LNER Customer and Community Investment Fund open for applications

Closing date

LNER’s Customer and Community Investment Fund (CCIF) works to support charities and causes along our route. It provides vital funding to small and medium sized projects that deliver a positive impact to issues that are important to us.

There are three priorities the fund supports: Better for People, Better for Places and Better for Planet.

  • Better for People
    • Fostering a culture of equality, that champions diversity and inclusivity.
    • Creating a culture of positive mental health, bringing people and communities together.
  • Better for Places
    • Creating skilled and inclusive communities along our networks that can thrive.
  • Better for Planet
    • Conserve resources, reduce waste and reuse where possible.

The project and charity do not need to be located within the immediate proximity of an LNER station; instead, the fund is open to those located within 15 miles of the LNER route.

The maximum amount that can be applied for is £10,000. Preference will be given to small and medium charities, over larger charities. 2024 application window closes 2nd Sept 2024.