Warm Welcomes Grants Fund 2026/2027 - Application Form

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Warm Welcomes Grants Fund 2026/2027 - Application Form

All applicants are strongly encouraged to read the Funding Guidelines before submitting their application.

For any enquiries, please email: funding@lewishamlocal.com











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Facilities, Activities and Programme Information





Application deadline: Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 12 noon
Grant amount: £5,750 per successful applicant
Project delivery period: 17 December 2026 , no later than 4 January 2027-31 March 2027
Total funding available: £92,000
Number of grants available: 16 Main Grants

Lewisham Local, in partnership with Lewisham Council, invites applications from eligible voluntary, community, faith and not-for-profit organisations to deliver Warm Welcome spaces during winter 2026/27.

The programme aims to provide free, safe, warm and inclusive community spaces where Lewisham residents can socialise, access refreshments and nutritious food, participate in activities, and receive information, advice and signposting to relevant support services.

Funded organisations must operate their Warm Welcome space for at least three days per week during the programme and meet the requirements set out in this application form.

Who can apply?

This funding programme is aimed at Lewisham-based organisations within the voluntary, community and faith sector. The following organisations are eligible to apply:

  • A constituted group with a volunteer management committee with a minimum of three unrelated members that meets regularly (at least three times per year)
  • Registered charity with a board of trustees
  • Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
  • Community Benefit Society
  • Not-for-profit company such as Company Limited by Guarantee
  • Community Interest Company (CIC) with minimum of three unrelated directors and with no one director with more than 50% control

Please submit your organisation's public liability insurance certificate, safeguarding policy, health and safety policy, and bank account evidence confirming two unrelated signatories, together with your completed application form.

Venue and Organisation Summary

Where does the Warm Welcomes space currently operate or has been operating?








This question will not be assessed. Maximum 100 words.

This question will not be assessed. Maximum 50 words.

Please describe how your project will meet the aims of the Warm Welcomes programme, and what impact you expect it to have and how you will measure its success. Maximum 250 words.

Please describe your experience delivering Warm Welcomes or similar projects, the systems in place to operate effectively, and the key outcomes of previous delivery. Maximum 250 words.

Please describe existing/planned partnerships and their benefit, how collaboration will help reach residents, and opportunities to develop partnerships for future sustainability. Maximum 250 words.

Please outline the activities and services planned (e.g. hot drinks, meals, advice, games, social events, outdoor activities), how often, planned opening days and hours, and how residents will be made aware of the programme. Maximum 250 words.

Please describe how your organisation is rooted in the community, what provision already exists locally, and how you will work with local organisations and partners. Maximum 250 words.

Please describe who your project will support, how you will prioritise and engage residents experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage, and how your service will be inclusive and accessible. Maximum 250 words.

Risk Assessment and Budget


E.g. safeguarding, health and safety, financial. Maximum 250 words.

Please provide a detailed breakdown of costs below, and ensure your budget represents value for money and is proportionate to your planned activities.
Item description Cost (£)
Budget breakdown
E.g. Venue Hire - 78 events x 3 hours long x £20 venue hire

Project Timeline and Transition to Year-Round Provision






Transition to Year-Round Provision

Please note: This section is not scored and is for information purposes only at this stage. Additional support cannot be guaranteed, and project delivery must not be reliant on these additional inputs.


E.g. expert hours, donated resources, equipment or access to facilities. Please outline any specific support needs. Maximum 250 words.

Declaration and Agreement

Declaration and Agreement

Please read the following statements carefully and tick each box to confirm your agreement. On behalf of the applicant organisation, I confirm that:




Please send the completed application to: funding@lewishamlocal.com

Contact Information