Our community grants scheme gives funding of up to £1,000 to charities, community groups and schools that are working to make a positive difference to life in our region. Applications can be submitted at any time of the year, but grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. Our next panel meeting is taking place on 8 September 2026.
Our June 2026 grants were awarded to
City of Hull Street Angels
City of Hull Street Angels is a volunteer-led community initiative dedicated to improving safety, wellbeing, and support within Hull’s nightlife and public spaces. Through a visible and approachable presence, their trained volunteers help create a safer environment for everyone enjoying the city centre, particularly during busy weekend evenings and major events. Their £945 grant will fund 35 radio earpieces for their volunteers, improving communication, safety, and operational effectiveness during patrols. KCOM were also able to donate two laptops to support their work.
"This investment will strengthen our service, helping us to continue providing a safe, visible, and responsive presence within Hull’s city centre."
Pat Hutchinson, Treasurer/Trustee, City of Hull Street Angels
Friends of Hessle Station
The Friends of Hessle Station are a newly formed group of volunteers who are on a mission to improve and enhance Hessle station through planting, artwork and information. They want passengers who use the station or pass through it to see Hessle as an inclusive, interesting and fun place to be where people smile, create conversations, opportunities and connections with each other. Their grant of £270 will enable the purchase of a secure storage box on each platform and a first aid kit.
“We are so happy and grateful to be KCOM Community Grant winners! We have ambitious plans for Hessle station and being recognised in this way spurs us on. The secure storage boxes will enable us to leave essential items on site and, whilst we hope we never need to use the first aid kit, it is of course vital.”
Victoria Tuthill, Group Leader, Friends of Hessle Station
Bay Learning Academy CIC
Bay Learning Academy CIC are a non-profit educational provider serving young people under 19 years of age who are at risk from social isolation. Bay students benefit from a warm and safe environment where they can build trusting and positive relationships with staff so that they can learn and gain similar qualifications to their mainstream peers. Bay will use their £1,000 grant to purchase technology and software so that they can offer their young people the opportunity to study IT and Digital Media qualifications.
"Thank you so much to KCOM for giving us this money to buy better laptops and software to learn on. I think this equipment will help students in my year group, but also future year groups too so thank you again."
Finley - student at Bay Learning Academy CIC
Hull Libraries
Hull Libraries is one of the most-used cultural institutions in the region, delivering programmes that genuinely change lives, from children’s literacy and digital skills to creative workshops, business support, and specialist outreach for vulnerable residents.
Their £898 grant will fund portable audio-visual equipment and a laptop to establish a mobile film club capable of operating across Hull’s branch library network and community venues citywide.
"We are incredibly grateful to KCOM for supporting Hull Libraries with this grant. It will allow us to bring films and shared experiences directly into neighbourhoods across the city, helping to connect communities through accessible, inspiring events"
Kerry Wainman, Business Development Manager, HCAL
Who can apply for a grant?
Anyone from a community in Hull, East Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire where KCOM services are available or being installed can apply for a grant.
Your application must be on behalf of a local community group, charity, voluntary group, club, school or other not-for-profit organisation, although you don’t need to work for them.
What can the grant be used for?
The grant must be used to benefit people living in our region. It can be used for specific purchases like sports or digital equipment, or to help fund smaller projects like building repairs. If you are applying for funding for a football kit please apply through our KCOM Kits Scheme with Hull City - KCOM Kits | KCOM
Who decides if your application is successful?
Our community grants panel is made up of KCOM employees who live and work in the region. They meet four times a year to consider every eligible application we've received during the previous three months. As an example, applications received in October, November and December will be looked at in January.
What makes a successful grant?
Our community panel is looking for applications that will make a positive difference to members of the local community. As a guide, applications to fund things that have longevity, breakdown of costs and a far reaching impact are more likely to be successful than applications for one-off events or items that can only be used once. Applications for venue hire, rent, staff, travel costs or marketing materials will not be considered.
How do I apply for a grant?
Please complete the online application form below and your application will be considered for the next round of grants. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those who have been successful.
Your personal data
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Community grants
Entrants to the KCOM community grant scheme are required to apply online. You can find out more information on how to enter by clicking here.
Grants will be made to not-for-profit organisations/groups only and not to individuals. Applications on behalf of individuals will not be accepted. Only one application per organisation per round of grants will be accepted, although unsuccessful applications may be resubmitted for consideration in future rounds of grants.