Charities and organisations across Nottingham are supporting residents through the winter thanks to Nottingham City Council and funding from the Mayor of the East Midlands.
Some 28 local organisations have been awarded a combined £147,000 through the council‘s Winter Support Grant, delivered as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and funded through the East Midlands Combined County Authority and the UK Government.
The Winter Support Grant, which is divided into two parts, is designed to support organisations helping households across Nottingham reduce the impact of the rising cost of living.
Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “Nottingham City Council’s Winter Support Grant is a powerful example of what we can achieve when we work together to support the people who need it most. By funding local organisations across Nottingham, we’re helping households manage the pressures of the cost of living, stay warm this winter and access practical support.
“This grant complements my wider mission to improve living standards across the East Midlands – including our domestic retrofit programme, which has already made hundreds of homes warmer, healthier, and cheaper to heat. These are the kinds of investments that create long-term resilience and inclusive growth: lowering energy bills; improving wellbeing; and strengthening the foundations of our local economy.
“Together we’ve given families peace of mind about energy bills and shown that when I promise to invest in our region, I deliver.”
Grant awards include:
Part 1 – Supporting households to help reduce the burden of the cost of living:
Part 2 – Supporting households to take up energy efficiency measures:
The Winter Support Grant offers revenue funding for projects running over the four‐month winter period, from November 2025 to February 2026. Grant amounts range from £3,000- £7,000 per project application.
Cllr Linda Woodings, Nottingham City Council Executive Member for Regional Development, Growth and Transport, said: “The delivery of these grants truly reflects the council’s commitment to inclusive growth and tackling cost of living pressures at a local level.
“I’m delighted to see that 28 local organisations have received funding and will be working with their respective communities to ensure households in our city benefit from the £147,000 we have awarded.
“Although the Winter Support Grants are now closed, the wider UK Shared Prosperity Fund is still running until March 2026, with the Business Support Grant still open for application. I look forward to seeing the positive effects these grants will have on our communities.”
Read more about the organisations that have been awarded funding or learn about the UKSPF and the Winter Support Grants on the Nottingham City Council website.