Wealden District Council offers support to the community and voluntary sector and can give assistance on all of the topics on this page, except for grants available to individuals. For advice and information please use the contact information at the bottom of this page.
In the community grants section you can find guidance on Wealden’s own grant funding programme, groups who have received awards this year, village and community facility help and East Sussex Community Information Service (ESCIS).
Wealden Community Lottery
The Wealden Community Lottery is an online fundraising solution designed to help local organisations to diversify their fundraising streams and enable year-round fundraising in a safe, fun and effective way.
Wealden Sports Infrastructure Fund
Details about the Wealden District Council Sports Infrastructure Fund.
Wealden Community Led Infrastructure Fund (CLIF)
A new £2million fund is being launched by Wealden District Council, to support community buildings, green spaces, cultural infrastructure and other leisure/ sports projects across the district.
The money could be spent on adaptations to community buildings, energy efficiency measures, access improvements to outdoor spaces and installing new facilities and equipment.
Expressions of interest can be sent to CLIF@wealden.gov.uk.
WDC Councillor Ward Budgets Scheme
The first Phase of the Scheme will run until 31 March 2026.
This new community grant funding scheme is an initiative launched by us to give each elected councillor a budget of £10,000 to support community projects, events and organisations within their ward.
The scheme is open to non-profit community and voluntary organisations to apply for a grant of up to £5,000 in support of projects that will benefit Wealden residents and help deliver the Council’s strategic priorities.
If you have any queries about the Scheme please contact CouncillorWardBudgets@wealden.gov.uk.
New Wealden Community Grants 2025-2028 Awarded
A list of the organisations and amounts that have been awarded grants through the new Community Grants programme for the next three years.
East Sussex 4 Communities
East Sussex funding directory that promotes external funding opportunities.
East Sussex Community Information Service
Online database of local and community information about local organisations, clubs and societies in East Sussex (compiled by ESCIS – East Sussex Community Information Service).
Wealden Funding Database
Wealden District Council sends a monthly newsletter that details new funding opportunities and events. If you wish to be sent this information on a monthly basis, please get in touch on communitygrants@wealden.gov.uk.
Funding Advice for Local Organisations
If you are a local charity, community group, community interest company, sports club or other local organisation that’s seeking advice on funding opportunities, organisational structure or training opportunities, please contact 3VA , a local Voluntary Action group that provides a wide range of development support to groups working across Wealden District.
Funding Advice for Village Halls and Community Spaces
If you are a local village hall or community space that’s seeking general advice or funding and training opportunities, please contact Action in Rural Sussex, an independent charity that exists for all people living in rural areas of Sussex.