This fund offers short-term relief, helping organisations:

• Stabilise their operations.
• Cover urgent costs such as rent, bills, or service delivery.
• Bridge the gap caused by unpaid Rainbow Fund grants.
  

It’s important to note:

Receiving support from PCF does not replace or settle any grant originally owed by the Rainbow Fund.

To be eligible, your organisation must:

1. Serve the LGBTQ+ community in Brighton & Hove or nearby areas.
2. Charities, CICs, and not-for-profit community groups are all welcome.
3. Have a clear link to the Rainbow Fund, such as:
   • An award letter, email, or message confirming a grant.
   • A budget or financial record showing that the funding was expected.
4. Be in financial distress because that grant hasn’t been paid — for example:
   • Difficulty meeting core costs.
   • Reduction or suspension of services.
   • Risk of closure.

• Grants are typically between £1,000 and £5,000
• In some exeptional cases, we may consider granting higher amounts of funds.
• The fund is one-off and won’t be repeated.
• Every application will be reviewed carefully against the eligibility criteria.

You can apply using our short online form.

You’ll need to provide:

• A short summary of your organisation and what you do.
• Details and evidence of the unpaid Rainbow Fund grant.
• How this situation has affected your finances or services.
• The amount you’re requesting and what it will be used for.
• A simple financial overview (such as a short income/expenditure summary or recent bank statement).

Key dates

• Applications open: 27 October 2025
• Applications close: 24 November 2025
• Decisions notified: Within approximately three weeks of submission

• All applications will be reviewed by a small independent panel (including representatives from PCF, Brighton & Hove Pride, and the community).
• Panel members will declare any conflicts of interest.
• Decisions will be made on a rolling basis to get support out quickly.
• We’ll contact you by email once a decision has been made.