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  Arnold Clark Community Fund Opens for Cost of Living Support Applications (GB)

  Arnold Clark, the UK’s largest independently owned, family-run car retailer, has been offering grants to communities in the areas in which it operates since 2021.

  Registered charities and community groups across England, Scotland and Wales can apply now for a grant to support cost of living projects.

  To be eligible, they must be based/operate solely in the UK and located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch.

  Their work must directly support those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis, such as foodbanks, accommodation, poverty relief and where... Continue reading

  
  

  Arnold Clark Community Fund Opens for Cost of Living Support Applications (GB)

  Arnold Clark, the UK’s largest independently owned, family-run car retailer, has been offering grants to communities in the areas in which it operates since 2021.

  Registered charities and community groups across England, Scotland and Wales can apply now for a grant to support cost of living projects.

  To be eligible, they must be based/operate solely in the UK and located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch.

  Their work must directly support those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis, such as foodbanks, accommodation, poverty relief and where people/communities in the UK are the primary and immediate focus of investment.

  Applications are encouraged from smaller voluntary and community organisations who are working with those most affected and vulnerable to the increased cost of living.

  Funding is at the discretion of Arnold Clark Community Fund with a possible maximum grant of £2,500.

  Arnold Clark will contact successful applicants on a weekly basis.

  There are no deadlines for applications. However, it is recommended that groups apply as early as they can as applications could be paused due to high demand.

  • Cost of living grants up to £2,500

  Who Can Apply

  Applications will be accepted from:

  • UK registered charities

  • Local community groups

  • Social enterprises

  • Community interest companies

  • Groups of organisations that are community or voluntary led

  • Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs)

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have people and communities in the UK as their primary focus of investment

  • Be incorporated in the UK.

  • Have a bank account in the organisation's name.

  Registered charity applicants must provide their charity number, current bank statement and proof of address. 

  Applicants from unregistered charities and community groups will be required to provide a bank statement, letter of constitution and a letter from their local councillor/MSP/MP.

  The Cost of Living Support particularly welcomes applications from smaller voluntary and community organisations who are working with those most affected and vulnerable to the increased cost of living.

  Our Communities Support particularly welcome applications from smaller voluntary and community organisations who are working within our local communities.

  Organisations must be based/operate solely in the UK and located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch.

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Individuals

  • Sole traders

  • Professional sports teams

  • Organisations operating in Northern Ireland or Southern Ireland

  • Organisations operating outside the UK even if registered in the UK.

  • Anyone applying on behalf of an organisation

  • Organisations which generate profits for private distribution

  • Schools, nurseries, colleges (unless this immediately impacts the wider community)

  • Organisations that are asking for funding for private gain.

  • Organisations that do not have a business bank account in their name.

  • Religious activity (unless this immediately impacts the wider community)

  • Projects that benefit an individual rather than the wider community.

  • Political activities

  • Grant-giving organisations.

  • Travel applications (can only be accepted if this is for day trips in local community).

  • Organisations applying to use the funding to pay for wages, loan repayments or to pay off debt.

  Eligible Expenditure

  The funding must be used for charitable or community purposes.

  Projects applying for 'Our Communities Support' must address one of the following categories:

  • Animal welfare (benefiting humans)

  • Arts and culture

  • Community development

  • Disability

  • Education

  • Recreation

  • Relief support

  • Mental health support

  Projects must have people/communities in the UK as the primary and immediate focus of investment.

  Applications are also only eligible if they are made by an organisation that is based/operates solely in the UK and is located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch.

  Location

  England, Scotland, Wales - within a 50-mile radius of an Arnold Clark branch

  How To Apply

  Applications are accepted during designated periods throughout the year. 

  Once open, it is recommended that groups apply as early as they can as applications could be paused due to high demand. 

  Contact the Arnold Clark Community Team for further information.

  The Arnold Clark Community Fund | Arnold Clark(External link)

  Music for All

  Funding for Musical Projects in Deprived or Marginalised Areas in UK

  Music for All, the charity of the UK musical instrument industry, is currently accepting applications for its fourth funding round of 2025.

  Groups, schools, any form of educational establishment, community projects, charities, organisations, companies and individuals that are bringing music to their communities in the UK can apply.

  In this round, grants of up to £2,000 are available to community groups in deprived or marginalised areas within the UK who are providing music making opportunities to:

  • People with physical mobility, coordination and/or accessibility needs.

  • People experiencing mental health challenges and/or are affected by loneliness or isolation.

  • Choral groups (both new and existing).

  • Early years aged children (0 to 4 years)

  In addition, groups can apply for descant recorder pack and music pack to develop music education, suitable for beginners only and includes 'Walking in the Air' sheet music. No cases available.

  Priority will be given to applicants who are most in need of help.

  Decisions are usually conveyed within three months of the application deadline.

  The deadline for applications is noon on 24 September 2025.

  Who Can Apply

  Groups, schools and organisations that are bringing music to their communities in the UK can apply.

  Priority will be given to applicants who are most in need of help.

  Applicants are eligible only if they have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years and are either a British Citizen or a national of a member state of the European Economic Area, or have been granted leave to enter or remain in the UK for an indefinite period or hold a certificate of right of abode in the UK.

  Applicants will also be required to nominate an independent referee who must complete a witness statement in support of the application.

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Retrospective costs.

  • Applicants based outside of the UK.

  • Applicants present in the UK only for education or attending a course of study.

  Eligible Expenditure

  In the current round, support will be available in the following distinct areas:

  • Physical mobility or accessibility needs – grants of up to £2,000 are available to open to community groups in deprived or marginalised areas and developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure), providing music making opportunities to those with physical mobility, coordination and/or accessibility needs. Applicants for this award will need to demonstrate how music is used within their project work and where possible, be able to illustrate previous examples of their work as well as illustrate how funds will be used to remove barriers to support music-making for the group.

  • Choral groups – grants of up to £2,000 are available to open to community groups in deprived or marginalised areas and developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure), providing music making opportunities to choral groups (both new and existing). Applicants for this award will need to demonstrate how music is used within their project work and where possible, be able to illustrate previous examples of their work as well as illustrate how funds will be used to remove barriers for its participants.

  • Working with groups with mental health challenges and/or affected by loneliness/isolation – grants of up to £2,000 are available to open to community groups in deprived or marginalised areas and developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure), providing music making opportunities to those experiencing mental health challenges/affected by loneliness or isolation. Applicants for this award will need to demonstrate how music is used within their project work and where possible, be able to illustrate previous examples of their work as well as illustrate how funds will be used to remove barriers to support music-making for the group.

  • Working with early years aged children (0–4 years) – grants of up to £2,000 are available to open to community groups in deprived or marginalised areas and developing music education for those living in the area (this includes but is not limited to social infrastructure), providing opportunities to make music to children aged between 0–4. Applicants for this award will need to demonstrate how music is used within their project work and where possible, be able to illustrate previous examples of their work as well as illustrate how funds will be used to remove barriers to support music-making for the group. Caring and formal educational settings are considered, and choirs can apply.

  • Descant recorder pack and music pack – awards are open to groups using entry-level descant recorders to support communities in deprived or marginalised areas and develop music education for those living in the area. Suitable for beginners only and includes 'Walking in the Air' sheet music. No cases available. (These disadvantaged communities include but are not limited to social infrastructure). There are up to 60 recorder packs to apply for in this category.

  The main aspects that the trustees look for in an application are:

  • The number of new musicians the project will create and support.

  • The sustainability of the project (to ensure that people are able to continue their musical journeys).

  • Whether there are any other organisations supporting the project that can help with funding, or if funding applications have been made to other charities. (Music for All likes to help as many applicants as it can, so often works with other organisations to enable projects to gain the full support required.)

  How To Apply

  An online application form is available to complete on the Music for All website. It is only available during the open application window.

  The process takes around three months from application to outcome notification.

  Contact Music for All for further information.

  Documents & links

  Music for All(External link)

  Contacts

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  Enquiries
  Music for All
  7 Bell Yard
  Lower Ground Floor
  London
  WC2A 2JR
  Tel: 0140 362 8892
  Email: help@musicforall.org.uk(External link)

  Funding for Innovative Projects that Engage the Public on Topic of Dementia

  Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Inspire Fund offers a small number of seed funding grants of up to £5,000 each year to new applicants from across the UK.

  The funding is for projects that meet both of the following core criteria:

  • Engage with underserved audiences on the topic of dementia, such as minority ethnic communities, marginalised or socio-economically disadvantaged people.

  • Build knowledge and understanding about brain health (in the context of dementia risk reduction) and explore ways to encourage behaviour change.

  Projects can use a range of methods to engage with their audience and applicants are encouraged to consider their audience when selecting methods of engagement, to ensure people are able to take part.

  The Fund is open to all. Individuals, organisations and communities with ideas, passion and ability to realise innovative public engagement projects on the topic of dementia can apply. Applications are encouraged from people with a range of backgrounds and expertise – dementia researchers, community groups, artists, creative organisations, and people responsible for cultural spaces such as museums and libraries.

  ARUK encourages collaborative applications, and those that build relationships between communities and researchers.

  For the 2025 round, there is particular interest in proposals led by community groups or organisations, and in receiving applications from:

  • Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

  • North West England.

  • Yorkshire and North East England.

  • The Midlands.

  • East Anglia.

  Previous Inspire Fund grant recipients can also apply for a follow-on grant of up to £20,000 per project to grow the scale and impact of past projects.

  An online information webinar will be held on 5 August 2025 (12-1pm) to provide more information about the scheme and answer questions. Registration to attend is via the ARUK website.

  The deadline for applications for seed funding grants is 8 September 2025 (5pm).

  Objectives of Fund

  The Inspire Fund provides funding for innovative projects that engage and empower the public by improving understanding of dementia and sharing the benefits of dementia research. The funders aim to create and nurture relationships between communities, researchers, creatives and other potential applicants.

  Projects must engage with underserved audiences on the topic of dementia, such as minority ethnic communities, marginalised or socioeconomically disadvantaged groups.

  For this call, seed funding is available to new grant holders, in grants of up to £5,000 per project.

  Follow on funding grants of up to £20,000 per project will also be available to past Inspire Fund grant holders, to grow the scale and impact of their previous projects. (Previous grant holders interested in follow-on funding should contact the Involvement & Engagement team for further information.)

  Who Can Apply

  Applicants are accepted from individuals, organisations and communities with ideas, passion and ability to realise innovative public engagement projects on the topic of dementia. ARUK is especially interested in proposals led by community groups or organisations.

  Applicants are encouraged to forge links with collaborators or groups to grow the scale of ideas and the impact of the projects.

  The funders are particularly interested in receiving applications from the following regions:

  • Devolved nations – Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

  • North West England.

  • Yorkshire and North East England.

  • The Midlands.

  • East Anglia.

  Restrictions

  Funding is not available for:

  • Projects where research is the primary purpose.

  • Projects that will take place outside of the UK.

  • Projects providing dementia care or other front-line services (including arts therapy).

  • Projects judged to be using the scheme to further the commercial interests of an organisation.

  • Covering the cost of projects that are part of an organisation's usual programme of activities.

  • Costs incurred before your project starts.

  • Loans, investments or capital costs.

  • Emergency, top-up or maintenance funding.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Inspire Fund projects must meet both core criteria:

  • Projects must engage with underserved audiences on the topic of dementia, such as minority ethnic communities, marginalised or socio-economically disadvantaged people.

  • Build knowledge and understanding about brain health (in the context of dementia risk reduction) and explore ways to encourage behaviour change.

  Projects can use a range of methods to engage with their audience and applicants are encouraged to consider their audience when selecting methods of engagement, to ensure people are able to take part.

  The grant is intended to cover:

  • Salaries or fees for people who are essential to the proposal such as project lead, researchers, artists or consultants that aren't already covered by another grant.

  • Participant costs if relevant.

  • Materials and consumables.

  • Equipment that is essential to the project.

  • Production costs, including marketing.

  • Travel and subsistence relevant to the proposal.

  • Room hire.

  • Catering.

  • Accessibility costs (eg BSL translation).

  • Evaluation and dissemination of the work.

  • Contingency (up to 5% of total cost).

  Examples of previously funded projects can be found on the Alzheimer's Research UK website.(External link)

  An online application form is available on the ARUK website.

  The funders will be holding an online information webinar for potential applicants to find out more about the scheme and ask questions on 5 August 2025 (12–1pm). Applicants can sign up to attend on the ARUK website.

  Inspire Fund – public engagement grant - Grant scheme - Alzheimer's Research UK(External link)

  Contacts

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  Enquiries
  Alzheimer's Research UK
  3 Riverside
  Granta Park
  Cambridge
  CB21 6AD
  Tel: 0300 111 5555
  Email: engage@alzheimersresearchuk.org(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Greggs Foundation - Community Grants

  
  

  
  

  Maximum value £ 40,000 Application deadline 22/08/202

  
  

  
  

  Grants for core running costs are available to not-for-profit community organisations in Derby, Hull, Coventry, Preston, Belfast, Sefton, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Northumberland, Southwest Birmingham (B45 postcode) for projects tackling social deprivation.

  
  

  
  

  Background

  
  

  
  

  The Greggs Foundation (formerly Greggs Trust), a registered charity, was established in 1987 by the former Chairman of Greggs plc, Ian Gregg. The Foundation aims to put something back into the communities where there are Greggs shops and where customers and employees live.

  
  

  
  

  The former Northeast Core Funding Programme has now been incorporated into the Community Grants Programme. A portion of the funding available as part of the programme will be allocated to supporting organisations in the North East of England to address the lack of funding opportunities available in the past for organisations in the region where Greggs was founded and still retains its headquarters.

  
  

  
  

  Objectives of Fund

  
  

  
  

  The Fund aims to support projects in one or more of the following areas:

  
  

  
  

  • Addressing direct needs in the local community.

  
  

  
  

  • Providing food and support for individuals.

  
  

  
  

  • Reducing social isolation and widening networks.

  
  

  
  

  • Building knowledge, confidence, and opportunities.

  
  

  
  

  Grants of up to £20,000 per year over a period of two years are available.

  
  

  
  

  Who Can Apply

  
  

  
  

  Independent local not-for-profit groups can apply, including:

  
  

  
  

  • Registered charities.

  
  

  
  

  • Constituted groups.

  
  

  
  

  • Not-for-profit companies.

  
  

  
  

  • Community Interest Companies.

  
  

  
  

  • Social enterprises.

  
  

  
  

  For this round of funding, groups must be based in the following areas:

  
  

  
  

  • Derby City Council

  
  

  
  

  • Hull City Council

  
  

  
  

  • Coventry City Council

  
  

  
  

  • Preston City Council

  
  

  
  

  • Belfast City Council area

  
  

  
  

  • Metropolitan Borough of Sefton

  
  

  
  

  • Gateshead

  
  

  
  

  • South Tyneside

  
  

  
  

  • Northumberland

  
  

  
  

  • Southwest Birmingham (B45 postcode)

  
  

  
  

  Groups must have:

  
  

  
  

  • An annual income of between £25,000 and £1 million.

  
  

  
  

  • At least one set of annual accounts, having been delivering services for over a year.

  
  

  
  

  • Free reserves of less than six months' running costs in their last set of accounts which includes reserves groups have decided to allocate but are free to reallocate and does not include fixed assets such as land and buildings.

  
  

  
  

  • A board of at least three unrelated trustees or directors.

  
  

  
  

  • A safeguarding policy in place.

  
  

  
  

  • Public liability insurance.

  
  

  
  

  Restrictions

  
  

  
  

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  
  

  
  

  • Animal charities.

  
  

  
  

  • Friends of associations.

  
  

  
  

  • Branches or federations of national charities.

  
  

  
  

  • Larger organisations with a greater capacity to fundraise.

  
  

  
  

  • Uniformed groups such as scouts, guides and sea cadets.

  
  

  
  

  • Sports clubs and associations.

  
  

  
  

  • Schools or colleges.

  
  

  
  

  • Overseas travel.

  
  

  
  

  • Curricular activities that take place during the school day.

  
  

  
  

  • Religious promotion.

  
  

  
  

  • Research.

  
  

  
  

  • Repayment of loans.

  
  

  
  

  • Purchase of vehicles.

  
  

  
  

  • Equipment for hospitals.

  
  

  
  

  • Major capital projects.

  
  

  
  

  Eligible Expenditure

  
  

  
  

  The funding can be used for core costs, such as:

  
  

  
  

  • Rental costs.

  
  

  
  

  • Utilities.

  
  

  
  

  • Salaries for managers or administrators.

  
  

  
  

  • HMRC costs relating to the core salaries only.

  
  

  
  

  Projects should focus on one or more of the following themes:

  
  

  
  

  • Access to food.

  
  

  
  

  • Improved health and wellbeing.

  
  

  
  

  • Improved inclusion/reduced isolation.

  
  

  
  

  Funding is intended to support one or more of the following outcomes:

  
  

  
  

  • Supporting new and/or improved programmes or services.

