2025/26 Phase 2 decisions
Application
Room to Talk is a conflict resolution project run by Alternatives to Conflict that supports residents experiencing neighbour disputes, antisocial behaviour, and relationship breakdown.
The project will recruit and train 12 new volunteers in mediation, safeguarding, mental health awareness, and trauma-informed conflict resolution. These volunteers will deliver conflict coaching, mediation, and facilitated conversations to help residents resolve disputes, improve relationships, and remain safe and independent in their homes.
The project is expected to support around 60 cases and benefit approximately 240 people over 12 months, particularly vulnerable residents, families, and older people.
Amount requested: £5,268
Decision
The panel voted 6–0 to support the project and awarded the full grant.
Application
The Empowerment Project, run by Community Youth Ventures, provides weekly sports and youth development sessions in High Wycombe to support young people experiencing isolation, low confidence, and mental health challenges.
The programme uses physical activity, mentoring, and workshops to build confidence, promote wellbeing, and encourage positive life choices.
The project aims to support around 100 young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, by offering free activities, positive role models, and a safe space to develop skills and friendships.
Amount requested: £5,260
Decision
The panel voted 5–1 to support the application, subject to clarification on one point.
Application
Roots to Resilience is a community project run by Khepera CIC that uses gardening, cooking, and outdoor activities to improve people’s physical and mental wellbeing, reduce isolation, and teach sustainable food skills.
The project will engage over 100 people, including those on low incomes, young people, and vulnerable residents, helping them connect with nature, learn to grow and cook healthy food, and build confidence and community connections.
Amount requested: £6,928
Decision
The panel liked the project, particularly its focus on improving health through education and the engagement it has with schools and volunteers. However, there were some questions regarding the breakdown of costs for materials and tools.
The panel requested a visit to the allotment and the kitchen unit, with a decision on funding to be made following the visit.
Following the visit, the full amount was awarded; Panel members were very impressed with the facilities and the overall project.
2025/26 Phase 1 decisions
Application
Micklefield Judo Club seeks funding to buy safe mats for a free fall prevention and confidence-building course for the elderly, promoting wellbeing and reducing injury risk.
Amount requested: £4,900 (50% of the total £9.800 project cost.)
Decision
Panel members were invited to attend the second cohort of Finding your Feet on Saturday 30thAugust to view/participate in the session and speak to the participants.
£4,900 was awarded following a satisfactory visit.
Application
Wycombe Homeless Connection wish to part-fund a homelessness prevention worker who will provide free legal and emotional (trauma) support to anyone facing eviction and homelessness in Buckinghamshire.
They will help 240+ people yearly through casework, legal clinics, and volunteer outreach—reducing evictions and promoting housing stability.
Amount rquested: £10,000 (13% of the total project cost).
Decision
The full amount was awarded for this year, but the panel agreed they would not be able to review an application for the same amount again next year.
Application
A bespoke counselling project for Red Kite tenants referred by the Community team, provided by aMazing Therapy.
Amount rquested: £8,400.
Decision
The full amount was awarded.
Application
OpportuniTea Café is a community café run by Social Link offering hospitality training for adults with learning disabilities, while serving affordable food, building skill, and reducing isolation in Holmer Green.
Social Link are looking to expand the café to three days a week from September.
Amount requested: £7,000 (17% of the total project cost).
Decision
The panel decided to award the £7,000 requested, plus an additional £3,250 to support a trainee who does not qualify for a care package through Buckinghamshire Council or their family but has been identified as an excellent candidate for this programme. The panel felt strongly that this trainee should not miss out due to lack of funding.
Application
Chiltern Music Academy seeks funding to run Sing and String, a free violin programme for primary school children in deprived areas.
Amount requested: £4,406 for two terms (35% of the total £12,609 project cost).
Decision
The panel was divided on the decision to award funding. After further discussion it was decided to award the amount requested in order to support them specifically for this project to bridge the funding gap. While we are not the main funder, our contribution will help sustain a project that directly benefits schools in our area. We would make it clear that future grants are unlikely.
Application
Project Outreach provides free English classes and community meals in High Wycombe. It supports over 100 women from 25 countries with female-only, child-friendly language classes, and offers weekly meals with social support and access to CAP services.
Amount requested: £8,000
Decision
The panel agreed to fund two elements of the project - additional learning resources and additional toys - to the value of £3,250.
2024/25 Phase 2 decisions
Application
This project, run by Community Youth Ventures CIC, is designed to reduce isolation, encourage social inclusion, and equip young men, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, with the tools to make positive life choices.
The project also works in collaboration with schools, social services, and Thames Valley Police to offer targeted interventions for young people at risk.
The funding will enable them to offer free structured activities that promote positive mental and physical wellbeing.
Amount requested: £6,300 for 30 weeks
Decision
The panel acknowledged the importance of providing young men with guidance and positive role models, seeing this as essential for their personal growth and the wider community’s well-being.
They decided to fund the full project for 47 weeks instead of 30, ensuring continuity without the need for additional funding. It was agreed to award £9,970.
Application
South Bucks Hospice applied for help to support the running costs of their Groups & Activity Programme over 12 months.
The hospice delivers over 15 different groups and activities, including tai chi, yoga, mindfulness, art therapy, and support groups for cancer patients and bereaved families. These sessions give patients an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and take a break from the daily challenges of their illness.
The total cost of the programme is £17,424.
Amount requested: £5,000
Decision
The panel awarded the full amount requested. They were impressed by the activity programme and its positive impact on the physical and mental health of patients.
Application
Oasis Bereavement Group is applying for funding to expand and promote its bereavement support services, ensuring that no one facing grief feels alone.
Oasis aims to extend its support to a younger demographic (ages 18-55), recognising an unmet need for bereavement services for this age group. Many younger individuals struggle to find accessible grief support, and Oasis is well-positioned to fill this gap. The funding will also support promotional efforts to ensure more people in need are aware of the group’s existence.
They also asked to purchase a defibrillator.
Amount requested: £6,258
Decision
The panel awarded the full amount requested.
2024/25 Phase 1 decisions
Application
To benefit families in poverty and create positive memories through holidays. The criteria for being able to support a family with a holiday are:
- recommendations must come from local social services, or organisations that partner with them
- the family are living in relative poverty, defined by children seen as School Pupil Premium children, or parents on Universal Credit or having or a low family income
- No family holiday for at least three years - short breaks outside of this will be considered
- At least one child under the age of 12 (exceptions can be made).
Amount requested: £3,839.25
Decision
To work in partnership with The Getaway Foundation and to award them a grant of £7,678.50 for four Red Kite families that meet the criteria.
Application
Revision courses for Year 11 students taking GCSE Maths and preparing Year 10s for next year.
Wycombe Multi Cultural Organisation are unable to apply for educational grants as they are not a school. Although the primary target audience is to help the African and Caribbean community realise their full potential, they confirmed that they are open to all demographics.
Amount requested: £5,000
Decision
To award the full amount.
Application
Growing Hope High Wycombe are applying for funding to provide free speech and language therapy to children with additional needs and support for their family.
Amount requested: £10,000
Decision
To award the full amount.
Application
Bucks Girls Rugby Charity applied for funding for rugby equipment.
Amount requested: £3,000
Decision
Award not made. We have funded girls' sport in recent years, and only one school in High Wycombe would benefit.
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