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Thank you for your interest in the Bicester Village Unlock Futures Fund 2025
As part of The Bicester Collection’s philanthropic programme, DO GOOD, the Unlock Futures Fund offers Bicester-based charities the opportunity to develop projects that bring about real, sustainable change and make a significant impact in the local community.
In celebration of Bicester Village's 30th anniversary and 30 years of partnership with our local community, this year's fund has been increased to £50,000.
A maximum award of £4,000 will be available to any one organisation.
In order to be eligible, projects must align with one or more of the following key themes:
Empowering Women
Unlocking the Futures of Young People
Mental Health & Wellbeing
As part of The Bicester Collection’s philanthropic programme, DO GOOD, the Unlock Futures Fund offers Bicester-based charities the opportunity to develop projects that bring about real, sustainable change and make a significant impact in the local community.
In celebration of Bicester Village's 30th anniversary and 30 years of partnership with our local community, this year's fund has been increased to £50,000.
A maximum award of £4,000 will be available to any one organisation.
In order to be eligible, projects must align with one or more of the following key themes:
Empowering Women
Unlocking the Futures of Young People
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Ready to apply?
We suggest reviewing our FAQ section below and then getting started!
Q. Who can apply?
A. Applicants must be not-for-profit organisations (including charities, social enterprises and community groups) that are based in, or primarily support activities within Bicester and it’s surrounding areas.
Q. What are the timelines?
A. Applications will close at 11:59pm on Friday 27th June. We are not able to consider applications submitted after that date.
Q. My organisation has previously received a grant from The Unlock Futures Fund. Can I apply again this year?
A. Yes, we encourage all past recipients to reapply, especially for new or updated projects
For any other questions, please contact us at
bv-unlockfuturesfund@bicestervillage.com
Q. Who can apply?
A. Applicants must be not-for-profit organisations (including charities, social enterprises and community groups) that are based in, or primarily support activities within Bicester and it’s surrounding areas.
Q. What are the timelines?
A. Applications will close at 11:59pm on Friday 27th June. We are not able to consider applications submitted after that date.
Q. My organisation has previously received a grant from The Unlock Futures Fund. Can I apply again this year?
A. Yes, we encourage all past recipients to reapply, especially for new or updated projects
For any other questions, please contact us at
bv-unlockfuturesfund@bicestervillage.com
Evaluation process:
Applications close at 11.59pm on 27 June 2025. Once submitted, all eligible applications will be reviewed by the Selection Panel and recipients announced in July 2025.
Good luck - we look forward to receiving your application
Good luck - we look forward to receiving your application