The Walbrook Fund

The Walbrook Fund is a grant program administered by Foundation Derbyshire that supports community groups working in areas of high disadvantage and with vulnerable populations across Derby City and Derbyshire. The fund focuses on groups working in geographical areas where people are facing acute economic difficulties, as well as organizations serving the most vulnerable members of the community, including elderly isolated people, individuals with mental health problems or disabilities, and people facing homelessness. The fund provides flexible support for capital items (equipment), revenue costs (ongoing running costs for groups or projects), and one-off events or projects. Awards typically range up to £2,500 and are made by a decision-making panel that meets twice a year. The fund aims to support vital community services that address pressing social needs. Examples of funded projects include dementia peer support groups, services supporting grandparents caring for grandchildren affected by parental drug abuse, and food bank facility improvements. Organizations that receive grants for core running costs must wait 18 months before reapplying for the same costs.