The Illuminated River Foundation has launched a community fund to to support local groups in delivering publicly accessible activities that engage with the first phase of Illuminated River (London, Cannon St, Southwark and Millennium Bridges) and encourage more people to enjoy the Thames, its bridges and riverside surroundings at night.

Registered charities are invited to apply for project funding of up to £1,500 and non-registered groups are invited to apply for project funding of up to £750. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 13th September.

To apply, or find out more, please visit the Illuminated River Foundation website.

The fund has been established through contributions from the Rothschild Foundation and members of the Illuminated River Project Team: Atelier Ten Ltd., Colt Technology Services, Core Five LLP, FM Conway Ltd., Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, Jackson Coles LLP and Signify Commercial UK Ltd.