Southwark Cultural Celebrations Fund 2027/28
- Funding
- Up to £10,000
- Deadline
- 19 November 2026
- Location
- Southwark
- Applications
- Deadline: 19 November 2026
Overview
Community organisations and individuals with a Southwark connection can apply for up to £5,000 or £10,000 for free outdoor cultural events between May 2027 and March 2028.
Events must bring communities together in a council-managed outdoor public space.
Applications close at 12 noon on 19 November 2026.
Official source: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/community-engagement/grants-and-funding/cultural-celebrations-fund-0. Last checked by GrantMatch on 6 November 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Small grants up to £5,000; large grants up to £10,000.
- Free outdoor events in Southwark Council-managed public spaces.
- Events between 1 May 2027 and 26 March 2028.
- Closes 12 noon 19 November 2026.
Organisations (and individuals with proof of ID and unrestricted UK work status) with an active connection to Southwark. You must pay London Living Wage and appropriate industry rates to everyone delivering the event in a paid capacity. The event must be free to attend, run between 1 May 2027 and 26 March 2028, connect different communities, and take place in a publicly accessible outdoor space managed by Southwark Council (communal spaces on housing estates are not eligible). Organisations in arrears to Southwark Council cannot apply.
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Organisations and individuals with an active connection to Southwark running free outdoor community events.
Regions
No published award history for Southwark Council. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Southwark Council
Southwark Council's Cultural Celebrations Fund supports free outdoor events that help everyone live a good life as part of a strong community. More than 75 events have been funded since 2021, including 15 in 2026/27. This round supports events taking place from 1 May 2027 to 26 March 2028. Small grants of up to £5,000 are available for smaller or newer events, and large grants of up to £10,000 for larger or more established events (large grants have a more complex process and usually need other funding as well). Up to £95,000 is available in total. Events must connect and unite different communities in Southwark and take place in a publicly accessible outdoor space managed by Southwark Council.
How to apply
Read the overview, who can apply and application guidelines on Southwark Council's Cultural Celebrations Fund pages. Optional advice sessions with the events team can be booked via events@southwark.gov.uk or 020 7525 3422. Apply online through the Apply page before 12 noon on Thursday 19 November 2026.
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