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Barnet’s community events programme focuses on key occasions the Council marks throughout the year. These include major faith festivals and awareness celebrations, such as Pride and Black History Month.
Community organisations can apply for a grant between £500 - £1,000 to host an event at any time during the year. We particularly encourage events that link to the key occasions, see list below.
Community Events Programme Themes for 2024
Month and Theme
Description
Funding Dates
January - February
Winter Festivals events aim to increase inter-faith and cultural understanding by highlighting religious and cultural festivals and traditions through events that are open to all. Key celebrations include the Lunar New Year.
Apply by 8 January
Application outcome by 19 January
March
Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.
Apply by 12 February
Application outcome by 20 February
March
Nowruz, festival celebrating the new year on the Persian calendar, usually beginning on or around 21 March. The festival is celebrated in many countries with significant Persian cultural influence, including Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan and much of Central Asia.
March - April
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs. Eid al-Fitr is a time for joy, gratitude, and celebration. Muslims all over the world gather with family and friends to exchange gifts, share meals, and offer prayers.
For March events, apply by 12 February, get application outcome by 20 February
For April events, apply by 19 February, get application outcome by 29 February
June
Pride is a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and how in some places there's still work to be done.
Apply by 15 April
Application outcome by 30 April
June
Windrush Day (22 June) marks the anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain and is an opportunity to celebrate British Caribbean communities, and acknowledge the service and sacrifice of the Windrush Generation.
July - August
South Asian Heritage Month runs every year from 18 July – 17 August, ending on the anniversary of Partition. Along with providing learning opportunities for others, the month enables people of South Asian heritage to reclaim their history and identity by sharing their own stories and experiences.
For July events, apply by 20 May and get application outcome by 31 May
For August events, apply by 17 June and get application outcome by 28 June
October
Silver Week (1 - 7 October) aims to celebrate older residents, recognise their contribution to their communities and help them get out and about to meet new people.
Apply by 19 August
Application outcome by 30 August
October
Black History Month is a national awareness campaign which recognises and celebrates the contributions of Black people to the economic, cultural and political life in the UK.
November - December
Winter Festivals events aim to increase inter-faith and cultural understanding by highlighting religious and cultural festivals and traditions through events that are open to all. Key celebrations include Diwali, Christmas & Chanukah
For November events, apply by 16 September and get application outcome by 30 September
For December events, apply by 21 October and get application outcome by 31 October
If would like to host an event that is not linked to the occasions listed, you may still qualify for funding. Please have a look at our Community Events Funding page for further details.
Barnet’s community events programme focuses on key occasions the Council marks throughout the year. These include major faith festivals and awareness celebrations, such as Pride and Black History Month.
Community organisations can apply for a grant between £500 - £1,000 to host an event at any time during the year. We particularly encourage events that link to the key occasions, see list below.
Community Events Programme Themes for 2024
Month and Theme
Description
Funding Dates
January - February
Winter Festivals events aim to increase inter-faith and cultural understanding by highlighting religious and cultural festivals and traditions through events that are open to all. Key celebrations include the Lunar New Year.
Apply by 8 January
Application outcome by 19 January
March
Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.
Apply by 12 February
Application outcome by 20 February
March
Nowruz, festival celebrating the new year on the Persian calendar, usually beginning on or around 21 March. The festival is celebrated in many countries with significant Persian cultural influence, including Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan and much of Central Asia.
March - April
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs. Eid al-Fitr is a time for joy, gratitude, and celebration. Muslims all over the world gather with family and friends to exchange gifts, share meals, and offer prayers.
For March events, apply by 12 February, get application outcome by 20 February
For April events, apply by 19 February, get application outcome by 29 February
June
Pride is a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and how in some places there's still work to be done.
Apply by 15 April
Application outcome by 30 April
June
Windrush Day (22 June) marks the anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain and is an opportunity to celebrate British Caribbean communities, and acknowledge the service and sacrifice of the Windrush Generation.
July - August
South Asian Heritage Month runs every year from 18 July – 17 August, ending on the anniversary of Partition. Along with providing learning opportunities for others, the month enables people of South Asian heritage to reclaim their history and identity by sharing their own stories and experiences.
For July events, apply by 20 May and get application outcome by 31 May
For August events, apply by 17 June and get application outcome by 28 June
October
Silver Week (1 - 7 October) aims to celebrate older residents, recognise their contribution to their communities and help them get out and about to meet new people.
Apply by 19 August
Application outcome by 30 August
October
Black History Month is a national awareness campaign which recognises and celebrates the contributions of Black people to the economic, cultural and political life in the UK.
November - December
Winter Festivals events aim to increase inter-faith and cultural understanding by highlighting religious and cultural festivals and traditions through events that are open to all. Key celebrations include Diwali, Christmas & Chanukah
For November events, apply by 16 September and get application outcome by 30 September
For December events, apply by 21 October and get application outcome by 31 October
If would like to host an event that is not linked to the occasions listed, you may still qualify for funding. Please have a look at our Community Events Funding page for further details.
