Latest questions and answers
Frequently asked questions explaining how you can apply for the Your Fund ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and increase the chance of your application being successful.
The Your Fund ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Small Fund has now closed to new applications as it has come to the end of its two-year duration. This fund has been instrumental in supporting a variety of community projects throughout the whole of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, including:
- Upgrading parks and recreational areas
- Making improvements to community buildings
- New kitchen items for community spaces
- Purchasing new buildings or sheds for charities
- Planting new trees or creating a community orchard
As the fund has reached its capacity, no new applications can be accepted. However, we will continue to assess the impact of the projects funded through the Small Fund which will help guide future funding decisions to ensure continued support for community initiatives.
Any applications that were submitted before 31st March at 5pm will be assessed, but we cannot accept new ones.
Please bear with the team at this time as there are approximately £2-3 million of applications to process. If you would like to speak with us regarding your application, please email the team at yfssmallcommunityfund@surreycc.gov.uk leaving your contact details and a member of the team will get back to you.
Yes, projects that have already been approved for funding will continue to receive their allocated funds. New applications are no longer being accepted, however it does not impact the funding commitments already made to existing projects.
The Small Fund will not accept any new applications, however the Large Fund remains open for applications. We understand that this may be disappointing for those who were planning to apply.
All submitted applications will still be reviewed by the Your Fund ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Small Fund team according to the original criteria and guidelines over the coming months. The team will ensure that each application is thoroughly evaluated, and the team will come back to you If additional information or clarification is needed.
In ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø there are a variety of funds and funding advice accessible to local communities, provided by different organisations. Visit our community funding webpage to find out more.
Each year, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's councillors are each allocate £5,000 of funding within their local communities. This is known as the Your Councillor Community Fund. This fund will re-open to applications in Summer 2025. More information can be found on our Your Councillor Community Fund webpage.
The closure of the Small Fund does not affect the Large Fund. The large fund will continue to operate as usual, accepting applications and providing support for large community projects which lead to new or wide community benefits. Applicants interested in this funding can still apply through the Large Community Projects Fund.
Yes, you can still contact the Your Fund ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø team to discuss your project. While new applications for the small fund are not being accepted at this time, our team is available to provide guidance, answer questions, and offer support for those that have submitted applications. We encourage you to reach out if you have any concerns or need assistance. Please email yfssmallcommunityfund@surreycc.gov.uk with your contact details and someone will call you back.