  
  

  
  

  • Improving organisational sustainability.

  
  

  
  

  • Increasing the number of beneficiaries reached.

  
  

  
  

  Location

  
  

  
  

  • Derby City Council area.

  
  

  
  

  • Hull City Council area.

  
  

  
  

  • Coventry City Council area.

  
  

  
  

  • Preston City Council area.

  
  

  
  

  • Belfast City Council area.

  
  

  
  

  • Metropolitan Borough of Sefton

  
  

  
  

  • Gateshead

  
  

  
  

  • South Tyneside

  
  

  
  

  • Northumberland

  
  

  
  

  • Southwest Birmingham (B45 postcode)

  
  

  
  

  How To Apply

  
  

  
  

  The deadline for applications is 22 August 2025 (noon).

  
  

  
  

  There are four funding rounds each year.

  
  

  
  

  It is expected that groups will receive a decision within eight weeks of the closing date.

  
  

  
  

  Guidance, FAQs and an online application form are available from the Greggs Foundation website.

  
  

  
  

  Applicants must provide:

  
  

  
  

  • Their latest audited accounts.

  
  

  
  

  • A (budget) for the current financial year.

  
  

  
  

  • A full breakdown of the costs they have applied for.

  
  

  
  

  Contact the Greggs Foundation for further information.

  
  

  
  

  Documents & links

  
  

  
  

  Greggs Foundation - Community Grants(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Contacts

  
  

  
  

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  
  

  
  

  Enquiries
  Greggs Foundation
  Greggs House
  Quorum Business Park
  Newcastle Upon Tyne
  NE12 8BU
  Tel: 0191 212 7626
  Email: grants@greggsfoundation.org.uk(External link)

  
  

  
  

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  Health Protection Community Grants scheme 2025

  Amount : Up to £5000

  Following on from the health protections grants that were offered in 2023 public health is pleased to share that they can offer this scheme again this year.

  The purpose of this grant is to help local community and voluntary groups to raise awareness on the specific health protection topics using methods that are likely to engage with the groups they work with.  

  This scheme offers small sum grants which can be used towards costs incurred from the project. For example, covering the costs of refreshments, printing etc.   

  Applicants must... Continue reading

  Health Protection Community Grants scheme 2025

  Amount : Up to £5000

  Following on from the health protections grants that were offered in 2023 public health is pleased to share that they can offer this scheme again this year.

  The purpose of this grant is to help local community and voluntary groups to raise awareness on the specific health protection topics using methods that are likely to engage with the groups they work with.  

  This scheme offers small sum grants which can be used towards costs incurred from the project. For example, covering the costs of refreshments, printing etc.   

  Applicants must detail how they plan to spend the funding and how the community will benefit from this spend in relation to the subjects.  The Health Protection team will consider each application on a case-by-case basis and contact the applicant with 14 days of applying regarding the status of their application. 

    What are the health protection topics? 

  A limited sum of funding is available to deliver projects to raise awareness on the following Public Health subjects*: 

  • Vaccination (preconception and in pregnancy/ Pre-school and childhood/ Older Adults/ high risk groups) 

  • Sexual Health including safer sex 

  • HIV including promoting Undetectable equals untransmissible (U=U) 

  • Tuberculosis (Active TB/ Latent TB) 

  * across the topics, we will prioritise initiatives that focus on supporting underrepresented groups. 

  We want to give people the opportunity to identify which messages they think would benefit their community and come up with activities they think will get people to engage in the subject.

  Grant applications will be accepted until 31 August 2025 or until the totality of the fund has been allocated. There is an expectation that all funded work should be completed by 31 March 2026.

  For more information on what is involved and how to apply, please visit:

  • Grant Information page(External link)

  • How to apply(External link)

  If anyone has any queries relating to this scheme, the team are happy to discuss this with you,  whether that be to discuss ideas or support with the application form. Please do not hesitate to email  HPTeam@coventry.gov.uk(External link)

  Health Protection Community Grant – Coventry City Council(External link)

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  Rayne Foundation £ 30,000

  Grants are available to charities in the UK working to bring clear and direct benefits to vulnerable and disadvantaged people in its areas of special interest.

  Background

  Lord Rayne, who was Life President of London Merchant Securities plc, established the Rayne Foundation in 1962. The Foundation supports charitable causes that meet new needs and help build bridges to connect people and communities.

  As an independent funder, the Foundation considers an important part of its role is to support work which is untried, tests new approaches but has clear objectives. It favours work which could change the way issues are tackled in society and which could have lessons for others beyond the funded organisation.

  Objectives of Fund

  The Foundation's objective is to contribute to lasting social change by funding creative and collaborative approaches that build and test solutions to some of society’s most difficult challenges. The aim is to support organisations that think differently and enable innovation. This could be through introducing new methods, ideas, or products to improve services and systems.

  The funding is for charitable and not-for-profit organisations across the UK for projects that fall within the foundation's chosen areas of special interest:

  • Quality of life for older people and their carers.

  • Mental health of children and young people.

  • Opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers.

  Grants have typically been £10,000 to £30,000 per year but average grant sizes have been increasing over recent years. The Foundation usually makes multi-year grants.

  Funding can be used for specific project costs, including salaries and a reasonable contribution to overheads and on-costs. Applications for core costs will be considered where an organisation is making a step-change in the way that it works or tackles a particular issue.

  Match Funding Restrictions

  Match funding is required as the Foundation is unlikely to fund a project in full.

  Who Can Apply

  Voluntary, statutory and for-profit organisations (including CICs and CIOs) can apply.

  Organisations should be able to demonstrate:

  • Why the funding is needed.

  • How the funding will be used to unlock and overcome barriers.

  • That they are committing funding and/or support in kind from its own resources proportionate to its capacity.

  Statutory organisations will need to consider how a grant will enable transformation over and above delivering statutory obligations.

  For-profit organisations will need to show that charitable funding is necessary to enable transformative change.

  Statutory and for-profit organisations will be expected to work collaboratively with the voluntary sector.

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Work outside of the Foundation's priority areas for funding.

  • Organisations and work that do not meet the Foundation's funding criteria.

  • Day-to-day running costs of local organisations or buildings.

  • Capital, equipment or vehicle appeal.

  • Medical research.

  • Work exclusively focused on campaigning and lobbying.

  • Retrospective funding.

  • Endowments.

  • Individual use.

  • Organisations working or based outside the UK.

  • Organisations who have applied and been rejected in the past 12 months.

  Eligible Expenditure

  The Rayne Foundation's open grants programme is focused exclusively on its three areas of special interest.

  Children and young people’s improved mental health and wellbeing – the Foundation prioritises work that:

  • Supports early childhood (0-5 years including the perinatal period) with family/carer interventions that aim to reduce the impact of early childhood trauma.

  • Supports the care-experienced, those on the edge of care, or leaving care, with interventions that prioritise improved mental health and wellbeing.

  Applications for creative and artistic approaches to achieving progress in this priority area are also strongly encouraged.

  Refugees and asylum seekers – the Foundation prioritises work that:

  • Creates significant new opportunities relating to employability, entrepreneurial endeavours and personal development for refugees and asylum seekers

  • Supports the mental health of survivors of torture

  
  

  • Open to arts and creative endeavours which actively encourage building community between migrants and the wider community.

  Improved quality of life for people in later life and their carers – the Foundation prioritises work that:

  • Is driven by collaboration in a particular place.

  
  

  • Connects the dots of care provision for people drawing on care in later life and their carers.

  
  

  
  

  • Increases agency, voice and visibility of people in later life and their carers.

  
  

  
  

  • Embeds and sustains creativity and the arts in the delivery of care.

  
  

  
  

  As well as being within one of its three priority areas, the proposed work must meet the following essential criteria:

  
  

  
  

  • Approaches issues differently and enables innovation.

  
  

  
  

  • Has potential for wider application beyond the funded proposal.

  
  

  
  

  • Is informed by direct delivery and has a clear, positive impact on people’s lives.

  
  

  
  

  • Can demonstrate match-funding contributions to the project.

  
  

  
  

  And ideally the following three desirable criteria:

  
  

  
  

  • Enables and encourages collaboration between sectors and silos.

  
  

  
  

  • Develops best practice and captures learnings to share with others.

  
  

  
  

  • Adds to sector expertise and leadership.

  
  

  
  

  How To Apply

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Applications can be submitted at any time as this is a rolling, open grants programme with no deadlines.

  
  

  
  

  There is a two-stage application process:

  
  

  
  

  • Applicants must first complete the online expression of interest form on the Foundation's website.

  
  

  
  

  • Successful expressions of interest will then be invited to complete a full application.

  
  

  
  

  A typical grant application takes 4–6 months to complete.

  
  

  
  

  Documents & links

  
  

  
  

  Rayne Foundation(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Rayne Foundation UK – Application Guidance(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Contacts

  
  

  
  

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  
  

  
  

  Grants Team
  The Rayne Foundation
  3 Bromley Place
  London
  W1T 6DB
  Tel: 020 7487 9656
  Email: applications@raynefoundation.org.uk(External link)

  
  

  
  

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  Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund

  
  

  
  

  Heart of England Community Foundation

  
  

  
  

  Maximum value

  
  

  
  

  £ 3,000

  
  

  
  

  Grants are available to small local groups for charitable projects in Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull that help people who are facing some form of disadvantage or social exclusion.

  
  

  
  

  Background

  
  

  
  

  Funding is provided by the Heart of England Community Foundation. Grants are awarded from the earnings of the Foundation's own endowment fund. The programme incorporates the following funds: Solihull Community Fund, The Coventry Building Society Fund and the Warwickshire Community Recycling Scheme.

  
  

  
  

  Objectives of Fund

  
  

  
  

  The Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund aims supports people living in Coventry, Warwickshire, Solihull by funding projects that meet one or more of the following aims:

  
  

  
  

  • Promote health and wellbeing.

  
  

  
  

  • Tackle disadvantage.

  
  

  
  

  • Support local solutions to meet local needs.

  
  

  
  

  • Promote community cohesion.

  
  

  
  

  • Develop sustainable and supportive communities.

  
  

  
  

  Grants of up to £3,000 are available. Funding must be spent within one year.

  
  

  
  

  Who Can Apply

  
  

  
  

  Applications are accepted from:

  
  

  
  

  • Registered charities.

  
  

  
  

  • Constituted community groups.

  
  

  
  

  • Companies limited by guarantee with charitable aims.

  
  

  
  

  • Community interest companies (CICs).

  
  

  
  

  • Co-operatives (registered community benefit societies and registered industrial and provident societies).

  
  

  
  

  • Social enterprises.

  
  

  
  

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  
  

  
  

  • Have an income equal to or less than £500,000, as shown in their most recent annual accounts.

  
  

  
  

  • Have a constitution or governing rules.

  
  

  
  

  • A management committee/board of trustees/board of directors with at least three unrelated people as members.

  
  

  
  

  • A bank account in the name of the organisation with at least two unrelated signatories.

  
  

  
  

  • Safeguarding policy (if working with children or vulnerable adults).

  
  

  
  

  • Equal opportunities policy.

  
  

  
  

  Restrictions

  
  

  
  

  Funding is not available for the following:

  
  

  
  

  • Direct replacement of statutory obligation and public funding.

  
  

  
  

  • Promotion of religious or political activities.

  
  

  
  

  • Groups with significant financial free reserves.

  
  

  
  

  • Retrospective grants.

  
  

  
  

  • Contribution to endowment fund, payment of deficit funding or repayment of loans.

  
  

  
  

  • National charities.

  
  

  
  

  • Overseas travel or expeditions.

  
  

  
  

  • Medical research and equipment for statutory or private healthcare.

  
  

  
  

  • General appeals.

  
  

  
  

  • Animal welfare, unless the project benefits people (eg disabled riding schemes).

  
  

  
  

  • Statutory work in educational institutions.

  
  

  
  

  • Sponsored or fundraising events or groups raising funds to distribute to other causes.

  
  

  
  

  • Schools, churches, parish councils or PTAs, unless community benefit is demonstrated.

  
  

  
  

  • Boxing clubs or associated organisations.

  
  

  
  

  Eligible Expenditure

  
  

  
  

  Grants can be made for a wide range of purposes, examples of which are as follows:

  
  

  
  

  • Start-up costs for new organisations or projects.

  
  

  
  

  • Extension and development of existing projects.

  
  

  
  

  • Pilot projects (to gather research and evidence).

  
  

  
  

  • The purchase of equipment and resources.

  
  

  
  

  How To Apply

  
  

  
  

  Applications can be made at any time.

  
  

  
  

  The application form is available to complete on the Heart of England Community Foundation website.

  
  

  
  

  Available Grants | Heart of England Community Foundation(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Documents & links

  
  

  
  

  Heart of England Community Foundation - Grants(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Contacts

  
  

  
  

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  
  

  
  

  Grants Team
  Heart of England Community Foundation
  c/o Stellantis
  Pinley House
  2 Sunbeam Way
  Coventry
  West Midlands
  CV3 1ND
  Tel: 024 77800 520
  Email: info@heartofenglandcf.co.uk

  
  

  
  
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  Sport England – Movement Fund

  Sport England : Maximum value £ 15,000

  Grants and other resources are available for community groups, local sports clubs and grassroots organisations across England with ideas of how to tackle inequalities and help get more people active.

  The Movement Fund aims to help close the ‘significant activity gap’ between people based on where they live, how affluent they are, their sex, ethnic background or whether they have a disability or long-term health condition.

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  Sport England – Movement Fund

  Sport England : Maximum value £ 15,000

  Grants and other resources are available for community groups, local sports clubs and grassroots organisations across England with ideas of how to tackle inequalities and help get more people active.

  The Movement Fund aims to help close the ‘significant activity gap’ between people based on where they live, how affluent they are, their sex, ethnic background or whether they have a disability or long-term health condition.

  The launch coincides with the introduction of Sport England’s new Movement Hub pilot – which aims to make it easier to find existing tools and resources.

  
  

  Objectives of Fund

  The funding aims to get more people active and increase sports participation across England.

  Priority will be given to projects where there is the most need.

  There is particular interest in projects providing opportunities for groups facing barriers to activity, such as:

  • People living on low incomes.
  • Disabled people or those with long-term health conditions.
  • Older people.
  • People from culturally diverse communities.
  • Pregnant women and parents with very young children.
  • Girls aged 5-16.
  • LGBTQ+ people.
  • People who are in foster care.
  • People who provide care without pay.

  And in projects that address combined hurdles, such as people with long-term health conditions alongside caring responsibilities.

  Priority will be given to projects in communities where there is a greater need.

  Grants of between £300 and £15,000 are available.

  Who Can Apply

  Not-for-profit organisations working with people living in England can apply.

  To be eligible, organisations must:

  • Be formally constituted with a clear purpose.
  • Have at least three non-related trustees or directors who do not live together.
  • Ensure decision making and voting rights are equally distributed between their trustees or directors.
  • Meet Sport England’s Tier 1 Governance Code requirements (if applying for more than £10,000).

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • People living outside of England (costs for activities involving participants living outside England).
  • Activities linked to statutory duties (costs for activities that are statutory responsibilities, such as funding activities that schools are already required to deliver, like PE classes).
  • Projects for private gain.
  • Organisations that will redistribute Sport England grants to others.
  • Duplicate funding (costs already covered by another source of funding)
  • High-risk sports and activities (the exception might be for recognised sports where the organisation/coaches are affiliated with the relevant national governing body).
  • General running or existing staff costs (costs for general running of the organisation or existing staff).
  • Recoverable VAT
  • Retrospective funding.
  • Children under five years old (projects focused solely on children under five are not eligible for funding. However projects may be eligible where children under five are part of a larger project where the majority of beneficiaries are over the age of five).
  • Football Foundation projects.
  • Artistic dance activities (artistic dance activities where the main purpose is for artistic or performance purposes will not be supported; however, if they may be considered if the focus is on getting people active).
  • Projects with distant start dates (projects need to start within six months of the funding award confirmation)
  • Project which will not be within 12 months of starting.

  Eligible Expenditure

  The funding is intended for local not-for-profit groups and organisations whose projects promote physical activity, including active travel, walking, cycling, dance, fitness and sporting activities.

  The funding could cover, for example:

  • Equipment: support purchasing new or improved equipment that’s required for the delivery of the activity.
  • Refurbishing or upgrading facilities: support to improve or create spaces that can provide opportunities to get more people active.
  • Developing new capabilities and leadership skills: providing formal training for staff and volunteers to improve their skills and leadership abilities to help improve how the group tackles inequalities and gets more people active.
  • Delivery costs: paying for the people and facilities needed to deliver the project, where these are new costs to the project.
  • Emergency relief: helping with costs during a crisis, like damage from extreme weather, that could not have been avoided or insured.

  Projects and activities need to address Sport England’s four ambitions:

  • Encouraging positive experiences of sport and physical activity.
  • Involving the community in planning and delivery.
  • Prioritising environmental sustainability.
  • A good use of public money.

