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Lakenheath Vision 2036 Pride in Place. Led by you, backed by the UK Government.

Who can apply

Community groups, charities and voluntary organisations in the Lakenheath Pride in Place area.

Priority goes to applications that extend a group's activities beyond its existing membership.

Email families.communities@westsuffolk.gov.uk

What the fund is for

The fund aims to:

  • Encourage residents to come together in positive and supportive ways
  • Inspire people to get active, take part and fulfil their potential
  • Promote and support health and wellbeing in the community
  • Provide activities that respond to a local need
  • Strengthen volunteering, skills or cultural life in the community

What a grant can pay for

  • Equipment purchase or hire
  • Venue hire
  • Promotional materials
  • Transport

Grants already agreed

Awards below are taken from the published decision logs. Applications still being considered are shown as they stood at the meeting on 11 September 2026.

Friday 17 July 2026 (D.06)

Grants agreed on 17 July 2026, decision D.06
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Lakenheath Youth Football Club Full amount requested
Lakenheath Scouts Group Full amount requested
Lakenheath Football Club £2,500
Lakenheath Parent and Teachers Association Full amount requested

Friday 14 August 2026 (D.09)

Grants agreed on 14 August 2026, decision D.09
GroupDecision
Lakenheath Bowls Club Full amount requested
Lakenheath Heritage Group Full amount requested
Lakenheath Camera Club Full amount requested
Joan Mann Sports Day Full amount requested
Sedge Fen Village Hall Full amount requested

Still being considered

Position as recorded on Friday 11 September 2026.

EPIC Dads

Further information requested (decision D.10).

Two further applications

The board agreed on 11 September to decide these by email (decision D.12).