Community grants

Primarily this group are a men's shed, but all are welcome hence why men is not in the name. Their objective is to help tackle loneliness and isolation in their older community in Epworth, a place to share their skills and woes and create friendship and happiness. They also provide digital help to their older community who find it more and more difficult to engage with society without going online. They provide this help through a dedicated Digital drop-in Saturday or a drop-in any-time service where they can come to get help.  

Their £900 grant will enable them to fund new digital devices for their community to use and take home on loan and practice.

“Thank you so much for your grant, our community thanks you.  This grant from KCOM will enable us here at The Shed on the Isle to be able to expand our digital assistance to the older members of our community.  Our aim is to remove the barriers and take away the anxiety of engaging in the digital world.  The new tablets that will be purchased with the grant will allow us to let people take them away and try them in their own home for a short while.  We Provide an Open Digital Drop-In Saturday to help our older community engage in the digital world with help with their own devices or by coming and using ours.  (mobile, Alexa, smart sockets and devices, computers, laptops and tablets)”

Jon Clark, Trustee and Secretary to The Shed on The Isle

The Hull Parent Carer Forum is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people by empowering parents to engage with Education, Health, and Social Care. This year, they represented parent carers at strategic meetings, organised events to share experiences, and provided essential service information. They also ran workshops to enhance understanding of SEND needs, helping parents navigate systems and reduce isolation.

"We’re grateful for the £600 award from the KCOM Community Fund, which will help us equip our volunteers with technology for outreach and support. We appreciate your support!"

Vanessa Miriasi, HPCF Steering Group Member

Little Victories In the Community FC, is a volunteer led club dedicated to providing sporting opportunities for children with cerebral palsy in the Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire area. Their aim is to change lives through sports, recognising the importance of physical activity in improving the well-being of children with disabilities.  Their £500 grant will go towards more resources and training at the club.

"The KCOM contribution is more than just financial; it’s an investment in our young people, who strive every day to overcome obstacles and inspire others.  Together, we are building an inclusive and encouraging environment where everyone has the chance to enjoy the benefits of sports and teamwork."

Steph Atkinson, Project Lead, Welfare Officer and Volunteer Coach

"Thanks to KCOM for their ongoing support. With the funding to purchase a PAT machine it will allow us to expand our skill set and support more individuals. It will also allow for additional training for volunteers to improve their knowledge and skill set. Thanks again KCOM"

Kathryn Duck, Director

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.

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 big projects like building repairs. Grants must be used within six months of being awarded.

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.

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 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, travel costs or marketing materials will not be considered.

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.