Community Resilience Grant

CRG5

Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, severe cold spells are becoming more common. In Kingston, flooding presents a particular risk, and being prepared can make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of local residents.

We are looking for organisations who want to learn more about emergency preparedness and help build a stronger, more connected community.

You will play a key role in helping to establish a Community Resilience Network that will work closely with the Kingston Borough Resilience Forum. Together, we can ensure that local communities are better prepared to respond effectively during times of crisis and disruption.

Who Can Apply

Voluntary Community organistaions based in Kingston upon Thames who are willing to help your community to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Commitment Required

1. Participants must attend the following training - all sessions will run between 6pm and 9pm, please see below:

  • Tuesday 3rd November
    Introduction to Community Resilience and Emergency First Aid Training
    Kingston Guildhall
  • Tuesday 10th November
    Understanding Community Safety, Hate Crime & Social Cohesion and Responding to emergency events & local response to emergencies
    Richmond York House
  • Tuesday 17th November
    Addressing Climate & Weather-related Events and Psychosocial Support
    Kingston Guildhall
  • Tuesday 24th November
    Public Health issues; Understanding Buildings & Premises Risks
    Richmond York House

2. Develop and submit a simple Community Resilience Plan using a template that will be provided.

3. Consider becoming a member of the emerging Community Resilience Network  that will work alongside the Kingston Borough Resilience Forum.

Support Available

You will receive support throughout and after the training programme from experienced community resilience professionals. They will guide you in developing a practical Community Resilience Plan tailored to your organisation and the needs of your community.

Grant Elegibility

To be elegible to apply for £1,000 grant, your organisation must:

  • Be based in Kingston upon Thames
  • Commit to attend the 4 workshops listed above.

How to Apply

Organisations who meet the elegibility above are invited to apply for the grant of £1,000.

Apply Here

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 12pm. 

We will notify organisations of the outcome of their application by 5pm on Friday 23 October 2026.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like support with your application, please get in touch by email at john.mikucki@kva.org.uk.