| The One Stop Community Partnership programme is administered by Groundwork working in partnership with One Stop Stores Ltd. The programme provides partnership as well as financial assistance. Alongside a grant of up to £1,000, there is also an opportunity to create a long-term tailored programme of support for successful applicants with their local One Stop Store Team. Grant recipients then work in partnership with the One Stop Store Team at their local shop to deliver support to the community. The programme is designed to support community groups or organisations, operating within two miles of a One Stop store, who are working to:
The following organisations may apply:
Applications from organisations such as women's refuges, food banks, hospices, homeless charities, charities supporting the elderly or children are typically welcome. However, this list is not exhaustive and other organisational types will be funded. Before starting an application, groups should first use the Store Locator, available on the Groundwork website once the programme opens for applications, to check the distance to the local One Stop store and whether funding is currently available there. Please note not all stores offer this programme. Applications are considered on a quarterly basis. Applications are expected to open on 2 December 2024 with a deadline of 24 January 2025. |