  How To Apply

  Documents & links

  • Sport England - Movement Fund(External link)
  • https://www.sportengland.org/funding-and-campaigns/our-funding/movement-fund(External link)

  Contacts

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  
  

  Funding Helpline
  Sport England
  SportPark
  3 Oakwood Drive
  Loughborough
  Leicestershire
  LE11 3QF
  Tel: 0345 8508 508
  Email: funding@sportengland.org(External link)

  
  

  
  

  WCIT – IT4Good Grant Programme

  Maximum value £ 15,000

  Application deadline 18/08/2025

  Grants are available for not-for-profit organisations across the UK to deliver IT projects and activities that support the themes of education, inclusion, IT for charities, and understanding of IT.

  
  

  Objectives of Fund

  This fund aims to support IT projects and activities that relate to one or more of the following priority areas:

  • Education.
  • Inclusion.
  • Tech for charities.
  • Public understanding of Technology.

  
  

  Value Notes

  Grants over £15,000 may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

  
  

  Who Can Apply

  Registered charities and organisatoins with a formal not-for-profit constitution, such as community interest companies (CICs), can apply.

  Applicants must provide:

  • A document proving charitable state.
  • A copy of their most recent audited annual accounts.
  • A copy of their current safeguarding policy
  • A copy of their Person with Significant Control Register (for CICs and companies limited by guarantee).

  Applicants for grants over £5,000 and less than £15,000 must also provide contact details of an external referee who can provide a reference on the charity’s effective project or service delivery. This contact must be external to the organisation and be happy to be named. They should not be related to any applicant staff or volunteer.

  Applicants for grants over £15,000 must also provide:

  • Their most recent annual report or minutes of AGM. If the organisation is new, the minutes from the meeting when the constitution was formally adopted are acceptable.
  • Contact details of two external referees who can provide a reference on the charity's effective project or service delivery. The contacts must be external to the organisation and be happy to be named. They should not be related to any applicant staff or volunteer.

  
  

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Individuals.
  • Private companies.
  • Start-up organisations that are less than a year old, or with no income or accounts.
  • Organisations with an annual income or reserves of over £1 million.
  • Commercially available off-the-shelf products for staff use.
  • Apps or websites for income generation or staff administration.
  • Networking or telephony costs.
  • Existing projects or services.
  • Projects benefitting fewer than 25 people directly.
  • Projects where the service cost per beneficiary is over £300.
  • The financial request is less than 25% of the entire project budget.
  • Schools (other than existing partner schools).
  • Core running costs.
  • Political or lobbying work.
  • Local authorities or councils.
  • Loans/debt repayments.
  • Retrospective costs.
  • Consultancy costs.
  • Projects that seek to build an endowment.
  • Large national charities.
  • Projects whose beneficiaries are abroad.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Projects that are more likely to be funded include:

  • The development and delivery of new services, solutions, training, apps, analytics, AI, robotics, or accessibility features/hardware.
  • Projects where WCIT is a material or sole funder.
  • Projects where WCIT is the sole funder of the IT component of a larger project.
  • Organisations that could benefit from pro-bono support.

  Proposed projects should demonstrate an innovative use of IT, be scalable for wider replication, and be sustainable over time.

  How To Apply

  Guidance notes and an online grants portal are available from the WCIT Charity website.

  Documents & links to apply online

  • WCIT Charity(External link)
  • Home - WCIT Charity(External link)

  Contacts

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Enquiries
     WCIT
     39a Bartholomew Close
     London
     EC1A 7JN
     Email: charity@wcit.org.uk(External link)

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  Rosa - Rise Fund

  Maximum value £ 40,000

  Application deadline 23/06/2025

  A limited number of grants are available to support organisational development for Black and minoritised-led women’s and girls’ organisations in the UK so that they are in a stronger position to survive, thrive and grow into the future.

  Background

  Rosa, a registered charity, was launched in June 2008, following more than a decade of research and development in response to a need for greater recognition and financial support for women's organisations and projects supporting women in the UK.

  The first round of the Rise Fund was in 2022. It funded 35 organisations, with 12,451 women and girls supported.

  
  

  Objectives of Fund

  The Rise Fund aims to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Women and girls will be supported by women’s and girls’ organisations led by and for Black and racially minoritised women, ensuring women and girls can be safe, healthy and equal.
  • Women’s and girls’ organisations will be empowered and strengthened, meaning that they will be in a stronger position to survive, thrive and grow into the future.

  The funding is for organisational development work relating to areas such as strategy, governance, leadership, alliances and partnerships, funding, demonstrating impact and systems and processes.

  This means organisations will be able to report one or more of these changes:

  • A clearer strategy.
  • More effective governance.
  • More effective leadership.
  • A stronger voice within the women’s movement.
  • Stronger alliances with other women’s organisations.
  • More able to attract funding from other sources.
  • More able to demonstrate the impact of their work.
  • More effective systems and processes.

  
  

  Value Notes

  Two-year grants of between £10,000 (£5,000 per year) and £40,000 (£20,000 per year) are available.

  The grant will be paid in two instalments:

  • 50% of the grant will be paid in December 2025, after receipt of the signed grant agreement.
  • 50% of the grant will be paid in December 2026.

  The grant should be spent by December 2027.

  
  

  Who Can Apply

  Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations run by, for and with Black and minoritised women and girls in the UK, including:

  • Registered charity
  • Community Interest Company (CIC) limited by guarantee.
  • Company limited by guarantee.
  • Constituted community organisation.
  • Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)/Scottish charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO).
  • Industrial and provident community benefit society

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have the principal objective of working with and for Black and minoritised women and/or girls.
  • Have Black and minoritised women and/or girls as the majority of their beneficiaries both now and in the future.
  • Have at least 75% of their senior management team and trustees/governing body as Black and minoritised women and/or girls.
  • Ensure their activities are charitable, legal and for the benefit of Black and minoritised women and/or girls.
  • Have an income of between £30,000 and £300,000 from their last set of annual accounts.
  • Have unrestricted reserves of no more than 12 months expenditure.
  • Have a written governing document, e.g. a constitution or set of rules.
  • Have a governing body with at least three unrelated members.
  • Have a UK-based bank or building society account in the name of the organisation, with at least two unrelated signatories.
  • Have an appropriate safeguarding policy in place (every organisation that delivers charitable activities has a duty to safeguard volunteers, staff members, participants and donors).
  • Deliver all their work in one or more of the four UK Nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

  Priority will be given to organisations led by and for Black and racially minoritised women, which are also:

  • Operating in the top 20% of the most disadvantaged areas in the UK-based on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD);
  • Based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland;
  • Led by and for disabled women and girls;
  • Led by and for LGBTQ+ women and girls.

  
  

  Organisations which meet more than one of the above priorities will be given higher priority than those that meet one priority.

  Rosa is especially keen to fund organisations which are created from and connected to the communities they serve, designing their services based on direct, lived experience and involving their beneficiaries in decision-making.

  In addition, organisations that have not previously been funded by Rise Fund will be prioritised

  
  

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Organisations that do not meet the eligibility criteria including Rosa’s definition of a women’s and/or girls’ organisation led by, for and with Black and racially minoritised women
  • Responsibilities of statutory agencies
  • Profit-making work
  • Party political activity
  • Activities promoting religious beliefs
  • Work outside the UK
  • Applications from individuals
  • Overseas travel
  • Interest payments on loans
  • Building purchase
  • Costs that have already been incurred (‘retrospective costs’).

  
  

  Eligible Expenditure

  The funding is for organisational development work relating to areas such as strategy, governance, leadership, alliances and partnerships, funding, demonstrating impact and systems and processes.

  The grants can be used for the following:

  • Direct staff costs
  • Associated staff costs
  • Volunteer costs
  • General running costs, which could include rent, utility costs, insurances and any other costs related to the day to day running of the organisation. Up to 25% of the total request can be general running costs.

  
  

  How To Apply

  Applications are now open with a deadline of 23 June 2025 (16:00).

  Guidance notes and the online forms can be found on Rosa's website.

  The application process has two steps:

  • Registration form and eligibility check.
  • Application form.

  Rosa will be hosting ‘How to Apply’ webinars to help applicants develop their applications:

  • 5 June (12:00 to 13:00)
  • 10 June (16:30 to 17:30)

  The registration links can be found on Rosa's website.

  Contact Rosa for further information.

  
  

  Documents & links

  • Rosa - Rise Fund(External link)
  • The 2025 Rosa Rise Fund - Rosa(External link)

  Contacts

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Enquiries
     Rosa
     c/o Sayer Vincent
     110 Golden Lane
     London
     EC1Y 0TG
     Email: grants@rosauk.org
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  Barchester Healthcare Foundation

  Maximum value £ 2,500

  Grants are available for small local groups and small local charities to improve the quality of life and combat loneliness in older people as well as adults with a physical or mental disability in England, Scotland, and Wales.

  Background

  The Barchester Healthcare Foundation (also known as the Barchester Charitable Foundation) was established by Barchester Healthcare to reinvest into the communities it serves.

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  Barchester Healthcare Foundation

  Maximum value £ 2,500

  Grants are available for small local groups and small local charities to improve the quality of life and combat loneliness in older people as well as adults with a physical or mental disability in England, Scotland, and Wales.

  Background

  The Barchester Healthcare Foundation (also known as the Barchester Charitable Foundation) was established by Barchester Healthcare to reinvest into the communities it serves.

  It is a registered charity with independent Trustees. The Foundation was set up in 2003 with an initial grant of over £250,000.  Barchester Healthcare continues to make further contributions to the Foundation.

  Objectives of Fund

  The Foundation aims to make a difference to the lives of older people and other adults with a physical, learning or mental disability; supporting practical solutions that lead to increased personal independence, self-sufficiency and dignity.

  The aim of this fund is on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Applications that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged will receive highest priority.

  Grants range from £100 to £2,500.

  Who Can Apply

  Although most funding is awarded to individuals, small community groups and small local charities based in England, Scotland or Wales can also apply.

  Eligible organisations must provide a breakdown of their budget and their latest annual accounts.

  Support is mainly available to individuals in England, Scotland and Wales who are:

  • Older people aged 65+.

  • Adults with a disability or mental health problem.

  All applications for an individual must be supported by a third party sponsor, such as a health or personal care professional, social worker, charity or support group representative.

  The focus for funding is connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Applications that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged will receive the highest priority.

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Core/running costs, including salaries and venue hire.

  • Indirect services such as helplines, websites, newsletters, leaflets or research.

  • Building/renovation projects or large capital projects, including minibuses.

  • Training of staff and training of volunteers.

  • Foodbank provision, unless part of a food preparation or activity project.

  • Activities for residents in a care home operated by Barchester Healthcare or by any other care home company.

  Groups with financial of over £150,000 are unlikely to receive support.

  Further funding is not available for three years following a successful grant award.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Funding is intended to help small community groups and local charities with the following:

  • Activity projects.

  • Equipment and materials for use by members.

  • Member transport.

  • Day trips, outings and group holidays in the UK.

  Priority will be given to innovative projects that help older people and those with a disability to get active, meet people, and reduce isolation.

  Location England, Scotland and Wales.

  How To Apply

  Applications may be submitted at any time.

  Guidance and an online application form are available from the Barchester Healthcare Foundation website.

  Documents & links

  • Barchester Healthcare Foundation(External link)

  Contacts

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Grants Management Team
     Barchester Healthcare Foundation
     Third Floor, The Aspect
     12 Finsbury Square
     London
     EC2A 1AS
     Tel: 0800 328 3328
     Email: info@bhcfoundation.org.uk(External link)

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  Charles Hayward Foundation - Application deadline 23/05/2025

  Fund categories

  Grants are available to UK registered charities for projects in the following categories: Social and Criminal Justice; Overseas; and Older People.

  Background

  Sir Charles Hayward used his personal fortune to establish and endow two charitable trusts, the Hayward Foundation and the Charles Hayward Trust.  The two charities were combined on 1 January 2000, to become the Charles Hayward Foundation.

  The Foundation places emphasis on funding projects that are developmental or innovative, and it is keen to support activities that would not otherwise happen. The Foundation prefers to fund projects in early stages that provide early intervention to society's problems. The Foundation's priorities are to:

  • Be an independent and effective grant maker.

  • Be clear and transparent in its activities.

  • Support activities which have been demonstrated to work and can be replicated, but is also open to creative approaches.

  • Promote self-reliance and independence in individuals and groups.

  • Be approachable, responsive and professional in all its dealings.

  Objectives of Fund

  The Foundation supports charitable activities under a number of grant categories which are as follows:

  • Social and Criminal Justice (Main grant).

  • Overseas (Main grant).

  • Older People (Small grant).

  For the current round of funding, the Heritage & Conservation programme is closed.

  The Foundation offers the following:

  • Small Grants up to £7,000.

  • Main Grants:

  • Social & Criminal Justice: between £15,000 to £25,000 per annum for one to three years. Up to £25,000 may be available for a pilot project.

  • Overseas: one-off grants up to £15,000.

  Match Funding Restrictions

  Applicants must state what other sources of funding have been sought and secured.

  Who Can Apply

  UK registered charities or exempt charities can apply for either a main or small grants programme depending on their annual income:

  • Charities with an income between £350,000 and £4 million may apply to the Main Grant programme: Social & Criminal Justice.

  • Charities with an annual income between £150,000 and £4 million may apply for a Main Overseas Grant.

  • Charities with an income of less than £350,000 may apply to the Small Grants Programme (Older People category).

  UK registered charities who deliver projects in Commonwealth Countries of Africa may apply for the Main Overseas Grant.

  Restrictions

  Funding is not available for the following:

  • General appeals.

  • Running costs.

  • Core costs.

  • Individuals.

  • Grant making charities.

  • Loan and deficits.

  • Endowments.

  • Retrospective applications.

  Each grants programme has specific exclusions:

  Social and Criminal Justice

  • Policy and research.

  • Uniformed organisations.

  • Short-term interventions.

  • Trips and youth volunteering.

  • Generic youth programmes.

  • Capital projects.

  Overseas

  • Overseas disability awareness.

  • Disaster appeals.

  • Education.

  • Gap years, electives, project visits overseas.

  Older People

  • Purchase of minibuses.

  • Disability access.

  • Older people’s projects that are restricted to one section of society.

  • Community transport.

  • Community development organisations.

  • Community buildings and equipment.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Funding is available for project costs and capital expenditure.

  The Foundation values projects that develop, expand and replicate a tried and tested approach as well as supporting creative solutions to problems which seem to be entrenched and elude resolution. Projects that are preventative and provide early intervention are valued and priority is given to projects that respond to a well researched and clear need, provide intervention based on evidence of what works, are able to demonstrate value for money and have a clear understanding of short-term effects and long-term impact of the intervention they propose.

  To be eligible for a Main Grant, projects must address at least one of the following categories:

  1. Social and Criminal Justice - The overall aim of funding in this area is to prevent people entering the criminal justice system and to support those already in the system to move on and rebuild their lives. Support is available for the following:

  • Targeted early intervention programmes aimed at reaching the most troubled and vulnerable families in a community.

  • Preventative and diversionary projects for young people at risk of offending including tailored interventions identifying and addressing the particular needs of girls and young women.

  • Programmes, particularly those with a focus on young offenders, combining prison based and community interventions dealing with rehabilitation of offenders, accommodation and support on release, helping with maintaining family relationships, mentoring, and mapping and creating pathways to employment.

  • Schemes offering viable alternatives to custody, in particularly for women and young people.

  • Programmes of support directed towards rehabilitating the victims of domestic abuse and criminal exploitation.

  2. Overseas - projects that improve the livelihoods of disadvantaged communities in Commonwealth Countries of Africa such as:

  • Clean water and sanitation.

  • Development of sustainable livelihoods in the context of environmental and wildlife conservation

  • Self sustainability through training in farming skills and income generation activities.

  Small grants will be made to Older People’s projects that are preventative and early intervention programmes delivered locally that allow older people to stay in their own homes and remain independent.

  The Foundation is particularly interested in seeking out programmes which show some creativity in improving the quality of life of older people. The Foundation will focus on:

  • Programmes aiming to alleviate isolation and depression in older people, including informal day care or social, physical and recreational activities.

  
  

  • Programmes which mainly use volunteers to give practical help, assistance and support for older people living in their own homes.

  • Programmes addressing the emotional and practical needs of older carers.

  • Programmes designed to meet the specific needs of people with dementia.

  How To Apply

  The Heritage & Conservation programme is currently closed and new applications for projects in this programme area are not accepted.

  The Small Grant Programme is open and applications are accepted any time (for projects for Older People). An application form is available to download online.

  Submission to the Main Grants programme is a two stage process as follows:

  • Stage 1: A Grant Committee meets on a quarterly basis. The Committee’s role is to forward applications to stage 2.

  • Stage 2: Applications recommended by the Grant Committee are considered at one of the Trustees’ meetings which take place on a quarterly basis and are usually held in: January; April; July; and November.

