Funding Opportunities

Central Locality - Community Investment Fund

APPLICATIONS PAUSED 

The Central Doncaster Community Investment Fund is available for VCFS organisations in the Doncaster Central Locality. The fund will support organisations in growing, adapting and sustaining services and activities that seek to build on the strengths of a community, tackle community challenges, increase accessibility and address the most prevalent health and wealth inequalities.

The Central area comprises Balby, Town Ward, Cantley, Wheatley, Clay Lane, Hexthorpe. Bessacarr, Intake and City Centre. 

Applications up to £2000 can be submitted up until the funding has been devolved.

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Welcome Spaces Grant

APPLICATIONS PAUSED 

The Welcome Spaces Grant aims to create new or enhance and develop an organisation’s existing space further to its current use so that residents can access support, connect with others and enjoy a safe and warm place throughout winter without judgement.  

Applications up to £2000 can be submitted until 28th February 2026. Please note that these grants are limited and will close earlier if all funds are allocated.

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Winter Warmth Grant

The Winter Warmth Grants is available for community groups to support families and individuals with winter warmth essentials, helping residents in across Doncaster to stay warm over the colder months.

Applications of up to £500 can be submitted until 28th February 2026. Please note that these grants are limited and will close earlier if all funds are allocated.

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Funding Application Support

If you have any enquiries, or require support with your application please contact the Well Doncaster Officer for your area or the Social Isolation Alliance directly: 

  

Central 

Well Doncaster Officers

Donna Jones | Donna.Louise-Jones@doncaster.gov.uk | 07977837227

Megan Green | Megan.Green@doncaster.gov.uk | 07483975090

Josh Biggs-O'May | Josh.Biggs-O'May@doncaster.gov.uk | 01302 734267

Public Health Improvement Officer

Sam Thompson | Sam.Thompson@doncaster.gov.uk | 01302 734267

 

East

Well Doncaster Officers

Naomi Silvester | Naomi.Silvester@doncaster.gov.uk | 01302 737433

Charlie.Bonner | Charlie.Bonner@doncaster.gov.uk | 07483179891

Public Health Improvement Officer

Kerry Lanaghan | Kerry.Lanaghan@doncaster.gov.uk | 01302 737433

    

North

Well Doncaster Officers

Kate Maguire | Katherine.Maguire@doncaster.gov.uk | 07971395978

Daisy Joustra | Daisy.Joustra@doncaster.gov.uk | 07483941794

Public Health Improvement Officer

Andrew Cunningham | Andrew.Cunningham@doncaster.gov.uk | 07977077364

  

South

Well Doncaster Officers

Sarah McCoy | Sarah.McCoy@doncaster.gov.uk | 01302 737349 | 07977458387 

Ayesha Da Cunha | Ayesha.Da-Cunha@doncaster.gov.uk | 07977679741

  

Boroughwide

Well Doncaster Officer

Ivana Straska | Ivana.Straska@doncaster.gov.uk | 01302 736779 | 07977295437

  

Social Isolation Alliance

sia@dclt.co.uk