Springfield Spark Community Fund Round 2
Fund details & criteria
Fund purpose
Springfield Spark, launched earlier this year, is a new community fund designed to help local organisations and groups make the most of the new park at Springfield Village. It supports projects that bring people together, celebrate local culture and diversity, and create a welcoming space for all. Whether organising activities, enhancing green spaces, or encouraging people to be more active outdoors, the fund aims to enable local organisations to deliver meaningful community initiatives. Ultimately, Springfield Spark seeks to boost wellbeing, strengthen connections and build a healthier, happier community. Our objectives are to: Address the wider social determinants of health by supporting activity that centres the health and wellbeing of underserved communities Empower residents and grassroots groups by supporting locally led initiatives Connect communities through inclusive, culturally sensitive activities that bring people together Who can apply? Constituted community groups, charities and social enterprises with Public Liability Insurance. Key information 📅 Fund launch: Monday 8 June 2026 📝 Application deadline: Monday 7 September 2026 at 23:59 💵 Grants: £500–£5,000 📍 Location: London Borough of Wandsworth (Tooting, Earlsfield and Balham) A further funding round will be available. We will fund projects that: Promote health and wellbeing through physical activity, time in nature, or opportunities to relax and recharge Build stronger communities by fostering partnerships, local networks and social cohesion Create community benefit through accessible social, cultural or sporting activity Projects must: - Be deliverable within the proposed budget, timeline and approach - Demonstrate a clear need, either through community demand or by addressing gaps for marginalised groups - Be delivered between September 2026 and January 2027 We cannot support: - Projects that do not meet the criteria - Political activity - Religious activity that is not open to all - Projects where beneficiaries are outside the London Borough of Wandsworth - Equipment costs exceeding 15% of the total project budget - Retrospective projects - Projects that do not take place within the park
