Grants

Community Grants Scheme

Our Community Grants Scheme is designed to support local community organisations, charities, Social Enterprises and Community Interest Companies delivering services, projects and events for the benefit of Penrith and its residents.

We will consider one application per organisation each financial year (1st April to 31st March) but will not consider applications from individuals.

It is recommended that applicants thoroughly read the Council’s Grants Scheme before making an application and where necessary contact the Council for advice.

Ready to apply?

To apply for a grant download the application form, complete it in Microsoft Word and email to: office@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk

The Council will score applications using information from the application form information is provided in the Grants Scheme.

Please use the underlined bold links below to open the Grants Scheme and to download the appropriate application form.

Grants Scheme Guidance

Grants Application Form

Grants Awarded during the 2024/25 financial year

Organisation	Grant Award	Project
Meals on Wheels	£2,500	Start a new service into Penrith
Penrith Rugby Club	£3,000	Installation of Solar Panels
Penrith BID	£3,099	Town Centre Greening Project
Eden Dodgeball Club	£575	New Under 15 years Dodgeball Group
BlueJam Arts	£3,480	Family painting sessions, 1yr Project
Wetheriggs Utd FC	£2,000	Clubhouse Furniture
Carleton Park Group	£5,000	Multi Use Games Area at Carleton Park
Penrith Cricket Club	£1,000	Refurbished toilets and disabled ramp
Euphoric Circus	£2,500	Programme of activity sessions for young people delivered in Penrith
Growing Well	£750	Transport to access services
Talkin Tables	£400	Marketing events
Fellrunner Bus Service	£3,000	Provision of bus service
Penrith Pumas WRC	£1,838	Equipment
2nd Penrith Scout Group	£858	Facility Improvements
Penrith BID	£5000	Penrith Sparkle
Eden Arts	£5000	Winter Droving

Signature Event Grants

The Signature Event Grant Fund provides support for annual events that drive the primary criteria of economic impact and visitor expenditure.

The fund is intended to provide support for the key large-scale events that take place in Penrith. A large scale event requires coordination with multiple authorities, service providers and/or vendors; entails large numbers of people. Applicants can apply for up to £5,000.

Please use the underlined bold links below to open the Grants Scheme and to download the appropriate application form.

Signature Event Grant Scheme Guidance and Application Form

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Penrith Town Council in the Community

Episodes of “Penrith Town Council in the Community”, a series where we visit community organisations which have been awarded a grant by Penrith Town Council to find out more about the organisation and the project which the Council has helped can be watched below.

Episode 1: 2nd Penrith Scout Group