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UK Shared Prosperity Fund (including the Rural England Prosperity Fund and Multiply)

This page provides information about the council's delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund at a local level.

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What are the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund?

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in three priorities: communities and place, supporting local business and people and skills.

The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) provides a complementary, rural top-up to the UKSPF. This fund aims to support activities that specifically address the challenges rural areas, such as the East Riding, face by investing in communities and place and by supporting local business.

For more information about these funds, please use the following links:

GOV.UK - UKSPF Prospectus (external website)

GOV.UK - REPF Prospectus (external website)

In order to draw down the East Riding's allocation from the UKSPF, the council was required to submit for government approval an investment plan outlining how the funding would be spent across the three priorities. A summary of this investment plan can be viewed below:

East Riding UKSPF Investment Plan Summary (pdf 1mb)

East Riding of Yorkshire REPF Addendum Summary to UKSPF Investment Plan (pdf 552kb)

How much has the East Riding been allocated from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Rural England Prosperity Fund?

The East Riding of Yorkshire has been allocated £10.4 million through the UKSPF to cover the period from April 2022 to March 2025 and £1.8m through the REPF to cover the period from April 2023 to March 2025.

The UKSPF allocation comprises mostly revenue funding, with allowance for a small amount of capital expenditure.

The REPF allocation only will fund capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure in eligible rural areas of the East Riding. To check a location’s eligibility, please use the following link:

REPF Eligibility Map (external website)

What grant opportunities are available under the UKSPF/REPF Communities and Place investment priority?

Thriving Places Fund

We are seeking applications from organisations to help revitalise local areas across the East Riding by boosting economic activity, enhancing community wellbeing, promoting sustainable practices, and preserving cultural and environmental assets, under the themes of:

  • Healthy Safe and Inclusive Communities, and
  • Thriving Places.

This fund is seeking to support new creative, community-led initiatives that deliver under the following themes:

  • Improve town centres and local high streets
  • Invest in community infrastructure, venues and facilities
  • Create and enhance local green spaces
  • Celebrate and preserve cultural and heritage landmarks
  • Launch new events, festivals, and creative programmes
  • Boost tourism and the local visitor economy.

Eligible applications need to fit with these themes and activities; please also ensure you check the considerations before applying to this fund.

This fund is comprised of both capital and revenue funds and all geographic areas of the East Riding of Yorkshire are eligible to apply. Capital funds are used for long-term investments like assets, infrastructure, or equipment, while revenue funds will cover operational or delivery costs where there is no lasting asset.

Grants are awarded to projects that demonstrate measurable impact, strong community engagement, and a commitment to equity and sustainability. The fund prioritises initiatives that integrate economic, social, and environmental outcomes to build vibrant, future-ready communities.

Applications open on Monday 19 May 2025 and close at noon on Wednesday 25 June, 2025.

Before applying, applicants should first discuss their project proposal with the Local Growth Team to ensure it meets all eligibility criteria. Please email enquiries to localgrowth@eastriding.gov.uk in the first instance.

Applications must be submitted via our online grants management system, Flexi-Grant®. If you have not previously applied to the council for grant funding via Flexi-Grant® you will need to register your details. To do this please visit:

Register your details on Flexi-Grant®

Good Neighbour Volunteer Scheme (GNVS)

We are seeking applications from organisations to deliver the Good Neighbour Volunteer Scheme (GNVS).

The GNVS Fund aims to create volunteering opportunities that help people remain independent and live in their own homes.

While many older individuals require regulated care from CQC-registered carers, numerous residents need assistance with everyday tasks such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, transportation, social activities, and dog walking. The demand for care services is immense, especially with the growing number of older people living in and moving to the East Riding.

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the community's willingness to volunteer and support the most vulnerable. Building on this spirit, the Good Neighbours Volunteer Scheme acts as an intermediary to connect volunteers with residents in need.

In 2024, an initial scheme was developed to support elderly residents (over 60 years) and vulnerable adults, including those with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI), helping them stay in their homes longer and delay the need for regulated or residential care.

Humber and Wolds Rural Action - Find a Good Neighbour

This comprehensive approach ensures that the GNVS effectively supports the community, leveraging volunteer efforts to meet the growing needs of East Riding residents.

The GNVS Fund aims to expand on the initial scheme by introducing new elements to attract more volunteers and create additional opportunities for both volunteers and residents.

