Croydon Loves You 2026 Application

Croydon Loves You 2026 Application Form
Many thanks for your interest in the Croydon Loves You 2026 grant programme. The next deadline for applications is Thursday 16 April 2026 at 5pm for assessment the following week. Any applications received after this time will be assessed with the next round in September 2026.

If you have any questions or need help, please don’t hesitate to contact the Creative Health team on creativehealth@croydon.gov.uk at any time during your application.
SECTION 1: About You/Your Organisation
1. Your name: *
Please give the name of the person making this application
2. Contact email:*
Please ensure you double check the email address for any typos, as we will not be able to contact you with your grant decision if provided incorrectly.
3. Are you applying on behalf of an organisation?*

YesNo
Please give the organisation’s full name and address:*
Please list the type of organisation (e.g., registered charity, Community Interest Company, unincorporated group, etc.) and any registration numbers. You do not need to be a registered charity, company or incorporated organisation to apply, but if you are, please include your registration numbers.*
4. What do you or your organisation do?

Make sure you include:
- if you are an organisation: a summary of the main purpose of your organisation (whether this is arts or culture-based or not)
- if you are an individual/sole trader: tell us about your main work, practice and/or experience
(Maximum 50 words)
5. Do you or anyone in your organisation have any private or personal interests that conflict with or could bring negative publicity on the Council if awarded the grant?*

YesNo
Please describe.*
SECTION 2: Overview
1. Tell us the name of your project/programme*
2. Please select the level of grant you are applying for.*

Micro Grant (£500-£1,500)Project Grant (£1,500-£5,000)Programme Grant (up to £15,000)
3. Select which community at risk of health inequalities you will PRIMARILY aim to engage. Select one option. You will be able to select further communities below.*

People experiencing low socio-economic status or deprivation, including those currently unemployedPeople from global majority backgroundsLGBTQ+ peoplePeople with physical or learning disabilities, or sensory impairmentsNeurodivergent peoplePeople who do not speak English fluentlyChildren in care of with experience of careInformal family carersPeople experiencing homelessness or housing insecurityYoung people not in education, employment or trainingAsylum seeker, refugee or migrant communities
Select any other communities at risk of health inequalities you will aim to engage. You are welcome to work with just one community. If you are aiming solely to work with the group selected above, leave this question blank.

People experiencing low socio-economic status or deprivation, including those currently unemployedPeople from global majority backgroundsLGBTQ+ peoplePeople with physical or learning disabilities, or sensory impairmentsNeurodivergent peoplePeople who do not speak English fluentlyChildren in care or with experience of careInformal family carersPeople experiencing homelessness or housing insecurityYoung people not in education, employment or trainingAsylum seeker, refugee or migrant communities
4. Select what health outcome your project is MOST aiming to achieve. Select one option. This should be the primary aim of your project. You will be able to select further outcomes below.*

Improve low mood or low self-esteemReduce symptoms of depression or anxietyDecrease social isolation and/or lonelinessIncrease physical activityKeep people with dementia cognitively stimulated and physically activeSupport people to manage long term health conditions (i.e., conditions without cure, such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or stroke)
Select any other health outcome(s) your project will aim to achieve:

Improve low mood or low self-esteemReduce symptoms of depression or anxietyDecrease social isolation and/or lonelinessIncrease physical activityKeep people with dementia cognitively stimulated and physically activeSupport people to manage long term health conditions (i.e., conditions without cure, such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or stroke)
4. Select which health outcome your programme is aiming to achieve:*

Promoting healthy lifestyles (increased physical activity and healthy eating)Mental health & social isolation supportSupport for people experiencing housing issues
SECTION 3: About your activity
1. Tell us what you want to do.

Make sure you include:
- What activity, workshops, events or training you will be delivering
- Who the primary participants will be (try to be as specific as possible)
- Who will deliver this work (including any partners or artists) and their experience
- What artform(s) the participants will engage with
- Where your activity will be taking place (if in specific locations)
(Maximum 300 words)
2. Tell us why you want to do this.

Make sure you include:
- What ideas or experiences have led you or your organisation to this work
- How you know this project is needed
- Any existing relationships or consultations you have carried out with groups/communities you are wanting to engage
- How the activity will support participants to achieve the health outcomes selected above, and any others you have set
(Maximum 300 words)
3. How will you reach the priority community selected above?

Make sure you clearly describe:
- if/how you have consulted or worked with the community before
- how you will ensure your project reaches the people you have intended, rather than general public
(Maximum 150 words)
4. What qualifications, experiences or partnerships with experts do you have in place to ensure your project is evidence-based and delivering best practice?

Make sure you include:
- any relevant training or qualifications you hold
- if the project has been created with clinicians or other relevant experts
- if clinicians or other relevant experts have been consulted on the project
- if clinicians or other relevant experts will be part of project delivery
(Maximum 150 words)
SECTION 4: Creative Health Quality Framework
Croydon Loves You 2026 will use the Creative Health Quality Framework to assess applications. This framework was developed by the Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance to underpin good quality Creative Health delivery. You will need to refer to the CLY 2026 Application Guidelines and/or the CHWA website to answer the following questions.

Please explain how your activity meets each Creative Health Quality Principle. Your response may reference the design, delivery or evaluation of your work.

