About this fund
The Bicester Community Insight Fund has been established in response to recent work carried out in the West Bicester area, which involved creating Community Insight Profiles. These profiles drew on local knowledge and experiences to better understand the health and wellbeing of residents.
The fund is designed to support projects that:
- Improves health and wellbeing
- Strengthens community connections
- Promotes awareness and use of local facilities and activities
We are inviting community groups and not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding to deliver projects and activities that align with the recommendations outlined in the Community Insight Profile.
What Can Be Funded?
You can apply for funding to:
- Support an existing project
- Launch a new initiative
As long as your project:
- Improves health and wellbeing
- Promotes local facilities and activities
- Is delivered and benefits residents of West Bicester
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from anyone with a project that:
- Focuses on health and wellbeing
- Is based in West Bicester
- Responds to the recommendations in the Community Insight Profile
How much can you apply for?
Up to £3,000 per project
Application and closing date
Applications close 26 September 2025.
For any help or further information please contact Lydia Avann: community.grants@cherwell-dc.gov.uk