New priorities are to fund projects that: support places, people or communities experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination and support people and communities to shape the decisions that affect their lives. Projects must also achieve one of RC’s missions which are to support communities to:

• Come together, through inclusive places, spaces and activities (either physical or virtual). Especially for communities where people are least able to come together.

• Help children and young people thrive, by developing positive social and emotional skills.

• Be healthier, by addressing health inequalities. And helping prevent poor health.

• Be environmentally sustainable. By engaging with climate issues and having a positive environmental impact. And improving access to quality natural spaces.

Grants are for £20,000 and above, generally below £500,000, for up to 5 years. Apply any time.