Community Support Grant 2026/27 | nibusinessinfo.co.uk

Who it is for

The Community Support Grant 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;
• has Community Development as the primary focus of the organisation, as outlined in the governing document;
• 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;
• in operation for more than 12 months

Support you can get

This grant scheme aims to assist local community and voluntary sector organisations to

• Strengthen the ability of community and voluntary sector organisations to operate effectively, by supporting initiatives that enhance governance, leadership, financial management, and sustainability.
• Provide opportunities for staff, volunteers, and community members to gain new skills and knowledge that improve service delivery and community engagement.
• Enable local organisations to design and deliver projects that respond to identified community needs, promote inclusion, and contribute to the overall well-being and resilience of local communities.

Support organisers

• Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

Email

community.services@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

Next Steps

on the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council website

Published
14 November 2025

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