Small capital grants aimed at grassroots projects to finish local Pride in Place work
Mansfield community and voluntary organisations have been urged to apply for grants of up to £10,000 each as part of the final phase of the Pride in Place Impact Fund (PIP‑IF). The funding is intended to support practical, place‑based improvements to community spaces, public areas and town‑centre projects across the district.
The PIP‑IF was created by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government as part of a larger £5 billion Pride in Place programme that aims to invest directly in neighbourhoods. Mansfield Council was awarded a total allocation of £1.5m from the PIP‑IF for the two‑year period 2025–27 to deliver against the fund’s three core objectives.
Targeting funds to grassroots organisations
The decision to direct the remaining element of the local allocation towards a series of very small, grassroots capital projects was taken by the PIP‑IF Grant Board. In order to reach organisations that are already embedded in their neighbourhoods, the board has partnered with Mansfield Community & Voluntary Service (MCVS) to manage the application process.
- Who can apply: local community and voluntary groups already active in Mansfield neighbourhoods
- Grant amount: up to £10,000 per project
- Purpose: small capital works to improve community spaces, public areas and town‑centre vitality
Caroline Gill, chief executive of MCVS, said the organisation was pleased to help direct the final portion of the funding to the grassroots groups that make a difference locally. She emphasised the focus on practical support for local places and spaces.
“We’re pleased to help ensure this final portion of the Pride in Place funding reaches the grassroots groups who make such a difference in their communities,” said Caroline Gill.
Completing the district programme
The move to concentrate the remaining funding on small capital projects follows earlier phases of the PIP‑IF in Mansfield, which have backed a variety of community‑led initiatives across the district. The Grant Board says this final phase aims to maximise local impact while ensuring the allocation is fully and responsibly spent.
Mansfield’s Labour Executive Mayor, Andy Abrahams, welcomed the partnership with MCVS and underlined the council’s intention to target organisations that will benefit most from the extra funds. He said the approach was designed to ensure the money supports groups that can deliver tangible improvements for residents.
| Programme | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pride in Place national programme | £5 billion (MHCLG) |
| Mansfield PIP‑IF allocation (2025–27) | £1.5m |
| Local small grant amount | Up to £10,000 |
The board has indicated that the grants will be aimed at capital improvements rather than revenue‑style payments, meaning projects might include refurbishing community rooms, improving public seating or enhancing small green spaces — schemes that improve the look, usability and long‑term resilience of local places.
What groups should do next
Organisations interested in applying are advised to contact MCVS to learn more about eligibility criteria, application deadlines and the types of projects likely to be prioritised. By channelling this final tranche of funding to trusted local groups, the council and partners hope to leave a lasting benefit in neighbourhoods across Mansfield.
Details of the application process and any associated guidance materials will be published by MCVS on its channels; groups that have previously taken part in PIP‑IF activity locally are among those encouraged to consider whether a small capital project might help complete or enhance ongoing community work.
