THINC Brixton & Peckham

Backing community-led ideas for healthier lives.

The THINC Brixton & Peckham Fund puts £400,000 in the hands of local residents

£400,000 is up for grabs to support local ideas that tackle health inequalities and improve wellbeing.

THINC you got an idea?

Apply now and let the community decide which projects get funded.

The Funding Process

Key Information

  • Residents, community groups, or local organisations based in Peckham or Brixton, who have ideas to improve health and wellbeing or tackle health inequalities.

    • Micro grants (£2,000 – £5,000) Open to individuals, informal groups, associations, and unincorporated organisations

    • Small Grants (£2,000 – £10,000)
      Open to everyone, including individuals, groups, and registered organisations.

    • Medium Grants (£10,001 – £24,999)
      For registered organisations only.

    • Large Grants (£25,000 – £50,000)
      For registered organisations only.

  • Applications must be submitted by 13th October 2025, 11:59 PM.

  • If you are an organisation or individual who has an existing or a new project that you’re running in either Brixton or Peckham, then this fund is for you!

    • 18+ for individuals applying

    • Project must serve Peckham or Brixton

    • Project must engage and benefit at least one group from the priority communities list 

    • Individuals, informal groups, small grassroots organisations, associations, as well as not-for-profit organisations are welcome to apply.

    • You must be based in Peckham or Brixton, or in neighbouring areas: Southwark (outside Peckham), Lambeth (outside Brixton), Wandsworth, or Lewisham.

    • Your idea must run from when the money is awarded (January 2026) to 31st December 2026

  • You are not based in Brixton, Peckham, or neighbouring areas and your project does not directly benefit Brixton and Peckham.

    • Your organisation’s annual income exceeds £500,000 (2024 financial year).

    • You are a for-profit organisation.

    • You are a political group.

    • Your organisation is primarily focused on lobbying or campaigning.

    • Your project will run past 31st December 2026

    • Your project funds loan repayment.

    • Project-Based Work: Funding for specific initiatives or programs with defined goals and outcomes. (If your organisation is not based in Brixton and Peckham, you are only eligible for this type of funding )

    • Core Costs: Funding for essential day-to-day running expenses of the organisation.

    • Capacity Building: Funding to strengthen the organisation's ability  (skills, systems, or resources) to improve effectiveness.

    • Capital Work: Funding for physical assets or infrastructure like venues, equipment, or technology.

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THINC you can make a difference?

Drop in session

We know applying for funding can feel overwhelming, so we’re here to help.

Attend a drop-in session where you can ask questions and get support with your application.

29th September

Online

Peckham Levels

95a Rye Ln, London, SE15 4ST

3rd October

2nd October 2025

3Space International House

Canterbury Crescent, Brixton, London SW9 7QE

Meet the community board.

Our Community Board is made up of residents from Brixton and Peckham, chosen through a lottery to help guide the process and keep it fair, transparent and supportive.

Are you a partner looking to collaborate with us?

Our Funders