Elmbridge Partnership Fund opens for 2026 applications

A total of £60,000 is available in 2026, with grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 for projects that benefit Elmbridge residents. The fund is supported by Elmbridge Borough Council, Walton Charity and Walsingham Care. 

Applications are welcome from registered and unregistered charities, schools, Community Interest Companies and other not-for-profit organisations. Funding must be used to support Elmbridge residents. 

Projects should support one or more of the following themes: 

• improving mental health or reducing social isolation
• supporting physical activity or sessions that improve health and wellbeing, including activities that reduce the risk of falls 

Priority will be given to projects that support older people and/or people on a low income, offer value for money, have match funding in place, show a commitment to ongoing provision, or are from organisations that did not receive a Partnership Fund award in 2025. 

Applications must be submitted using the online form by 5pm on 9 October 2026. Successful organisations will be contacted by the end of November 2026. 

A link to the application form is available here: Elmbridge Partnership Fund - Application Form 

Applicants will need to register for a free Plinth account, the council’s online grants management system, to complete the form. 

Paper application forms can be requested from the Policy team and must be received by the closing date. 

Small organisations and groups are encouraged to apply. Central Surrey Voluntary Action can provide application support via admin@CSVA.co.uk. 

For questions about the Elmbridge Partnership Fund, email policy@elmbridge.gov.uk or call 01372 474474 and ask to speak to the Policy team.