Here to help! There are many ways to get help and support when making your application.
NCIL Ward Fund Workshops
Online information events and in person workshops with networking sessions
The online information events and in person workshops and networking sessions have all taken place.
During the workshop, participants received guidance and had the opportunity to ask questions. The sessions covered:
- NCIL overview
- Who can apply
- NCIL criteria & priorities
- Revenue or Capital Project
- Funding pots
- Collaboration and Partnership
- Application process
- What makes a good project
- Making an application
If you want further support you can view the slides from the online sessions, attend a drop in session from the list below or arrange a 1-2-1 meeting with your community development officer.
If you were unable to attend a workshop you can view it on YouTube below, or look thorugh the workshop slides.
Drop in sessions
Come along to one of our upcoming drop-in sessions to ask questions or discuss your project. You may attend any of the drop in sessions across the borough regardless which ward you are located in.
Check back regularly as these dates will be updated as more are added. Drop in sessions that have already taken place will be removed from the list at regular intervals.Feel free to drop in to any of these sessions or if you would like to register your interest in attending a session email: ncilfund@lewisham.gov.uk19 August 2024 5-7pmBellingham Leisure Centre, 5 Randlesdown Road, SE6 3BT
20 August 2024 11am-1pmLewisham Community Space, Lewisham Shopping Centre, SE13 7HB20 August 2024 2-4pmSt Mauritius House, SE13 6QX20 August 2024 11-1pmLeander Centre, SE8 4DH21 Aug 2024 2-4pm2000 Community Action Centre, SE8 3PG
21 August 2024 5.30-7.30pmCatford Mews, SE6 4JU22 August 2024 11am-1pmPepys Community Hub, SE8 3BA
27 August 2024 10am-12pmHill Station Café, SE14 5TW27 August 2024 1-3pm Age Exchange, SE3 9LA
27 August 2024 1-3pm New Cross Learning, SE14 6AS28 August 2024 2-4pm2000 Community Action Centre, SE8 3PG28 August 2024 2.30-4.30pmSt Mauritius House, SE13 6QX28 August 2024 11am-2pmLee Green Community Centre, Unit 3 Leegate Centre, SE12 8SS
29 August 2024 2-4pmSt Peter's Community Garden, SE4 1LT
5 September 2024 11am-1pm Parkside Community Centre, SE10 8GE9 September 2024 2-3:30pmTNG Youth & Community Centre, SE26 6AD10 September 2024 10am-1pm Salvation Army Lewisham, SE13 6BT
18 September 2024 2-3.30pm Downham Library, in the Community Room upstairs, 7-9 Moorside Rd, BR1 5EP
1-1 sessions
1-1 sessions give you a chance to discuss your project in more detail. Please attend a workshop before booking a 1-1 session.
To book a 1-1 please contact your community development officer or email ncilfund@lewisham.gov.uk
Online Resources
Access a range of online reports and resources to help support your application. These reports provide context for the need for community funding in Lewisham and may be useful when putting together your application.
Ward information and contact details
For specific information relating to your ward contact your community development officer