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The Next Round of CIF is Here (2025/26)


It is confirmed – the next round of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) has been announced! CIF (Condition Improvement Fund) offers a lifeline for upgrading and maintaining educational facilities – but with extreme competition and only a third of applications being funded each year, standing out is crucial. Success hinges on crafting proposals that tackle urgent improvements while following the CIF guidance. What is CIF? CIF is a capital fund granted to educational establishments looking to resolve condition-based issues on the school estate, and in lesser numbers, those schools looking to expand their estate. It must be stressed that these […]

The Brent Primary School – Flat Roof Refurb


Client Name: The Brent Primary School Location: Dartford Type of client: Primary School Discipline provided by M+C: Bid Funding Preparation/Submission (CIF) | Building Surveying |  Procurement | Project Management Value: £379,000 Contractors: Cambridge Flat Roofing The Project This Primary School was facing leaks due to the school’s current roofing being in poor condition and showing signs of age-related deterioration, being over 50 years old and forming part of the school’s original construction. This project aimed to resolve the issues across the seven areas of flat roofing. The leaks also posed a number of health and safety risks to the staff and […]

What Types of CIF Projects Are Eligible to Apply for in 2024/25?


After much anticipation, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) recently published details for the next round of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). These comprehensive guidelines highlight crucial details as to which type of CIF projects will be accepted and the assessment criteria for 2024/25. The Different CIF Project Categories CIF provides financial support to both condition projects and expansion projects. As with the last round of funding, the ESFA have categorised CIF projects into three types: condition projects, condition with expansion projects, and expansion projects. We’ve detailed more information on each of these below. Condition Projects It should be […]

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