  The 2025 deadlines for Stage 1 Main Grants are:

  
  

  • 31 January for consideration in March

  
  

  
  

  • 23 May for consideration in July

  
  

  
  

  • 19 September for consideration in November

  
  

  
  

  For the Main Grants Programme, there is no application form. Applicants should read the guidelines before starting the application process. The proposal should be no more than four A4 pages in length and submitted by email to grants@charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk(External link) and include:

  
  

  
  

  • Name and location of organisation.

  
  

  
  

  • Contact details.

  
  

  
  

  • Description of organisation.

  
  

  
  

  • Description of project.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  • Project aims.

  
  

  
  

  • Project cost.

  
  

  
  

  • Funds already raised and pledged.

  
  

  
  

  • Outstanding shortfall.

  
  

  
  

  • Project timetable.

  
  

  
  

  • Most recent set of audited accounts.

  
  

  
  

  Contact The Charles Hayward Foundation for further information.

  
  

  
  

  Documents & links

  
  

  
  

  • The Charles Hayward Foundation(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Contacts

  
  

  
  

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  
  

  
  

  1. Jen Hughes
     Grants Manager
     Charles Hayward Foundation
     Hayward House
     45 Harrington Gardens
     London
     SW7 4JU
     Tel: 020 7370 7063
     Email: grants@charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk(External link)

  
  

  
  

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  Grants between £10,000 and £20,000 are available to grassroots groups, delivering projects which meet at least one of the following objectives:

  
  

  
  

  • Carry out essential repairs to enable the space to continue to function.

  
  

  
  

  • Renovate an existing space to accommodate more users/activities.

  
  

  
  

  • Create a new community space where groups can meet and undertake activities.

  
  

  
  

  • Improve accessibility to, or within, a community building.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  We expect to fund around 70 projects. All applications will be assessed against the aim and objectives of this grant programme.

  
  

  
  

  We strive for a spread of applications across the UK, applications from the same area will be reviewed together and Asda Foundation will select the most impactful project/s which meet multiple priorities from the list above.

  
  

  
  

  Timelines:

  
  

  
  

  The application window for this grant opens Wednesday 7th May 2025, 10am and will close Wednesday 28th May 2025, 10am.

  
  

  
  

  Applications will be reviewed by August 2025. Please plan for your project to start no earlier than September 2025, as we cannot offer retrospective payments. Funding must be used, and your project completed, by December 2026.

  
  

  
  

  The focus of this Fund is on community spaces, where people of all ages and walks of life can meet and take part in activities. We encourage and will prioritise applications from groups who:

  
  

  
  

  • Will be unable to continue offering their service without this work taking place.

  
  

  
  

  • Can demonstrate a good track record of their ongoing work in a community hub setting.

  
  

  
  

  • Can demonstrate financial stability and provide evidence of need.

  
  

  
  

  • Work in areas of heightened economic and social deprivation.

  
  

  
  

  • Provide well-thought-out costings which are deemed good value for money.

  
  

  
  

  • Have a wide range of users throughout the community, or those who predominantly support at least one of the following demographics: teens and young adults, the elderly, vulnerable, and low-income users.

  
  

  
  

  If we receive a high volume of applications for this programme, applications from groups who meet multiple priorities from the list above will be considered more favourably.

  
  

  
  

  We are unable to consider applications from:

  
  

  
  

  • Organisations based outside the UK or benefitting people/communities outside of the UK.

  
  

  
  

  • Organisations that have previously received an Asda Foundation Investing in Spaces and Places grant

  
  

  
  

  • Groups with an annual income over £250,000

  
  

  
  

  • Groups who don’t currently operate a community space/building.

  
  

  
  

  • Third party grant making organisations (grantees must directly deliver the service/activity).

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  • Schools or PTAs

  
  

  
  

  • Groups whose services and activities involve alcohol.

  
  

  
  

  • Groups affiliated with a particular political party or agenda.

  
  

  
  

  • Religious organisations whose services are only open to people of a particular faith.

  
  

  
  

  • Animal charities or groups focused primarily on animal welfare.

  
  

  
  

  We encourage applications from groups with free to access services that are inclusive to many; we are less likely to fund groups with fees that prevent participation.

  
  

  
  

  ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

  
  

  
  

  All criteria below must be met in order to be eligible to apply and to be considered for this grant.

  
  

  
  

  Groups must have:

  
  

  
  

  A total annual income of £250,000 or below, and unrestricted reserves of no more than £40,000

  
  

  
  

  • What we need:

  
  

  
  

  • Your most recent 2 full years of annual accounts. We are unable to accept applications from organisations who can’t provide this.

  
  

  
  

  • If your group is a branch or project of a parent organisation with an income over £250,000, you must show a separate bank account, independent annual accounts, and your own constitution to be eligible.

  
  

  
  

  • Why we need it:

  
  

  
  

  • Asda Foundation prioritises supporting grassroots organisations, and the limits ensure our funding supports these grassroots groups. Your income and reserves will be assessed as part of the review process.

  
  

  
  

  Governing documents

  
  

  
  

  • What we need:

  
  

  
  

  • A finalised copy of your organisation’s Constitution (or Articles of Association/Memorandum, if applicable), outlining your group’s name, charitable aims, non-profit status, and asset distribution upon dissolution.

  
  

  
  

  • Why we need it:

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  • To ensure groups receiving our funding have proper governance in place. For guidance, refer to the NCVO’s governing document guide(External link).

  
  

  
  

  A Safeguarding Policy

  
  

  
  

  • What we need:

  
  

  
  

  • An up-to-date Safeguarding policy specific to the age group/s of your service users. See our safeguarding guidelines here(External link). If you support children and adults you will need to provide both policies.

  
  

  
  

  • Why we need it:

  
  

  
  

  • To ensure the protection of service users and understand your processes for handling concerns.

  
  

  
  

  A bank account in your group’s name that accepts cheques

  
  

  
  

  • What we need:

  
  

  
  

  • A bank statement showing the most recent 3 months of transactions and which clearly shows your group’s payee name. Ensure your bank accepts cheques before applying.

  
  

  
  

  • Why we need it:

  
  

  
  

  • To demonstrate a good cashflow and financial stability. We can only pay by cheque, made payable to your group (not individuals or personal accounts).

  
  

  
  

  Permission to carry out the proposed work

  
  

  
  

  • What we need:

  
  

  
  

  • Proof of ownership or a lease with at least 5 years remaining.

  
  

  
  

  • If leased, we’ll need a letter showing you have permission from the building owner/landlord to carry out the work.

  
  

  
  

  • If your project includes significant structural alteration you will need to show you have requested planning permission.

  
  

  
  

  • Why we need it:

  
  

  
  

  • We ask for these documents to ensure your project has a strong foundation and long-term impact which will benefit the community for years to come. It is essential that we can determine that everything is legally compliant and can go ahead as planned.

  
  

  
  

  In your application, you’ll need to be able to show:

  
  

  
  

  Detailed Project Costs

  
  

  
  

  
  

  In your application, please provide a detailed breakdown of the total costs associated with your project, highlighting specifically how Asda Foundation funding will be used. This may include information about any other sources of funding, such as additional funders, fundraising efforts, or use of reserves.

  
  

  
  

  This information is essential to help us fully understand your project and assess how our support will contribute to its success. You will also have the option to add quotes or estimates detailing the cost of the work to be completed – though these are not mandatory.

  
  

  
  

  As a reminder Asda Foundation must be contributing to at least 50% of the total project cost, up to a maximum of £20,000. (minimum grant: £10,000).

  
  

  
  

  Fundraising of 10% of the total project cost

  
  

  
  

  You must already have 10% of the total project cost and this must be evident on the accounts or bank statements you provide during the application process. You can continue to fundraise towards any shortfall in project costs and if you have plans in place to do this, please outline in the application. This is needed to demonstrate financial stability.

  
  

  
  

  Link : Local Community Spaces Fund | Asda Foundation

  
  
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  BBC Children in Need - Core Grants - Open for Applications 

  Maximum value = £ 120,000

  Application deadline 15/04/2025 

  Grants to cover core costs are available for not-for-profit organisations that are working with disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 years or under who are living in the UK.

  Background

  BBC Children in Need’s focus is firmly on children and young people experiencing disadvantage. They fund not-for-profit organisations working to combat this disadvantage and to make a real difference to children and young people's lives.

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  BBC Children in Need - Core Grants - Open for Applications 

  Maximum value = £ 120,000

  Application deadline 15/04/2025 

  Grants to cover core costs are available for not-for-profit organisations that are working with disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 years or under who are living in the UK.

  Background

  BBC Children in Need’s focus is firmly on children and young people experiencing disadvantage. They fund not-for-profit organisations working to combat this disadvantage and to make a real difference to children and young people's lives.

  BBC Children in Need, a registered charity, operates across the UK, with grant-making teams based locally and informed by sector discussion and research relevant to the local area.

  As a ‘broad-based funder’ it aims to support projects that are reaching disadvantaged children and young people not strongly represented through its funding programme. It does this by geographical and thematic areas of interest to achieve a comprehensive and inclusive portfolio of grants, representing the diversity of communities and need across the UK.

  Objectives of Fund

  The funding is intended for not-for-profit organisations that work with disadvantaged children and young people, under the age of 18, living in the UK. 

  This stream offers core funding to organisations whose work aligns with the principles set out in the Children in Need Grantmaking Strategy 2022-2025:

  • Sharing power with children and young people.

  • Acting flexibly.

  • Using its voice to build awareness and empathy around issues.

  • Building partnerships to bring communities and investors together.

  BBC Children in Need has announced that it will be ‘unable to accept new Expressions of Interest application after 15 April 2025 until mid September 2025’:

  Value Notes

  The core grants stream can support organisations for up to three years.

  The maximum grant is £120,000 (or £40,000 over three years), though most grants made are for much less than this.

  Applications for more than £15,000 per year will only be considered from organisations registered with the appropriate regulatory body.

  Who Can Apply

  Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations who work with disadvantaged children and young people of 18 years and under living in the UK, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands are eligible to apply.

  The following organisations can apply:

  • Community interest companies (CIC).

  • Companies limited by guarantee (CLG) including social enterprises. A company limited by guarantee must have registered with Companies House.

  • Housing associations.

  • Industrial and provident community benefit societies.

  • Registered charities.

  • Religious institutions.

  • Special schools (These are provisions for children with learning difficulties or disabilities which cannot be met within a mainstream setting).

  • Hospices.

  To be eligible, applicants must be:

  • Working with children and young people aged 18 years and under.

  • Working in the heart of their communities, particularly in times of crisis.

  • Putting children and young people at the centre of everything they do, from design to delivery.

  • Addressing challenges faced by children and young people, building their skills and resilience.

  • Empowering children and young people, and extending their choices in life.

  • Keen to keep learning about and developing their work with children and young people.

  • Committed to making a difference in children and young people’s lives.

  Priority will be given to applications from smaller, local organisations with an annual turnover of more than £1 million in the most recent, complete financial year.

  In recognition of the fact that there are some organisations with a higher income delivering vital work for children and young people, the following types of organisations can apply regardless of their turnover:

  • Hospices (including children's hospices).

  • Housing Associations.

  • Groups delivering nationwide (across a whole nation) or UK-wide work (across multiple nations within the UK).

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Work that statutory bodies (such as schools or local authorities) have a duty to fund.

  • Educational institutions, including schools, universities, and pupil referral units. Special schools are the only exception.

  • Local government, prisons, or NHS bodies.

  • Capital or building projects.

  • Work that promotes religion.

  • Trips abroad, or other activity taking place outside the UK.

  • Medical treatment or research.

  • Pregnancy testing or advice, information, or counselling on pregnancy choices.

  • Awareness-raising work, except where targeted at children or young people most at risk.

  • Bursaries, sponsored places, fees, or similar costs.

  • Holidays where there is little or no project involvement.

  • Political activity, including party political organisations or direct lobbying.

  • Individuals.

  • Costs passed on to other organisations.

  • General appeals or endowment funds.

  • Help with budget shortfalls or debt repayments.

  • Retrospective costs.

  • Expenditure unable to start within 12 months of the grant award date.

  • Unspecified expenditure.

  • Full cost recovery models.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Core Costs grants are awarded as restricted funding and must be used to cover the organisation’s essential running expenses.

  The funding is to be used for an organisation's central day-to-day operations, including:

  • Management and administration.

  • HR and payroll.

  • General office expenses.

  • Accountancy and audit.

  • Communications and outreach.

  • Monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

  • Governance, regulatory, and compliance costs.

  How To Apply

  The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 15 April 2025 (23:59).

  Expressions of Interest are expected to reopen in mid to late September 2025 after the BBC Children in Need transition to the new grant making system has been completed.

  Applications can be made at any time. There are no deadlines.

  Groups requesting £15,000 or less will receive a quicker decision and be able to start sooner.

  There is a two-stage application process:

  • An initial Expression of Interest form can be found on the Children in Need website.

  • Successful applicants will receive a link to the full application form and have 120 days to complete it.

  Organisations can only apply for and hold one grant at any time.

  
  

  Organisations with a current BBC Children in Need grant that is due to end within 12 months can usually reapply. However, the new funding will not be released until the current grant has ended.

  Contact BBC Children in Need for more information.

  Apply For A Grant - BBC Children in Need(External link)

  Contacts

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Enquiries
     BBC Children in Need
     MediaCityUK
     Salford
     M50 2BH
     Tel: 0345 609 0015
     Email: pudseygrants@bbc.co.uk(External link)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Concertina Charitable Trust - Open for Applications 

  
  

  
  

  Funding body

  
  

  
  

  The Concertina Charitable Trust

  
  

  
  

  Maximum value - £ 250 Application deadline 30/04/2025 

  
  

  
  

  Small grants are available to registered charities in England and Wales to provide musical activities and related facilities for the elderly community in need.

  
  

  
  

  Background

  
  

  
  

  The Concertina Charitable Trust was set up in 2004. Since then it has funded a wide range of charitable organisations nationwide in England and Wales, including many care homes for the elderly to provide musical entertainment for their residents.

  
  

  
  

  Objectives of Fund

  
  

  
  

  Funding is intended to provide musical entertainment and related activities for the elderly to provide therapeutic benefit for their health and wellbeing.

  
  

  
  

  Match Funding Restrictions

  
  

  
  

  The Trust is particularly keen to act as a catalyst via matched funding.

  
  

  
  

  Who Can Apply

  
  

  
  

  The Trust is keen to support smaller charitable organisations in England and Wales that might otherwise find it difficult to gain funding. These include funds to many care homes for the elderly, to provide musical entertainment for residents.

  
  

  
  

  Restrictions

  
  

  
  

  Organisations will be automatically refused funding if they do not include their accounts or financial statements with the application.

  
  

  
  

  Eligible Expenditure

  
  

  
  

  The Trust awards grants to charitable bodies which provide cultural activities and related facilities for the elderly, in order to improve the quality of life of elderly people.

  
  

  
  

  Location - England and Wales

  
  

  
  

  How To Apply

  
  

  
  

  The annual deadlines for application are 30 April and 31 October.

  
  

  
  

  An application form is available to download from the Trust's website. The completed form must be sent by post to the Trust Administrator.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  No e-mail or telephone correspondence will be entered into regarding an application.

  
  

  
  

  The Trustees will assess any application to ensure that any grant would be within the Trust’s objects, whether the charity is in financial need, the amount of benefit that would be derived from the grant (for example, the number of residents that would attend a concert or use the facilities) and any other factors the Trustees think important. As part of this process, the Trustees may ask for further information and, if feasible, one of the Trustees will meet a representative of the charity.

  
  

  
  

  Documents & links

  
  

  
  

  • The Concertina Charitable Trust(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Contacts

  
  

  
  

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  
  

  
  

  1. Administrator
     The Concertina Charitable Trust
     Nells Platt
     Smithwood Common
     Cranleigh
     Surrey
     GU6 8QY

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Screwfix Foundation

  
  

  
  

  Open for Applications  - Maximum value £ 5,000

  
  

  
  

  Application deadline - 10/05/2025 

  
  

  
  

  Grants are available to UK registered charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects that improve, fix, and repair buildings, homes and facilities specifically used by people in need across the UK.

  
  

  
  

  Background

  
  

  
  

  The Screwfix Foundation is a grant-making charity which was created by trade retailers Screwfix in 2013.

  
  

  
  

  The funds for the grants programme are raised throughout the year with an eye to supporting causes that will change people's lives.

  
  

  
  

  Objectives of Fund

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The funding is intended for both national and local charities across the UK so that they can fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities specifically for those in need (by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress) in the UK.

  
  

  
  

  Funding needs to be spent within 12 months from receipt of payment.

  
  

  
  

  Who Can Apply

  
  

  
  

  Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations based in the UK (including specialist not-for-profit schools) can apply.

  
  

  
  

  Applications will be accepted from:

  
  

  
  

  • Registered Charities with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

  
  

  
  

  • Registered Charities with OSCR

  
  

  
  

  • Registered Charities with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

  
  

  
  

  • Registered Community Benefit Society with the FCA

  
  

  
  

  • Registered Cooperative Society with the FCA

  
  

  
  

  • Registered Community Interest Company (CIC) with Companies House.

