Brighton & Hove Fairness Fund

Grants available for: Community and voluntary groups in Brighton & Hove that support residents to combat poverty and the cost-of-living crisis and/or help them feel included and valued
Size of grants given: up to £2,000
Deadlines: 2 January 2026

Aims of Fund

The Fairness Fund aims to support the outcomes of the Council Plan for a fair and inclusive city.

There are two strands:

  • The Fairness Fund for People supports grassroots community action led by and supporting marginalised communities and:
    • disabled people
    • Black and racially minoritised people
    • lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual+ (LGBTQIA+) people
  • The Fairness Fund for Place supports grassroots community action led by and supporting neighbourhood-based communities experiencing poverty.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants must:

  • be set up as a not-for-profit community group, voluntary organisation, or social enterprise
  • have a constitution or set of rules explaining how the group is run and organised
  • have a project named bank account or be in the process of setting one up (grassroots groups who wish to apply but do not yet meet these application criteria are encouraged to get in touch early for further advice)
  • have a maximum annual income of £35,000 for the year ending 31 March 2025 (Community buildings with income of up to £100,000 may also apply).

How much and what can you apply for

Up to £2,000 for activities such as:

  • activities that support those in difficulty to improve their health and wellbeing
  • intersectional responses to support older people aged 50+ experiencing hardship
  • intersectional responses to support families with children experiencing hardship
  • social support activities around employment and skills development
  • information and advice activities
  • small items up to a maximum of £500
  • storage rental costs
  • utility costs
  • volunteer costs

The Fairness Fund for People will be divided equally between the three communities covered. The Fairness Fund for Place will be divided equally between the four areas of the city.

You cannot apply for food crisis support (this will be covered by another funding stream) or capital costs or the purchase of large items.

How to apply

Download the application form for the fund you wish to apply to, from the Brighton & Hove City Council website.

Submit your application by email to [email protected]

You will also need to send in:

  • your constitution
  • your most recent set of accounts
  • a recent bank statement
  • your safeguarding policy (if this is relevant to your work)
  • evidence of public liability insurance if your activities are not covered by your venue’s insurance
  • confirmation from any self-employed people you are paying, that they are appropriately registered with HMRC.

Deadline for application

2 January 2026

Contact details

Donna Edmead
07842 600 935
[email protected]
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/people-and-communities/community-support-and-grants/fairness-fund-2025-2026

Updated 17 November 2025 DA

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