Hull City Council has received funding from the Ministry of Communities, Housing and Local Government (MHCLG) in response to the violent disorder that took place across late summer 2024. Other local authorities that experienced riots also received funding.

In Hull, a proportion of this money has been allocated for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, and schools, to provide projects and activities that will help to improve community cohesion.

There is £275,000 available in total, and £70,000 of this must be spent on capital – that means buildings, vehicles or equipment.

The rest of the funding is for revenue expenditure – that means things like activities, room hire, travel expenses, volunteer expenses, training and staff time.

The fund aims to support projects and activities that:

• Build connections between different communities, particularly between people who would not otherwise come together
• Help to address tensions in the community, for example through creating safe spaces for challenging conversations
• Build critical thinking and strengthen people’s resilience (including young people) against misinformation
• Promote shared values across communities, for example by tackling a shared challenge or recognising the positive things that unite people

For full information on how to apply and the criteria, eligibility and restrictions, please read the guidance document in full.

How to apply

For small grants (£500 to £5000), please apply here

For main grants (£5001 to £40000), please apply here

Sector Connect are supporting the administration of this grant. We are committed to supporting smaller groups or those that might struggle with digital forms or language barriers. If you need any assistance in completing the applications or wish to ask any questions, please contact – Louisa Ingleson, Organisational Development Co-ordinator, Forum, [email protected] 07504 006326 or Pippa Robson, Deputy Chief Officer, Forum, [email protected] 07791 040433