Apply for sponsorship
Sponsorship fund administered directly by Luton Rising
Application Guidance
Luton Rising is proud to support local organisations that make a positive difference to people and communities across Luton.
Our sponsorship funding focuses on four core pillars:
- Education and Skills
- Physical Activity and Sport
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Environmental and Sustainability
Use the guide information below to check whether your initiative fits our criteria before applying.
We support initiatives that help people of all ages learn, gain confidence, and access better opportunities.
Your initiative could:
- • Help residents access education, training, or learning opportunities.
- • Build practical or employability skills such as teamwork, communication, or digital literacy.
- • Create pathways into jobs, apprenticeships, or further study.
- • Work in partnership with schools, colleges or training providers.
It will have to be able to demonstrate clear results — e.g. number of participants gaining new qualifications, confidence, or employment.
We’re looking for:
Initiatives that inspire learning and open doors to lasting personal development and employment.
Our aim is to help people move more, feel better, and enjoy the benefits of being active.
Your initiative could:
- • Encourage participation in sport or exercise, especially for underrepresented groups.
- • Promote inclusive activities that strengthen community connections.
- • Remove barriers like cost, accessibility, or lack of local opportunities.
- • Improve or create safe, welcoming spaces for physical activity.
You must be able to measure your impact through participation rates or health outcomes.
We’re looking for:
Initiatives that make physical activity fun, inclusive, and accessible for everyone in Luton.
We support initiatives that help people live happier, healthier, and more connected lives.
Your initiative could:
- • Improve mental health and build personal resilience.
- • Provide safe spaces for social connection, conversation, and support.
- • Use creative or community-based activities to boost wellbeing.
- • Offer early support to prevent mental health issues from worsening.
- • Collaborate with local health, care, or community partners.
Use data to show the impact you ae making.
We’re looking for:
Initiatives that bring people together, improve confidence and wellbeing, and make a lasting difference in everyday life.
We support initiatives that help protect and improve the environment and contribute to a greener future for Luton’s communities.
Your initiative could:
- • Reducing carbon emissions or air pollution.
- • Improving local green spaces, biodiversity or wildlife habitats.
- • Encouraging sustainable travel (e.g. walking, cycling, public transport).
- • Reducing waste, increasing recycling or supporting circular economy initiatives.
- • Educating and engaging residents on climate change, energy saving or sustainable living.
Use data to show the impact you ae making.
We’re looking for:
Initiatives that create visible lasting environmental improvements and promote sustainable behaviours.
Before You Apply
Please make sure you can:
- Clearly show how your project meets one or more of our four core pillars. ✅
- What activities you will deliver and who will be the beneficiaries. ✅
- Show how your project will make a positive, measurable difference (e.g. people engaged, behaviour changes, space improved). ✅
- Demonstrate your organisation’s ability to deliver the project responsibly and effectively. ✅
- Show your project has been successful. ✅
- Ensure you can meet Luton Rising’s sponsorship terms and conditions. ✅
Please ensure you can address all points above before submitting the funding application form.