Near Neighbours programme

The Near Neighbours programme brings people together in religiously and ethnically diverse communities, creating friendships, building relationships of trust and helping people to transform their neighbourhoods together

Near Neighbours works in four main locations in England: parts of Birmingham; Bradford; areas of East London, and in Leicester. In addition to supporting key partner organisations working in these areas, the programme includes a small grants fund (£250-£5,000) to help community groups of different faiths, or none, to create events or projects that foster social interaction and social action.

Watch the film to see just one example how Near Neighbours has supported local work:

You can learn more about the Near Neighbours programme here, read other examples of funded work and find out if your parish is eligible for funding.