Ward improvement fund

The Ward improvement fund (WIF) shows our commitment to support our residents and the local voluntary and community sector. This encourages communities to have active voices and promotes engagement and equality.

To support this, each ward councillor has been allocated £4,000 per year to distribute to voluntary groups in their Ward.

Before you apply for this fund, make sure you have spoken to your local councillor about your project.

Councillors within the same ward are permitted to pool their allocations, to form one larger pot, if they think this is best use of the fund and of benefit to their community.

Attend an informal session 

We will be holding informal sessions for you to discuss the Ward Improvement Fund (WIF), and how to apply at:

• Bourne Community Hub on 20 August at 2pm
• Hamworthy Library on 21 August at 11am
• Kinson Community Centre on 27 August at 6pm
• Mudeford Wood Community Centre on 3 September at 10am
• Christchurch Library on 6 September at 10am
• Boscombe Engagement Hub on 6 September at 2:30pm

These sessions are for small community groups operating in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole.

Each session should last around 1 hour.

Who can apply

We will consider applications from:

• small constituted voluntary and community groups/organisations with incomes under £20,000 per year, contact us if you would like help to become a constituted group
• groups based and operating for the benefit of residents in their relevant Ward

How to apply

To apply, make sure you meet the criteria and complete and return our application form and supporting documents to wif@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

If you have any questions contact us via email wif@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or call 01202 794290.