Brighton and Hove Community Catalyst Fund
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Overview
The Community Catalyst Fund is Brighton and Hove City Council's grant programme for local community groups, voluntary organisations and not-for-profit social enterprises. It gives funding towards core costs and project costs. It aims to help organisations stay resilient by offering two years of funding. The current round, 2025 to 2027, has already been awarded. Organisations with an annual income of up to £500,000 for the year ending 31 March 2024 could apply, on their own or in partnership, for up to £10,000 per year. The council received 108 applications and funded 45 projects. Most awards went towards core running costs. Applications had to address at least one of three outcomes: A City To Be Proud Of, A Fair and Inclusive City, or A Healthy City Where People Thrive. Applicants also had to describe their experience of delivering in the city, show evidence of need and show how their activity ensured equal opportunities. The next round, The Community Catalyst Fund 2027 to 2029, is expected to open for applications in the autumn of 2026. The page does not yet give an opening date, a closing date or the funding limits for that round. The details above describe the last round, so the rules for the next one may differ. One practical point to bear in mind: organisations that could redistribute profits to shareholders or members were not eligible last time. If your group is set up that way, think about this before you plan an application. Official source: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/people-and-communities/community-support-and-grants/community-catalyst-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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Key requirements:
- The £10,000 figure is an annual amount from the previous two-year round, not a confirmed limit for the next round.
- Previous applicants had to demonstrate local delivery experience, evidence of need and equal opportunities, addressing at least one Council Plan outcome.
In the 2025 to 2027 round, the fund was open to local community groups, voluntary organisations and not-for-profit social enterprises in Brighton and Hove. Organisations needed an annual income of up to £500,000 for the year ending 31 March 2024. Organisations able to redistribute profits to shareholders or members were not eligible. Applicants had to show experience of delivering in the city, evidence of need and equal opportunities in their work.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
The previous round supported local community groups, voluntary organisations and not-for-profit social enterprises delivering in Brighton and Hove. Applicants could apply alone or in partnership and needed annual income no greater than £500,000 for the year ending 31 March 2024. Organisations able to distribute profits to shareholders or members were excluded. The next round's rules must be confirmed before applying.
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Full details from Brighton and Hove City Council
The 2025 to 2027 round has been awarded: 45 projects were funded. That round offered up to £10,000 per year for two years towards core and project costs. The council expects applications for 2027 to 2029 to open in autumn 2026, but its current page does not confirm an opening date or provide new application instructions. Check current availability. This is not a continuously open or twice-yearly grant. The previous round supported local community groups, voluntary organisations and not-for-profit social enterprises delivering in Brighton and Hove. Applicants could apply alone or in partnership and needed annual income no greater than £500,000 for the year ending 31 March 2024. Organisations able to distribute profits to shareholders or members were excluded. The next round's rules must be confirmed before applying. Check the named Community Catalyst page for confirmed 2027 to 2029 dates, guidance and an application route. The current page describes the awarded 2025 to 2027 round. Do not use its past eligibility year as a confirmed rule for a new round.
The 2027 to 2029 round is expected to open for applications in the autumn of 2026. The council's Community Catalyst Fund page is where the fund is described. In the last round, organisations could apply on their own or in partnership.
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