Applying
The fund will be opened on 7th May 2025.
The fund will be open on a rolling basis for a period of 6 weeks with funding allocated throughout this period.
The final deadline for applications is 20th June 2025. We reserve the right to close the funding window before this time should all the funding be allocated.
The link to the application form will become available on our main funding webpage once the application window is open.
Please contact us directly if you are unable to complete a digital application: communityfridge@hubbub.org.uk
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
Community fridge must have been open for 12 months prior to submitting the application
Application demonstrates that the funding is to support activities relating to and/ or around the community fridge
Impact reporting must be consistent and up to date
The proposal should give some reflection of how this funding could support the group to be self-sufficient in future
The proposed idea/activity must be detailed and specific and align with the mission statement of the fund
Evidence of capacity and resources available to run chosen project
Evidence that ideas are realistic and achievable
Evidence of community need or demand shown through engagement with the local community
Open and available to all
The proposal must clearly demonstrate the social and/or environmental impact in its continuation
Demonstrate realistic cost-benefit analysis (I.e., The budget is well allocated and sustainable long term)
Potential for scalability or replicability for other community fridges
Where possible we would encourage groups applying for funding to support a one-off purchase to have evidence of having already raised significant funding towards their goal and/or demonstrated initiative in securing the purchase
Applications must be completed in English – we offer translation services upon request.
An applicant may enter more than one application if their application has been unsuccessful.
Applications must not violate the intellectual property rights of any other person or entity.
If for any reason an application is confirmed to have been mistakenly deleted, lost, or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, the sole remedy is to provide the opportunity for resubmitting an application. Such request will be agreed at the sole discretion of Hubbub. Proof of sending or submitting an application may not necessarily be deemed proof of receipt by Hubbub.