Funding for community projects

People Powered Places

People Powered Places is London Borough of Newham's flagship programme of participatory budgeting and is a beacon of best practice in participatory democracy. The programme has become one of the largest participatory budgeting initiatives in the UK, delivering lasting transformation with more than 300 projects funded that have had real impact on the borough. 

Funding applications are now open until 11pm on Sunday 14 September. Residents can apply for up to £5,000, youth-led projects for up to £10,000, and organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector can apply for up to £20,000.

Find out more and apply on our People Powered Places Co-create page.