Surrey Heath Lottery grant fund

We are not currently accepting applications for this grant. 

Following the launch of the Surrey Heath Lottery in 2019, local charities and community groups can apply for grants from the money raised each year. 

The scheme allows us to give local good causes the opportunity to raise funds by connecting with their supporters. We now have more than 60 local good causes registered, all raising money and working to support a variety of services in our local area.  

About the scheme

The scheme is open to charities and community groups who can apply for up to 75% of a project’s total costs, up to a maximum of £2,000.

The scheme is aimed at local groups who operate and/or deliver services that help the Council to meet its annual plan. Projects must provide a clear benefit to the local community. There should be a focus on healthier and more inclusive communities, and supporting those in greatest need.

Projects must demonstrate a wider public benefit to the community over time with regard to the following:

• the existing funds/fundraising ability of the applicant.
• the sustainability of the project, for example the provision being made by the applicant for future repair and maintenance and the need for ongoing funding.
• the extent of support for the project in the local community.
• the extent to which the project supports the Council’s strategy and core aim to promote healthier and more inclusive communities
• the extent to which the project recognises the diverse needs of the community and the importance of social inclusion

Grants will not be made to:

• statutory authorities or schools/colleges
• trading/profit-making companies
• individuals or funds set up to benefit an individual
• no retrospective applications will be considered, or any organisation more than once

Grants will not be considered for:

• general running costs unless the project shows a significant impact on equity and inclusion, and supports those in greatest need in the borough. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• endowments
• loan payments
• activities promoting specific religious or political beliefs
• salaries/wages or honoraria.

How to apply

We are not currently accepting applications for this grant. 

Further information

All grants are awarded at the Council’s discretion and there is no right of appeal if an application is refused.
Organisation must acknowledge the support of the Council in all publicity related to the project.
In assessing the grant application, the Council will have regard to the amount of funding applicants have endeavoured to raise from other sources and will expect to see evidence of this.