Meet the Funder with Ellie from Dorset Community Foundation (DCF) delivering an overview of the Neighbourhood Fund – DCF’s longest-running grant programme.

This fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to small, local community groups working to address local issues such as poverty, disadvantage, and social problems.

Ellie will explain the fund’s priorities, eligibility criteria, and what makes a strong application.

This session is ideal for groups that:

• Have annual expenditure under £250,000
• Are based in Dorset (national charities are not eligible)
• Do not currently hold multiple active grants from DCF programmes.