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 Grant

Nottingham City Council has opened a second round of its Community Cohesion and Hate Crime Grant, inviting local voluntary and community organisations to apply for funding to help strengthen community ties and tackle hate across the city. 

A total of £102,000 is available, with: 

• 11 grants of up to £7,500, and
• 13 grants of up to £1,500 

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. 

Through this grant programme, Nottingham City Council is reinforcing its commitment to: 

• reducing hate crime and hate incidents
• improving understanding and relationships between communities
• rebuilding trust and strengthening social cohesion across the city 

Councillor Corall Jenkins, Portfolio Holder for Communities, Waste and Equalities, said: “Nottingham is proud to be a diverse and welcoming city, where everyone should feel safe, valued and respected. These grants offer a real opportunity for local organisations to bring people together, challenge hate and strengthen relationships across our communities. I encourage organisations to apply and help shape a more cohesive and inclusive future for Nottingham.” 

Applications are now open and will close on Monday 9^th March at midnight. Full guidance and application details are available online. 

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. 

Projects supporting asylum seekers should apply instead through the Asylum Integration Grant. 

Further Information 

• Small and Medium Grant Criteria
• Medium Grant Application Form
• Small Grant Application Form