Unspent Funds, Missed Opportunities
Local communities across the UK are facing growing challenges, from social inequality to environmental needs. Yet, vast funds remain untapped.
The Homebuilders Federation recently reported that around £8 billion in Section 106 (S106) and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions are currently held in UK local authority accounts, with an estimated 26% of these funds left unspent for over five years.
These funds—intended to support communities impacted by new developments—remain unspent because of resource constraints and bureaucratic challenges faced by Local Authorities.
This is a problem for everyone.
🛑 Developers’ inability to showcase tangible community benefits leads to planning resistance, reputational risks, and increased tension with stakeholders.
🛑 Local Authorities face worsening finances and increasing pressures, making effective fund deployment increasingly critical. Lost funds challenge service delivery and increase public dissatisfaction.
🛑 Local Communities miss out on vital projects that could improve their neighborhoods. Delays in S106/CIL spending mean critical projects are put on hold—or never happen.
Deliver S106 & CIL with Greater Speed, Transparency, and Cost-Efficiency
ActionFunder bridges the gap between developers, councils, and local communities.
Transform unspent S106/CIL funds into measurable community impact through our streamlined grant-giving mechanism.
Deliver fast, transparent, and impactful community investment.
How it Works
✅ Developers and councils use ActionFunder to distribute unspent funds through community grants, ensuring they reach the local community quickly and transparently.
✅ We partner them with local VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) organisations to deploy funds into grassroots projects that align with community needs.
✅ Our platform tracks impact in real time, quantifying the social value (£SROI) and wider public benefits these projects create.
This approach reduces planning resistance, enhances ESG credentials, and rebuilds public trust—all while delivering measurable improvements for local communities.
Turn Unspent Funds into Visible Impact
Learn more about how we can help you transform unspent funds into community impact.
As a property developer, local councillor, and community investment expert, our CEO Mark Shearer understands the unique challenges and opportunities.