Here’s how the fund plans to achieve this:

Key focus areas:

  • Engaging Faith Groups: Collaborating with faith groups to recruit more volunteers
  • Expanding Partnerships with Age UK: Enhancing the role of existing befriending volunteers to provide in-home support across East Riding
  • Creating Clear Referral Pathways: Working with ERYC Adult Social Care and Local Growth team to establish straightforward referral processes for residents needing support
  • Supporting Specific Volunteer Roles: Recruiting volunteers for specific needs such as animal care and property checks, in collaboration with ERYC Adult Social Care and Local Growth
  • Targeted Marketing: Promoting the scheme to residents in need of volunteer support and forming new partnerships with organizations that can refer residents
  • Filling Volunteer Gaps: Recruiting volunteers in areas with no existing support, including Market Weighton, Pocklington, Holderness, East Wolds, Goole, Snaith, and Rawcliffe.

The fund includes both capital and revenue funds, available to all geographic areas of the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Capital Funds: For long-term investments like assets, infrastructure, or equipment.

Revenue Funds: For operational or delivery costs without lasting assets.

Mission and Impact: The fund aims to: kickstart economic growth, support those at risk of being left behind, boost community cohesion and address homelessness across the UK.

Applications open on Wedensday 18 June 2025 and close at noon on Wednesday 25 June, 2025.

Applications must be submitted via our online grants management system, Flexi-Grant®. If you have not previously applied to the council for grant funding via Flexi-Grant® you will need to register your details.

Register your details on Flexi-Grant®

What support is available?

The East Riding UKSPF team hold workshops to help potential applicants understand the fund.

These include how to apply, compliance (covering procurement, branding and publicity, subsidy control, document retention and risk and assurance), and outputs and outcomes.

The workshop programme will commence again in 2024, details will be posted here.

When there are no calls open please contact the team if you have any queries:

Email: ukspf@eastriding.gov.uk


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How can I apply for the UKSPF 'People and Skills' grant opportunity?

There are no current calls open for this funding.

What support is available under the UKSPF/REPF 'Supporting Local Business' investment priority?

The East Riding’s Supporting Local Businesses Delivery Model

The UKSPF/REPF business support delivery model will ensure that all eligible businesses are able to access a full business support service alongside any potential revenue and/or capital grants. This will enable all businesses to undertake a full needs analysis with an experienced business adviser ensuring that projects are aligned to business growth plans and future strategy, as well as accessing the wider service offer including 1 to 1 specialist advice, consultancy support, workshops, and events in addition to the UKSPF and REPF grants.

This process will enable us to offer a continual support service to our business community as well as a value-added rolling grant programme while funding is available.

What Grant Opportunities are available under the UKSPF/REPF Supporting Local Businesses investment priority?

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has a range of UKSPF/REPF grants available to support local businesses. These are delivered in conjunction with our team of experienced business advisers who will work with you to identify which project(s) will help your business grow and improve and what grants may be available to support with the costs.

Whilst we are able to support most businesses with our grant schemes, there are some exclusions, including core farming activity, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry and fisheries.

Grants are mainly aimed at small and medium sized businesses; however, we can support larger businesses where economic need and benefit are demonstrated. Grants are available for between £1,000 and £50,000 with a maximum contribution of 50% towards identified eligible costs of the project, subject to the maximum amounts as stated on the different types of projects as listed below.

Revenue grants – Up to 50% of project cost available to a maximum grant £5,000

Revenue projects could include:

  • Costs of bringing in external specialist consultancy advice
  • Event attendance
  • Costs associated with achieving relevant accreditations.
  • Marketing and Sales costs, including online advertising spend, advertisements and promotional materials
  • Websites
  • Software licences.

Please note: as grants are available to help improve and grow your business, we cannot support general day to day costs such as rent, finance costs, staffing costs, utility bills, stock etc.

Grants for small scale capital expenditure – Up to 50% of project cost to a maximum grant £5,000 for moveable assets, £10,000 for fixed assets

These could include:

  • Purchase, upgrades, and improvements to moveable assets
  • Purchase of plant and machinery (this cannot be for like for like replacement for existing equipment)
  • Purchase of ICT equipment over £500
  • Outright Purchase of software licences
  • Purchase of bespoke software systems including websites
  • Improvements to retail premises including signage

Carbon reduction grants – Up to 50% of project costs to a maximum grant of £20,000

Grants are available with the amount being linked to CO2 reductions identified through an independent energy audit. Grant is available at £1500 per tonne of CO2 emissions saved per annum subject to a maximum intervention of 50%

Grants can be used for a range of identified projects which could include:

  • Installation of low/zero carbon energy infrastructure such as solar panels and wind turbines
  • Installation of energy efficient lighting
  • Installation of energy efficient boilers
  • Changes to the fabric of buildings specifically aimed at CO2 reduction.

