Aims/priorities: The One Stop Community Partnership programme is administered by Groundwork working in partnership with One Stop Stores Ltd.
The programme provides partnership as well as financial assistance. Alongside an initial grant, a long-term tailored programme of support is created for successful applicants by the One Stop Community Team and One Stop Store Team. Grant recipients then work in partnership with the One Stop Store Team at their local shop to deliver this programme.
The programme is designed to create a partnership of support to community groups, operating within two miles of a One Stop store, who are working to:
- Tackle food poverty.
- Support the vulnerable.
- Support the elderly.
- Support low income families.
- Running youth sports teams.
- Reducing/recycling waste
- Improving the environment
Who can apply? The following organisations may apply:
- Voluntary and community organisations.
- Registered charities.
- Schools.
- Health bodies.
- Parish/town councils.
- Social Enterprises.
- Community Interest Companies (running for a minimum of two years).
- Community councils.
- Local authorities.
- Housing organisations.
Applications from organisations such as women's refuges, food banks, hospices, homeless charities, charities supporting the elderly or children are typically welcome. However, this list is not exhaustive and other organisational types will be funded.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £500 are available.
Deadline: Applications are accepted during the following application window
- 1 September 2026 and 30 September 2026
Application process: Before starting an application applicants should first use the Store Locator, available on the Groundwork website, to check the distance to the local One Stop store and whether funding is currently available there. Please note that not all stores offer this programme.
Guidance notes are available on the Groundwork website. An online application form is available, but organisations must first register with Flexi Grant for an account. Instructions are provided in the guidance notes.
Contact information:
Email: onestop@groundwork.org.uk