Watch Our Dormant Assets Information Sessions

Pathway Fund has released the full recordings of its DA Wave One, March and April 2026, Information Sessions, two online briefings held in March and April of 2026, for organisations preparing to apply to the first wave of the dormant assets programme.

The sessions brought together prospective applicants, local partners, and community leaders for a detailed walkthrough of Pathway’s aims, eligibility criteria, and application expectations.

Information Session One

Information Session Two

The webinar recordings are now available for all organisations who were unable to attend live. They cover:

• The purpose and structure of DA Wave One (March 2026)

• What Pathway Fund is looking for in strong applications

• Key dates, assessment stages, and decision timelines

• Guidance on partnership models, community engagement, and evidence requirements

• Live Q&A with the Pathway Fund team

You can watch the full recordings here:

Session 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcKrU5CccuA

Session 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zshGGu58T6A

What the Session Covered

1. Overview of DA Wave One‍ ‍

The sessions opened with a clear explanation of how DA Wave One sits within Pathway Fund’s broader mission to support community‑led, BEM‑led, social impact investment, growth..

Speakers outlined the programme’s emphasis on strengthening local delivery ecosystems, supporting organisations with credible growth trajectories, and backing models that demonstrate both community legitimacy and operational readiness.

2. Eligibility and Assessment‍ ‍

Participants were guided through the core eligibility criteria, including requirements relating to organisational type and governance, geographic focus, track record, and evidence thresholds.

The team also set out expectations around safeguarding, financial management, and risk. In addition, they explained the assessment framework, highlighting Pathway Fund’s commitment to transparency, proportionality, and fairness.

3. Application Guidance‍ ‍

The webinars offered practical advice on how to structure a compelling application.

Presenters described what strong outcomes, learning approaches, and measurement practices look like, and explained how applicants could best demonstrate community voice and partnership strength. They also highlighted common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

4. Live Q&A‍ ‍

During the live Q&A, attendees raised questions on a range of topics, including budgeting and eligible costs, multi‑organisation partnerships, Pathway Fund’s approach to innovation and risk, and the timelines for contracting and mobilisation.

5. Next Steps for Applicants‍ ‍

Organisations intending to apply to DA Wave One were encouraged to watch the full recording, review the guidance materials, begin preparing their application and supporting documents, and contact the Pathway Fund team with any clarification questions.

If you have any questions, please do email us: impact@pathwayfund.org.uk.