News 2026 - 49 articles
03/11/2026
As celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the Landfill Communities Fund draw to a close, the sector is reflecting on more than £1.75 billion invested in over 70,000 projects across the UK while looking ahead to a promising future for community and environmental funding.
14/10/2026
A grant award from the FCC Communities Foundation will enhance accessibility and upgrade facilities, benefitting many individuals. This support helps maintain a valued community space that is welcoming, inclusive, and prepared for the future.
12/10/2026
Work is now underway on a new £87,000 playground in Digby, replacing the village's ageing play area and creating a modern, inclusive space for local children and families.
09/10/2026
Residents are set to benefit from significant improvements to their local Parish Hall, with renovation works progressing well and remaining on schedule.
06/10/2026
The doors are officially open at Marham Village Hall following the completion of a major extension and refurbishment project that has transformed the much-loved community building into a modern, flexible space for residents to enjoy for years to come.
02/10/2026
FCC Communities Foundation celebrates 30 years of the Landfill Communities Fund, helping invest more than £287 million in over 8,500 community projects across the UK
01/10/2026
The community served by St Ann with Emmanuel Church in Nottingham are celebrating the successful completion of a new solar PV system and battery storage installation, a project made possible through a £20,286 grant from FCC Communities Foundation.
24/09/2026
A social enterprise arts venue in Glasgow’s city centre has completed a major accessibility upgrade.
21/09/2026
The installation of solar panels and battery system has been completed on schedule at South Hykeham Village Hall.
18/09/2026
ANTROBUS' long-awaited community-owned café and shop has officially opened its doors after a seven-year journey from conception to completion.
09/09/2026
FCC Communities Foundation funding has helped deliver spectacular new displays that connect visitors with the wonders of biodiversity, evolution and our changing planet
07/09/2026
Children can now enjoy the full trio of play areas at a Peterborough park, following the completion of a five-year improvement project.
04/09/2026
A state-of-the-art audio-visual system, new curtains and blinds have transformed Stoke Ferry Village Hall into a more welcoming, accessible and versatile space for local events and activities.
28/08/2026
A traditional Cumbrian Spinning Barn has been restored to provide a new visitor hub at Wild Haweswater near Penrith in the Lake District.
24/08/2026
A major refurbishment project is breathing new life into St Bees Village Hall, preserving a cherished community asset for future generations
18/08/2026
We are pleased to confirm that our transition to BenefactorCloud, our new grant management system, is now complete.
14/08/2026
Children raced down the zip wire and explored the new facilities as residents came together to celebrate the culmination of years of fundraising, planning and hard work by local volunteers
07/08/2026
Young people and families in Wigtown are now enjoying a revitalised play space at Lightlands Park, following the successful completion of a major upgrade project.
03/08/2026
Vital funding will help bring St George's Hall's heating system into the 21st century, improving comfort while reducing energy use.
27/07/2026
A new meadow restoration project will help boost the recovery of grassland into a more diverse wildflower meadow.
The £9,469 project at Hallow Fields, Grimley, Worcestershire, is supported by Malvern Hills District Council and Funded by the Severn Waste Services Community Action Fund.
The initiative aims to strengthen local volunteer capacity, whilst improving the condition of the site, with focus on the site’s marsh field, a floodplain meadow habitat with significant restoration potential.
Funding will provide the tools, equipment and training needed for volunteers to carry out essential conservation work.
Project work will include:
- Cutting back tough and invasive species which are currently limiting the meadow’s biodiversity.
- Spreading wildflower seed, helping to create a richer and more resilient meadow for insects and other wildlife.
Jeremy Owenson, Portfolio Holder for Environment at Malvern Hills District Council said: “This funding will help to grow and develop the capacity of volunteers at Hallow Fields, allowing them to take positive action for wildlife within their local community, and enjoy the social and wellbeing benefits.
“The Hallow Fields project will not only enhance a well-loved local green space but also establish a practical habitat restoration volunteer group with the skills and confidence to support nature recovery for years to come.”
