Community grants

Our September 2026 grants were awarded to

Hornsea First Aid Centre was set up in 2018, in response to the closing of the Minor Injuries Unit.  Since 2018 they have operated from a Portacabin in Tesco car park with no mains electricity or running water, relying on Tesco's facilities. Despite these limitations, they continue to deliver a trusted, accessible community service that benefits local residents every day of the week.  Their £755 grant will fund new uniforms and equipment to help them continue their invaluable service.

"Thank you so much to KCOM for their generous donation to Hornsea First Aid Centre.  The money means a lot to us as we work from a portacabin in Tesco Car Park."  

Rosie Bullard, Founder

LetsTechTogether is a community-focused, not-for-profit initiative based in Hull and the East Riding, dedicated to helping people build confidence with technology. Their mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing free, friendly, and accessible digital support to anyone who needs it, regardless of age, ability, or income.

Their £525 grant will support their "Pass IT On" device re-use project, helping them buy secure collection and storage containers, specialist refurbishment tools and testing and asset-label stickers.

"Thank you to KCOM for their amazing grant! With this we are able to expand Pass IT On with LetsTechTogether and reach out to support more individuals and organisations with bridging the digital divide and getting access to technology. We know that in today's world, being digitally connected isn’t a luxury - it's a necessity."

Kat Duck, Co Founder

Priory Tigers Girls is a brand new under-9's girls team, set up as part of Priory FC.  The team has been inspired by the success of the England Lionesses and promotes girls football, equal opportunities, physical, mental health and wellbeing whilst allowing them to make new friends along the way.

"Receiving the grant to purchase pop-up goals will be a massive benefit to the team. They will allow us to improve engagement in our sessions by offering fun competitive small sided games with appropriately sized goals. They will also be a benefit for training exercises where they can be used as targets. The exercises and small games will increase their touches of the football and vastly improve the girls accuracy and skills. In addition, the goals are portable, quick and easy to set up and will not deduct valuable time from the sessions."

Paul Drewery, Priory Tigers U10 Girls

OSCAR’s Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity provides practical, emotional and financial support to children and families facing a brain tumour diagnosis.  Their £500 grant will fund five Booster Boxes which are usually the first port of call for families, so the charity can get to know them and follow-on with additional things based on their needs. 

"We’re incredibly grateful to KCOM for their £500 Community Grant, which will help us make life that little bit easier for the families we support. The Booster Boxes will bring a little joy and comfort during treatment, to counselling for bereaved families and funding vital support, awareness and research projects.  Every penny helps us be there when families need us most.

As OSCAR’s Fundraising Officer, I see every day the difference our charity makes to families. But I also know personally just how important that support can be. I’m a Hull mum whose son was diagnosed with a brain tumour as a baby, and my own family has experienced the kindness and support of OSCAR’s first-hand.

“Having experienced OSCAR’s support as a family, I know how much it can mean to have someone there who understands and can help make an incredibly difficult journey that little bit easier. Now, as part of the OSCAR’s team, I get to see the impact of that support every day. We’re so grateful to KCOM for helping us continue to be there for more children and families when they need us most.”

Amy Owen, OSCAR’s Fundraising Officer

Bransholme Bears were founded in 2024 and have grown since from a handful of players to a rugby league club with teams across several age groups, both boys and girls, from their Baby Bears to U16s, over 200 players and a host of volunteers. The £450 grant will support essential training equipment.

"On behalf of the club, coaches and most importantly the children at Bransholme Bears, I'd like to pass on a huge thank you to KCOM for their support with a Community Grant. This money will make a massive difference in allowing us to purchase vital training equipment, tackle pads and mats to ensure we are able to continue offering families within the local community a safe and fun environment for their children to play sport."

Paul Compton, Head Coach, Bransholme Bears U8s

Myton Warriors supports around 500 children from across the city, giving them opportunities to play rugby league, build friendships, develop confidence and be part of a strong community. 

Their £450 grant will be put directly towards the purchase of an Xbot camera for the Under-12 girls team, allowing them to capture and share the girls' games. Parents, families and others interested in the team will be able to enjoy match footage, while the camera will also become an invaluable coaching and development tool.

"Thank you again for investing in the Myton Warriors Under 12 Girls and grassroots rugby league. Without the support of sponsors such as KCOM, much of what the club provides simply would not be possible.  We're extremely grateful for your support and look forward to putting your sponsorship to great use."

John-Paul Knight, Coach

The grant must be used to benefit people living in our region. It can be used for specific purchases like sports or digital equipment, or to help fund smaller projects like building repairs. If you are applying for funding for a football kit please apply through our KCOM Kits Scheme with Hull City -  KCOM Kits | KCOM

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.