More than 70 schools, academies and sixth-form colleges are celebrating after Surveyors to Education (S2e) helped them win Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) funding.

The results of the 2022 to 2023 CIF applications have been published, and we are delighted to announce we secured a record £28 million for our clients - an overall success rate of 86%!

The Condition Improvement Fund can provide game-changing funds to improve unsafe school and academy buildings. Only around a third of CIF applications are accepted each year – but our success rate for clients is always well above this win rate.

As the UK’s most successful CIF funding consultancy with over £300million won since 2013, we feel we are well placed to secure the funding you need.

The regulations around CIF funding are complex, and making an application can be a daunting process. That’s why for the best chance of success it makes sense to seek professional support. Experienced chartered surveyors for education such as S2e can advise on all aspects.

CIF money is available for projects to keep school and college buildings safe and in good working order. Most CIF funding addresses issues with poor condition, building compliance, energy efficiency or health and safety, with the highest priority going to projects that address structural safety, fire protection systems, gas safety, electrical safety or emergency asbestos removal.

CIF also supports a small number of expansion projects where Ofsted has rated the school either good or outstanding and it needs to expand its existing facilities to increase admissions or address overcrowding.

Making a strong application

CIF 2022 to 2023 will provide funding of £498 million for 1,405 projects at 1,129 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools. Significant funds are therefore available and if you have a project in mind to improve unsafe buildings at your school, academy or MAT, talk to us today so you are ready well ahead of the December’s deadline for the next round.

For the full list of successful 2022-23 applications click here.

Speak to S2e today for help with your CIF application for December 2022 on 01530 877 969 or email enquire@s2e.org.uk.