Our community grants scheme gives funding of up to £1,000 to charities, community groups and schools that are working to make a positive difference to life in our region. Applications can be submitted at any time of the year, but grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. Our next panel meeting is taking place in September 2025.
Our June grants were awarded to:
Anlaby Park Community Library
Anlaby Park Community Library is a community library in the heart of its local area that supplies support, activities and inclusion to all local residents and beyond. Their £600 grant will help them purchase two monitors to install in the library to keep the local community and library users informed.
"The funding allocated for the installation of two information screens represents a significant transformation in how the charity can share information with its users.
"Currently, the library is reliant on an outdated system for sharing information, making the change to a more contemporary digital system long overdue. The installation of these screens will begin this transition.
"This will enable us to enhance communication regarding the daily services provided by the charity at the library, deliver news updates on recent events, and, importantly, promote upcoming special events.
"Additionally, we aspire to use this platform to encourage greater volunteer involvement as we aim to broaden the age range of our volunteers."
Steve Ashton, Manager
Goole Men In Sheds
Goole Men in Sheds is a community-based project offering a friendly and supportive space where everybody can come together, share skills, and connect with others.
This branch is now expanding to include a beekeeping project, offering members a new opportunity to learn, connect with nature, and support local biodiversity. Their £1,000 grant will help them buy a new 10ft shed to securely store beekeeping suits, tools, and equipment, ensuring safe and easy access for members.
"A huge thank you to KCOM for awarding us this grant.
"This funding will secure the future of Men in Sheds Goole by funding a shed for our apiary area along with more space to set aside a quiet sensory area for any member of the public to come along and use."
Neil Begbie, Chair
Neighbourhood Network
The Neighbourhood Network (NN) is a charity that takes a multifaceted approach to improving community safety and well-being.
This summer the NN’s community centre was selected as the relocation venue for Songbird Survival’s 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden. Following its showcase in May 2025, the garden was installed. Plans are now underway to further develop the wider garden, creating an inclusive and vibrant outdoor space for a variety of community users.
This exciting achievement will provide long-term benefits for the local community, offering opportunities for volunteering, learning new skills, and connecting with nature. Their £624 grant will support the cost to pay for playground markings on the tarmacked area, providing younger visitors with opportunities for natural, active play in a safe outdoor environment.
"Following the incredible opportunity of being selected as the relocation venue of the SongBird Survival 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden, we are now focused on unlocking the full potential of our outdoor space - creating a welcoming environment where children can play, families can connect with nature, and residents of all ages can take part in hands-on conservation activities.
"Thanks to the support of the KCOM Community Grant, the addition of playground markings on the tarmac area will provide an exciting draw for younger children, encouraging them into the garden and inspiring them to explore and engage with the space."
Sarah Weichardt, Manager
Movement To Music CIC
Movement to Music CIC was formed in 2016 with a passion for working in the community, delivering creative and healthy activities to groups effected by mental health, learning difficulties and disabilities.
They work with various groups with a sole purpose of reducing social isolation, improving wellbeing and creating a healthier lifestyle. Their £500 grant will support them with a new laptop/printer to improve their digital efficiency due to them working remotely from group to group.
"We are very excited as this equipment will help us support more children and families, and keep all data secure and safe. Thank you so much for picking us."
Rachel Rankin
Who can apply for a grant?
Anyone from a community in Hull, East Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire where KCOM services are available or being installed can apply for a grant.
Your application must be on behalf of a local community group, charity, voluntary group, club, school or other not-for-profit organisation, although you don’t need to work for them.
What can the grant be used for?
The grant must be used to benefit people living in our region. It can be used for specific purchases like sports or IT equipment, or to help fund smaller projects like building repairs. Grants must be used within six months of being awarded.
Who decides if your application is successful?
Our community grants panel is made up of KCOM employees who live and work in the region. They meet four times a year to consider every eligible application we've received during the previous three months. As an example, applications received in October, November and December will be looked at in January.
What makes a successful grant?
Our community panel is looking for applications that will make a positive difference to members of the local community. As a guide, applications to fund things that have longevity, breakdown of costs and a far reaching impact are more likely to be successful than applications for one-off events or items that can only be used once. Applications for venue hire, rent, staff, travel costs or marketing materials will not be considered.
How do I apply for a grant?
Please complete the online application form below and your application will be considered for the next round of grants. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those who have been successful.
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Community grants
Entrants to the KCOM community grant scheme are required to apply online. You can find out more information on how to enter by clicking here.
Grants will be made to not-for-profit organisations/groups only and not to individuals. Applications on behalf of individuals will not be accepted. Only one application per organisation per round of grants will be accepted, although unsuccessful applications may be resubmitted for consideration in future rounds of grants.