Love Where You Live (LWYL) will partner with Wembley Stadium Foundation (WSF) to award grants to projects across Brent. Wembley Stadium Foundation is an independent grant-making charity, using the power of Wembley Stadium to empower grassroots communities, and create transformative experiences. This collaboration is intended to increase funding, better support Brent-based organisations to improve community cohesion and empowerment and provide opportunities that are available to all.
The Love Where You Live grant will be available to Brent registered community and voluntary sector groups, and Brent residents for grants between £1,000 and £15,000. This grant aims to provide funding for projects that aim to enhance the skills of local people and empower residents and community organisations to come together to respond to local needs and concerns to develop stronger communities
Who can apply?
- Brent registered organisations, groups or residents with proof of residence or operation in Brent
- Registered charities or charitable incorporated organisations
- Charitable companies or social enterprises
- Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Not-for-profit businesses without share capital
- Schools
- Grassroots groups (established within 12 months)
- Brent residents (aged 16+) with support from neighbours. If under 18, a responsible adult must oversee the project and hold a valid DBS certificate.
Only one application per organisation/resident is permitted.
What can you use the grant for?
Your project must align with one of the six key project themes:
- Community cohesion – events that create a sense of belonging
- Environmental improvement – greening your neighbourhood
- Reducing inequalities – outreach to underrepresented groups
- Capacity-building – training and resources for new groups
- Combating social isolation - clubs or social events
- Health and movement – promoting physical activity and wellbeing
How much can you apply for?
- Up to £ 1,000 – Sole resident
- Up to £ 5,000 – Sole constituted organisation
- Up to £15,000 - Collaboration of two constituted organisations or more (payment will be divided amongst the respective organisations)
We reserve the right to offer part-funding to some projects if the assessment panel feels it is in the best interest of the programme’s aims.
What cannot be funded:
- Alcohol
- Payment to members of the management committee
- A group’s on-going running costs
- Salary costs for any paid staff
- Retrospective costs incurred before you received a decision from us
- Political organisations or anything linked to a political party or organisation with primarily political objectives
- Religious activities or activities that are primarily religious in nature or that promote specific religious beliefs
- Individuals or personal endeavours or gain
Examples of community projects that have previously been funded:
- A visual storytelling workshop where children created imaginative planets and storylines
- A local basketball tournament
- A SEN Fun Day tailored for children with sensory-friendly activities
- A community cook-off competition using fresh ingredients
Support
The Community Grants Team will be holding an online launch support workshop for those interested in applying for the Love Where You Live Grant.
Online workshop Thursday 29 May 2025 6.30pm to 8pm
Register now to attend the workshop.