The Cambridge Building Society has opened applications for its Community Fund, continuing its commitment to supporting housing-related causes and vulnerable people across its local communities.
The mutual works in partnership with charities and community organisations to support homelessness and housing-focused initiatives, combining targeted financial support with staff volunteering.
Charities and community organisations can now apply to the Cambridge Community Fund for grants ranging from £2,500 to £20,000, including the option of multi-year funding, to help deliver local services. Applications close on Friday 1 May.
Katie Robinson, community engagement specialist at the Cambridge, said: “We know how important timely financial support is for charities and community groups, which is why we’re excited to open a new window of the Community Fund.
“This funding gives our community partners the opportunity to deliver real, tangible support to vulnerable people, helping to make a long-lasting difference and improve access to housing and support when it’s needed most.”
In 2024, the Community Fund awarded £9,638 to Papworth Trust to support the transformation of a bungalow to improve accessibility for disabled residents. The renovation was completed in 2025, creating a more inclusive living space designed to better support independent living.
Chris Bull, director of housing and property at Papworth Trust, said: “At Papworth Trust, we believe everyone deserves a home where they can feel safe, supported and able to thrive.
“For many of our tenants, who are disabled or living with long-term health conditions, having the right home can be life changing.
“Receiving a grant from The Cambridge Building Society’s Community Fund has allowed us to renovate one of our properties and create an accessible, inclusive home.
“The renovations have created a spacious two-bedroom bungalow which is fully wheelchair accessible, supports independent living, and will ultimately help tenants to feel safe, comfortable, and empowered in their own home.”
The Community Fund is managed in partnership with the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, providing a transparent application process for organisations working for local good.
The Fund accepts applications twice a year and offers single grants, multi-year grants and one-off capital donations for larger projects. Funding is available to organisations operating within a 15-mile radius of the Cambridge’s branch and store network.
Applicants are encouraged to check eligibility criteria and demonstrate how their projects align with the Fund’s purpose before applying.
