Groundwork has announced this year’s deadlines for applications to the One Stop Community Partnership programme. Successful applicants will receive an initial grant of up to £1,000 and begin a partnership with their local One Stop store.
This programme is designed to support community groups or organisations operating within two miles of a One Stop store* and which are:
- tackling food poverty
- supporting the vulnerable
- supporting the elderly
- supporting low-income families
- running youth sports teams
- reducing / recycling waste
- improving the environment
In addition to the initial grant, the partnership with the One Stop Community Team will help to create a long-term plan for your group which could include funding, volunteering support, marketing and fundraising.
Charities, community organisations, schools, social enterprises, parish councils and other not-for-profit organisations can apply.
* There are One Stop stores in Exeter (Heavitree, Wonford and Glass House Lane), Plymouth (Plymstock and Estover), Dawlish, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Tiverton and Willand.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants to help groups to develop a partnership with their One Stop store to support the local community
Application deadline:
Deadlines in 2026: 31 March 2026; 30 September 2026
Fund description:
https://www.groundwork.org.uk/one-stop-community-partnership/