Grants for larger capital expenditure projects – Up to 50% of project costs to a maximum grant of £50,000

Where there is significant economic impact associated with the project, we can consider larger grants. The applicant would need to demonstrate this impact through the application process. These impacts could include multiple jobs being created, significant supply chain development, increasing tourism accommodation bed spaces or creating business related facilities in rural areas.

Types of projects could include:

  • Purchase of larger pieces of machinery and equipment which will be fixed in place in the business premises and not moved in normal use (excluding purchase of land and buildings)
  • Upgrades and improvements to non-moveable fixed assets including repurposing of buildings for farm diversification
  • Energy efficient products / infrastructure (Solar PV, Wind turbines, LED Lighting, efficient boilers, Air or Ground sourced heat pumps etc.)
  • Infrastructure projects (e.g., site developments, signage, shop front improvements etc).

In addition, please be aware that approval must be in place for any grant prior to commencing with the project, we cannot fund any project retrospectively.

Tel: (01482) 391622
Email: business.support@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: Invest East Yorkshire.co.uk - Business support/

What organisations have received Communities and Place funding from the UKSPF and REPF so far?

The following organisations have been funded under the Communities and Place priority from the UKSPF and REPF:

Project Name Applicant(s) SPF/REPF £ Summary Primary Ward  
Toll Gavel Feasibility Study Toll Gavel United Church   6,168.00 Feasibility study on future community-focused use of church buildings St Mary's  
CCTV Project Withernsea Town Council Withernsea Town Council   33,973.70 Upgraded CCTV system promoting safe communities South East Holderness  
Replacement Stage Roof, Valley Gardens Withernsea Town Council   28,000.00 New Valley Gardens stage roof, enabling year-round events South East Holderness  
Hallgarth Park Picnic Area Hornsea Town Council   5,300.00 Green space improvement with new picnic benches in Hall Garth Park North Holderness  
Hornsea CCTV Upgrade Hornsea Town Council   10,000.00 Upgraded CCTV system promoting safe communities North Holderness  
Hornsea Family Soap Box Derby Hornsea Carnival Committee   10,904.00 Planning and delivery of Soap Box Derby family-friendly event North Holderness  
Feasibility of Creative @43 Driffield Town Council   10,560.00 Feasibility study to re-purpose 43 Market Place, Driffield as a community/visitor facility Driffield and Rural  
In Bloom - Hornsea Community Memorial Gardening Project Hornsea Town Council   9,540.00 Improvement and repurposing of Elim Gardens area, for community contemplative and memorial space North Holderness  
Driffield The Big Picture Mural Driffield Town Council   7,650.00 Creation of new public attraction to increase footfall from local people and visitors, with link to Creative@43 project Driffield and Rural  
Wilberfoss Our Community Hub Wilberfoss Community Centre   5,000.00 Feasibility study to future-proof the community hub to lower environmental impact Pocklington Provincial  
Elloughton-cum-Brough Public Realm and Landscape Study Elloughton-cum-Brough Town Council   13,500.00 Feasibility study to guide on successfully creating an urban space Dale  
St Mary's Church Feasibility St Mary's Church   13,110.00 Feasibility study to create a new landscaped garden/amenity area St Mary's  
Cottingham Village Hall Feasibility Cottingham Village Trust   10,337.00 Feasibility study into upgrading environmental standards of the Civic Hall Cottingham North  
RSPB Blacktoft Sands Feasibility RSPB (Blacktoft Sands)   5,095.00 Feasibility study to assess solutions towards replacing existing toilet block with a gravity or solar powered biofilter system Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland  
North Ferriby Village Hall Zero Carbon North Ferriby Village Hall   11,820.00 Feasibility study to define improvements to energy usage within the Village Hall South Hunsley  
St John's Community Cottage St John the Evangelist Goole   3,324.00 Feasibility study to into bringing back derelict cottage into use for community activities  
North Ferriby Stage Upgrade North Ferriby Village Hall   32,000.00 Upgrade of stage lighting, curtains and stage infrastructure to support live theatre South Hunsley  
Howden Shire Hall Access Ramp & Doors Howden Shire Hall   100,000.00 New access ramp and glass automatic doors for inclusion and participation Howdenshire  
Extension & Ramped Access Bishop Burton Village Hall   54,400.00 Accessibility improvements – extension, ramped access and functional outdoor area for community use Beverley Rural  
Hedon Methodist Church Community Projects - Community Manager Funding Hedon Methodist Church   32,843.00 Recruitment of Community Manager to develop further charity and community partnerships and increase support for isolated social groups South West Holderness  
Arts Centre Auditorium Accessibility Pocklington Town Council   73,600.00 Accessibility improvements to Arts Centre, with new seating and a stage lift, promoting inclusion Pocklington Provincial  
North Dalton Pond Restoration North Dalton Parish Council   20,383.95 Desilting process to restore existing blue space, promote biodiversity and increase footfall Wolds Weighton  
Beverley Cultural Network East Riding Theatre Ltd   24,974.00 Establish Beverley Cultural Network (BCN) a collaborative platform for cultural, artistic and heritage organizations, and related staffing Minster and Woodmansey  
Sancton Village Hall Fit for the future Sancton Village Hall   22,320.00 Extension to catering and storage facilities to increase participation, activities offered and volunteering numbers Wolds Weighton  
Disabled/Unisex Toilet Project Allerthorpe Village Hall Management Committee   16,668.40 Accessibility improvements of disabled/unisex WC facility and ramp, allowing wider outreach and inclusion Wolds Weighton  
Covered Arena North Ferriby Riding for the Disabled   45,000.00 Covering the existing arena to expand activities South Hunsley  
Leconfield Village Hall Community Hub Accessibility Project Leconfield Parish Council   100,000.00 Create a community hub to provide music, sports and events Beverley Rural  
