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Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing

We have given our Community Chest fund a fresh new look and feel relaunching the scheme as the Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing (GLOW). GLOW provides community groups with the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £1,000 to support local projects.

The scheme, which has been running for more than four years, has so far provided £31,500 in funding to communities across the district with the aim to improve the lives of District Council tenants.

The grants can be used to support a range of projects that will specifically improve amenities in or around social housing areas, including projects with the aim of:

  • Resolving community identified issues
  • Reducing anti-social behaviour around social housing
  • Supporting safety and security measures
  • Increasing wellbeing and mental health of tenants
  • Tackling issues relating to waste management, litter and dog fouling
  • Helping vulnerable groups or individuals
  • Supporting tenants into education, learning and volunteering opportunities.

During the past year, funds were raised for multiple projects including improving communal gardens at Bakewell Court in Balderton, organising a spruce up day at South View in Newark and providing tenants with garden tools to grow their own vegetables at De Lacy Court in Ollerton.

Miles Harriman who runs Grow Incredible CIC applied for £1,000 through the fund for a rotary composter initiative. He said: “This initiative has demonstrated a strong community commitment to food waste recycling. While residents were eager to recycle vegetable peelings and other organic waste, they previously lacked the necessary knowledge and skills.

“Through this project, two local communities have been empowered with practical composting skills, fostering a more sustainable and environmentally conscious way of living.”

Unlike previous years, there is no longer a deadline for applications and community groups can apply all year round.

During the past year, funds we’re raised for multiple projects including improving communal gardens at Bakewell Court in Balderton, organising a spruce up day at South View in Newark and providing tenants with garden tools to grow their own vegetables at De Lacy Court in Ollerton.

For more detailed information you can contact the Tenant Engagement Team at: getinvolved@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

To make an application, you can fill out the NSDC Community Chest Application 2024 - 25 [151kb] form (we are in the process of updating the application and guidelines but you can still use them to make your application.

For information on the guidelines for the project, please read the Community Chest Guidelines September 2024 (PDF File, 659kb)