Croydon Voluntary Action

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Typical grants: £500 – £5,000
Where they fund: Croydon, Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth, Sutton, Merton
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form
Decisions: Quarterly

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About Croydon Voluntary Action

Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA) is the umbrella organisation for Croydon's voluntary and community sector. It supports local groups to build resilient communities through social inclusion and grassroots activism. CVA champions small, citizen-led initiatives that amplify diverse voices. The organisation provides grants to help community groups deliver projects that address local needs. Beyond funding, CVA acts as a convenor and mentor, nurturing local leadership and cross-sector partnerships. Its work focuses on empowering communities and strengthening volunteering across the London Borough of Croydon.

What Croydon Voluntary Action funds

CVA funds projects focused on children and youth, homelessness, refugees and migrants, and community development. Supported activities include project delivery, equipment purchase, and events. Beneficiaries of these projects are young people, homeless people, refugees, women and girls. All funded work must take place in the London Borough of Croydon, and groups must be based there. The grants are intended for local grassroots initiatives that tackle disadvantage and isolation.

Who can apply

CVA funds community groups only. Groups must be based in the London Borough of Croydon and deliver their work there. Individuals and statutory organisations are not eligible. The organisation prioritises small, citizen-led initiatives that benefit local residents, particularly young people, homeless people, refugees, women and girls.

What Croydon Voluntary Action doesn't fund

CVA does not fund individuals or statutory organisations. All grants are for community groups based and working in the London Borough of Croydon. Projects outside this borough are not supported.

How they like to fund

CVA provides one-off project grants. It welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible community groups. The grants can be used for project delivery, equipment, and events. Beyond financial support, CVA acts as a mentor and convenor, fostering local leadership and cross-sector partnerships.

How much does Croydon Voluntary Action give?

Croydon Voluntary Action runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 28 sourced facts

Croydon Community Grant FundOpen to applications

Up to £1,000

Online application form
Decisions in ~3 weeks
Single-year grants

Small Grants Programme (KREC)Currently closed

Up to £2,000

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Croydon Voluntary Action funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Engaging minoritised and diverse voices in conversations about health and care equity; offering recommendations for improving health and care systems

Where they fund

CroydonKingstonRichmondWandsworthSuttonMerton

Costs they'll cover

Project deliveryEquipmentEvents

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

CommunityChildren & youthHomelessnessPoverty & hardshipEthnic minorities

How to apply to Croydon Voluntary Action

Croydon Voluntary Action takes applications via online form.

Published programme route: online application form.
Decisions are typically quarterly.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Croydon Voluntary Action could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Croydon Voluntary Action provide?

Croydon Voluntary Action runs 2 grant programmes — Croydon Community Grant Fund: Up to £1,000 · Small Grants Programme (KREC): Up to £2,000.

Where does Croydon Voluntary Action fund charities?

Croydon Voluntary Action funds charities operating in Croydon, Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth, Sutton, Merton.

Does Croydon Voluntary Action accept unsolicited applications?

Croydon Voluntary Action accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Croydon Voluntary Action?

Croydon Voluntary Action takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.