Funding available for West Bridgford community groups to support their growth
Last updated: 20/10/2025
Community groups in West Bridgford are invited to apply for funding to help grow their club or organisation and support development within the town.
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has up to £310,000 of West Bridgford Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy funding available and is seeking to support projects with funding contributions up to £25,000 each.
Examples of projects that local community groups can apply for funding towards include:
- Improvements to existing community facilities such as accessibility improvements, purchase of equipment, energy efficiency schemes
- Public realm improvements including benches, tree planting, notice boards, public art
- Community safety measures including CCTV, lighting, defibrillators
- Outdoor leisure such as play equipment, allotments, sports facilities
- Community outreach projects for example community events, projects tackling social isolation, mental health support schemes
Local community groups interested in this opportunity are invited to submit and expression of interest on the Council website.
Following submission of the expressions of interest, RBC will review the projects and go out for a period of public consultation on preferred options in the early part of 2026.
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Finance, Transformation and Governance Cllr Davinder Virdi said: “We’re seeking applications from community groups across West Bridgford who will benefit from additional funding to support their growth and development in their area.
“We are engaging with communities where development has taken place, identifying the priorities, and allocating funding accordingly.
“This CIL funding gives local people the opportunity to help shape growth in their own areas, creating more welcoming, inclusive and sustainable spaces for everyone to enjoy.
“Further details on eligible projects and how to submit an expression of interest can be found on our website.
“Depending on the level of CIL funding available, there will also be future rounds of funding released on a six-monthly cycle, with the next expected call for expressions of interest scheduled for May 2026.”