The Stevenage Works Community Chest Fund started in 2020, allowing local community groups to apply for a share of the fund each year. It's managed by Stevenage Works in collaboration with North Hertfordshire College (NHC) and Job Centre Plus (JCP), creating a coordinated effort to bring social value to the community.

The fund comes from contributions by contractors who work closely with the council and give back to the community through their social value commitments.

When the fund is open for bidding, local community organisations can bid for a share of the pot of money.

Projects we look for should aim to improve the economic, social, or environmental well-being of people in Stevenage. The bids can be proposed by local community groups/clubs, charities, organisations, or residents within or operating in Stevenage.

Bidding for this year will open in September.

Bid Winners 2024

The contractors who donated were:

• Lovell
• Aaron Services
• Mace
• Mulalley
• Wates
• EEM

Successful Bidders

Bedwell Rangers

Bedwell Rangers provides football coaching for children from age 4, with teams for boys, girls, and adults. They focus on quality coaching and facilities, ensuring all children can play in a safe, fun, and affordable environment.​

With growing interest in girls' football, new funding will help buy kit and equipment for an additional primary school team, easing the financial burden on parents.

Diamond Silver Service (Lovell)

An escorted, non-profit organisation providing preplanned, socially based activities for the residents of Stevenage. Operating 4 days a week, clients are collected and assisted from their homes and taken lots of different social events in the local area. Only minibuses with easy access rear lifts accommodating any mobility aids are used.​

The funding will be used to transport people to monthly singalongs held at Stevenage Toby Carvery, who provide at no cost, a private room once a month with free tea & coffee. This musical event varies monthly, with a number of different acts, Clients are transported to the venue for their lunch - most singalong and some get up.

Crossroads Caring For Life (Aaron Services)

Supports unpaid carers and the people they care for, running the Crossroads Community Hub in Broadwater.​

The funding will be used to take these supported people to some lunch outings, and will cover the costs of the transport and a meal. Many of these individuals do not have the means to cover the costs of a lunch trip out, nor have social interaction outside the sessions provided.

Wellbeing Junction CIC (Mace)

The Wellbeing Junction CIC promotes the emotional and mental wellbeing of children through workshops on confidence, resilience, and social skills. Open sessions also offer games, arts, and crafts.​

Funding will expand services and create a hardship fund for families in need. It will also support cooking activities, helping children learn healthier eating habits and life skills.​

TRACKS Autism (Mulalley)

TRACKS Autism is an independent charity supporting children aged 2 to 5 with autism through early intervention in a safe, positive environment. They work closely with families from diagnosis to school transition, helping each child reach their potential with personalised education and therapy. Funding will provide regular music therapy, boosting communication, reducing anxiety, and encouraging interaction and self-expression through sensory play.​

Stevenage FC Foundation (Wates)

Is the official charity of Stevenage Football Club, which delivers a variety of Sporting, Educational and Health based activities to help improve the standard of living within the local community.​

The funding will enable the continuation of fortnightly Extra Time Hub sessions, a free, social inclusion programme designed for retired and semi-retired people to come together and enjoy activities with like-minded people in the community.​