In his capacity as a County Councillor, Nigel has access to specific grants designated for initiatives within his remit. Additionally, he is entitled to further funding opportunities by virtue of his role as the Mental Health Champion, enabling him to support and advance projects focused on mental health and well-being.
In the year 2025 to 2026, Nigel granted:
Local Member Grants (for local good causes within West Lancashire)
Community Lives Matter
First Up Holland Scout Group
Ormskirk Street Pastors
Sporting Challenge
West Lancs. ARC
West Lancs. Debt Advice
The LCC Local Member Grants Scheme offers financial support for community initiatives, administered through local county councillors, with available funding amounts ranging from £100 to £2,000.
If you wish to apply for a Local Member Grant please click here.
Champion Grants (for the whole of Lancashire County Council region)
Athletico Warton CIC
Basically Cheer
Cancer Care North Lancashire
Certain Curtain Theatre Company
Crusaders Morris Dancers
Pendle Rhythm
St. Johns Hospice
Strength in Struggles
Champion Grants help fund projects that benefit the community and align with a Champion’s work. Organisations can apply for a grant from one of our Champions, and the councillor will decide how to distribute the funds from their budget.
If you wish to apply for a Champion Grant please click here.