Family hubs Community Fund 

Norfolk's Start for Life and family hub approach focuses on delivering services within the local community network. We use locations that are easily accessible and familiar to families.   

We've designed the Family Hubs Community Fund to support local communities in Norfolk. This is by providing grants to: 

• Organisations 
• Individuals 
• Community groups 

Those awarded grants support families with children from conception to 19 years old (25 with SEND) by: 

• Enhancing community provision 
• Improving access to services 

The fund encourages the development and expansion of community groups and activities. The aims are to promote wellbeing, social networks, and developmental milestones for children.  

Objectives  

The Family Hubs Community Fund aims to:  

1. Support children and families to flourish and achieve their developmental milestones   
2. Prevent neglect or emotional harm 
3. Increase social mobility 
4. Promote wellbeing and develop social networks for children and families 
5. Enable parents and carers to receive information, advice and guidance   
6. Enable children and families to access local peer support and share experiences 
7. Provide activities that enhance relationships and promote new skills 
8. Meets local needs through an evidenced base focused on the needs of the families and children/young people within local communities 

Funding Categories  

Start-up and Expansion Funding 

Up to £4,000 per organisation to fund the start-up of new groups or expand existing ones.   

Quality and Sustainability Funding 

Up to £2000 to support: 

• Buying good quality toys and equipment 
• Venue improvements 
• Other costs to ensure the group's sustainability  

Capital Grant 

Up to £9,000 for: 

• Building alterations 
• IT upgrades 
• Signage 
• Improving building space and accessibility 
• New furniture to support multi-agency service delivery 

Infant Feeding Community Grant 

Up to £5,000 to support infant feeding groups. This includes: 

• Training 
• Running costs 
• Equipment 
• Resources to support breastfeeding and infant nutrition 

How to apply  

You can apply for more than one grant category at a time. However, the total you apply for cannot exceed £10,000.   

Send us your details via our online form (below) and we'll contact you to discuss your ideas. We can offer advice, support and guidance. We'll explain what we need from you and tell you if there are any deadlines you need to know about. Once we've talked to you, we'll help you complete an application.  

Our Community Fund Guidance includes information on:   

• What we need from you  
• How we decide who will receive the grants  
• How we award the grants  

Please email ecabs@norfolk.gov.uk to request a copy of our Community Fund Guidance. Read our privacy notice to find out how we use your personal information. 

Talk to us  

If you have any questions email ecabs@norfolk.gov.uk.  

Send us your details