Brentwood Borough Council, in partnership with Axis, Seven Arches Investments Limited and the Brentwood Health and Wellbeing Board, is now accepting applications this year’s Brentwood Community Fund.
Local organisations and individuals are invited to apply for funding to support community projects.
Grants ranging from £2,000 to £6,500 are available for projects delivered between 1 June 2026 and 31 March 2027 that aim to improve quality of life for residents and address key community issues.
As part of its social value commitment to the local community, Axis, who is delivering repairs and maintenance on Council housing, has made a significant contribution to the grant scheme. In addition, the Council’s wholly owned company, Seven Arches Investments Limited (SAIL), has also generously contributed to the fund, allowing a greater number of projects to receive funding. This year the fund has received an additional boost thanks to the Brentwood Health and Wellbeing Board, which will enable a greater emphasis on awarding grants to projects with strong health and wellbeing outcomes.
To qualify for funding, projects must:
- Benefit Brentwood communities and be delivered within the Borough
- Demonstrate community involvement in their design and execution
- Show sustainability for long-term impact
- Align with the Council’s community, health, and environmental priorities
Brentwood Borough Council’s Chair of the Housing, Health and Community Committee, Councillor Dr Tim Barrett, said: “The Community Fund is one of the most effective ways we support local people to deliver ideas that matter to Brentwood. Each year we see projects that bring neighbours together, improve wellbeing and strengthen our sense of place. With the additional backing from Axis, Seven Arches Investments Limited and the Brentwood Health and Wellbeing Board, we’re able to widen the impact even further this year. I encourage groups and individuals to come forward with projects that will make a positive difference in our borough.
Axis’ Managing Director, Tim Hayes said, “We’re proud to support an initiative that makes a lasting difference to the Brentwood community. Our partnership with Brentwood Borough Council goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes. We create job and apprenticeship opportunities, volunteer locally, and fund programmes that strengthen facilities, wellbeing, and community life for Brentwood’s residents.”
SAIL’s Director, Greg Campbell, said “SAIL is proud to support the Council’s long‑running Community Fund, which empowers residents to create solutions to local challenges and strengthens quality of life across the community.”
Cllr Vicky Davies, Chair of the Brentwood Health and Wellbeing Board, said, “Good health and wellbeing are important for a happy, thriving community, and should guide everything we do. The Board is pleased to once again support the Community Fund, ensuring the grants stay focused on improving health for our residents.”
Projects must benefit Brentwood communities, be delivered in the Borough, and should demonstrate community involvement in its shaping and delivery. They should also be able to show they are sustainable long term and firmly support the Council’s community, health and environmental priorities.
The deadline for applications is 16 March 2026. Interested applicants can find detailed eligibility criteria and application requirements at www.brentwood.gov.uk/funding.