Funding for community projects

Aspers Good Causes Fund

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The Aspers Good Causes Fund was set up by Aspers Casino and Newham Council to support community projects which help residents to build confidence and skills and improve community life in Newham.

The fund opened in 2012/13 to any organisation working in the fields of education, art, dance, music, sport and the environment.

The Aspers Good Causes Fund Grants Programme 2024

This programme goes live on Monday 29 January at 10.00am.

The Aspers Good Causes Fund grants programme is open to any not-for-profit organisations including voluntary, community and faith organisation working in Newham that help residents create local communities that are safe, prosperous and healthy. The Good Causes Funds are available to help deliver a huge range of benefits from education, conservation and environmental activities to music, sport or cultural activities, like theatre, dance, arts or science. The total value of this year’s fund is set at £40,000 and administered in partnership with London Borough of Newham. Grants of up to £4,000 will be available per project. Please read the full guidance note available on the Council's grants website to make sure the grant is suitable for your organisation.

Please visit Aspers Good Causes Fund Grant Application Page to submit your online application form.

Key Information

  • The application form must be submitted by 5.00pm on Friday 16 February 2024
  • Late or incomplete forms will not be considered
  • We strongly encourage you to read the Guidance Notes below before submitting as it contains important information.

Aspers Good Causes Fund Guidance Notes 2024 (PDF)

Aspers Good Causes Fund Monitoring and Equalities Form (Word)

Aspers Good Causes Fund Awards 2022

Organisation Amount Project theme
Pioneer Theatres Limited £6,271.20 Theatre
Skills Enterprise £5,233.50 Digital skills for over 55's
UD Music Foundation £6,750 Young people and music
P.A.L.A.C.E £5,602.50 Dance and education
You Press Partnerships £6,750 Young people, Public speaking
Park Village Oasis Community Group £2,241 Community, Gardening skills
Newham Chinese Association (NCA) £4,135.43 Community, Public health
Survivors Together £6,750 VAWG
Carers Community Mental Health Group £1,000 Carers, Mental health
Ambition Aspire Achieve £4,811.40 Young people