Receive up to £800 to host a community stall
Put on a performance or host a community stall this September
To celebrate our voluntary and community sector, Waltham Forest Council are hosting a Community Day at Fellowship Square on Sunday 15 September, and you could be a part of it.
The Council are looking for voluntary and community groups to come and showcase the values and traditions of their organisation, through an activity based workshop, to thousands of Waltham Forest residents either by hosting a stall, or stage show at the upcoming Community Day.
Applications are now open for funding. The deadline to apply is midday on Friday 2 August.
Funding will be awarded for workshops that are inclusive and free for visitors to take part in. We are looking for performances and activities that are interactive and engaging. This could include:
- Traditional art forms such as crafts, textiles, or calligraphy
- Music, dance or percussion performances
- Interactive cultural exhibitions
- Educational activities
Your stall must align with the following values:
- Celebratory: an opportunity to celebrate diverse communities
- Inclusivity: must be inclusive to all audiences, including different cultures, religions, ages, gender, disability and sexuality. Your stall should not be solely for your own community.
- Understanding and learning: creating a shared understanding of the different beliefs, culture, or experiences of those within society
- Promoting integration: bringing together communities, helping to build community cohesion through celebrating and appreciating our unique differences.
If your application is successful, you will be funded up to £800 to cover your costs.
Please email connectingcommunities@walthamforest.gov.uk for a copy of the application form, or with any questions.
We will consider alternative application formats if applicants experience accessibility issues. Please reach out to connectingcommunities@walthamforest.gov.uk to discuss how best to support.