Ipswich is divided into five areas, each of which has its own Area Committee. Within these areas Councillors work with residents, businesses, and community groups to discuss how their budget can be spent to make improvements. Each Committee has an annual budget, (see below, 30/05/2024).

Remaining 2024/25 Area Committee Budgets:

Central:          TBC   

South West:   TBC

North West:    TBC

South East:    TBC

North East:     TBC

Please note that due to the General Election which took place in July 2024, the budgets for the 2024/25 municipal year will not be confirmed here until September 2024. Voluntary and Community groups are still able to make Area Committee applications for the September round of meetings. For more information, please email the Communities team.

Please click the different areas to view a map of ward boundaries and Councillor details.

Who and what do we fund?

Funding is available to make positive improvements within each of the five Area Committee areas. Area Committees award funding to projects in local neighbourhoods to improve the life of residents and tackle local issues in the area.

We fund projects led by VCSFE groups/organisations. These must address at least one of the priorities outlined in the relevant Area Action Plan and benefit a significant number of people from within this area.

• Central Area Committee action plan
• North East Area Committee action plan
• South East Area Committee action plan
• South West Area Committee action plan
• North West Area Committee action plan
  

 Area Committee grant funding will aim to:

• Promote health and wellbeing.
• Tackle disadvantage.
• Support local solutions to meet local needs.
• Promote community cohesion.
• Develop sustainable and supportive communities.
• Make Ipswich a cleaner, more attractive and sustainable place.

Please click the link below for the list of projects which have been funded in the 2023/24 round of Area Committees:

Area Committee Projects 2023/24

Please click the link below for the list of projects which were funded in the 2022/23 round of Area Committees:

Area Committee Projects 2022/23

How to apply

• Area Committee funding application form – Please complete and return to communities@ipswich.gov.uk
• Area Committee funding guidelines – Outline of the application process
• Area Committee deadlines  – We recommend that you submit a finalised application form and all necessary supporting documentation by the timescales outlined to give you the best chance of making the next round of Area Committee meetings.

Committee dates:

The Area Committees meet throughout the year, in June, September, November, January and March. Check here for future meeting dates.

Please note that as a result of the General Election which took place in July, the June 2024 round of Area Committees were cancelled. The first Area Committee meetings of the year will be in September 2024.

Make A Difference Fund

This smaller fund is set aside from the main Area Committee budgets each year to enable ‘quick fixes’. Each Ward has an annual budget of £500 at the discretion of Ward Councillors to help local groups. Typically, it is used to purchase small items or for event costs.

Read more about the Make a Difference Fund. 

Ravenswood Community Fund

The Ravenswood Community Fund was created through contributions by the two housing developers contracted for the delivery of the Ravenswood area; Ashwell’s and Bellway Homes. The fund was initially managed by the Ravenswood Steering Committee, but is now managed by the South East Area Committee. 

Read more about the Ravenswood Community Fund.

Further information:

The Community Engagement Team are here to help. Email communities@ipswich.gov.uk (01473 432224) for guidance and support to complete applications. Alternatively, get in touch with your Ward Councillor to discuss your ideas further.

For information on how we process and protect your personal information, please visit www.ipswich.gov.uk/privacy.