All Souls Clubhouse in Cleveland Street has received £100k to carry out improvements to its community building after a successful application to Westminster Council.
It is one of 11 organisations who successfully applied to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) fund in autumn 2025.
NCIL accrues income from new property developments as part of the process of gaining planning permission, and goes to deliver infrastructure that is required to support the development and growth in an area.
It amounts to 15 percent of the total receipts from the wider CIL fund — the bulk of which goes to Westminster Council’s strategic infrastructure priorities.
All Souls charity sought £100k for “essential infrastructure improvements to The Clubhouse, a 140-year-old building that serves as a hub for social action programmes supporting Westminster’s most vulnerable residents”, according to a council report.
Works to the building include renovation of bathroom and shower facilities, kitchen refurbishment, transformation of a sports hall and gymnasium into a multipurpose community space, boiler room improvements and other essential maintenance.
The application was supported by the Fitzrovia West Neighbourhood Forum as it would benefit a diverse range of users, including those with special needs, stated the report on the decision.
Nathan van Sittert, director of operations at All Souls Langham Place, told The Fitzrovia News:
“The £100,000 Westminster CIL grant, confirmed in February 2026, is a real encouragement and a sign of trust in the work happening at All Souls Clubhouse. It’s the start of an exciting new chapter for this historic community centre at the heart of Cleveland Street.”
All Souls Clubhouse is a part of the parish buildings and is run by All Souls Serve the City, a registered charity.
The grant from Westminster Council is just one of its fundraising successes.
“So far, we’ve been blessed with £374,000 in confirmed funding from a wide range of supporters, including Westminster City Council, the Garfield Weston Foundation, the Howard de Walden Family Trust, and the Laing Trust.
“We’ve also applied for a further £263,641 from the Westminster Climate Fund, which, if successful, would bring us close to £600,000 in total support,” says van Sittert.
“The planned works are truly transformational. The Clubhouse will be fully decarbonised and made all-electric, with solar PV panels installed on the roof, new heating and hot water systems, and LED lighting throughout.
“But more than just the building, this project is about people. The Clubhouse is home to programmes for older adults who are isolated, survivors of trafficking and exploitation, people experiencing homelessness, recovery groups, and youth activities. By upgrading the building, we can make sure these vital services continue and grow.
“We expect to save 22.8 tonnes of carbon each year, putting us on track to meet the Church of England’s Net Zero 2030 target ahead of time. We also hope to save around £8,600 a year on energy bills, freeing up more resources for our community programmes.”
A total of £1,288,701 was shared among 11 organisations across the City of Westminster who asked for grants in the autumn 2025 round of applications.
NCIL applications open four times a year and are considered on their merits measured against national regulations, local policies, and Westminster’s CIL Spending Policy Statement.
Consultation on allocations takes place with neighbourhood forums, business improvement districts, and ward council members.
Westminster City Council decision: Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure (NCIL) Autumn Round 2025.
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