website >>

*Up to £5,000 in London.

Mark Shearer, Co-Founder of ActionFunder parent company, Semble, commented:

“After delivering a community grant fund last year with Sir Robert McAlpine, we’ve worked together to automate the process through ActionFunder. The outcome enables Sir Robert McAlpine and now any business to reach into their communities and back amazing people doing truly incredible things.”