Know Your Neighbourhood: £260,000 of additional funding received to build social connections in Fenland

In April 2025, the Fund was extended until March 2026, with an additional £4.5 million of government funding. Of this £4.5 million, £2.6 million has been awarded to UKCF by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

With its extended allocation of £260,000, Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, a member of UKCF, will continue supporting existing projects and work with local voluntary networks to implement long-lasting, scalable initiatives that last beyond March 2026.

Some of the causes benefitting from this additional funding include:

• The Kite Trust – Work tackling loneliness amongst young people and the LGBTQ+ community in Fenland.
• Cambridgeshire ACRE – Continued investment in Community Living Rooms, reducing loneliness and isolation.
• Little Miracles – Delivery of their ‘Get Up and Go,’ programme, supporting Fenland families that have children with additional needs, disabilities, and life-limiting conditions.

Michael O’Toole, CEO at Cambridgeshire Community Foundation said: “We are thrilled to continue this vital work in Fenland. The extended Know Your Neighbourhood Fund will allow us to deepen the impact of projects that are already transforming communities – bringing people together, supporting volunteers, and helping local residents feel connected and supported. 
By building on the strengths of these initiatives, we can ensure that the social connections being fostered now will endure well beyond the life of the programme.”