Cottingham Civic Hall Cottingham Civic Hall   100,000.00 Renovate and refurbish public toilet facility in the village and extend access to Cottingham Civic Hall users Cottingham North  
Community Café and Outreach Plan St Nicholas Parochial Church Council   64,200.00 Improvements to community hall and community outreach and engagement North Holderness  
Great Driffield Pavilion, New Community Hub, Kitchen and Café Great Driffield AFC   17,504.40 Create a multi-function facility as a fully accessible community hub Driffield and Rural  
Increasing Community Capacity, Opportunities and Engagement for Local Residents at New Pasture Lane New Pasture Lane Community Centre   24,999.00 Increase community centre services, users and opening times Bridlington Central and Old Town  
Jubilee Pond Improved Accessibility Project Gilberdyke Parish Council   5,815.00 Improve accessibility to Jubilee Pond Howden  
Pollinate Eco-Garden Hornsea St Nicholas Parish Church   14,405.14 Extend the existing garden build and improve the project's offering to the community North Holderness  
Redevelopment of Toll Gavel United Church Toll Gavel United Church   24,480.00 Building capacity and community engagement of groups using the facility St Mary's  
Bubwith Leisure and Sports Centre - Lounge and Terrace Improvement Project Bubwith Leisure & Sport Centre   24,999.00 Build additional capacity and flexibility within the centre to increase use Howdenshire  
Millington Village Hall Roof and Floor Refurbishment and Upgrade for Insulation Millington Village Hall Committee   12,293.34 Future proof the village hall and increase it use as a valuable resource for the community Wolds Weighton  
Rowley Road Chalk Path Upgrade Rowley Parish Council   18,381.60 Improve accessibility of the existing footpath St Mary's  
Project Worker, Garden Infrastructure and Toilets St John the Evangelist Goole   100,000.00 Provide accessible parking and develop Life and Hope Gardens Goole North & South  
Accessible Pathway In Hall Garth Park Hornsea Town Council   30,400.00 Increase accessibility to Hall Garth Park North Holderness  
Valley Gardens Accessible Pathway Withernsea Town Council   24,999.00 Improve access for all to the Valley gardens community amenity space South East Holderness  
Wetwang Wildlife Wetwang Parish Council   11,776.00 Improve Wetwang's blue space and increase public realm surrounding the pond Wolds Weighton  
Millennium Green All Access Project Driffield Millennium Green Trust   17,810.40 Improve access to Millennium Green Driffield and Rural  
Pocklington's Ancient Heritage Towards a Permanent Museum Pocklington District Heritage Trust   40,880.00 Working towards creating a high quality museum and tourist attraction of Pocklington's heritage Pocklington Provincial  
Visitor Centre & Working Facility Yorkshire Wolds Railway   84,556.40 Provide a centre for heritage railway visitor attraction Driffield and Rural  
A Garden for All to Remember St Mary's Church   100,000.00 Landscaped garden project connecting existing Memorial Gardens and St Mary's Church St Mary's  
Withernsea Fishing Compound Re-Development Withernsea Town Council   24,999.00 Project Manager to facilitate delivery of a programme of improvements to services to residents and businesses South East Holderness  
Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation Society Objectives 2024 Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation Society   22,668.22 Restoration of historic sailing cobles and visitor experience Bridlington South  
Petuaria Revisited ECB Playing Field Association   15,350.30 Providing access to items discovered on archaeological digs Dale  
Inspired by Community St Mary's Church Huggate   20,022.20 Maximise potential of St Mary's Church as a community space for the village Wolds Weighton  
Thwing & Octon Heritage Trail Thwing & Octon Parish Council   19,932.93 Heritage trail linking Thwing and Octon East Wolds and Coastal  
Middleton on the Wolds Heritage Trail Middleton on the Wolds Parish Council   8,366.00 Creation of an art and local heritage walking trail Driffield and Rural  
Filling in the Wi-Fi Gaps on the Driffield Showground Driffield Agricultural Society   8,117.24 Improving Wi-Fi at Driffield Showground Driffield and Rural  
DASH (Digital Access Skills Hub) Studio 2 Creative Suite South Holderness Resource Centre   15,994.35 Create a digital hub at the Shores project South East Holderness  
Bridging the Digital Divide and Enhancing Our Rural Community Hub Wilberfoss Community Centre   6,489.24 Improve broadband access for users of the community hub in Wilberfoss Pocklington Provincial  
Modern Digital Meeting and Communication Infrastructure for North Ferriby Village Hall North Ferriby Village Hall   24,140.05 Improve digital meeting and communication infrastructure in the village hall South Hunsley  
Digital Access and Improvement Project Working for Health CIC   13,125.00 Provision of an enhanced CRM to improve client participation and the learner experience East Riding Wide  
Digital Improvements Pocklington Town Council t/as Pocklington Arts Centre   3,404.50 Improvements to the box office system to promote growth of the venue and enhance the visitor experience Pocklington Provincial  
Digital Screen Installation Hornsea Town Council   2,943.33 To enhance the facility for all users and provide modern equipment for meetings and presentations North Holderness  
Leconfield Community Hub Audio-Visual and Acoustic Improvements and Youth Club Digital Provision Leconfield Parish Council   15,759.90 To create a community digital hub in the Village Hall Beverley Rural  
Digital Community Hub St Nicholas Hornsea PCC   14,349.08 To establish a digital hub to help upskill the community North Holderness  
Cass Hall A/V Improvements Driffield Town Council   18,373.00 Improved audio visual equipment to benefit community use Driffield and Rural  
Digital Hub upgrade Love Driffield, Driffield & Wolds Food Bank   22,780.91 Improve digital inclusion through upgrade of existing facilities and equipment Driffield and Rural  
Digital infrastructure upgrades Hessle Town Council   20,341.39 Improve current infrastructure and equipment to enable more reliable connectivity for user groups Hessle  