  
  

  
  

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  
  

  
  

  • Be supporting people in need in the UK by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress. The main beneficiaries could be:

  
  

  
  

  • People suffering from sickness or disabilities.

  
  

  
  

  • People from diverse groups.

  
  

  
  

  • Disadvantaged or vulnerable people.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  • People suffering from financial hardship.

  
  

  
  

  • People suffering from mental health issues.

  
  

  
  

  • Other.

  
  

  
  

  • Be looking for funding to support projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings.

  
  

  
  

  • Have suitable governance to manage funds, eg, financial reporting, committee meetings, etc.

  
  

  
  

  Both national and local charities can apply.

  
  

  
  

  Restrictions

  
  

  
  

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  
  

  
  

  • Items that are easily removable from a property such as soft furnishings, curtains, tables, chairs etc.

  
  

  
  

  • White goods or electronic items.

  
  

  
  

  • Grants for research.

  
  

  
  

  • Purchase of vehicles.

  
  

  
  

  • Purchase of garden machinery or removeable furniture such as lawnmowers, chairs or plants.

  
  

  
  

  • Repayment of loans.

  
  

  
  

  • Annual Rent or service charges.

  
  

  
  

  • Sponsorships.

  
  

  
  

  • Salaries.

  
  

  
  

  • Projects which will be used by general members of the public, eg, sports clubs and association, uniformed groups such as scouts and girl guide groups or organisations that support wildlife or animals as their main beneficiary.

  
  

  
  

  • Groups that have received funding from the Screwfix Foundation within the last two years.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Eligible Expenditure

  
  

  
  

  The funding is for projects which improve a physical building (or land attached to it) that is used by people in need.

  
  

  
  

  The funding is to be used for the following types of projects:

  
  

  
  

  • Improved energy efficient lighting and heating

  
  

  
  

  • Installation of new kitchen, bathroom etc.

  
  

  
  

  • Installation of a sensory room.

  
  

  
  

  • General painting and decorating.

  
  

  
  

  • Improving safety and security of a building.

  
  

  
  

  How To Apply

  
  

  
  

  The guidelines and online application form can be found on The Screwfix Foundation website.

  
  

  
  

  The trustees meet to review applications in March, June, September and December. The cut off date for applications is 12pm on the 10th of the month prior to the Trustee meeting.

  
  

  
  

  The application windows are:

  
  

  
  

  • 11 February to 10 May for the June Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 June.

  
  

  
  

  • 11 May to 10 August for the September Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 September.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  • 11 August to 10 November for the December Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 December.

  
  

  
  

  All projects that are successful will be listed on the Screwfix Foundation website.

  
  

  
  

  Contact The Screwfix Foundation for further information.

  
  

  
  

  Documents & links

  
  

  
  

  • Screwfix Foundation | Screwfix(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Contacts

  
  

  
  

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  
  

  
  

  1. Enquiries
     The Screwfix Foundation
     Trade House
     Mead Avenue
     Houndstone Business Park
     Yeovil
     BA22 8RT
     Tel: 01935 414100
     Email: foundation@screwfix.com

  
  

  
  
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  Coventry Smokefree - Community Grants

  Application Deadline: 9 March 2025

  Value notes: Most grants awarded will be up to £5,000. In exceptional circumstances grants of up to £8,000 may be considered

  
  

  Grants are available to Community and Voluntary groups to:

  • raise awareness of the free Stop Smoking services available in Coventry and
  • provide signposting information through your community activities to increase the numbers of people accessing the free Stop Smoking services.

  How can community groups get involved in the Smokefree Community Grants programme?

  We want community organisations to raise the profile of Stop Smoking Services with people in your... Continue reading

  
  

  Coventry Smokefree - Community Grants

  Application Deadline: 9 March 2025

  Value notes: Most grants awarded will be up to £5,000. In exceptional circumstances grants of up to £8,000 may be considered

  
  

  Grants are available to Community and Voluntary groups to:

  • raise awareness of the free Stop Smoking services available in Coventry and
  • provide signposting information through your community activities to increase the numbers of people accessing the free Stop Smoking services.

  How can community groups get involved in the Smokefree Community Grants programme?

  We want community organisations to raise the profile of Stop Smoking Services with people in your community.

  Through your application, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate how you would use the grant in a way you feel is most appropriate and will have the greatest engagement with your community members.

  As an example, you could use the grant to raise awareness of the free Stop Smoking Service through:

  • Appointing ‘Community Stop Smoking Champions’ to promote and signpost people to the services for support.
  • Promoting the free service to people attending existing community groups.
  • Including an information stall about Stop Smoking Support at your community events.
  • Promoting how people can reach Stop Smoking Support through community newsletters, and your social media sites or other channels.
  • You could display banners, posters or leaflets at your community space to raise awareness of the Stop Smoking Services.
  • You could promote stop smoking support to people attending other services in your community setting e.g. adult education sessions, Social Supermarket or Foodbanks.
  • You could raise awareness of Stop Smoking Support available through your community network meetings.
  • Using the grant to deliver culturally specific, and / or language-specific appropriate materials.

  The grant is only open to Community and Voluntary not for profit organisations based in Coventry. Please see the eligibility questions on the application form.

  Grant awards will be made to successful candidates in March 2025 and must be spent by 30th June 2026.

  Please note we cannot award retrospective grants, and you are expected to start using the grant within three months of award.

  If your application is successful, as part of the grant agreement, you will receive an information and resource pack to help you gain knowledge about the Stop Smoking services available in Coventry to help your group successfully implement your plan.

  For further information and to apply, please see the grant guidance notes(External link) and application form(External link)

  Completed applications should be submitted by email to smokefree@coventry.gov.uk(External link) by 9 March 2025

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The Woodroffe Benton Foundation.

  Objectives of Fund

  The Foundation aims to support charitable projects in the UK that provide care for the sick and elderly, conserve and improve the environment, promote education, and help those in need as a result of disaster or as a consequence of social and economic circumstances.

  Value Notes

  One-off grants of between £500 and £2,500 are available.

  Match Funding Restrictions

  Match funding is not a stipulated requirement of this scheme.

  Who Can Apply

  The Trustees prefer to support smaller charities.

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a UK registered charity based in the UK with an annual income of less than £750,000.
  • Have at least one full set of Accounts following charity registration.

  Educational institutions are also eligible to apply for a grant whether or not they are a registered charity.

  Restrictions

  Funding is not normally available for the following:

  • Organisations that operate primarily outside the UK or for the benefit of non-UK residents.
  • Places of worship seeking funds for restoration or upgrade of facilities.
  • Museums, historical or heritage organisations.
  • Palliative care.
  • Organisations that are not registered with the Charity Commission.
  • Organisations that have been operating for less than 24 months and therefore do not have at least one full set of Accounts.
  • Animal welfare organisations whose primary purpose is not conservation of the environment.
  • Bodies affiliated to or a local branch of a national organisation, unless they have a separate charitable number and receive no financial support from the national charity.
  • Individuals.
  • Educational organisations based outside the Derbyshire region - although the trustees may choose to consider these.
  • Students requesting a grant for tertiary education or a gap year.

  It is unlikely that organisations with an annual income in excess of £750,000 will be provided with a grant under the small grants programme.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Funding is available, primarily, for the core operating costs of smaller organisations, as the Trustees prefer to contribute to these rather than to a specific project where the funding will be legally 'restricted' or to capital expenditure. However, applications in these latter categories are not excluded.

  The focus of the March 2025 application round will be on projects that allow young people, aged 18-25, to engage with the natural environment in order to increase employability skills and/or to increase physical health or wellbeing, with particular preference given to those who are precluded from engaging with the natural environment due to disability, disadvantage or location.

  Location

  United Kingdom

  How To Apply

  Applications are now closed. The next round is open from 1 to 31 March 2025.

  The focus of the March 2025 Small Grant funding round will be on projects that allow young people, aged 18-25, to engage with the natural environment in order to increase employability skills and/or to increase physical health or wellbeing.

  Applications should be submitted via the online application form on the Foundation's website.

  Applications submitted in the March 2025 Small Grant funding round will be considered at our Trustees’ meeting on 23 April 2025. Successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of the meeting.

  Contact the Woodroffe Benton Foundation for further information.

  Documents & links

  • Woodroffe Benton Foundation(External link) https://www.woodroffebenton.org.uk/(External link)

  
  

  Contacts

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  
  

  1. Trust Secretary
     Woodroffe Benton Foundation
     PO Box 309
     Cirencester
     GL7 9HA
     Email: secretary@woodroffebenton.org.uk(External link)

  
  

  Community Safety Partnership Fund

  The Community Safety Partnership is excited to announce the availability of its annual grant fund. This year, we have allocated a total of £130,000 to support innovative projects that aim to reduce crime, support victims, and reduce offending and reoffending.

  Who Can Apply?

  We welcome applications from community organisations. If you represent a group committed to reducing serious violence, promoting safety in public places, stopping exploitation, or helping to reduce re-offending, we want to hear from you!

  Previous Projects

  Here are a few examples of projects that have previously benefited from our funding:

  • Street Pastors: Keeping people safe and supported when visiting the City Centre on a night out during the Weekend evenings.
  • Steps Together: An after-school chaperone programme which provides mentoring and support to school children.
  • Domestic Abuse Champions: Offering vital support for victims of domestic violence.
  • Redeployable Cameras: Supplying West Midlands Police with cameras to tackle crime hotspots.

  How to Apply

  Applying is simple. Just complete the application form, detailing how your project aligns with our objectives. Each bid will be assessed on its potential impact and effectiveness in achieving our goals.

  For an application form and grant criteria please email the PCB@coventry.gov.uk(External link)

  Applications will need to be sent to PCB@coventry.gov.uk(External link) by the 21^st March 2025.

  
  

  
  

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  The Fore is the only open-access funder in the UK offering development funding and strategic support to early-stage charities and social enterprises.

  Objectives of Fund

  The Fore provides unrestricted grants to small charities and social enterprises based in the UK.

  The funding is intended to have a transformational impact on the organisations being supported by unlocking exponential growth, sustainability, efficiency or some other major step forward.

  There is particular interest in grassroots organisations working with underserved communities.

  The grants are viewed by the Fore as investments in the organisations it supports.

  The Fore funds work across the following charitable sectors:

  • Arts and culture
  • Disability
  • Economic development and employability
  • Environment
  • Health and well being
  • Housing and homelessness
  • Human rights, law and justice
  • Poverty and disadvantage
  • Sport
  • Women and girls
  • Youth and education.

  Value Notes

  Grants of up to £30,000 which may be spread over one to three years are available.

  In addition, non-financial support such as access to a network of skilled, pro-bono volunteers, online training workshops and seminars are available to successful charities for life.

  Who Can Apply

  Applications are accepted from the following types of organisation with an annual revenue of less than £500,000 in the previous completed financial year:

  • Registered charities (including those constituted as charitable trusts, charitable unincorporated associations, charitable incorporated organisations and charitable companies limited by guarantee).
  • Charitable Incorporated Organisations.
  • Community Interest Companies (CICs) limited by guarantee.
  • Community Benefit Societies.
  • Social enterprises that are charitable companies limited by guarantee

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Organisations that are not registered in the UK as charities, CICs, CIOs, or CBSs.
  • Companies limited by guarantee unless they are also a registered charity or a CIC.
  • Organisations with an annual income of more than than £500,000 in the previous completed financial year.

  Eligible Expenditure

  The funding is intended to help strengthen the organisation internally and help it to take the next step forward in its growth or sustainability.

  This unrestricted funding can be used for any purpose, including core costs and capital funding.

  The grant could help, for example, an organisation grow, increase internal capacity, serve new beneficiary groups, become more sustainable or more efficient, etc.

  Applications for core costs must show how the funding will move the organisation forward rather than enabling ‘business as usual’.

  Location

  UK

  How To Apply

  There are three funding rounds each year (Spring, Summer, Autumn):

  • The Spring 2025 round has closed for registration.
  • The Summer 2025 round opens for registration at 12pm (midday) on 27 March 2025 and closes at 12pm (midday) on 3 April 2025.
  • The Autumn 2025 round has yet to be announced.

  Once open for registration, the application process is as follows:

  • The first step is to register an interest on the Applying for Funding page which takes about two to three minutes.
  • Registered applicants will receive confirmation that they have been allocated a place on the funding round. Details of how to apply will be included.
  • If there are more applicants registered than places available, places will be allocated at random.
  • There follows a three-stage application
    • Stage 1 - confirmed applicants have around three weeks to complete their application.
    • Stage 2 – online meeting for long listed applicants who are invited via email for a meeting with one of the Fore’s Strategic Applicant Consultants.
    • Stage 3 – shortlisted applications go to the funding panels.
  • Announcement of successful applicants is typically within 12 weeks of the application deadline.
  • Unsuccessful applicants are offered feedback and can apply for future rounds.

  The eligibility quiz, guidelines, frequently asked questions and case studies can all be found on The Fore’s website.

  Contact The Fore for further information.

  Documents & links

  • The Fore Trust(External link) https://thefore.org/

  Contacts

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  
  

  1. Enquiries
     The Fore
     V107,Vox Studios
     1-45 Durham Street
     London
     SE11 5JH
     Tel: 07858 339 981
     Email: info@thefore.org

  
  
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  Cash For Kids - Children's Mental Health Grants

  Cash for Kids are the official charity of Bauer Media. Bauer Media is an international media company who run market leading radio stations and magazines.

  Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity that supports children from birth up to 18 years old across the UK. The Children's Mental Health grant is part of the General Grant programme.

  The Cash for Kids General Grant programme addresses the following priorities:

  • Poverty.
  • Mental health and wellbeing.
  • Sport and physical wellbeing.
  • Disability or life-limiting illness.
  • Education and essential skills.
  • Diversity and inclusion.

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  Cash For Kids - Children's Mental Health Grants

  Cash for Kids are the official charity of Bauer Media. Bauer Media is an international media company who run market leading radio stations and magazines.

  Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity that supports children from birth up to 18 years old across the UK. The Children's Mental Health grant is part of the General Grant programme.

  The Cash for Kids General Grant programme addresses the following priorities:

  • Poverty.
  • Mental health and wellbeing.
  • Sport and physical wellbeing.
  • Disability or life-limiting illness.
  • Education and essential skills.
  • Diversity and inclusion.

  • Grants are usually between £1,000 and £3,000. However, larger requests may be funded.
  • Grants should be spent within six months.

  Who Can Apply

  Applications are accepted from registered charities, schools, and formally constituted voluntary and community organisations based across the UK. Individuals may also apply.

  Charities should have an annual income below £1 million.

  Groups should check the locations page(External link) to ensure they are eligible.

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Diagnosis or suitability assessments.
  • Charities with an annual turnover more than £1 million.
  • Annual reporting submitted late to Charity Commission / OSCR in the last 12 months.
  • Projects that would, in the reasonable opinion of the charity’s Trustees, cause reputational harm.
  • Charity Commission/OSCR flags or warnings including, but not limited to, charities at risk of removal from the register, qualified accounts, regulatory alerts, repeated late submissions.
  • Cars/driving lessons.
  • Cash grants to individuals or families.
  • Charities/organisations less than 12 months old.
  • Cosmetic or dental procedures.
  • Diagnosis assessments.
  • Educational bursaries or scholarships.
  • Extensive building projects and repairs/renovations.
  • Funding for projects that should be paid for by statutory bodies.
  • Funeral Costs or headstones.
  • Garden renovations/fencing (but accessibility adaptions may be funded e.g. a wheelchair access ramp).
  • Holidays.
  • Medical research or medical treatment abroad.
  • Political activity, party political organisations, direct lobbying or projects with a political element.
  • Pregnancy testing, advice, information or counselling on pregnancy choices.
  • Previous Cash for Kids grant recipients who have not completed all post-grant requirements.
  • Projects intended to influence people’s religious choices or to promote a particular belief system.
  • Salaries or core costs.
  • Summer houses/outbuildings/sheds.
  • Budget shortfalls or debt repayments.
  • Trips or projects outside the UK / Eire.
  • Therapy dogs.
  • CICs.

  How To Apply

  Applications are accepted at any time until funds are depleted.

  The following documents are required (depending upon organisation type):

  Charities (turnover less than £1 million):

  • Governance document such as constitution.
  • Safeguarding policy.
  • Paying in slip/statement for a bank account in the charity name.
  • Most recent accounts.
  • Breakdown of costs relating to the application.

  Schools:

  • Safeguarding policy attached or on website.
  • Paying in slip/statement for a bank account in the schools name.
  • Most recent accounts or income/expenditure documents or statement of school fund account.
  • Letter from Head Teacher authorising application or Head is a point of contact on application form.

  Community associations / grassroots organisations:

  • Governance document e.g. constitution, articles of association or club rules and regulations.
  • Safeguarding policy.
  • Paying in slip/statement for a bank account in the organisation name.
  • Recent accounts or income/expenditure.
  • Breakdown of costs relating to the application.

