Communities urged to apply for funding to save community assets
The Community Ownership Fund has reopened for applications.
Up to £2 million in government funding is available for pubs, community halls, gardens, sports clubs and other treasured locations.
The £150 million fund has already helped 150 community assets, awarding £36.9m to projects across the UK, with £25.5m allocated to 97 projects across England, £5.2m allocated to 24 projects in Scotland, £3.2m to 15 projects in Wales and £3m to 14 projects in Northern Ireland. Fans of Bury FC received £1m to buy the Gigg Lane stadium, which recently hosted its first game since 2019.
Applications for the latest window are open until 11.59am on 11 October 2023.
Minister for levelling up Dehenna Davison said: "We want to ensure that the community institutions which are a vital part of our social fabric, like pubs and sports clubs, can continue to play a central role in towns and villages across the UK.
"By doubling the funding that organisations can receive, we are giving communities better opportunities and safeguarding the incredible local assets that are at their heart."
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