Cheryl Raynor, Grant Manager at FCC Communities Foundation said “We are delighted to support this important meadow restoration project at Hallow Fields through the Severn Waste Services Community Action Fund. The project will not only enhance biodiversity and help create a thriving wildflower meadow, but it will also provide valuable opportunities for local volunteers to develop practical conservation skills and play an active role in nature recovery. We look forward to seeing the positive environmental and community benefits this project will deliver for years to come.”
Pictured are volunteer's at the project site.
22/06/2026
Children in Killamarsh are set to get a new playground thanks to a £100,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation.
18/06/2026
Exciting new wetland features have been created at Kilnhurst Ings nature reserve, further enhancing this unique and thriving habitat for wildlife and visitors alike.
15/06/2026
Greetham Community Centre is pleased to announce the completion of its brand-new roof, thanks to funding from FCC Communities Foundation.
11/06/2026
Visitors to Barnby in the Willows are set to get a new toilet to be located alongside the public footpath which runs through the churchyard of All Saints, helped by a £4,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation.
08/06/2026
Residents of Warborough are set to benefit from a major refurbishment of The Greet Memorial Hall thanks to significant grant funding.
04/06/2026
New floating pontoons create a safe breeding haven for Common Terns at Fairburn Ings and St Aidan’s
01/06/2026
Work to upgrade Stoke Ferry Village Hall is gathering momentum, with the project now progressing into Phase 2 of its transformation.
28/05/2026
New facilities for all ages are transforming Shelford Playing Field into a vibrant community hub.
22/05/2026
Families are invited to celebrate the reopening of the Backies in Lache on 27 May, following its transformation into a welcoming green space.
12/05/2026
Highfield Road playpark in Hillhead, Kirkintilloch, has now officially re-opened following an upgrade to the play equipment and safety surfacing.
11/05/2026
Work begins on vibrant new equipment and inclusive features, reopening this summer for local families.
08/05/2026
Cumbria Sports Academy is delighted to announce that the major upgrade of the Whitehaven Athletics Track has now been completed, marking an exciting new chapter for athletics in West Cumbria.
30/04/2026
Exciting progress is underway on the long-awaited extension to the village hall, with construction officially beginning on 17 March.
27/04/2026
Higham Village Hall, a Grade II listed community building, has been revitalised following an extensive refurbishment programme.
21/04/2026
A Glasgow-based creative hub is now able to improve accessibility at its city centre venue after securing new grant funding.
17/04/2026
An £81,200 FCC Communities Foundation grant will help create a welcoming new space for residents to meet, relax and connect.
31/03/2026
New £40,000 grant will enhance equipment and facilities, supporting health, wellbeing and accessibility for local residents.
27/03/2026
A major improvement project will transform facilities at Mexborough Miners’ Welfare, including resurfaced courts, new fencing and floodlighting to support year-round use.
20/03/2026
The ‘Make Hemswell Cliff Glitter’ campaign is bringing exciting new outdoor facilities to the community this summer.
18/03/2026
A beloved Black Country landmark is opening its doors once again. As part of their multi‑million‑pound 1940s-1960s development, Black Country Living Museum has moved and rebuilt Woodside Library, brick-by-brick, to the heart of its new town.
17/02/2026
We are updating our grant management software, which means there will be some changes to how you access our application portal.
30/01/2026
Thanks to an award of £36,600 from FCC Communities Foundation, the residents of St Bees Village are set to get long awaited renovation work carried out on their well-used and well-loved village hall.
23/01/2026
Stacey Bushes Meeting Place officially re-opened this week allowing users to see the recent renovations
21/01/2026
The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Forest Wood reserve in Cumbernauld is undergoing woodland works to improve this vital space for wildlife and the local community.
14/01/2026
The Scottish Government announces changes to the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund
08/01/2026
Young people in Wigtown are set to get improved play facilities at Lightlands thanks to a £37,609.49 grant from FCC Communities Foundation.
06/01/2026
Faversham Pools is pleased to announce the successful completion of a major energy efficiency project, made possible by a grant of £52,231 from the FCC Communities Foundation.
