Residents can apply for grants of up to £5000 to improve their local area or community. Lewisham Homes residents have been actively involved in setting up the fund, setting the criteria and ensuring that it is accessible to all residents across the Lewisham Homes area. Leaseholders may be recharged for works in line with their lease, this will be assessed on a scheme by scheme basis and communicated with all residents.
You can apply for up to £5000 to fund your project. All funds need to be spent by the end of March 2012 so it’s important to remember that your project must be complete by this date. To enable all groups to apply, monies will not be paid into individual accounts and will be held and managed by Lewisham Homes.
What we will not fund
- bids where planning applications are required;
- bids where major works are required;
Following the judging process, Lewisham Homes will work with you to deliver the project. This will include the use of Lewisham Homes own resources to ensure Health and Safety standards are adhered to and value for money is achieved.
Timescale for applications:
All applications need to be received by: 24 June 2011.
Decisions Made: 8 July 2011.
Successful applicants will be contacted by the mid July 2011. If you are unsuccessful in your application, we may be able to help you to identify other
sources of funding that you or your group could apply for.
To apply and for more details download the application form.