  Applications must be submitted online. https://cashforkids.org.uk/(External link)

  Administrator
  Cash for Kids
  Hampdon House
  Unit 3 Falcon Court
  Preston Farm
  Stockton on Tees
  TS18 3TS
  Email: getintouch@cashforkids.org.uk(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Thomas Wall Trust - Grants for Registered Charities

  Grants are available for UK registered charities for specific projects that improves communication skills for disadvantaged adults and supports NEET people into employment.

  Objectives of Fund

  The Trust views communication skills as critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances.

  The funding is for registered charities that are working to develop communication skills for people from disadvantaged groups who want to improve their employment prospects.

  As an inclusive charity, the Trust welcomes proposals which target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups demonstrably facing major hurdles to employment, especially women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, and refugees.

  Value Notes

  Grants of up to £5,000 are available.

  The Trust will support annual repeat funding for up to three years – subject to satisfactory annual reviews of progress and impact.

  Match Funding Restrictions

  Priority will be given to match funded projects.

  Who Can Apply

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a UK charity that has been registered with the Charity Commission for at least three years.
  • Have an annual turnover of between £25,000 and £500,000.

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Organisations with political, lobbying or proselytizing objectives.
  • Capital costs (the purchase of land, buildings, construction).
  • Charities that operate outside of the UK.
  • Subsidiaries, ‘off shoots’ or franchises of larger charities.
  • Hospitals.

  How To Apply

  The Trust is currently open to new applications for the July 2025 meeting.

  There is a two-stage application process.

  • Stage one is to complete an online Expression of Interest form (available on the Trust's website) which requires some basic contact details and a description of what the funding is required for. The current deadline for first stage applications is 5 May 2025.
  • Stage two is by invitation only and involves completing a more in-depth application form and to submit a Project Plan, budget, latest set of financial accounts and any relevant policies.

  Successful applicants will be notified in writing along with the terms and conditions of the grant and asked for their payment details.

  Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email unless the Trust receives an unusually high volume of applications.

  Applicants must wait for two years from the date of submission until they can reapply.

  Groups that would like to contact the Trust will need to use the Trust's online(External link) message form which is on Trust's website contact page.

  Documents & links

  • Thomas Wall Trust(External link)

  Contacts

  For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Grants Administrator
     Thomas Wall Trust
     Skinner's Hall
     8 Dowgate Hill
     London
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  Asda Foundation Launches New Outdoor Community Spaces Fund (UK)

  The Foundation is inviting local grassroots community organisations with an income of less than £250,000 to apply to their new £500,000 fund which will support improving or transforming an outdoor space by August 2025.

  Grants of £500, £1,000, £1,500, £2,000, £2,500, or £3,000 are available for projects within the UK which meet at least one of the following aims:

  • Transform an outdoor area, creating greener and more engaging community spaces.
  • Create or enhance community growing projects.
  • Enable community clean ups. (The maximum grant is £500.)

  Applications are encouraged that:

  • Increase access to outdoor spaces, particularly for marginalised or vulnerable groups of people.
  • Bring local communities together.
  • Make a lasting and demonstrable difference to an outdoor space.
  • Enable groups to undertake a project that truly enhances a local space.

  The funding can support a range of costs including but not limited to:

  • Materials to build and transform outdoor areas (eg, planters, raised beds, benches, paint).
  • Equipment to be able to deliver a community clear up.
  • Machinery hire/purchase.
  • Permanent fixtures and features (eg, sheds, outdoor furniture, pathways, gates and fencing).
  • Gardening tools and equipment.
  • Plants, shrubs, trees, bulbs, etc.

  Groups should not wait to apply as the scheme may close early if demand for funding is high.

  The deadline for applications is noon on 11 February 2025.

  Objectives of Fund

  The funding is for projects that address at least one of the following aims:

  • Transform an outdoor area, creating greener and more engaging community spaces.
  • Create or enhance community growing projects.
  • Enable community clean ups.

  Value Notes

  The total fund value is £500,000.

  Grants of £500, £1,000, £1,500, £2,000, £2,500, or £3,000 are available.

  The maximum award for community clear-up grants is £500.

  Projects should be completed by August 2025.

  Match Funding Restrictions

  Match funding is not required.

  Who Can Apply

  Applications are accepted from local grassroots, community-led organisations in the UK.

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be not-for-profit.
  • Have an annual income of less than £250,000.
  • Have governing documents.
  • Have a safeguarding policy.
  • Have a bank account in the group’s name and be able to provide proof.

  Applications are encouraged that:

  • Increase access to outdoor spaces, particularly for marginalised or vulnerable groups of people. Asda Foundation is committed to enabling as many people as possible to be able to benefit from their funding.
  • Bring local communities together i.e. outdoor spaces which are open and accessible for a wide range of people on a regular basis.
  • Make a lasting and demonstrable difference to an outdoor space.
  • Enable groups to undertake a project that truly enhances a local space: applications that focus on just one or two expensive items are unlikely to be successful.

  Restrictions

  The funding is not available for:

  • Organisations based outside the UK or benefitting people/communities outside of the UK.
  • Third party grant making organisations (grantees must directly deliver the service/activity).
  • Schools and academy trusts, although PTAs (with their own bank account) are eligible to apply, providing that the funding would impact the wider community outside of the school.
  • Groups who have a clear affiliation with a particular political party.
  • Religious organisations whose services are only open to people of a particular faith.
  • Animal charities or groups which have animal welfare as their main focus.
  • Retrospective costs.
  • Projects to improve indoor spaces.
  • Projects for spaces with restricted or limited access to community members.
  • Non-essential clothing or uniforms.
  • Equipment which will be kept by individuals, rather than the organisation applying for funding.
  • Core running costs, including salaries.
  • Contributions to general fundraising or sponsorship.
  • Projects which could negatively impact the reputation of The Asda Foundation.
  • Projects which will benefit only one person.

  Eligible Expenditure

  A range of project costs are supported.

  Examples of eligible projects include (but not limited to):

  • Materials to build and transform outdoor areas (e.g. planters, raised beds, benches, paint).
  • Equipment to be able to deliver a community clear up (e.g. litter pickers, bin bags, hi-vis vests).
  • Machinery hire/purchase (e.g. rotavator hire).
  • Permanent fixtures and features (e.g. sheds, outdoor furniture, pathways, gates and fencing).
  • Gardening tools and equipment (e.g. spades, wheelbarrows, polytunnels, water butts, compost bins).
  • Plants, shrubs, trees, bulbs, etc.

  Location

  United Kingdom

  How To Apply

  The closing date for applications is now noon on 27 January 2025.

  The scheme may close early if demand for funding is high.

  The project or activity should start no earlier than six weeks after submission of the proposal.

  Application forms are available at the Asda Foundation website: applicants can check eligibility and will then be directed to the Foundation's Grant Management System to register and complete the application form. Governing documents, safeguarding policies, bank statements and financial accounts must also be submitted.

  Successful applicants will be notified by email, plus the local Asda Community and Customer Champion will be notified, who may visit the group.

  Contact the Asda Foundation for further information.

  Documents & links

  Outdoor Community Spaces Fund(External link)

  
  
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  7stars Foundation

  Maximum Value £2,500

  Application Deadline 5 February 2025

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Objectives of Fund

  The foundation makes grants to projects which support young people (16 years and under) who are challenged by abuse or addiction, who are young carers, or who are homeless/without a safe place to call home.

  Value Notes

  Project grants of up to £2,500 are available.

  Shine Bright grants of up to £1,500 are available.

  Social Impact grants of up to £1,500 are available.

  Who Can Apply

  Applications will be considered from organisations who require funding in the areas of:

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Child carers
  • Homelessness

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  7stars Foundation

  Maximum Value £2,500

  Application Deadline 5 February 2025

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Objectives of Fund

  The foundation makes grants to projects which support young people (16 years and under) who are challenged by abuse or addiction, who are young carers, or who are homeless/without a safe place to call home.

  Value Notes

  Project grants of up to £2,500 are available.

  Shine Bright grants of up to £1,500 are available.

  Social Impact grants of up to £1,500 are available.

  Who Can Apply

  Applications will be considered from organisations who require funding in the areas of:

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Child carers
  • Homelessness

  Organisations must have a turnover of under £1.5 million and be supporting young people aged 16 years and under.

  Eligible Expenditure

  The grant funding is intended to support young people (aged 16 and under) challenged by abuse and addiction, those who are young carers, and those who are homeless or without a safe space to call home.

  Funding is offered across the following streams:

  • Project grants to cover the costs of projects that respond to one or more of the funding priorities of the 7stars Foundation.
  • Shine Bright funding for groups to purchase educational, wellbeing, or recreational items for young people, aligned to funding priorities of the Foundation.
  • Direct grants to individuals affected by the Foundation's priorities, supported by outreach/social/care workers or legal professionals.
  • Social Impact funding for three charities across the year for projects that align with the following awareness days:
  • 5 to 11 February - Race Equality Week
  • 5 to 11 February Children's Mental Health Week
  • 16 March - Young Carers Action Da18 March - Child Exploitation Awareness Day
  • 17 May - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
  • 1 to 30 June - PRIDE month
  • 3 to 9 July - Alcohol Awareness Week
  • 10 October - World Homeless Day
  • 1 to 31 October - Black History Month
  • 10 December - Human Rights Day

  How To Apply

  The funding rounds are as follows:

  • 1 December to 5 February for a March funding review.
  • 1 March to 30 April for a June funding review.
  • 1 July to 31 August for an October funding review.

  Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the 7stars foundation website.

  Contact the 7stars foundation for more information.

  Useful links

  The 7stars Foundation - Apply for Funding
  https://the7starsfoundation.co.uk/apply(External link)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Tweed Family Charitable Foundation

  Maximum Value £10,000 per annum up to 3 years

  Application Deadline 14 February 2025

  Objectives of Fund

  The aim of the fund is to see young people develop their social and practical skills through mentoring, education and community activities.

  Value Notes

  It is likely that three grants will be awarded in 2025.

  Grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to three years are available.

  Match Funding Restrictions

  The Trustees will award funding for up to 100% of the total cost of a proposal, however:

  • Part-funding will be considered where the total cost is shared with one or more other funders.
  • Applicants are encouraged to seek additional sources of funding.

  Who Can Apply

  Registered charities or not-for-profit enterprises with an annual turnover of less than £1 million will be considered.

  Applicants must:

  • Be based in England or Wales.
  • Demonstrate that they make a difference to the life chances of young people under the age of 25.

  The Trustees will give greater consideration towards applications that support socially disadvantaged youth of teenage years.

  In practice, it is expected that the majority of organisations receiving support will have an annual income of less than £500,000.

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Individuals or organisations applying on behalf of individuals.
  • Capital projects relating to building or refurbishment.
  • Larger and National charities including local branches of national organisations.
  • Statutory bodies, universities, colleges, schools, nurseries, playgroups or crèches.
  • One-off events such as holidays, trips, festivals or concerts.
  • Sports and leisure where there is not a strong social welfare focus.
  • Retrospective costs.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Activities may be educational or vocational and should provide experiences that would otherwise be inaccessible to young people under the age of 25.

  Initiatives which have a lasting impact will be given priority.

  Projects should meet at least one of the following aims of the Foundation:

  • Helping young people develop their skills, capacities and enabling them to participate in society and independent, mature and responsible adults.
  • Advancing education.
  • Relieving unemployment.
  • Providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare with a view to improving conditions of life.

  Grants must be used to cover costs that are directly connected to the funded activities.

  How To Apply

  This is annual grants programme which has a brief application window once a year.

  Applications for 2025 grants are expected to open on 3 February 2025 and close on 14 February 2025.

  There is a two-stage application process:

  • The short online form is only visible when the Foundation is open for applications.
  • Those who are successful will be invited to submit a detailed application form.

  Contact Tweed Family Charitable Foundation for further information.

  Useful links

  Tweed Family Charitable Foundation

  http://www.tweedfamilycharitablefoundation.org.uk/(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Better Community Business Network Grant Initiative

  Maximum Value £3,000

  Application Deadline 16 February 2025

  Objectives of Fund

  Funding is intended to improve the quality of life and expectations of people and their communities, especially those who come from disadvantaged or socially deprived backgrounds.

  Value Notes

  Grants of up to £3,000 are available.

  There is a total funding pot of £36,000 each year, with 12 grants awarded annually.

  Who Can Apply

  The following types of organisation may apply:

  • Community, self-help or voluntary groups.
  • Charities, including local branches of national charities.
  • Organisations with charitable aims.

  To be eligible, all organisations and community interest groups must:

  • Be registered with a recognised governing body (such as the Charity Commission or Companies House) for a minimum of 18 months (they should have annual accounts available and submitted).

  If selected for a grant award, applicants will also need to provide their organisation’s articles of association or constitution, demonstrating clear objectives related to community interest and improvements.

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Overseas projects.
  • For-profit initiatives.
  • Party political activity.
  • Individual sponsorship.
  • Travel and accommodation.
  • Multiple applications: successful applicants may only apply once per year and unsuccessful applicants may apply in the next quarterly term.
  • Retrospective funding.
  • Part-funding of projects.
  • Core/Running costs and expenses (on-going venue hire, staff cost and salary, bills, printing).
  • Professional associations or training of professionals.
  • Endowments, loans, deficits, general appeals.
  • Organisations that do not have charitable aims (such as companies limited by shares and commercial companies).

  Eligible Expenditure

  Causes supported by the funders include, but are not limited to:

  • Education
    1. Schools
    2. Extra-curricular clubs
  • Health
    1. Hospitals
    2. Cancer research
    3. Healthy eating
    4. Mental health and wellbeing
  • Ex-offenders
    1. Mentoring
    2. Rehabilitation
  • Homelessness/Poverty
    1. Shelter projects
    2. Food banks
  • Arts and Culture
    1. Sport activities
    2. Library funds
  • Environment
    1. Natural disasters
    2. Regeneration projects
  • Elderly
    1. Befriending
    2. Social clubs
  • Disability
    1. Help lines
    2. Inclusion
  • Social cohesion
    1. Committee programmes

  How To Apply

  Applications will be accepted from 2 December 2024 to the deadline of 16 February 2025.

  Shortlisted applicants will be notified on 10 March 2025. Awards will be announced on 28 March 2025. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

  The guidelines, grant eligibility quiz and application form can be found on the BCBN website.

  The application form must be downloaded, completed and submitted by email to BCBN before the deadline in order to be considered.

  Contact Better Community Business Network for more information.

  Useful links

  Better Community Business Network Grant Initiative
  http://bcbn.org.uk/grant-initiative/(External link)

  Audible - Future Stories Fund

  Maximum Value £15,000

  Application Deadline 23 February 2025

  Objectives of Fund

  This fund aims to help unlock the potential of underprivileged 16- to 25-year-olds from historically marginalised communities, more specifically young people whose exclusion has hurt their levels of literacy and aspiration.

  The funding is for local organisations and projects in the West Midlands that engage with young people through storytelling, using the power of language to amplify their voices, share their stories and create a brighter future for them and the people around them. This means that eligible projects may involve reading, writing, podcasts, poetry, theatre, acting, playwriting, and anything else relating to literacy. These approaches are to be used to improve levels of literacy and/or aspiration, whether this is achieved through literacy skills development, networking opportunities, mentoring, confidence building, platform provision or anything else.

  Who Can Apply

  Local organisations at all stages and sizes that are working with historically marginalised 16-to-25-year-olds can apply, including:

  • Registered charities.
  • Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
  • Charitable companies.
  • Community interest companies (CICs).
  • Community benefit societies (CBS).
  • Companies that are limited by guarantee with charitable status.
  • Unincorporated/community groups.
  • Industrial and provident societies.
  • Charitable trusts.

  Applicants must provide:

  • Organisational details.
  • Details of the project and cost breakdown.
  • A copy of their constitution or governing document, safeguarding and EDI policies (if applicable).
  • An organisational bank statement that shows experience in handling money (if available).

  Support is available for organisations that do not currently have sufficient structures in place to receive funding.

  Location

  West Midlands

  Restrictions

  The following are not eligible for funding:

  • The continuation or expansion of a pre-existing project. Proposed projects must contain a new element.
  • Projects that solely involve music, art, or dance, without an element of language and storytelling.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Funding is for projects and activities that fit the following criteria:

  • Engage local 16-to-25-year-olds using some element of language and expression to improve literacy levels and/or broaden career aspirations.
  • The project is new in some way, either entirely or having at least one new element, such as a new location, target audience, or approach.
  • Engage either or both:
    1. Youth located in the top 20% index of multiple deprivation (IMD Decile one or two).
    2. Youth from historically marginalised communities.
  • Proposed projects can start within six months of receiving a grant and can be delivered within one year of the date of receipt.

  Eligible projects can involve reading, writing, podcasts, poetry, theatre, acting, playwriting, and anything related to language and expression.

  Eligible costs include anything associated with project delivery, such as project costs, staff salaries, building expenses etc.

