Since 2022, London Heritage Quarter has partnered with ActionFunder to invest in community-led projects that make a lasting difference across Westminster.
ActionFunder’s crowdfunding platform connects charities, community groups and social enterprises with funding to deliver projects that address local priorities, including education and employment, mental health and wellbeing, poverty and homelessness, sustainable communities, neighbourhood improvement, and climate and nature.
Through this partnership, London Heritage Quarter has supported 32 community projects, helping to positively impact more than 13,000 people across the local area.
ActionFunder’s Impact
ActionFunder has transformed the way social impact projects receive support, bridging the gap between passionate changemakers and the resources they need to thrive. By simplifying funding access and connecting initiatives with a network of donors and collaborators, it empowers communities to tackle pressing challenges more effectively. The platform’s impact goes beyond financial support: ActionFunder fosters innovation, accountability and visibility for projects that might otherwise go unnoticed, making meaningful change not just possible, but sustainable.
London Heritage Quarter and ActionFunder
In 2024, London Heritage Quarter contributed £40,000 to ActionFunder, allocating resources to initiatives focused on education, wellbeing and local business development.
Our 2026 Community Fund
The London Heritage Quarter 2026 Community Fund provided £20,000 in grant funding for community organisations delivering projects within Westminster.
Following a competitive assessment process, funding has been awarded to a diverse range of organisations delivering projects that improve health, wellbeing, community resilience and opportunities for local people.
2026 funded projects
The successful organisations are:
- Fight Forward CIC – Regular boxing and therapy sessions supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
- Abbey Community Centre – Community Pantry: Everyday Hygiene Essentials, providing access to essential toiletries for local residents.
- Paddington Development Trust – Canal Side for People and Biodiversity, improving local green spaces for both people and wildlife.
- Age UK – Fit4Life, helping older people improve their health, wellbeing and independence through physical activity.
- Caxton Youth Organisation – Youth Social and Emotional Wellbeing Programme, supporting young people’s mental health and personal development.
- St Andrew’s Club – Youth Employment Programme Westminster, helping young people develop the skills and confidence to access employment.
- Food for Homeless Project – Safe Tables, Safe Minds, providing meals and wellbeing support for people experiencing homelessness.
Together, these projects reflect the breadth of challenges facing local communities and the power of grassroots organisations to create meaningful, lasting change.
How do I get involved with ActionFunder?
Applications for 2026 have now closed. Applications for funding open around May and we will publish more information on how to apply on this page.
In 2026, we invested £20,000 of funding for non-profits in Westminster, with grants up to £3,000 available.
Who’s eligible to apply for an ActionFunder grant?
- Charities, social enterprises, community groups and more
- Grants are open to projects in Westminster covering areas including education and employment, mental health and wellbeing, poverty and homelessness, sustainable consumption and production, neighbourhoods, and climate and nature
How to apply for an ActionFunder grant
Applications for 2026 are now closed. Check back here to apply for future grants. To apply, your organisation and project must match the fund criteria, specified on ActionFunder’s website.