Have you got an idea for a creative project in your community? Want up to £3,000 to make it happen?

Through Our Place, young people aged 13-25 in Hammersmith & Fulham can submit a creative idea for funding to make it a reality! You will present your idea at a Voting Event, where other young people will then vote on which projects will secure that funding. Then, you will then be supported to deliver the creative idea. You could start with an interest you’d like to share, something you’d like to change with the help of your school, or a way of bringing people together. 

This is the first of two rounds, so if you don’t have an idea yet, don’t worry, you can apply next time!

Our Place grants are funded from the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Kings Coronation Youth Fund.  If you are successful, your grant agreement will be with the Council. 

First Round Theme: Belonging

What places are important to you in the London borough of Hammersmith & Fulham? What creative activities would you like to see happening in the public spaces where you live, learn and spend time? How could your local area change to help young people feel a stronger sense of belonging?

We invite you to explore these questions as you develop your idea and prepare your application for Our Place funding.

Who can apply?

Anyone aged 13 to 25 who lives or learns in Hammersmith & Fulham. If you are under 18, you need a Trusted Adult to do this form with you – this could be a teacher, parent, carer, mentor.

What are the rules?

• Your creative idea needs to be:
  • Original, following the theme of Belonging.
  • Safe, legal, and not for profit.
  • Delivered in Hammersmith & Fulham between October 2026 and February 2027.
  • Available for the public to experience it in some way.

This could be anything creative that benefits the people taking part! Like dance workshops, art murals, community writing workshops. Let your imagination lead you!

• You must partner with a Champion:
  • This is a local group, school, charity, organisation, or business that will partner with you to deliver this idea.
  • They won’t donate money, but will receive the grant money on your behalf to use to realise your idea.
  • They must have a Governing Document (Constitution or Articles of Association), Financial Controls, relevant Insurance, and Policies for Safeguarding, Equality, and Health & Safety. If you are unsure about this, speak to your Trusted Adult or Champion.
  • They must either be registered in Hammersmith & Fulham or primarily operate in it.

If you don’t have a Champion right now, don’t worry, still apply and we will help you to find one. If you’re below 18, you need a Trusted Adult to fill in this form with you. If you’d like help, please contact us via contact@ypboc.org.

The deadline to apply is Monday 21 September. 

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FAQs

1. Can I submit a video application?

Yes! As part of the application process you have the option to submit a video detailing your creative outline. If you would like to submit your Creative Idea through a video submission, but want support in how to do this, please reach out to our team at contact@ypboc.org

2. How many winners will there be?

At least 15 ideas will be funded. We encourage you to apply even if you’re unsure!

3. What if I’m 12 or will turn 26?

You only need to be aged 13-25 at the Voting Day on Saturday 3 October 2026.

4. What do I do if I’m unsure about my Idea or don’t have one?

If you don’t know where to start, you can speak to someone you trust, like your parent/carer, teacher, or friend about the things you care about or want to see more of. That can be a helpful starting point. We will be holding sessions across the Borough to help generate, develop, and pitch your idea.

5. When will I hear back if my application is through to the Voting Day?

We will let you know via email after the deadline, which is Monday 21 September 2026.

6. What if I need access support?

Don’t be discouraged, please identify what you need in your application (for example, a BSL interpreter, transport provided) and we will contact you to chat about this. We will always support you to be best of our abilities and we can provide support for costs.

7. Where can my project take place?

Your Our Place project can take place in almost any location in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, provided it is in a public space or you have permission to use the venue. This could include your school, college, university, local business, community venue or cultural centre. Speak with your Champion to find out what spaces are available.

If you'd like to organise an event in a public space, such as a park, library, public square or street, our team will help you apply for an event license if your project is selected for funding.

If you're looking for ideas or need help finding a suitable venue for your creative project, contact us at contact@ypboc.org

8. What counts as a creative idea?

We welcome proposals for creative projects, cultural events and workshops that celebrate any form of artistic or creative expression. This includes performing arts, visual arts, music, dance, theatre, craft, film, photography, digital media, creative writing and other contemporary or traditional art forms.

Your project should bring people together, encourage creativity and help strengthen connections within your community.

9. Can my project be in my school?

Yes, it can take place in your school or University and your Champion can be your teacher.

10. Can I host an event online?

Events must take place in-person and be publicly accessible, but you can choose to organise a hybrid event with online access to increase participation. You will be given an accessibility budget for your project, which you can use to cover these costs.

11. Can people vote online?

All voting will take place in person at an event that we expect to be a fun and creative session where projects can be presented and voters can talk to the pitchers direct.

12. What is the Voting Day?

The Voting Event is on Saturday 3 October 2026. It is a day where you will pitch your idea to voters, where they can ask questions. They will then vote for the ideas they want to see happen. 

13. When is the Second Round?

Applications will open November 2026 and close in March 2027, with the Voting Day on Saturday 19 March 2027, and Creative Ideas delivered between April to August 2027.