Grants are available to charities and community groups in for projects that will benefit local communities in areas of Scotland and England near a Millers Homes development.
Background
Homebuilder Miller Homes has created a Community Fund to support local causes and community groups across the areas in which it operates.
Each of the Miller Homes’ regional offices across the UK has its own £10,000 fund to support community initiatives each year.
Objectives of Fund
Funding is intended to support local community groups with projects that are linked to education, promote wellbeing, promote the environment, and encourage participation in sport.
There is a funding pot of £10,000 for each of the two rounds.
One-off awards of between £250 and £2,000 are available.
The funding must be used within six months of receipt.
Who Can Apply
Not for profit organisations and community groups in proximity of Miller Homes developments in Scotland and in each of their regional operating areas within England can apply:
- East Midlands.
- West Midlands.
- South Midlands.
- Southern.
- Yorkshire.
- North East.
- Teeside.
- North West.
To be eligible, applicants must have a UK bank account.
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding:
- Individuals.
- Groups designed to generate profit.
- Politically-based organisations.
- Religious activity (unless for the benefit of the wider community).
Eligible Expenditure
Funding can be used in a variety of ways to meet the needs and aspirations of residents in the local community.
Examples include but are not limited to:
- Sponsoring local sports teams.
- Garden equipment for nurseries.
- Supplies required for a food bank or soup kitchen.
How To Apply
There are two funding rounds per year.
The deadline for the spring 2026 funding round is 29 April 2026.
An online application form is available from the Miller Homes website.
Organisations can only submit one application to the fund each year.
Contact Miller Homes for further information.
Link – Miller Homes Community Fund | Improve Your Community
Contacts
For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:
- Enquiries
Miller Homes Limited
First Floor
Miller House
2 Lochside View
Edinburgh Park
Edinburgh
EH12 9DH
Tel: 0870 336 5000
