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.
Community and Voluntary Support Conwy (CVSC) are administering the Voluntary Sector Key Fund: a fund of £400,000 for Third Sector groups in Conwy, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This funding is a transition programme after the previous year of UKSPF funding. The Voluntary Sector Key Fund is a part of a larger Capacity Building Project; a partnership between CVSC, UK Government, and Conwy County Borough Council.
This grant is open for applications from community groups. Final approval of grant applications will be subject to CVSC receiving approval from the managing authority for the UKSPF funds.
The Voluntary Sector Key Fund is aimed at projects in Conwy which will support the delivery of the following UK Shared Prosperity Fund Sub-Themes:
- Healthy: Improve Health and Wellbeing
- Inclusive: Bringing Communities Together, Tackling Homelessness
The fund will offer 2 types of revenue grants:
- Micro Fund: £500-£2,499
- Main Fund: £2,500-£25,000
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
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
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.