Innovation Fund
Supporting Communities - Innovation funding is now available!
What is the Innovation Fund, and who can apply?
The Innovation Fund started as an idea from a local resident. The aim was to give communities the opportunity, support, courage, and funding to suggest and progress innovative ideas, big or small, that could have a big impact on the health and wellbeing of local people.
Over the years, the fund has spread out to all the areas within the Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS), and by providing opportunities for local people to find their own solutions to health and care issues, we can develop and work together, supporting gaps in health inequalities in a different, useful and more impactful way.
This small grants programme is open to individuals, community groups, and organisations across the Frimley area, and we’re working closely with our partners and local authorities to make sure everyone has a chance to take part.
- Have you got an idea that could make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of local people?
- Could your idea help reduce health inequalities for adults in your area?
- Do you have a project that supports children and young people?
- Perhaps your organisation can support with training or development to help others lead community development work?
If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!
Whether your idea is big or small, designed for a few people or many, we’re looking to fund projects that will have a positive impact. We’re here to support you with advice, guidance, and connections to local partners who can help bring your idea to life.
Still open for applications...
This year NHS Frimley have worked with a wide range of partners to provide a range of funding opportunities. Click the appropriate link below to take you to all the information you need to apply, including detailed funding guidance and criteria, along with a link to access and complete the relevant application form.
Surrey Heath and Farnham
Funding available: Up to £2000, open on a rolling basis until funding is allocated
Now closed for applications...
The following funds are now closed for applications for this year. If you have submitted an application the relevant team will be in touch with you soon.
Children, Young People and Families Fund (Now closed)
Funding available: accepting applications between £2,000 and £15,000 Closing date: Midnight Sunday 2nd November
It is open to ideas for projects across the whole Frimley geography including Bracknell Forest, North East Hampshire, The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Slough, Surrey Heath and Farnham. For the purposes of this funding, Children and Young People are classed as 0-18 but would include an upper age limit of 25 for those with Special Education Needs or Disabilities (SEND). Applications that support the families of those in these age brackets are also welcome. They are particularly interested to hear from those with ideas for projects that:
- Support children, young people, and families who are most in need.
- Are inclusive and accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities or neurodiverse needs.
- Help to tackle health inequalities linked to where people live or their circumstances.
Click here for Application Guidance
Click here for the Application Form
Please email completed application forms to innovation@rvs.org.uk
Bracknell Forest Innovation Fund (Now closed)
Funding available: Up to £2500, closing date: Midnight Sunday 2nd November
Click here for Application guidance
Click here for the Application form
North East Hampshire Innovation Fund (Now closed)
Funding available: Up to £2500, closing date: Midnight Sunday 2nd November
Click here for Application guidance
Click here for the Application form
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (Now closed)
Funding available: Up to £5000, closing date:
RBWM Innovation Fund Project | RBWM Together
Slough (Now closed)
If you work for an organisation based in Slough that supports residents in any of the above areas, then we will still accept your application. Organisations and communities in Slough are also welcome to apply to the CYP & Families Fund. Slough have also recently delivered their #One Slough Community Fund. You can read more about the #OneSlough Community Fund 2024-25 – Slough Borough Council and the fantastic work in Slough. You can also view case studies of projects funded this year.
If you have any questions, please contact the Innovation Fund team: frimleyicb.innovationfund@nhs.net.
Further information
Below you can find links to information on funds which have taken place over the past 4 years, and learn more about the projects that have benefited.
