Community Cohesion Fund 2025/26 | nibusinessinfo.co.uk

Who it is for

The Community Cohesion Fund is open to community/voluntary organisations based in and/or delivering their services in the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area that meet the following criteria

• an open and accountable governing document (Constitution or Articles and Memorandum of Association, or applicable governing document) that has been properly adopted
• a bank account in the name of the organisation, which requires at least two (unrelated) signatories    
• an annual set of independently examined financial accounts, endorsed at an Annual General Meeting
• a Management Committee or Governing Board, elected by its membership at an Annual General Meeting, and elected office bearers
• a minimum of £5 million Public Liability Insurance, to cover all risk associated with the activities of the organisation
• have been in operation more than 12 months

Support you can get

The Community Cohesion Fund, delivered by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council through the District Council’s Good Relations Programme, part-funded by The Executive Office (TEO) seeks to

• promote social inclusion and reduce isolation across diverse communities
• build resilience by supporting communities to respond to local challenges
• enhance community wellbeing through collaborative and preventative initiatives
• strengthen the capacity of local organisations to deliver sustainable, high-impact programmes through the development or enhancement of partnerships
• support projects that leave a legacy of improved cohesion and community infrastructure

Organisations can apply for a minimum of £7,000 and a maximum of £10,000.

Support organisers

• Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

Email

[email protected]

Phone

028 9244 7713

Next Steps

on the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council website

Published
17 November 2025

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