Funding now open for Your Councillor Community Fund

Funding now open to support local projects that make a difference

Have you got an idea that could make a difference where you live? You can now apply for funding through Surrey’s Your Councillor Community Fund, open until the end of January 2027.

Each Surrey County Councillor has £10,000 to spend in your local area on projects that can make a real difference to people in your local community. If you have an idea, now is a great time to find out more about the Your Councillor Community Fund.

Last year, the fund supported more than 350 local projects, investing nearly £400,000 back into Surrey communities.

Local funding, local decisions

The fund can support a wide range of activities and improvements. Projects funded in the past include:

• Workshops for young people in schools
• Improvements to green spaces and nature areas
• Events for people who may feel lonely or isolated
• Health and well-being activities
• Community cinema nights
• Equipment for local sports clubs

You and your community come up with the ideas, and using their local knowledge, Surrey County Councillors allocate funding. This helps make sure the money goes to the people and places that need it most.

Be part of it

As Surrey County Council enters its final year before changes to local government in April 2027, the fund will continue to support communities and help create a lasting difference where people live.

Funding is allocated to Surrey County Councillors only and is not available through shadow authority councillors. You can find more information about their role on the Surrey Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Hub.

If you have an idea, this fund could help you make it happen. Whether it’s bringing people together, improving wellbeing or supporting a project in your local area, you can take the first step today.

The fund is open now until the end of January 2027. To apply, contact your local Surrey County Councillor, who can guide you through the process.