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UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

The CVSC Voluntary Sector Key Fund, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), aims to strengthen the voluntary sector in Conwy by enhancing resilience, sustainability, and impact through financial support.

 

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Community and Voluntary Support Conwy (CVSC) are administering the Voluntary Sector Key Fund: a fund of £400,000 for 3rd sector groups in Conwy, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

 

There is an underspend in the Voluntary Sector Key Fund. Applications have now re-opened for grants of up to £25,000 on a first-come first-served basis. Applications will not be accepted from organisations that have already received funding from the Voluntary Sector Key Fund (2025-26).

 

The Voluntary Sector Key Fund is aimed at projects in Conwy which will support the delivery of some of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims:

  • Healthy: Improving health and wellbeing.
  • Inclusive: Bringing communities together, tackling homelessness.

 

Projects must be completed, and all funds must be spent by 15th January 2026.

 

We encourage you to have an informal chat with a CVSC grants officer before filling in your application. For further information, please contact the CVSC grants team on grants@cvsc.org.uk / 01492 523845 and visit our website: UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) | CVSC

About the 2024 CVSC UKSPF Capacity Building Project

Over the past two years, CVSC has been driving change through our Capacity Building Project, powered by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

 

What were the Key Achievements?

  • Over £800,000 was invested in voluntary groups across Conwy County
  • An inspiring Capacity Building Training Programme
  • Strengthened community resilience, governance & volunteering
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The results? Outstanding! We smashed key targets for volunteering, organisational support, and community engagement. But we also identified opportunities for the future—like longer funding periods and stronger volunteer networks.

 

Read the full evaluation report here to see the incredible impact!

 

Click here to see the list of Voluntary Sector Key Fund 2024 projects.