Community Development Fund

Unlock the potential of your community by tapping into Broadacres Community Development Fund. The fund supports local organisations, groups, and projects with a grant of up to £500

Community Development Fund

Our Community Development Fund (CDF) gives grants of up to £500 to local organisations, groups, and projects to help build stronger, better communities!

See some amazing examples of how others have used their grants below.

All grants are approved by our customers.

To apply for a CDF grant, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.

Community Development Fund applications are now closed for the 2025/26 financial year

What we’ve funded

Vale of York Athletic Community

Selby-based Vale of York Athletic Community used their grant to contribute to a new athletic track and set up their own base in the town.

Great Broughton and Kirkby Sports Club

A grant from Broadacres has enabled Great Broughton and Kirkby Sports Club to buy pickleball equipment to offer sessions for older members who were finding tennis too painful.

Easingwold Tea and Tarts

A grant from the Community Development Fund will help Easingwold District Community Care Association continue to serve Tea and Tarts every month at the Galtres Centre.

Colburn Youth

Colburn Youth Project has proved so successful its leaders have been asked to extend the service to younger age groups. And thanks to £500 funding from Broadacres’ Community Development Fund, the Colburn Youth Project can continue with its good work across the North Yorkshire town.

Hinderwell Village Hall

Hinderwell Village Hall used a Community Development Fund grant to buy a new tennis net and equipment including footballs, basketballs, racquets and other equipment after adapting two nearby tennis courts so that a range of other sports can also be played.

Stokesley Walking Football

A Community Development Fund grant has helped a former professional footballer set up walking football sessions in Stokesley.