Community Asset Transfer and Support Programme

3. Expression of interest

Applications are open for grants of between £3,000 and £20,000 for physical improvements to eligible community assets in Reigate & Banstead.

The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 5pm on 2 November 2026.

This grant programme uses a one-stage Expression of Interest process. Applicants should ensure they have all relevant information and supporting documents available before starting their application.

Before you apply 

Before starting your application, please:

  • Read the Community Asset Support Scheme Grants 2026/27 Guidance.
  • Review the draft Grant Funding Agreement.
  • Gather the quotations and supporting information required for your application.
  • Create or sign in to a My Reigate & Banstead account if you wish to save your application and return to it later.
  • Contact us if you require a Word version of the application form.
  • Contact us if you require an accessible version of the form or information about briefing sessions.

Email: communitypartnerships@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

You will need

The expression of interest application form will ask for:

  • organisation and contact details
  • information about the community asset
  • details of the proposed project
  • ownership or lease information
  • quotations for proposed works, goods or services
  • information about any permissions, licences or approvals needed for the project
  • supporting documents and evidence as set out in the Guidance

What happens next?

  • Applications will be reviewed against the published eligibility requirements and assessment criteria set out in the Guidance.
  • Relevant Ward Members will be invited to comment on applications relating to assets within their wards.
  • Recommendations will then be considered by the Assessment Panel.
  • Applications will be assessed during November 2026, with decisions expected in December 2026.

Any grant award remains subject to:

  • due diligence
  • receipt of the required documentation
  • any necessary subsidy control review
  • entry into a Grant Funding Agreement

Projects must be completed and grant funding spent in full by 31 March 2027.

Need help?

If you have questions about eligibility, supporting documents, the application process, briefing sessions or accessible formats, please contact: communitypartnerships@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

Start your application

Start your expression of interest

Before completing 

Before starting the form, we recommend having all the information and supporting documents you need ready.

The form will time out after 60 minutes if left unattended and any progress that has not been saved will be lost.

You can save your application and come back to it later if you log in to your My Reigate & Banstead account before starting.