The community fund gives money to local people or organisations who want to make Acton cleaner and more pleasant. 'Cleaner and more pleasant' was the top priority chosen by residents in 2024–2025. The fund is important because it helps:
- support ideas from local people
- make real changes in our streets and parks
- empower people to make a difference
- improve everyday life in Acton
The money allows small and big ideas to grow, helping everyone feel proud of their town
What projects get funding?
The Town Team looked for ideas that would help make Acton:
- cleaner – for example, reducing litter or keeping shared spaces tidy
- greener – adding plants, trees or nature-friendly spaces
- more pleasant – making places feel safer, brighter and more welcoming
They also looked for ideas that:
- bring neighbours and communities together
- create an impact to inspire and galvanise others
- provided solutions to shared problems
- are good value for money
- help people take more responsibility for Acton
Application process
The fund was open for applications from 15 October to 30 November 2025. Anyone who lives, works or studies in Acton could apply for: small grants of £150 – £1,500 and large grants of up to £15,000
Up to
£1,500
for small grants
Up to
£15,000
for large grants
The steps to awarding the fund were:
The Town Team put out a call for ideas to respond to the priority identified by local people.
Projects submitted a short, simple application.
Town Team members reviewed applications and marked ideas based on criteria. Town Team members with a conflict of interest did not mark applications or take part in decision making to ensure the process was fair.
Town Team members met to compare scores and recommend the projects that should be supported. Some of the Town Teams met applicants to help make the decisions and answer any questions.
Recommendations were given to an Ealing Council officer, who ensured the process was fair and agreed the decision.
Successful projects were informed and provided with next steps including due diligence and signing a grant agreement.
Those who were not awarded funding on this occasion will be provided with information on other sources of funding. The Acton Town Team are also planning a workshop for projects so they can find out more about other sources of funding and to celebrate all of the great initiatives in the area.
Who's been awarded funding?
Small grants – up to £1,500
14th Acton Scout Group
The Scout Group based in Rugby Road, plays a vital role in strengthening the local community. Through their activities, they help young people develop responsibility, resilience and a strong sense of community spirit, guided by values such as kindness, integrity and service.
Funding awarded:
The group has received £1,500 to support scouts to organise more community clean-ups, get involved in local environmental projects and make improvements to inside and around their scout hut.
Mill Hill Terrace rejuvenation
A project to improve the bottom of Mill Hill Terrace, where Stamford Brook stream runs underneath the road, it is a much-used commuter route that is often litter-strewn.
Funding awarded:
The project has received £1,500 to enhance the space to encourage greater care for the area among local residents and improve the route for people walking and cycling.
Rain garden on Noel Road
The rain garden on Noel Road is a resident-led project to create a new rain garden along the street.
Funding awarded:
The project has received £1,500, as the rain garden will enhance a neglected local green space, reduce flooding, filter pollutants and improve the habitat for wildlife.
Goldsmith Avenue planters
A resident-led project involving neighbours to restore and replant 2 large planters near the railway bridge that connects Goldsmith Avenue and Perryn Road. Despite the efforts of residents, the planters have become overgrown and neglected.
Funding awarded:
The project has received £150 to purchase shrubs, plants and bulbs, to create a more welcoming environment for the community and help deter littering.
Lime tree planting on Noel Road
A resident-led project to plant lime trees in gaps along an existing line of poplars on Noel Road.
Funding awarded:
The project has received £1,500 as the new trees will help reduce flooding in nearby allotments, support local wildlife and enhance the street for residents.
Community Garden refresh, Poet's Corner
A project led by a community group to refresh and enhance a much-loved garden known as Poet's Corner by Myrtle, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Spencer roads.
Funding awarded:
The group has received a grant just under £1,500 to repaint existing murals and carry out replanting, helping residents enjoy the outdoor space for years to come.
Learning from Acton in the past to grow for the future
A parents' group whose children attend Ark Acton Academy wanted to encourage young people to take steps to improve the environment by organising a learning group to understand growing, cultivation and looking after their local area.
Funding awarded:
The group has received £600 to develop activities in local green spaces for participants to grow vegetables and flowers.
Litter Pick and Love Your Planet
An environmental project led by a 7-year-old, supported by family and their school aims to get families, other school pupils and the wider community to start litter picking and take better care of their local areas.
Funding awarded:
The project has received £1,500 to organise and promote litter picks by designing art and posters to encourage more people to get involved.
Large grants – up to £15,000
Make it better, make it green
The Acton Play Projects and Leisure Events charity also known as A.P.P.L.E based in Acton Park, deliver creative environmental projects combining public art, food growing and community participation for children and young people after school and during school holidays.
Funding Awarded:
The project has received £12,500 to create 2 new environmental artwork pieces as part of a new Tree Trail in the park and develop community events on local green themes. They will also develop their current garden at its ARTBLOCK site to increase the amount of fresh produce that can be provided to its participants and local Food Banks.
Game Changer 2026
The charity, W4 Youth offer free sport and performing arts activities in Southfield Recreation Ground for young people aged 11–19.
Funding Awarded:
The project has received £12,000 to expand its current offer to 7 days a week and to more than 50 weeks throughout the year. It aims to increase young people and family use of the park, provide a safe place for young people after school and during school holidays, encourage collaboration between the young people and create development opportunities through sports and youth leadership training programmes.
Rejuvenating Acton Park Pond – working with Ealing Council to bring it back to life
Members of the Churchfield Community group want to work in partnership with Ealing Council to restore and improve the pond in Acton Park.
Funding Awarded:
£3,500 will fund planting, pond oxygenation, a rock border, interpretation signage and replacement fencing. The funding helps restore the pond as an attractive feature for the community and potentially local schools.
North Acton Guerilla Gardeners
Led by The Republic of Park Royal group, this is a project improving public spaces around North Acton Square and nearby streets. Local volunteers come together to plant, tidy and care for shared areas. The group works openly and welcomes anyone who wants to get involved.
Funding Awarded:
The project has received £12,000 to set up 3 community gardening groups across North Acton and Park Royal. The funding will pay for tools, plants, equipment and volunteer support. This will help keep busy public spaces cleaner, greener and safer, while building local pride and community connections.
Closed-Loop Green Waste
The charity, Cultivate London support urban food growing and sustainability in Acton. This project helps residents turn kitchen and garden waste into useful resources, while learning practical growing skills close to home.
Funding Awarded:
The project has received £12,000 to buy equipment and run a Sowing and Growing programme. Funding will allow residents to recycle green waste into mulch and fertiliser, grow seedlings in a polytunnel, and take plants home. This supports greener estates, waste reduction and local food growing.
Acton Youth Aid
Led by Acton Vale Residents Association. The project focuses on supporting young people aged 18–24 while improving shared spaces on the Acton Vale estate. It responds directly to concerns raised by residents and young people.
Funding Awarded:
The project has received £9,300 to set up an evening youth centre and install litter bins in local hotspots. The funding will provide a safe place for young people to meet and access support, while helping reduce litter and improve the look and feel of the estate.
More information about these community projects, and how to get involved them will be shared here, on AroundEaling.com and Ealing Council's social media soon.
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