Kensington and Chelsea Social Council appears to function more as a community funding hub and intermediary than a traditional grantmaker: it connects local voluntary organisations to funding opportunities, convenes networks, and administers or promotes targeted grant rounds. Its priorities lean toward practical, place-based support for small charities and community groups, especially around digital capacity, community engagement, safety, employment pathways, youth support, migrant/refugee legal advocacy, and environmental projects. The organisation seems to favor organisations that are rooted in Kensington & Chelsea or serving disadvantaged communities across the UK, with an emphasis on strengthening frontline delivery and local infrastructure.
Primarily channels small to medium targeted grants through named programs, often with fixed deadlines and defined eligibility criteria; some rounds are short-term and project-based, while others offer multi-year or unrestricted support. It also plays a convening and referral role, sharing funding information and connecting local groups to external funders rather than only making direct grants.
Sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Watch program-specific deadlines closely and apply only if your work matches the stated geography and theme; several rounds require an Expression of Interest or are restricted to small UK charities, local organisations, or groups working in areas of high deprivation. Tailor applications to show direct community benefit, clear delivery capacity, and alignment with the specific funding priority rather than broad organizational need.
Current and upcoming funding from Kensington And Chelsea Social Council that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organisations operating in an area of high deprivation working to increase access to football, cricket or tennis for women and girls (see fund page)
Deadline: Wed, 27/05/2026 - 17:00
Who can apply: Not-for-profit frontline organisations and community groups undertaking strategic legal work for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants (see full guidance)
Deadline: Mon, 08/06/2026 - 17:00
Who can apply: Organisations working with groups of children aged 13 and under in areas of high deprivation; see fund guidance for full criteria
Deadline: Wed, 19/08/2026 - 09:00
Who can apply: Small UK registered charities (see fund page for detailed criteria)
Deadline: Wed, 30/09/2026 - 09:00
Who can apply: Non-profit groups with annual income £10,000–£1,000,000 (see fund guidance)
Deadline: Thu, 01/10/2026 - 23:59
Who can apply: Youth organisations operating in areas of high deprivation (see fund guidance)
Deadline: Wed, 06/05/2026 - 23:59
Who can apply: Non-profit organisations delivering activities to increase awareness of Windrush-related schemes (see full guidance)
Deadline: Tue, 12/05/2026 - 16:00
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.