Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support the community work of 60 local not-for-profit organisations across the UK during 2022. Priority will be given to projects that provide food and support to young people, with examples including:
- A local school needing support to buy food for a children’s breakfast club.
- A voluntary organisation working with families to run a food bank.
- A charity supporting young people with specialist advice to manage mental health.
- A brownie or scout group needing new camping equipment.
- Kitchen equipment for a youth project to set up a holiday club.
- Supporting a community centre wanting to put on a celebration lunch or Meals on Wheels service.
- A healthy eating project that supports families to cook healthy meals on a budget.
Tesco Little Helps is a one-off competition provided by Tesco and administered by Groundwork UK.
The new campaign is in addition to the Tesco Community Grants scheme and groups can apply to both.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from non-profit making constituted groups or organisations with a governing document.
Grant amount: Up to £5,000.
Application process: The guidance notes, FAQs and online application form can be found on Groundwork UK website.
Deadline: Midnight on 6 February 2022.
Contact information: Tel 0121 237 5780, Email info@groundwork.org.uk
Website address: tescocommunitygrants.org.uk