Near Neighbours
Could Near Neighbours fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £250 – £5,000
- Where they fund
- Leicester, Luton, Birmingham
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Phone first
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near-neighbours.org.ukAbout Near Neighbours
Near Neighbours is a grant-making organisation focused on fostering community cohesion and social integration, particularly through faith and ethnic minority communities. Their mission is to build relationships, trust, and understanding between different groups at the neighbourhood level. They support grassroots initiatives that bring together people from diverse faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds, promoting cooperation and reducing isolation. Their funding character emphasizes new activities that strengthen local bonds.
What Near Neighbours funds
They fund community-led projects that encourage interfaith dialogue, intercultural activities, and community events. Priority is given to work that builds cooperation and reduces isolation among diverse groups. Geographically, they support initiatives in Birmingham, Leicester, Luton, Bradford, Burnley, Oldham, and East London, with a particular priority on Leicester. Projects should focus on grassroots action that brings together people of different faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
Who can apply
Applications are open to community groups and faith-based organisations working within the priority areas. They particularly seek initiatives that involve local residents and promote interaction across faith and ethnic lines. Eligible groups should be rooted in neighbourhoods with significant diversity and aim to foster mutual understanding and social cohesion.
What Near Neighbours doesn't fund
Grant funds cannot be used for work that has already taken place or to recoup costs incurred before the funding award. Only activities that take place after the award and subject to due diligence are supported. Retrospective funding is not available.
How they like to fund
They provide grants for new, forward-looking activities that happen after the award. Funding is intended for project-based costs rather than core or unrestricted expenditure. They support one-off activities and ongoing initiatives as long as they fall within their thematic and geographic priorities.
How much does Near Neighbours give?
Near Neighbours runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 2 sourced facts
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.
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How to apply to Near Neighbours
Near Neighbours takes applications via phone first.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
See if Near Neighbours could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Near Neighbours provide?
Near Neighbours typically provides grants of £250 - £5,000.
Where does Near Neighbours fund charities?
Near Neighbours funds charities operating in Leicester, Luton, Birmingham.
Does Near Neighbours accept unsolicited applications?
Near Neighbours 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 Near Neighbours?
Near Neighbours takes applications via phone first. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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