Community Centres Investment Fund 2026?
Applying for the Community Centres Investment Fund 2026?
We've created ready-to-use content to help strengthen your application and save you time.
This page is designed to help community centres complete their CCIF 2026 application more effectively. It includes copy-and-paste responses aligned with the official scoring criteria, helping you clearly demonstrate need, demand, and impact.
1. NEED & QUALITY OF PROPOSAL (40%)
Our community centre has seen increased demand for activities across a wide range of age groups, particularly among children and young people who are not currently engaged in traditional sports or structured programmes.
While recent and planned upgrades improve the physical condition of the building, there remains a need to ensure that the space is actively used and accessible to all members of the community.
The proposed project aims to enhance the usability of the centre by introducing a flexible, multi-use activity solution that can support structured and unstructured engagement across different user groups.
This will allow the centre to better fulfil its role as a community hub, supporting participation, wellbeing, and social interaction.
2. DEMAND & COMMUNITY IMPACT (40%)
The centre is currently used by a range of community groups; however, there is clear unmet demand for accessible, engaging activities that appeal to a broader demographic, particularly younger users and families.
The proposed project will increase the range and frequency of activities available, supporting greater participation and improving overall usage of the facility.
It is expected that the project will:
– Increase weekly usage of the centre
– Attract new user groups, particularly young people
– Support inclusive participation across different abilities
– Enable additional programmes, events, and bookings
By increasing both engagement and utilisation, the project will enhance the long-term sustainability and impact of the centre within the community.
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (FOR BUDGET SECTION)
COPY BLOCK OPTIONS (100 characters style):
• Installation of interactive multi-use activity wall system
• Internal upgrade to support multi-purpose activity use
• Installation of inclusive digital activity system
• Enhancement of indoor activity space for community use
4. GOVERNANCE SUPPORT (20%)
The organisation has an established committee structure with defined roles and responsibilities, and experience in managing community-based projects.
Financial oversight and reporting processes are in place, and the organisation is committed to complying with all procurement and governance requirements associated with the grant.
The project will be managed by the committee with support from relevant external providers where required.
Rebound Sports is one example of an activity solution that can be included within your application to support increased engagement and usage of your facility.
It aligns with the fund's objectives of improving community participation, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
If you would like a short proposal tailored to your centre, we are happy to provide one.