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The Community Fridge Network is coordinated by Hubbub and Co-op and brings together all UK based groups running a community fridge. It enables them to share knowledge, skills, ask questions and provide support to each other. Through the network, Hubbub also offers free, comprehensive guidance on how to set up a fridge as well as tools covering everything you need, from posters to health and safety templates and more.

Grants of £4,750 are available for groups who are looking to set up a community fridge. This funding is designed to support new community fridges only. The funding must go towards the development of a new Community fridge which meets the needs of a diverse local community and the Set-Up costs for the first year of operating. This includes staffing costs, equipment and running costs.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant, Other resources

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Constituted community organisations, registered charities and social enterprises or community interest companies. To be eligible for this funding your group must be based in the UK, with a UK based Community Fridge which is officially open to the public and registered as a member of the Community Fridge Network.

When to apply

Now open. Closes at 23:59 on 30th September 2025 (notified by 1 November).

Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025

How to apply

Complete the online application form on the Hubbub website.

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Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community facilities Environment General charitable activities Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities

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