Kingston Voluntary Action
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kva.org.ukAbout Kingston Voluntary Action
Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA), established in 1968, is an independent infrastructure organisation that strengthens the voluntary and community sector in Kingston upon Thames. Their mission is to champion, represent, and empower local groups through tailored support including information, advice, training, and funding guidance. Their values of inclusiveness, local empowerment, resilience, and innovation guide their work. Distinctively, KVA does not provide direct grants to projects or end-user services. Instead, they focus on organisational development, governance, and sustainability, brokering connections to external funders.
What Kingston Voluntary Action funds
KVA supports a wide range of organisations working across themes such as poverty alleviation, health and wellbeing, mental health, children and young people, older people, environment, disability, multicultural inclusion, community safety, and skills development. All beneficiaries must be based in Kingston upon Thames and its neighbourhoods. They invest in organisational development, robust governance, sustainability, and collaborative initiatives, helping groups secure external funding for core costs, projects, capital improvements, and resilience-building.
Who can apply
KVA supports UK-registered charities, community groups, and social enterprises operating strictly in Kingston upon Thames and its neighbourhoods. They work with a broad spectrum of entities, from small grassroots charities and volunteer-led groups to established bodies. There are no income thresholds or religious restrictions. Organisations must be based in the Kingston area to access their support.
What Kingston Voluntary Action doesn't fund
KVA does not provide direct grants to projects or end-user services. They do not fund direct service delivery. Organisations outside the Kingston upon Thames area are not supported.
How they like to fund
KVA does not award direct grants but invests in organisational development, robust governance, sustainability, and collaborative initiatives. They broker connections to external funders, helping groups secure funding for core costs, projects, capital improvements, and resilience-building. They do not accept unsolicited applications for funding.
How much does Kingston Voluntary Action give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Kingston Voluntary Action’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Kingston Voluntary Action
Kingston Voluntary Action does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Kingston Voluntary Action provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Kingston Voluntary Action directly for current funding levels.
Where does Kingston Voluntary Action fund charities?
Kingston Voluntary Action funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Kingston Voluntary Action accept unsolicited applications?
Kingston Voluntary Action does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Kingston Voluntary Action?
Kingston Voluntary Action does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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