Torbay Community Grant Fund 2025/26

We have launched this fund to support local charities, voluntary groups, and community organisations. The goal is to help projects that improve life in Torbay —specifically in areas outside of Torquay that is already receiving major funding. We believe that a vibrant Third Sector is vital to our community.  

What the fund is for 

The fund supports projects that benefit the local community and align with the Council’s strategic goals. It is mainly for capital projects, but some revenue funding is also available. 

• Capital funding: For physical items like buildings, equipment, or assets and for activities required for capital projects 

• Revenue funding: Up to 25% of the total fund can be allocated to services and other non-capital related activity. These must show long-term benefits for local residents. 

What your project should support 

Your project must align with at least one of the Council’s strategic themes from the Torbay Community and Corporate Plan: 

Community and People 

• Ensure our town centres are safe and welcoming for all. 

• Keep children safe in their communities and provide safe environments for our young people to thrive in. 

• Ensure early intervention is effective and targeted. 

• Provide the best care and support available so that residents are empowered to achieve what matters most to them. 

• Provide clear signposting for those needing our help. 

• Support and encourage community action. 

• Improve wellbeing and reduce social isolation. 

Pride in Place 

• Draw investment into our towns and breathe life into our town centres, partnering with the private sector to deliver major projects. 

• Maximise heritage and cultural opportunities for the enjoyment and benefit of residents and visitors. 

• Ensure the effective operation of SWISCo to have resources to reinvest in Torbay. 

• Deliver priority capital projects within the Council’s Capital Programme. 

• Improve the delivery, affordability, and quality of housing (including housing standards) for residents in Torbay. 

• Improve the delivery of our planning service. 

• Protect and enhance our lived, built, and natural environments, including our green spaces. 

Economic Growth 

• Encourage aspiration, providing opportunities for everyone to raise their skill level, particularly in high value careers. 

• Drive training opportunities across all sectors to empower people to improve their skills. 

• Improve transport links to and within Torbay. 

• Develop a year-round economy. 

• Increase the amount of full-time employment opportunities within Torbay. 

• Focus on inclusive growth, with opportunities which benefit everyone. 

How much funding is available? 

• Most grants are up to £40,000.
• In exceptional cases, larger amounts may be considered. 
  Contact comgrant25@torbay.gov.uk if you believe your project qualifies. 
• Read the full policy to find out about eligibility and conditions. 
  View the Policy  

How to apply 

Need help? 

Reasonable adjustments are available: 

• Email comgrant25@torbay.gov.uk for support. 

Key Dates 

• Application deadline: 4pm, 25 July 2025 

• Funding panel meets: 31 July 2025  

Why this fund matters 

Torbay Council values the work of independent, not-for-profit, charity, community, and voluntary organisations. This fund shows the Council’s commitment to supporting a strong third sector that improves life for local people and supports the goals of the Torbay Community and Corporate Plan.  

Privacy

The information you provide will be used for the administration of the Torbay Community Grant Fund 2025/26 applications. Torbay Council is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 for these purposes. We may check information that you provide, or information provided by a third party, with other information we hold, to check the accuracy of information and to protect public funds in other ways, as permitted by law. We may also share this information with other bodies administering public funds for these purposes. We will not disclose information about you to anyone unless the law permits us to. The Council is the Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998.

If you want to know more about the information we have about you, or the way we use your information, please write to the Council's Data Protection Officer, Torbay Council, Information Compliance Team, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR.