Funding Opportunities (Wyre Council)
21st of April, 2026
OPPORTUNITY
Youth Mayor
If you know a child/young person aged between 13 and 17 who wants to make a difference for their community, please ask them to consider applying to be the Youth Mayor.
The Youth Mayor provides a fantastic opportunity to get involved in local events and be the voice of young people in Wyre. The role helps ensure that young people’s views are heard and that they have a real influence on the decisions that affect them.
Deadline: Thursday 23rd April (Interviews will take place on Thursday 30 April 2026 from 4:30pm.)
Link: https://www.wyre.gov.uk/mayor-wyre-2/youth-mayor-1
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
OPENING SOON: Community Cohesion Grants
Who for: Constituted community groups, charities and social enterprises
How much for: Small grants up to £5K (10 available) and large grants up to £25K (4 available)
The grants will be administered in partnership with Community First Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde.
Mark Trent, Community Engagement Officer at Wyre Council, is available to discuss ideas and proposals before the application window opens. Mark says: ‘We are proud to announce the availability of funds totalling £150K to support existing and new groups to improve community cohesion. We are open to new ideas too and want to hear from you. Please contact me via my email address: mark.trent@wyre.gov.uk. Thank you.’
ASDA Community Spaces Fund
Deadline: 28th April
Who for: Charities and CICs (likely near an ASDA store – so in Wyre’s case, Fleetwood)
What for: Repairs, renovations, and development of community spaces
How much for: £10,000 to £20,000
Link: https://asdafoundation.org/our-grants/local-community-spaces-fund/