Nottingham City Council is pleased to announce that its Winter Support Grant, delivered as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), has awarded 28 local organisations a combined £147,000 in funding.
The scheme was designed to support local organisations in helping households across Nottingham reduce the impact of the rising cost of living.
Since its launch in October 2025, the Winter Support Grant, which is divided into two parts, has awarded funding to 28 local organisations who include:
Part 1 – ‘Supporting households to help reduce the burden of the cost of living’
- Foodbanks – Clifton NG11
- Clothing – The Uniform Project Nottingham & Shareware
- Warm Hubs – Mellish Sports Centre
- Community Dining – Woven St John’s.
Part 2 – ‘Supporting households to take up energy efficiency measures’
- Age UK Notts
- Bestwood Partnership
- Chayah Development Project.
The Winter Support Grant offers revenue funding for projects running over the four‐month winter period, spanning November 2025 to February 2026.
Grant amounts ranged from £3,000 – £7,000 per project application.
As Nottingham’s economy continues to recover, residents still face ongoing pressures due to higher energy and accommodation costs, and increased cost of living.
The Council is committed to helping Nottingham households across the city and recognises the pivotal role that local organisations play in reaching those most impacted.
The Winter Support Grant is funded through the East Midlands Combined County Authority and the UK Government.
Councillor Linda Woodings, Executive Member for Regional Development, Growth and Transport said: “The delivery of these grants truly reflects the Council’s commitment to inclusive growth and tackling cost of living pressures at a local level.
“I’m delighted to see that 28 local organisations have received funding and will be working with their respective communities to ensure households in our city benefit from the £147,000 that we have awarded.
“Although the Winter Support Grants are now closed, the wider UK Shared Prosperity Fund is still running until March 2026, with the Business Support Grant still open for application. I look forward to seeing the positive effects these grants will have on our communities.”
Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward added: “Nottingham City Council’s Winter Support Grant is a powerful example of what we can achieve when we work together to support the people who need it most. By funding local organisations across Nottingham, we’re helping households manage the pressures of the cost of living, stay warm this winter and access practical support.
“This grant complements my wider mission to improve living standards across the East Midlands – including our domestic retrofit programme, which has already made hundreds of homes warmer, healthier, and cheaper to heat. These are the kinds of investments that create long-term resilience and inclusive growth: lowering energy bills; improving wellbeing; and strengthening the foundations of our local economy. Together we’ve given families peace of mind about energy bills and shown that when I promise to invest in our region, I deliver.”
Read more about the organisations that have been awarded funding or learn about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Winter Support Grants on the Nottingham City Council website.
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