Purpose

For decision: To seek approval for the
approach to allocating Bristol Impact Fund 3 grants for the
community and voluntary sector, from April 2026.

Content

That the Public Health and Communities Policy
Committee:

1.     
Approved the approach to funding for Bristol Impact Fund 3: One
City, Many Communities - a total grants fund of £8.8m over
four years from 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2030.

2.     
Authorised the Executive Director for Adults and Communities and
the Director for Public Health in consultation with the Chair of
The Public Health and Communities Committee to take all steps
required to invite VCSE organisations to apply to BIF 3 and to
bring a further report relating to the allocation of medium and
large grants to the PH&C Committee in November 2025 (TBC).

3.     
Authorised the Executive Director of Adults and Communities and
Director of Public Health in consultation with Chair of the Public
Health and Communities Committee to award two rounds of small
grants up to £200,000 over four years.

4.     
Noted the learning from BIF 2 outlined in the interim evaluation
report, which has informed the proposed approach to BIF 3.

5.     
Noted the consultation report at Appendix F.