# Cambridge Building Society Community Fund opens for applications

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2026/02/05/cambridge-building-society-community-fund-opens-for-applications/
- Published: 2026-02-05T08:38:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**The Cambridge Building Society has opened applications for its Community Fund.
This is part of its Making The Difference commitment “to help people have a safe
place to call home and support those most in need across the local community”.**

The Cambridge supports homelessness and housing-related projects by working in partnership
with charities and community organisations through targeted financial support and
volunteering hours.

Charities and community organisations can now apply for grants ranging **from £2,500
to £20,000** – including multi-year funding – to help deliver services and make 
a meaningful difference locally. Applications close on **Friday 1 May 2026**.

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The Fund accepts applications **twice yearly** and offers single grants, multi-year
grants, and one-off capital donations for larger projects. Funding is available 
to organisations operating within a 15-mile radius of The Cambridge’s branch and
store network.

Katie Robinson, Community Engagement Specialist at The Cambridge, said:

> “We know how important timely financial support is for charities and community
> groups, which is why we’re excited to open a new window of the Community Fund.”
> “This funding gives our community partners the opportunity to deliver real, tangible
> support to vulnerable people, helping to make a long-lasting difference and improve
> access to housing and support when it’s needed most.”

## Previous support

![Cambridge Building Society Community Fund grant supports Papworth Trust with accessible,
inclusive home renovation](https://wfay6x.infiniteuploads.cloud/2026/02/image.png)

Cambridge Building Society Community Fund grant supports Papworth Trust with accessible,
inclusive home renovation

In 2024 the Community Fund awarded £9,638 to Papworth Trust to support the transformation
of a bungalow to improve accessibility for disabled residents. The renovation was
completed in 2025, creating a more inclusive and accessible living space that better
supports independent living.

Chris Bull, Director of Housing and Property at Papworth Trust, said:

“At Papworth Trust, we believe everyone deserves a home where they can feel safe,
supported and able to thrive. For many of our tenants, who are disabled or living
with long-term health conditions, having the right home can be life changing. Receiving
a grant from The Cambridge Building Society’s Community Fund has allowed us to renovate
one of our properties and create an accessible, inclusive home.”

The [Cambridge Building Society Community Fund](http://www.cambridgebs.co.uk) is
managed in partnership with the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, enabling charities
and organisations working for local good to access funding through a transparent
application process.

Cambridge Building Society itself operates 13 branches in Cambridge and its surrounding
towns and villages, employing over 235 staff.