  How To Apply

  The 2025 application window is expected to open on 14 January and close on 23 February 2025.

  Updated information for the 2025 round will be provided when it becomes available in early January 2025.

  The 2025 guidance notes and an online application form will be available on the Audible website.

  Useful links

  Audible - Future Stories Fund
  https://www.audible.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-future-stories-fund(External link)

  The Hedley Foundation

  Maximum Value £5,000

  Application Deadline 26 February 2025

  Objectives of Fund

  The scheme is intended to support smaller charitable organisations undertaking projects for young people, the disabled, terminally ill patients and others in need. The main objective of the Trustees' grant-making is to improve lives and to lift people's aspirations.

  Who Can Apply

  Small to mid-sized UK registered charities that are based and working in the UK can apply.

  Applicants may apply if they have not received a grant from the Foundation within the previous two years (or submitted an unsuccessful application within the last 12 months).

  Restrictions

  Funding is not available for the following:

  • Individuals.
  • Churches, cathedrals and museums.
  • Exclusive charities that only help people from specific groupings.
  • Core funding.
  • General running costs.
  • Salaries.
  • Transport.
  • Financial deficits.
  • Building construction.
  • Overseas projects.
  • Groups which have received a previous grant from the Foundation within the last 18 months.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Projects costs are supported for activities involving:

  • Disadvantaged young people.
  • Those living with a physical or mental disability.
  • The elderly and terminally ill.
  • Other social welfare projects e.g. carers, homeless, ex-offenders.

  How To Apply

  Applications are considered at Trustee meetings which are held four times a year. Submissions should be received at least six weeks before the meeting.

  Applicants are advised to check the website for deadline updates. The next closing dates for applications are:

  • 26 February 2025 for the meeting in early April
  • 4 June 2025 for the meeting in mid July
  • 27 August for the meeting in early October

  An application form can be downloaded from the Foundation's website. Additional information to be submitted includes:

  • A copy of the most recent set of audited accounts.
  • A breakdown of the costs demonstrating how the grant will be spent.
  • The anticipated outcomes/impact and who/how many people will benefit.

  Completed application forms should be sent by post or email (applications@hedleyfoundation.org.uk).

  The Foundation receives more than 1,000 applications per year of which around 250 are successful.

  Contact The Hedley Trust for further information.

  Useful links

  Hedley Foundation
  https://www.hedleyfoundation.org.uk(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Bailey Thomas Charitable Fund

  Maximum Value Discretionary

  Application Deadline 01 March 2025

  Objectives of Fund

  The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund describes people with learning disabilities as having three things:

  • Global intellectual impairment (intelligence quotient less than 70)
  • Need for support/help to fulfil ordinary daily activities
  • Onset before the age of 18 years.

  Learning disabilities may have a recognised cause, e.g. Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, but often the cause is not known.

  Children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities often also have other physical and mental health conditions, disabilities, and/or impairments as well as having learning disabilities.

  Value Notes

  The Charity operates the following grant schemes:

  • Small Grants: from £250 up to £9,000.
  • General Grants: over £9,000.

  Normally one-off grants are awarded but exceptionally a new project may be funded over two or three years, subject to satisfactory reports of progress.

  Appeals received with funding requests of £10,000 and below will initially be considered under the Small Grants programme and will be referred to the next Main Grant Board Meeting.

  Match Funding Restrictions

  The amount of funding available depends on a number of factors including the purpose, the total funding requirement and the potential sources of other funds including, in some cases, matching funding.

  Who Can Apply

  Applications will only be considered from voluntary organisations which are registered charities or are associated with a registered charity. Exempt charities such as schools, Parent Teacher Associations and Industrial & Provident Societies can also apply.

  Restrictions

  The Charity does not usually fund the following:

  • Community Interest Companies.
  • Individuals.
  • Hospices.
  • Minibuses, except those for residential and/or day care services for the learning disabled.
  • Advocacy Projects.
  • Conductive Education projects.
  • Arts and theatre projects.
  • Swimming and hydro-therapy pools.
  • Physical disabilities, unless accompanied by significant learning disabilities.
  • Research into or care of people with mental illness, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism nor ADHD, if they do not also have learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities).
  • Acquired brain injury, unless the resulting learning disabilities occur early in the developmental period (ie birth, infancy or childhood), impacting on brain maturation and development and learning in childhood.
  • Qualitative studies.
  • University overheads.
  • University Full Economic Costs.
  • Open access publishing costs.
  • Conference attendance.
  • Anything considered to be statutory.

  A second application from an organisation will not normally be considered for a period of at least two years after completion of an initial grant. If the previous application was unsuccessful, this period is one year. This does not apply to recipients of funding through the Research Grants Programme.

  Eligible Expenditure

  The main grants and small grants programmes provide funding to aid the care and relief of those affected by learning disability. The Charity will fund projects concerning children and adults with the conditions generally referred to as severe learning difficulties.

  Funding is normally considered for capital and revenue costs and for both specific projects and for general running/core costs.

  Some examples of the type of project that the Charity might fund are listed below:

  • Capital building/renovation/refurbishment works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools.
  • Employment schemes, including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture.
  • Play schemes and play therapy schemes.
  • Day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs.
  • Support for families, including respite schemes.
  • Independent living schemes.
  • Support in the community schemes.
  • Snoezelen rooms.

  Research grants are directed towards the initiation of research into learning disability with the intention that the research can progress to a point where it becomes eligible for support from other major funding bodies.

  How To Apply

  Small Grant applications are accepted at any time and will be considered monthly, or as demand decrees.

  The annual deadlines for submitting a General Grant are:

  • 1 March for consideration in June
  • 1 August for consideration in November
  • 1 December for consideration in March

  Applicants should check the website as submission deadline dates may be subject to change.

  Application forms are available to complete online at the Fund's website.

  All applications to the fund will be subject to an independent review. Applications should be supported by two referees.

  Contact Baily Thomas Charitable Fund for further information.

  Useful links

  Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
  https://www.bailythomas.org.uk/(External link)

  General Grants
  https://www.bailythomas.org.uk/grants/general-programme/general-guidelines
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  Arnold Clark Community Fund - Cost of Living Support

  Maximum Value £2,500

  Deadline 31/12/2024

  Cost of Living Support – funding to any registered UK charity or community group whose work directly supports those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis, such as foodbanks, accommodation, poverty relief and where people/communities in the UK are the primary and immediate focus of investment.

  Who Can Apply

  Applications will be accepted from:

  • UK registered charities
  • Local community groups
  • Social enterprises
  • Community interest companies
  • Groups of organisations that are community or voluntary led
  • Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs)

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  Arnold Clark Community Fund - Cost of Living Support

  Maximum Value £2,500

  Deadline 31/12/2024

  Cost of Living Support – funding to any registered UK charity or community group whose work directly supports those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis, such as foodbanks, accommodation, poverty relief and where people/communities in the UK are the primary and immediate focus of investment.

  Who Can Apply

  Applications will be accepted from:

  • UK registered charities
  • Local community groups
  • Social enterprises
  • Community interest companies
  • Groups of organisations that are community or voluntary led
  • Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs)

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have people and communities in the UK as their primary focus of investment
  • Be incorporated in the UK.
  • Have a bank account in the organisation's name.

  Applications for the Arnold Clark Community Fund Cost-of-Living Support are only eligible if the organisation falls in one of the following categories: foodbank, accommodation, poverty relief and where people/communities in the UK are the primary and immediate focus of investment. Applications are also only eligible if they’re made by an organisation that are based/operates solely in the UK and are located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch.

  Please note: Although we want to help everyone, we are focused on ensuring funding is distributed equally (as far as possible). This means that if we have already provided funding to a significant amount of organisations in your area, this may impact upon your application.

  Useful links

  Arnold Clark Community Fund
  https://www.arnoldclark.com/community-fund(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Veolia Environmental Trust

  Maximum Value £75,000

  Application Deadline 07/01/2025

  Objectives of Fund

  The Trust currently offers three grant schemes:

  • Community Grants are for constituted, not-for-profit organisations and local authorities to create or improve community buildings or outside spaces for the benefit of the community.
  • Environmental Improvement Grants are for Environmental Bodies that are enrolled with ENTRUST, the regulator of The Landfill Communities Fund, and are a registered charity. Grants are available to enable landscape scale improvement projects such as habitat creation/management, and/or species protection.
  • Habitat and Biodiversity Grants are for constituted, not-for-profit organisations that are enrolled with ENTRUST to support structural improvements to a single habitat, such as a waterway, woodland, or nature reserve.

  The funder is looking for projects that:

  • Protect and enhance biodiversity and natural habitats
  • Inspire the creation of a sustainable carbon neutral space.
  • Promote community action and wellbeing.
  • Are inclusive and accessible to everyone and anyone to use.

  Value Notes

  Three different grants are available:

  Community grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 for:

  • Projects with a total cost of no more than £350,000 (including VAT and professional costs).
  • Projects where the 10% Contributing Third Party (CTP) payment has been secured.

  Habitat and Biodiversity Grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 for:

  • Projects with a total cost of no more than £350,000 (including VAT and professional costs).
  • Projects where the 10% Contributing Third Party (CTP) payment has been secured.

  Environmental Improvement Grants start at £75,000. There is no upper limit. CTP payment is applicable.

  Grants will be paid by BACS transfer in three separate payments.

  Match Funding Restrictions

  Match funding of at least 10% is required for projects before the full application is submitted.

  For all awards, an independent third party contributor will need to reimburse the landfill operator the 10% shortfall to release the grant. This contribution can be made by another funder, a local council or an individual.

  Who Can Apply

  Community grant applications will be accepted from:

  • Constituted not-for-profit organisations with governing documents that state members or directors receive no financial benefit, have a minimum of two directors, and have been established for a minimum of two years.
  • Local authorities.

  Applicants must use the Postcode Checker to check that their project is located within the proximity of a qualifying Veolia site.

  Habitat and Biodiversity Grant applications will be accepted from:

  • Constituted not-for-profit organisations with governing documents with at least two unrelated trustees that has been established for a minimum of two years.
  • Environmental bodies already enrolled with ENTRUST.

  To be eligible for an Environmental Improvement Grant, organisations must:

  • Be already enrolled with ENTRUST as an Environmental Body, and a registered charity.
  • Have experience of delivering projects funded through the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF).
  • Have a track record proven expertise in delivering similar successful environmental improvement projects.
  • Have a project located in England that meets ENTRUST requirements.

  Location

  Within the proximity of a qualifying Veolia site in England.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Community Grant Funding is available for capital improvement projects at a single site with discrete start and end dates.

  Funding can be used for the construction and/or improvement of buildings or outdoor spaces, such as:

  • Physical improvement to a building or outdoor space with public access, such as community centre or space, public park, play area, skate park, MUGA, sports ground, woodland, nature reserve, community garden, public right of way, inland waterway
  • Fixed items, including kitchen cupboards and worksurfaces, boilers and radiators, windows and doors, toilets, and fencing.

  Funded projects must be completed within 12 months of the start date.

  Habitat and Biodiversity Grant Funding is for projects resulting in structural improvements for a single habitat, such as woodland or nature reserve to improve natural habitats and help native species thrive.

  Funding can be used for:

  • Physical improvement works that result in habitat improvements and/or increase biodiversity.
  • Staff costs that directly relate to completing the physical improvements at the project site.
  • Equipment required for project delivery.

  Funded projects must be completed within 12 months of the start date.

  Environmental Improvement Grants are for ambitious and imaginative projects which will make a local, regional, national and global impact on the environment by:

  • Protecting and expanding threatened habitats.
  • Protecting and increasing biodiversity.
  • Having the widest impact on the environment.
  • Monitoring, assessing and promoting the impact.

  How To Apply

  There are usually four funding rounds each year. It is important that groups apply at the right time, as only one grant application may be submitted per project site, in a 12-month period.

  The next application windows are:

  • 28 November 2024 to 7 January 2024 (noon) with a decision by 4 March 2025.
  • 27 February 2025 to 3 April 2025 (noon) with a decision by 3 June 2025.
  • 22 May 2025 to 26 June 2025 (noon) with a decision by 2 September 2025.
  • 21 August 2025 to 2 October 2025 (noon) with a decision by 2 December 2025.

  Applicants should refer to the current guidance notes/criteria which are available to download from the Trust's website.

  Veolia Environmental Trust
  https://www.veoliatrust.org/(External link)

  Veolia Environmental Trust Grants
  https://www.veoliatrust.org/funding/(External link)

  
  

  Severn Trent Community Fund

  Maximum Value £10,000

  Application Deadline 12/01/2025

  
  

  • £2,000 to £10,000 – up to 12 months for project completion.

  NB Severn Trent must be the majority funder of the project, so applicants need to be applying for at least 50% of the total project cost.

  Match Funding Restrictions

  Financial match funding of at least 10% is required for grants of more than £10,000. It is not mandatory for applications of less than £10,000.

  The funder, however, encourages match funding for all applications and those that secure match funding may find their applications are more likely to be successful.

  In-kind contributions for services or volunteering are only eligible for applications of up to £10,000.

  Who Can Apply

  Registered not-for-profit organisations with a governing document can apply.

  This includes but is not limited to:

  • Local authority or parish council.
  • Organisations registered with the Charity Commission.
  • Organisations registered with Companies House that are limited by guarantee.
  • Volunteer or community group.
  • Foundation school, college or academy.

  Both the applicant organisation and the project's beneficiaries must be located within the Severn Trent region, which stretches from the Bristol Channel to the Humber, and from the West Midlands to the East Midlands.

  Projects must benefit Severn Trent customers. A Severn Trent customer is somebody who receives their water supply from Severn Trent, or whose waste is taken away and treated by the company.

  Applicants who are unsure if their project is eligible should check the WaterUK water supplier finder.

  Organisations applying for more than £10,000 must be either charity registered or company registered (and supply a charity or company number), or an exempt charity, local authority or parish council.

  
  

  Eligible Expenditure

  The funding is intended for projects that link to at least one of the three key elements of community wellbeing:

  • People – projects that support healthier lifestyles and skills development.
  • Place – projects that help create better places for communities.
  • Environment – projects that improve access to and promote a healthier natural environment, including the preservation of water.

  There is also interest in applications for projects that have a connection to water (although not essential). This might mean creating sustainable drainage, installing grey water recycling or creating water efficient green spaces.

  Application will be assessed and scored against the following criteria:

  • Community need: Is there a significant need for the project in the community and evidence of good engagement with the community during planning?
  • Planning: Is the project planned well with a detailed and robust budget breakdown and have relevant permissions been considered, eg land ownership? Have risks (including changing costs of materials) been anticipated and mitigated?
  • Sustainability: How will the project be sustained and bring benefit beyond the investment period? How will the applicant ensure the project will still be running in a few years’ time and will not just rely on future investment?
  • Value for money: Is the amount requested good value compared to the number of beneficiaries and overall impact of the project? Are costs expensive or inflated? Does the project seem like good value for money in comparison to similar projects?

  The funding can be used for both capital and revenue projects as long as the project can evidence it will be sustained.

  The grants can support the following:

  • Labour required for the set-up of the project.
  • Running costs of the project, eg, stationery, room hire, marketing etc.
  • Skills training and other course costs.
  • Administration costs directly associated with the project.
  • Capital costs of improving a site or building.
  • Costs directly associated with the beneficiaries/volunteers’ involvement in the project, eg, travel costs, childcare, subsistence while taking part in project activities.

  How To Apply

  Applications are open. The next deadlines for applications are:

  • 12 January 2024 for requests of £2,000–£10,000 (for consideration at the February panel).

  The criteria and full details of how to make an application are given in the guidelines which can be downloaded from the Severn Trent website.

  Contact Severn Trent for further information.

  Useful links

  Severn Trent Community Fund
  https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent-community-fund/(External link)

  WaterUK - Find Your Local Water Supplier
  https://www.water.org.uk/advice-for-customers/find-your-supplier/(External link)

  
  

  Make it Big with Pathway Fund - Round 2

  Maximum Value £25,000

  Application Deadline 14/01/2025

  
  

  Objectives of Fund

  The funding is for enterprise projects that are able to solve a problem experienced within Black and Global Majority communities in England as a result of the Cost of Living Crisis, while bringing in trading income for the organisation.

  The funding is for projects with achievable outcomes within a 9-month timeframe that:

  • Address Real Issues: Target challenges like poverty alleviation and racial equity, driving meaningful change for Black and Global Majority communities.
  • Have Growth Potential: Use this funding to scale existing, income-generating projects that support sustainable financial growth.
  • Showcase Community Impact: Demonstrate a solid track record of community impact and engagement.

  Value Notes

  Eight grants of £25,000 are available.

  DiNN has a unique, pay-it-forward grant model to encourage sustainable growth:

  • £25,000 in Funding: Grant recipients gain access to funding and ongoing support.
  • Outcome-Based Repayment: Up to £8,500 of the grant is repayable only if applicants successfully secure social investment.
  • No Risk: If social investment is not achieved, no repayment is required. However, if successful, a percentage of the investment will support future grantees in their journey.

