The Asda Foundation Local Community Spaces Fund provides capital funding to improve, repair and develop community spaces across the UK.
The fund focuses on creating safe, accessible and welcoming environments that bring people together and help tackle loneliness and isolation.
About the Fund
The Local Community Spaces Fund supports grassroots organisations that manage physical spaces where communities meet, access support and take part in activities.
Asda Foundation has already invested millions into community hubs and continues to prioritise spaces that play a vital role in local wellbeing and social connection.
The fund is designed to ensure these spaces remain functional, inclusive and able to serve local communities effectively.
How Much Funding Is Available
- Grants between £10,000 and £20,000
- Funding is typically expected to fully cover the proposed project
Organisations may contribute their own funds, but must demonstrate these are already secured at the time of application.
What the Fund Supports
The fund supports capital improvements to community spaces, including:
- Essential repairs and maintenance (e.g. roofs, heating, safety works)
- Renovation or refurbishment of existing spaces
- Improvements to accessibility (e.g. ramps, layout changes)
- Adapting spaces to support more users or activities
The focus is on practical improvements that ensure spaces remain safe, usable and accessible to the wider community.
Projects should clearly demonstrate how they bring people together and improve community wellbeing.
Funding Priorities
The Foundation prioritises:
- Community centres hosting a wide range of activities
- Spaces supporting vulnerable groups in areas of high deprivation
- Youth centres providing structured activities and support
- Facilities tackling loneliness and social isolation
Projects should be inclusive, accessible and regularly used by a broad range of local people.
Who Is Eligible
To apply, organisations must:
- Be a registered charity, CIC or Community Benefit Society
- Have been established for at least 3 years
- Have annual income between £40,000 and £400,000
- Operate an existing community space in the UK
- Own the space or have a lease with at least 3 years remaining
Organisations must also have appropriate governance, financial controls and safeguarding policies in place.
What the Fund Will Not Support
The fund does not support:
- Core running costs or revenue-only projects
- Projects without a clear community space element
- Spaces used by only one organisation
- Decorative or non-essential improvements
- Projects outside the UK
Funding is specifically for capital improvements to active community spaces.
Application Timeline
- Applications open: 14 April 2026
- Deadline: 28 April 2026
Applications may close early if demand is high, so early submission is recommended.
Funding decisions are expected by summer 2026, with projects to be completed by late 2027.
What Makes This Fund Significant
This programme stands out because:
- Focus on capital funding for community infrastructure
- Clear emphasis on tackling loneliness and isolation
- Designed specifically for grassroots organisations
- Funding can fully cover smaller-scale projects
It provides a valuable opportunity for organisations to improve physical spaces that are central to community life.
Is This Right for Your Organisation
If your organisation manages a community building or space and needs funding for repairs, upgrades or accessibility improvements, this fund could be a strong fit.
It is particularly suited to organisations delivering inclusive, community-led services in areas of high need.
