As part of our ongoing social value commitment, we’re continuing to support organisations that understand local challenges best – empowering them to strengthen their communities, build labour market resilience, and address local needs.
Since launching in March 2023, the Local Impact Fund has invested over £275,000 in 43 innovative projects that deliver lasting community impact.
Delivered through the Restart Scheme, these grants support charities and community groups across South and West Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and South and East London – helping strengthen local economies and boost community resilience.
In the latest funding round, Maximus awarded £46,000 to seven organisations in South and East London. From empowering women through employability and digital skills training, and supporting underrepresented young people with leadership workshops, to tackling social isolation among the elderly, each initiative plays a vital role in helping local communities to thrive.
Fatima Iqbal, Social Value Manager for South and East London at Maximus, said: “In this latest round of grant funding, we’re proud to support a number of charities we’ve never partnered with before. This marks an exciting step in expanding our reach. By working with new organisations, we’re not only addressing immediate funding gaps but also laying the foundation for long-term relationships, future volunteering opportunities, and the potential to grow our Community Partnership Network membership. These partnerships will help us support even more people move towards sustained employment and strengthen our impact in the wider community.”
During the fourth funding round, seven organisations received grants to support their community projects:
- Adanna Women’s Support Group – Received £9,000 to run an innovative programme that tackles language and cultural barriers preventing women in East London from accessing employment opportunities.
- Bromley Experts by Experience – The local Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation was awarded £4,978 to fund interactive workshops for local businesses and voluntary sector organisations, aimed at breaking down barriers and fostering inclusive workplace practices.
- Family Based Solutions – is using its £10,000 grant to provide one‑to‑one counselling for up to ten families and educational sessions for twenty students in Enfield to help break the cycle of child‑to‑parent abuse.
- Future Leaders UK – £10,000 was awarded to deliver development workshops to build resilience, critical thinking, and teamwork skills while providing exposure to leading companies through enrichment trips for 50 underrepresented young people in Redbridge and Newham.
- Mothers into Work – This non-profit organisation was awarded £5,000 to support forty mothers facing long‑term employment barriers through the Empower‑Her Women’s Employment and Entrepreneurship Programme in Redbridge.
- Quest Soul Theatre in Bromley – Awarded £2,890, this grant will fund a 24-week Dungeons & Dragons programme for neurodiverse young people aged 16 and over, supporting mental health, confidence, and communication skills through imagination and storytelling.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate the Local Impact Fund’s ongoing commitment to empowering communities, tackling inequality, and helping people across the UK build brighter, more resilient futures.
The fourth round of funding for South and West Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire is underway, with successful projects due to be announced in early 2026.
