Expression of Interest for SEND & Parenting Support grant funding
*Eligibility criteria – Organisations must be a Best Start Family Hub Spoke or an official Best Start Family Hub Network Partner*
Sandwell MBC Best Start Family Hubs is inviting the Best Start Family Hub Spokes and Best Start Family Hub Network Partners to express their interest in applying for a grant of up to £50,000 to deliver a 3-year grant programme that will run for the duration of the BSFH programme. There will be 2 key focus areas for the delivery of the grant.
Focus 1 – to extend delivery of local open access SEND groups for families with children 0-5 beyond Best Start Family Hubs and into the community through our Spokes and Network Partners
Focus 2 – to extend delivery of high-quality evidence-based parenting and HLE support into the community through Spokes and Network Partners.
The project will be delivered from January 2027 to December 2029.
Organisations are invited to submit an expression of interest form with all sections completed by email to Maxine_Burrows@sandwell.gov.uk and Nikki_Quaife@sandwell.gov.uk by 4pm Wednesday 24th November 2026.
Organisations shortlisted may be asked to come and present their proposals and give more information. Forms submitted after the deadline will be rejected.
Please see application form here
Pride in Place Funds
Smethwick, Friar Park and Tividale has been identified to benefit from up to £20 million investment over 10-years through the Governments Pride in Place Programme.
This long-term programme is designed to support communities to improve their neighbourhood's area and strengthen local pride. It focuses on:
- Creating thriving places
- Building stronger neighbourhoods
- Giving communities more control over local decisions
Each Pride in Place area has its own Neighbourhood Board to oversee the delivery of the programme.
To find out more about each Pride in Place Programme, the Neighbourhood Boards and funding opportunities, visit their website:
- Smethwick Pride in Place Programme
- Friar Park Pride in Place Programme
- Tividale Pride in Place Programme
Community Infrastructure Levy Grants
Community Infrastructure Levy Grants of up to £5,000 are available to Community Groups to enhance their work. Funding can only be spent on capital costs such as sports equipment, furniture, some renovations or IT equipment.
Groups wishing to apply for grants should ensure that their projects meet Sandwell Council’s 2030 Ambitions and are encouraged to provide match funding.
Eligible organisations include constituted community groups, registered charities, social Enterprises (i.e. CICs), Schools or Academies (where the project benefits the wider community) and faith groups/organisations. Businesses are not eligible to receive CIL Funding.
Your group will need to provide the following information for your proposal to be considered
- A copy of the current constitution for your community group or organisation
- A list of current management board members for your community group or organisation
- A copy of your organisation’s bank statements for the last three consecutive months – as payments can only be made directly to the organisation
- Current and valid quotes for the items included in your proposal
- Evidence of a local consultation being completed in support of your proposal
To discuss projects, find out more about the funding or to complete a project proposal, please contact the officer for your town:
Oldbury – Cherelle Thomas – Cherelle_Thomas@sandwell.gov.uk or 07469 104269
Rowley Regis - Kara Pearce - Kara_Pearce@sandwell.gov.uk or 07826 940210
Smethwick - Lois Frith - Lois_Frith@sandwell.gov.uk or 07469 104264
Tipton - Joanne Peasley - Joanne_Peasley@sandwell.gov.uk or 07469 104220
Wednesbury - Remi Lawrence-Warren - Remi_LawrenceWarren@sandwell.gov.uk or 07557 065545
West Bromwich - Helen Woodcock - Helen_Woodcock@sandwell.gov.uk or 07469 104158