What organisations have received People and Skills funding from the UKSPF so far?

The following organisations have received People and Skills funding from the UKSPF:

Project Name Applicant(s) SPF £ (awarded) Summary Primary Ward
Exploring Opportunities Humber Learning Consortium £740,000 All-age (16+) employment, skills, and inclusion programme ER-wide
Exploring Opportunities Humber Learning Consortium £1,000,000 All-age (16+) employment, skills, and inclusion programme ER-wide
Skills Transformation Accelerator University of Hull £95,526 Specialist, tailored Level-5 CPD offer enabling East Riding resident workers in key sectors to reach their potential, supporting local business transformation towards a high-value economy ER-wide
Skills Support for the Workforce Pure Training Solutions £75,000 Tailored support to help people in employment, who are not supported by mainstream provision to address barriers to accessing education and training courses ER-wide
Skills Support for the Workforce Hull College £237,526 Deliver a tailored support to help people in employment, and to support local skills needs ER-wide
Wellbeing Recovery Employment Service Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust £298,141 Providing tailored support to participants to make long-term, sustainable changes to behaviour and overall improvements to both their economic situation and overall health and wellbeing ER-wide
Supporting Health Interventions, Neurodiversity and Employment Better Connect £300,000 Employability, health and development programme to provide support to economically inactive and unemployed individuals in East Riding, who are neurodivergent, have a disability, work limiting health condition or who are experiencing mental health challenges ER-wide

What is the Multiply Fund?
Skills for Life Multiply logo

Part of the UKSPF, the Multiply programme aims to improve adult (those aged 19+) numeracy skills and, therefore, supports the Levelling Up mission to ensure that, by 2030, the number of people successfully completing high-quality skills training will have significantly increased in every area of the UK. This programme is 100 per cent revenue funding.

The East Riding has been allocated £1.5 million from the Multiply programme from April 2022 to March 2025.

For more information about Multiply, please visit the government’s website here:

GOV.UK – Multiply (external website)

Who do I contact if I have further queries about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Rural England Prosperity Fund or Multiply?

If you have any queries about any of these funds, please email the East Riding UK Shared Prosperity team:

Email: ukspfund@eastriding.gov.uk

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