From the airwaves to the Cosmos – KCOM Community Grants making a difference

A trio of great local causes are the latest to benefit from KCOM’s Community Grants – promising electric airwaves, budding skills and footballing fun. 

The three grant winners to benefit from the latest rounds of grants are community radio station Beverley FM, kids football team Hull Cosmos FC and Working For Health CIC, which helps people back into work through skills training. 

KCOM Community Impact Partner Louise Babych, said: “Yet again the quality of applications for our Community Grants has been sky high with so many fantastic groups in Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire doing brilliant work to improve local lives. 

“Our panel picked three winners that stood out as making a real difference to their local communities – from Beverley FM that’s keeping people connected, to Hull Cosmos FC that’s helping youngsters to feel pride in their local team and Working For Health CIC, which is helping people into employment by building valuable skills.” 

The three groups are the latest to benefit from KCOM’s Community Grants programme, which was launched in 2006 and has since donated more than £200,000 to good causes. 

So far, is year, the scheme has already given out £9,000  to worthy winners as well as donate volunteering time to help some groups improve their  facilities. 

Ben Gray, of Beverley FM, said: “KCOM’S Community Grant will expand our ability to go and broadcast from across the community Beverley FM serves. This enables us to cover more local sport and events. Being a small not-for-profit organisation run solely by volunteers, grants like this are key to our continued success and survival.” 

Hull Cosmos will use its grant to move the goalposts – literally – on its members training sessions. 

Steven Sunners, of Hull Cosmos, said: “Hull Cosmos are so grateful for the donation of these new training goals. They'll give our U9 players the chance to improve their individual skills - from shooting and passing to accuracy and confidence in front of goal. Having the right equipment makes a big difference to how the children learn and enjoy the game." 

“Just as importantly, the goals will help our young players practice working together as a team. By learning to share space, create chances, and support one another on the pitch, they will develop teamwork as well as football ability. Thanks to your generosity, our players can train in a way that helps them grow both as footballers and teammates.” 

Working for Health CIC will use its grant to improve its outdoor training space, including  a  polytunnel so participants can grow produce and flowers. 

The group’s Jason Adamson, said: "The money will be invaluable by allowing us further growing space. The polytunnel will allow us to work indoors unhindered and give us a much-needed facility to keep the allotment project running every week regardless of the weather." 

Could your group benefit from a KCOM Community Grant? To find out more and apply for the next round of grants which will be announced in January, 2026, click  here.