Enfield Council has been awarded £1.5m from the ministry of housing, communities and local government (MHCLG) through the Pride in Place Impact Fund. A large chunk of this money will be awarded to local charities and other groups to fund projects that will leave a legacy.
The Pride of Enfield Fund will disburse £400,000 of the government grant to local organisations, charities and community groups, who are invited to apply for financial support to deliver "community-led capital projects that will leave a lasting legacy".
The fund supports capital projects – physical improvements to buildings, land or equipment, that align with at least one of the following four objectives:
- Community spaces: creating, improving or refurbishing community facilities such as hubs, or enabling community ownership of assets
- Public spaces: enhancing the physical environment, including green spaces, parks, play areas, public art or street furniture
- High street revitalisation: making town centres more attractive through improvements to building frontages or bringing empty units into use
- Green retrofits: upgrading non-residential community buildings with energy-efficient equipment (like heating or windows) to ensure their longevity
Applications are invited from organisations that are legally constituted and hold a bank account in the organisation’s name. Eligible groups include:
- Community groups, for example, park friends groups
- Charities
- Local non-profit organisations
This funding is strictly for capital projects. This means the money must be spent on physical assets with a lasting lifespan (such as buildings, equipment or renovations), not on revenue costs like staff salaries or temporary events.
Example projects
The council is looking for "tangible, physical interventions that rebuild pride in the local area". Examples of the types of projects this fund could support include:
- Inclusive fitness hubs: installing permanent outdoor gym equipment in outdoor spaces or parks to address health inequalities
- Community hub creation: transforming underused spaces into dedicated multi-purpose hubs for learning and family support
- Green space restoration: converting overgrown grounds into productive community gardens with accessible walking paths
- Sports infrastructure: installing enclosed, multi-use outdoor sports courts to provide safe year-round facilities for young people
- Energy efficiency upgrades: modernising technical infrastructure in cultural venues to cut costs and extend the life of the venue.
The deadline for applying is 9th March and all projects that are awarded funding must be completed by 31st December this year.
