Community Cohesion

Cohesive communities, are places that:

• Offer a common vision and a sense of belonging for all
• Positively value diversity
• Provide equal opportunities to people from different backgrounds and
• Provide an environment where strong and positive relationships can be developed between people from different backgrounds.

For more information please see, Community cohesion, inclusion and equality | Local Government Association

Community Cohesion and Hate Crime Grants

We still have a few remaining small grants up to £1,500 to help strengthen community ties and tackle hate across Nottingham city. 

The funding is available to Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, or partnerships of organisations, delivering activities that promote community cohesion, challenge hate crime, and hate incidents, and support positive relationships between Nottingham’s diverse communities. 

The funding has been allocated to Nottingham through the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government as part of a national response to the significant disorder seen in parts of England in July and August 2024, which was accompanied by concerning increases in racism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate. 

The Council particularly encourages applications for projects working in the Aspley, Clifton, Bulwell, Bestwood, Meadows, Broxtowe, and Wollaton wards, especially those engaging White British men, women, and young people, as these groups are currently under-represented within this funding stream. 

Organisations currently receiving funding through this grant scheme are not eligible to apply, to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of resources across the city. 

Further Information 

• Small and Medium Grant Criteria
• Small Grant Application Form
• How to Apply for Grant Training Presentation