If you live or work in Grimsby and want to help decide which local ideas receive investment, you can apply to become a Decision Maker.
Decision Makers review ideas for projects and take part in sessions to decide how available funding is distributed.
Their role is to listen, consider different ideas and make fair decisions for the good of the town.
You don’t need to have special qualifications, just be passionate about building a positive future for the town, and excited about the work that others are doing to make that happen.
We’d like as many different people from across the area to take part and play a role. You’ll need to:
Commit time for training in early November (a few hours).
Read and comment on proposals (early December)
Set aside a day for decision making events in mid-December.
While these sessions are serious about decision making, they also designed to be social and enjoyable. Support is available for people to ensure they can attend.
“It was great to have a say and feel like my opinion really mattered. I had a lot of fun doing it, but I also knew there was an important job to do for our town and the people who live here. I’d encourage others to get involved and sign up to be a Decision Maker.”
– Katherine, Decision Maker
Applications are not first come, first served. Decision Makers will be selected from applicants using a randomised process designed to create a cross-section of the town in each group. That means a mix of post codes, ages, backgrounds and gender.
The deadline for this form is 5pm on Monday 19 October 2026 — the same deadline as the funding applications for both funds. Once we have received your form, we will be in touch with the next steps.
The Growing Together Fund is currently funded by Pride in Place which requires participation from within a specific area (defined under the Pride in Place programme). You must live or work in this area in order to take part as a Decision Maker. A map of the area is available here (page 3). It broadly maps to postcodes starting with DN31, DN32, DN33, DN34 and DN37. You will be asked to give your full postcode as part of the application form but if you are unsure if you are eligible of not feel free to contact us info@growingtogetherfund.org.uk to confirm.
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