Community Priorities Programme
The Community Priorities Programme is a grants programme funded by the council and coordinated by our Communities Department. It aims to strengthen communities in the borough, specifically in areas of highest deprivation: Queens Park, Bayswater, Westbourne, Church Street, Harrow Road, Maida Vale, Little Venice, Abbey Road, Lancaster Gate, Pimlico North and South, Vincent Square, and St James’s ward.
Applicants can apply for funding between £2,000 and £30,000.
The current round of grant applications for 2024-2026 has now closed.
About the project
What is CPP?
The Community Priorities Programme invites proposals for local community-led projects in Queens Park, Bayswater, Westbourne, Church Street, Harrow Road, Maida Vale, Little Venice, Abbey Road, Lancaster Gate, Pimlico South, Pimlico North, Vincent Square and St James’s.
Applicants can apply for funding between £2,000 and £30,000.
Projects and initiatives must be delivered and take place in one of the thirteen key wards outlined above and must benefit residents of those wards. Individuals, groups, or organisations that apply do not need to be based in the thirteen key wards but must have a strong, and evidenced, connection to communities in the affected wards.
Grants will be allocated to ensure diverse representation in the activities taking place, the individuals, groups, or organisations delivering them, and considerations of geographical spread across the thirteen key wards.
The next round of grant applications will open in Spring 2026.
This current round featured Local Area Panel members who were supported by council officers to decide what community projects should receive funding from the Community Priorities Programme.
Our main aims as funder and programme coordinator
Our main aims as funder are:
- to fund new projects/initiatives, or ongoing work, that is in line with our key criteria and that puts relationships and connections within communities at the centre of everything
- to support and empower local groups, individuals, or grassroots organisations with project ideas that wouldn’t usually apply for grant funding
- to fund individuals, groups or organisations that seek to benefit communities within one or more of the thirteen key wards
- to create lasting relationships with project deliverers
Learn more and have your say
Programme Information
Further information about the Community Priorities Programme
Local Area Panels
Find out about about our Local Area Panels that are part of the decision making process for the fund
FAQs
Frequently asked questions regarding the Community Priorities Programme
Current Projects
Take a look at some of the projects that have been funded for Round 2.
Community Priorities survey map
We'd love to hear thoughts about what type of community projects that you’d like to see more of in your area within Westminster.
Please tell us about the community needs in your area and/or what you’d like to improve in terms of community activities.
Please zoom in to your spot first, then click 'Have your say.' Drop a pin, answer what you want, and when done, scroll down and click 'Next.' Thank you for your feedback.
Issues Log
Have an issue to report?
Please let us know by adding it here, and our team will review it promptly. Be sure to enable your notifications so you don't miss our response or any updates regarding your problem. We're here to help!
Timeline
Phase 1 - Panels
Phase 2 - Consultations
Phase 3 - Training
Phase 4 - Launch
Phases 5 - Scoring
Phase 6 - Award
Phase 7 - Delivery
Phase 8 - Reports
Meet the team
The Community Priorities programme is managed by the Grants team which sits within the Community partnerships Team as part of the Communities Department at Westminster City Council.
The team consists of:
Algina Kamara: Programme Manager
Rashid Ahmed: Senior Community Development Officer
Radeyah Abbas Saud: Senior Community Development Officer
Fahmida Yesmin: Senior Community Development Officer
Tyler-Jai Giddens: Senior Community Development Officer
Silky Sehdev: Senior Community Development Officer
If you have any queries please contact the team on: communityprioritiesprogramme@westminster.gov.uk
Westminster City Council is responsible for running this consultation, analysing its results and presenting them to stakeholders and the public.
For further information please visit: Community Priorities Programme | Westminster City Council
To find more about other grant programmes please visit: Grant funding opportunities | Westminster City Council
Timeline
Phase 1 - Panels
Phase 2 - Consultations
Phase 3 - Training
Phase 4 - Launch
Phases 5 - Scoring
Phase 6 - Award
Phase 7 - Delivery
Phase 8 - Reports
Proposals
have your say and help shape the future of your community
Issues Log
Have an issue to report?
Please let us know by adding it here, and our team will review it promptly. Be sure to enable your notifications so you don't miss our response or any updates regarding your problem. We're here to help!
Community Priorities survey map
We'd love to hear thoughts about what type of community projects that you’d like to see more of in your area within Westminster.
Please tell us about the community needs in your area and/or what you’d like to improve in terms of community activities.
Please zoom in to your spot first, then click 'Have your say.' Drop a pin, answer what you want, and when done, scroll down and click 'Next.' Thank you for your feedback.
Local Area Panels
Find out about about our Local Area Panels that are part of the decision making process for the fund
Programme Information
Further information about the Community Priorities Programme
Team
Let's introduce you to the team
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The Community Priorities programme is managed by the Grants team which sits within the Community partnerships Team as part of the Communities Department at Westminster City Council.
The team consists of:
Algina Kamara: Programme Manager
Rashid Ahmed: Senior Community Development Officer
Radeyah Abbas Saud: Senior Community Development Officer
Fahmida Yesmin: Senior Community Development Officer
Tyler-Jai Giddens: Senior Community Development Officer
Silky Sehdev: Senior Community Development Officer
If you have any queries please contact the team on: communityprioritiesprogramme@westminster.gov.uk
Westminster City Council is responsible for running this consultation, analysing its results and presenting them to stakeholders and the public.