(Maximum 1 sentence per principle)
1. What steps are you taking to ensure your project is Person-centred?*

0/100
2. What steps are you taking to ensure your project is Equitable?*

0/100
3. What steps are you taking to ensure your project is Safe?*

0/100
4. What steps are you taking to ensure your project is Creative?*
5. What steps are you taking to ensure your project is Collaborative?*
6. What steps are you taking to ensure your project is Reflective?*
7. What steps are you taking to ensure your project is Realistic?*
8. What steps are you taking to ensure your project is Sustainable?*
SECTION 5: Outputs

1. How much activity will be delivered? Please note, projects are not expected to deliver every type of activity listed. Boxes accept text and numerical input; please put as much information as necessary to be clear about your expected output.*

	Number delivered during project (Enter as number with explanatory text if needed)
Workshops
Performances, screenings or exhibitions
Training sessions
Other activity (please specify):

2. How many people do you expect to engage in this project? Please note, projects are not expected to engage every type of participant listed. Boxes accept text and numerical input; please put as much information as necessary to be clear about your expected reach.*

	Number reached during project (Enter as number with explanatory text if needed)
Active participants (i.e., people taking part in creative activities and achieving health/wellbeing outcomes.)
Audience members
Volunteers
Artists / Creatives
Partner organisations
Other participants (please specify):

SECTION 6: Evaluation
CLY 2026 receives funding from Public Health and we must demonstrate the outcomes of the programme on the health and wellbeing of participants. Each successful grant will be required to complete a minimum level of evaluation to provide information on outcomes.

The Creative Health team will work with successful applicants to design evaluation measures that are proportionate to your level of funding and feasible to deliver within your project's timeframe and capacity.

You are encouraged to include any costs related to evaluation activity in your project budget and grant request. Projects will have 5% of funding retained by Croydon Council until evaluation reports have been completed and submitted (remember to cash flow accordingly).
Please tick to confirm you agree:*

Micro Grants (£500-£1,500): I understand if my application is successful, a representative of the project will be required to attend a (not more than) 30min evaluation planning meeting with the Creative Health team in order to receive my grant agreement and first payment. I confirm I will complete monitoring and evaluation as agreed during this meeting, which will include attendance data, demographic monitoring and qualitative feedback. I agree to commit a minimum of 1 day of someone’s time (paid or voluntary) to complete this evaluation. I confirm I have included any costs, fees or expenses related to this evaluation in my budget.
Please tick to confirm you agree:*

Project Grants (£1,500-£5,000): I understand if my application is successful, a representative of the project will be required to attend a (not more than) 30min evaluation planning meeting with the Creative Health team in order to receive my grant agreement and first payment. I confirm I will complete monitoring and evaluation as agreed during this meeting, which will include participant attendance data, demographic monitoring and qualitative survey feedback; baseline and post-activity measures and/or case studies may also be required, if appropriate to the project. I agree to commit a minimum of 2 days of someone’s time (paid or voluntary) to complete this evaluation. I confirm I have included any costs, fees or expenses related to this evaluation in my budget.
Please tick to confirm you agree:*

Programme Grants (up to £15,000): I understand if my application is successful, a representative of the project will be required to attend a (not more than) 30min evaluation planning meeting with the Creative Health team in order to receive my grant agreement and first payment. I confirm I will complete monitoring and evaluation as agreed during this meeting, which will include participant attendance data, demographic monitoring and qualitative survey feedback; baseline and post-activity measures and case studies, if appropriate to the project. I agree to commit a minimum of 3 days of someone’s time (paid or voluntary) to complete this evaluation. I confirm I have included any costs, fees or expenses related to this evaluation in my budget.
Section 7: Financials
1. What is the total amount of funding you are requesting from CLY 2026?*
2. Will you charge a fee, membership, ticket price or otherwise receive income from any part of your project? Remember, you MUST declare any income generated from the project here and in the budget template, and demonstrate how this income supports delivery costs rather than generates a profit.*

YesNo
Please explain:
- Reason for charging (e.g., to make work sustainable, to ensure attendance, etc.)
- Amount per person and/or session
- Any mitigations in placefor participants who are unable to pay
(Maximum 150 words)
Budget Template

Please upload your completed CLY 2026 Budget Template.

Remember, you MUST declare any income expected to be generated during the project in the income section of the budget template, and demonstrate how this will cover project costs rather than create a profit.
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SECTION 8: Timeline
Timeline

Please complete and upload the provided CLY 2026 Timeline Template to outline the timeline of your activity, including any planning, delivery and evaluation. Dates can be approximate, but try to be as specific as possible.

Remember, your project activity should start after the grant decision date and initial evaluation meeting, and must be completed by March 31 2027 (including submitting evaluation information).
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SECTION 9: Safeguarding
If you are working with children (anyone under age 18, or up to 25 if with special educational needs) or vulnerable adults, you are required to hold relevant Safeguarding Policy & Procedures. If this is relevant to your project, please upload your documents here.

If you are new to safeguarding or unsure how to create a policy, please refer to the guidance available on the CLY2026 webpage.
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SECTION 10: Equalities monitoring
We aim to ensure that CLY 2026 and the wider Creative Health Programme are accessible to everyone. In order to check how we are doing and make improvements, we would appreciate if you would take the time to complete this anonymous equality and monitoring survey upon submission of your application. Your responses to this survey will not be connected to your application or influence outcomes in any way.

https://forms.office.com/e/8KPmq3Cg8t
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Croydon Loves You 2026 Application Form

SECTION 1: About You/Your Organisation

SECTION 2: Overview

SECTION 3: About your activity

SECTION 4: Creative Health Quality Framework

SECTION 5: Outputs

SECTION 6: Evaluation

Section 7: Financials

SECTION 8: Timeline

SECTION 9: Safeguarding

SECTION 10: Equalities monitoring