  Who Can Apply

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a Black-Led or Global Majority-Led organisation.
  • Be a legally incorporated non-profit (not limited by shares).
  • Have a clearly stated mission to support issues impacting Black and Global Majority Communities (indicated in their organisation’s governing/constitutional documents).
  • Reinvest 100% of surpluses into pursuing their social mission and have a constitutional or contractual lock on their social mission, dividend, and surplus distribution policy (also known as an asset lock).
  • Be based in and operating in England. (Priority will be given to organisations active in IMDs 1-3.)
  • Have at least one DiNN Member. (The form to become a member of the Do it Now Now community can be found on the DiNN website.)
  • Be able to provide at least the last two year accounts submitted to Companies House/Charity Commission and both of these years accounts must show income generated between £150,000 and £500,000.
  • Be able to produce management accounts that include a Profit and Loss statement and Balance Sheet.
  • Have at least three Directors or Trustees.
  • Have 75% of the organisation’s Directors, Trustees or equivalent Governing Body members representing Black and Global Majority Communities.
  • Have 51% of leadership/senior management representing Black and Global Majority Communities.

  
  

  How To Apply

  The application process is as follows:

  • Applicants must first submit an expression of interest by the deadline of 14 January 2025 (17:00).
  • Shortlisted applicants will then undergo an organisational health check and due diligence.
  • Groups will then receive support and training to create a full grant proposal.

  Once proposals are approved, organisations will begin the contracting onboarding process. This includes receiving their contract for £22,000 grant and prepping them to engage in the £3,000 compensated capacity building support. The onboarding phase ensures that they have all the resources and guidance needed to implement their project and achieve sustainable growth.

  Guidance notes and an online expression of interest form are available from the DiNN website.

  Application Support sessions and 1-2-1 support calls are available throughout the duration of the application process.

  To book a 1-2-1 support call with a member of the DiNN team, email funding@doitnownow.com

  Contact DiNN for further information.

  Useful links

  Do it Now Now - Make it Big with Pathway Fund
  https://www.doitnownow.com/make-it-big-with-pathway-fund(External link)

  Lloyds Bank Foundation - Funding Programme for Specialist Small Charities

  Maximum Value £75,000

  Application Deadline 23/01/2025

  Objectives of Fund

  The programme offers both an unrestricted grant and tailored support aimed at helping to strengthen charities and build the knowledge, skills and capabilities of staff and trustees.

  The programme is intended for registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations operating mainly in England and/or Wales who are helping people living in England and/or Wales

  Applicants must be providing in-depth services in one of the following eight themes:

  • Addiction
  • Asylum Seekers and Refugees
  • Care Leavers
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Homelessness
  • Offending
  • Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
  • Trafficking and Modern Slavery.

  
  

  Who Can Apply

  Registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations operating mainly in England and/or Wales who are helping people living in England and/or Wales may apply.

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be registered as a charity or as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) with the Charity Commission and able to provide their charity registration number.
  • Have an annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000 in their last published accounts.
  • Have at least one set of annual accounts showing as ‘received’ on the Charity Commission website, covering a 12-month operating period.
  • Have a bank account in the charity’s name with unrelated signatories.
  • Have a Board of at least three trustees who are not related to each other and who do no receive any payments, except for out-of-pocket expenses from the charity.
  • Be operating most in England and/or Wales and helping people living in England and/or Wales.
  • Have a track record of delivering services for at least one year to people aged 18 years and older.
  • Have a safeguarding policy in place.
  • Hold public liability insurance.
  • Be an independent organisation with full control over its work and any conflicts of interest.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Unrestricted funding to help deliver services.

  How To Apply

  Applications are now open with a closing date for applications of 23 January 2025 (17:00).

  The guidelines and eligibility quiz can be accessed on the Foundation's website.

  Contact Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales for further information.

  Useful links

  Lloyds Bank Foundation Specialist Programme
  https://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/funding/specialist-programme(External link)

  
  

  Anchor Foundation

  Maximum Value £12,000

  Application Deadline 31/01/2025

  Objectives of Fund

  The aim of the Foundation is to support Christian charities working with art and healing and those seeking to offer social inclusion.

  Who Can Apply

  Registered charities in the United Kingdom are eligible to apply.

  The trustees look favourably on organisations whose boards demonstrate equal opportunities.

  Charities with a number of projects operating should choose a single project for the application.

  Projects that have had three years funding may apply again two years from the payment of the last grant.

  Successful or unsuccessful applicants should wait 12 months from the previous application date before applying again.

  Eligible Expenditure

  The Foundation awards grants for projects (including projects abroad) that address the following:

  • Healing
  • Arts
  • Social inclusion

  Grants for building work will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

  How To Apply

  Applications are considered twice a year. The application deadlines are 31 January and 31 July. Applicants are encouraged to not wait until the end of each application period to apply.

  Successful applicants will be contacted as soon as possible following the Trustee meetings, usually by the end of May or end of November respectively.

  Application forms are available to complete online or can be downloaded from the Foundation's website and submitted via email.

  Applicants should note that the Foundation do not have the resources to enter into correspondence about applications and that all of the relevant information is contained on the Foundation's website.

  Useful links

  Anchor Foundation
  https://www.theanchorfoundation.org.uk/
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  Comic Relief Community Fund for England

  Maximum value £5,000

  Application deadline 08/11/2024

  The funding will support and invest in grassroots community-led local organisations in England to drive change in their local communities, as well as by drawing on the ‘lived experiences’ of people who have experienced the issues being tackled.

  This flexible funding is intended for small organisations for work that delivers against one of the areas, which link with Comic Relief’s new funding strategy:

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  Comic Relief Community Fund for England

  Maximum value £5,000

  Application deadline 08/11/2024

  The funding will support and invest in grassroots community-led local organisations in England to drive change in their local communities, as well as by drawing on the ‘lived experiences’ of people who have experienced the issues being tackled.

  This flexible funding is intended for small organisations for work that delivers against one of the areas, which link with Comic Relief’s new funding strategy:

  • Tackling immediate impacts of hardship - organisations that directly address the immediate impacts of poverty, including providing food, warmth, shelter and financial advice such as foodbanks, community hubs, homeless shelters or welfare advice agencies.
  • Building resilience to poverty and hardship - organisations that deliver activities to empower people to take positive steps out of poverty in the longer term. Examples include skills training, job search, volunteering, mental resilience and financial confidence skills.
  • Working to support equity and inclusion - organisations that champion social justice, diversity and inclusion. This could involve service or projects to tackle inequalities which can lead to poverty and exclusion including gender, sexuality, age, race, language or ability.
  • Working to support climate justice - supporting activities that improve energy efficiency, environmental education and resilience-building within communities most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, such communities at risk of flooding or urban heat islands and those more vulnerable to extreme weather events, such as older people, isolated communities or people with disabilities. Projects might include community awareness sessions, carbon literacy training and practical measures.

  
  

  
  

  Who Can Apply

  Organisations from the voluntary and community sector can apply.

  This can include:

  • Constituted voluntary and community groups.
  • Charities.
  • Social enterprises.
  • Community Interest Companies limited by guarantee which have been running for at least two years.
  • Not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee.

  To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be based within the area where they are carrying out activities.
  • Have local people involved in the running of the organisation as trustees/staff/volunteers.
  • Be not for profit.
  • Have an annual income of £250,000 or less.
  • Have a governing document (e.g. constitution or memorandum and articles of association) which includes appropriate statements on members not benefiting financially from the organisation or its dissolution.
  • Have its own safeguarding policy.
  • Have at least two unrelated people on the committee.
  • Have its own bank account with a minimum of two unrelated signatories.
  • Not be a statutory organisation

  
  

  
  

  Eligible Expenditure

  Funding can be used on core organisation costs, direct project related costs or a combination of both that support the organisation to deliver against any of the four areas.

  
  

  
  

  How To Apply

  Applications will be accepted from 14 October 2024 to 8 November 2024 (5pm).

  Please note: It is expected that the application process will be competitive. If it is oversubscribed, the application form will be closed at any point. Groundwork would advise groups to complete an application form as a priority to ensure they do not miss out.

  The first step in the application process is to complete an online Eligibility Checker. Eligible groups will then be given a link to the online application form.

  Full guidelines and the Eligibility Checker can be found on the Groundwork website.

  Contact Groundwork for further information.

  Comic Relief - Groundwork(External link)
  

  
  

  The Primary Club - Murray Fund

  Maximum Value £25,000

  Deadline 15/11/24

  Background

  The Primary Club is a registered charity that provides financial support for a wide range of recreational and sporting facilities for the blind and visually impaired (VI) in the UK. It is the major supporter of the thriving network of VI cricket clubs in the UK. In addition to cricket, the Club also supports a wide range of other VI sports including baseball, futsal, goalball, golf, scuba diving, showdown, skiing, swimming, tandem cycling and Braille chess.

  This year's funding for larger projects has been enabled by a 'new substantial legacy' from the late Ethel Murray.

  Objectives of Fund

  The funding is intended to support projects that are either innovative (in the sense of enabling support to be provided in new ways, or to a wider community) and/or collaborative (for example enabling schools and other organisations to deliver support together which they could not achieve alone).

  Who Can Apply

  Clubs and organisations in the UK can apply.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Projects must relate clearly to the sporting and/or recreational needs of the blind and partially sighted.

  The Trustees generally prefer to:

  • Support ‘grass roots’ and ‘start up’ activities rather than, for example, international teams of visually impaired sportsmen and women.
  • Fund the whole of the cost of a project, even where this is spread across two or more years, rather than to be one of a number of contributors.
  • Support running costs or the purchase of equipment, as distinct from items which will significantly increase the recipient’s long-term asset base.

  How To Apply

  The deadline for 2024/25 applications is 15 November 2024 with notification of decisions by 15 January 2025.

  The guidance notes and application form can be found on The Primary Club website.

  The completed application form should be submitted by email.

  Contact The Primary Club for further information.

  Useful links

  The Primary Club - Funding
  https://www.primaryclub.org/funding/(External link)

  
  

  Toy Trust

  Maximum Value £5,000

  Deadline 15/11/2024

  Background

  Founded by the British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA), the Toy Trust exists to raise money predominantly from the toy industry, its suppliers and friends; and distribute the money raised to young disadvantaged and disabled children's charities within the UK and abroad.

  The Trust aims to:

  • Co-ordinate and organise various fundraising activities for its members.
  • Make donations to charities for children.
  • Provide emergency aid in any crisis involving children.

  Objectives of Fund

  The funding is intended for UK based children's charities who are working for the benefit of disadvantaged children under the age of 13 years and their families.

  Currently, applications from small UK-based charities are accepted.

  Who Can Apply

  Registered charities in support of disadvantaged children aged below 13 years and that are based in the UK or Ireland are eligible to apply. Applications will also be considered from organisations around the world that have a UK based office.

  To be eligible, organisations must:

  • Be supported by a registered charity number.
  • Have supporting up to date financial accounts.
  • Have been running for a minimum of one full year.
  • Show a ratio of administration and overhead costs to income of less than 30%.
  • Have unrestricted net assets of not more than £200,000 or of less than one year's income.

  Currently, applications are welcome from small UK-based children's charities.

  Successful applicants cannot re-apply for a grant for two years.

  Restrictions

  Funding is not available for the following:

  • Individuals (unless there are compelling reasons).
  • Salaries or wages.
  • Research.
  • Running costs
  • Books or publishing.

  Successful applicants cannot reapply for funding for two years.

  Applications cannot be accepted from overseas offices unless the organisation has a UK-based office.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Funding is available to help disadvantaged children aged below 13 years and their families to:

  • Alleviate suffering.
  • Support children through awful experiences.
  • Encourage achievement through adversity.
  • Purchase vital equipment.
  • Provide care.
  • Bolster existing initiatives.
  • Initiate brand new projects.
  • Satisfy basic needs.

  Projects should:

  • Show real benefit for relieving hardship and suffering to beneficiaries.
  • Run for a minimum of one full year.
  • Be in support of children and projects regardless of faith, sex or disability.

  Funding can be used for equipment and services.

  How To Apply

  Applications can be made at any time throughout the year and will be considered at the next Trustee meeting.

  The following deadlines apply:

  • Mid February for the March meeting
  • Mid June for the July meeting
  • Mid August for the September meeting
  • Mid November for the December meeting

  The online application form and application guidance can be found on the Toy Trust website.

  Contact the Toy Trust for further information.

  Useful links

  Toy Trust
  https://toytrust.co.uk/(External link)

  LGBT+ Futures Equity Fund

  Grants between £100 to £25,000

  Deadline 21/11/2024

  Background

  The LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund has been enabled with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and is being managed by Consortium and its community partners.

  Objectives of Fund

  This is the second round of the Fund which focuses on supporting user-led LGBT+ organisations working with targeted under-represented and under-resourced communities.

  The aims of the fund are to:

  • Support intersectional LGBT+ organisations to grow and influence the LGBT+ voluntary sector in more equitable ways.
  • Ensure intersectional LGBT+ organisations are better equipped to work with their beneficiaries as a result of receiving funding and support.
  • Enable intersectional LGBT+ organisations to gain more confidence to develop relationships with and/or apply for grants through other funders.

  Previous Success

  Examples of grants awarded from first round:

  • Improving the health and wellbeing of Deaf LGBT+ people by providing accessible information in British Sign Language on topics such as bullying, sexual health, pride and Deaf LGBTQ history.
  • Free basketball sessions for lesbian, bisexual and trans women and non-binary people living in London.
  • Towards support for African LGBTI refugees and asylum seekers which includes asylum procedures, workshops and social activities.
  • Regular activities for the LGBT+ community in Manchester who are over aged 50 to reduce social isolation and improve confidence and mental wellbeing.
  • To support the cost of outreach for the Trans community in East Anglia by providing advice and a safe place to meet.

  Who Can Apply

  Applicants must be an England based non-profit group or organisation that is led by and for LGBT+ people and specifically working with one or more of the following communities of focus:

  • D/deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent LGBT+ People.
  • LGBTQIA+ Women.
  • LGBT+ People of the Global Majority.
  • Older LGBT+ People.
  • Trans and Non-Binary People.

  How To Apply

  Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until the fund closes for applications on 21 November 2024 (12 noon).

  Notification of decisions within four months of applying.

  Full guidelines and an online application form can be found on the Consortium website.

  Contact Consortium for further information.

  Useful links

  LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund
  https://www.consortium.lgbt/EquityFund/(External link)

  
  

  Youth Music Trailblazer Fund

  Grants of £2,000 to £15,000 are available to organisations of less than one year old.

  Grants of £2,000 to £30,000 are available to organisations of more than one year old.

  Deadline 22/11/2024

  Background

  Youth Music is the UK's largest children's music charity, set up in 1999 to promote and support music-making opportunities for children with the least access. It is supported by National Lottery funding through the Arts Council for England. Youth Music's vision is that 'life-changing' music making is available to all children and young people.

  Youth Music provides several grants programmes, including the Trailblazer Fund.

  Objectives of Fund

  The funding aims to support young people who want to change their lives through music but cannot because of who they are, where they are from or what they are going through.

  The grants are for organisations who want to trial work for the first time, test a new way of working, or disrupt the status quo.

  Match Funding Restrictions

  The total project budget should include at least 10% match funding. There are two types of match funding:

  • Cash match funding - this is where there is money exchange involved; for example, a grant from another funder. At least 5% of the total project budget should be made up of cash match funding.
  • In-kind match funding - this is non-cash support that the applicant or their partners make towards the project; for example, free venue hire or volunteer support.

  Funding from Arts Council England or National Lottery cannot be used towards meeting the minimum match funding requirements but can be used as additional contribution.

  Who Can Apply

  Constituted UK based organisations may apply.

  There is particular interest in:

  • Small organisations who support children and young people to make, learn or earn in music.
  • Those who work with children and young people facing barriers who want to trial a new music offer.
  • Established organisations that want to test a new way of working or disrupt the status quo.

  Eligible Expenditure

  To be eligible, projects must:

  • Last between 6 and 24 months, including planning and project set-up time.
  • Enable children and young people in England to make, learn or earn in music. This can be music in any form, for example, making music with friends or learning about the music business. Projects can offer music making, learning, or earning - or a combination of all three.
  • Engage children and young people who face barriers to music because of who they are, where they live, or what they are going through.
  • Be designed or co-designed with children and young people who need to be involved in the planning and ongoing development of the project.
  • Have built in ways to reflect on and adapt their project delivery.

  In addition, projects must fit into at least one of the following six funding themes:

  • Early years (0 to 5 years) who face barriers to accessing music-making because of their circumstances or where they live.
  • Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young people (0-25 years) so that they have equitable access to progress in music in a way that meets their needs and aspirations or provides routes for disabled young people into the workforce.
  • Young adults (16-25 years) who want to take their music further, or for whom music can support wider personal and social outcomes.
  • Youth justice system for children and young people (0-25 years) who are, have been, or are at risk of being involved with the youth justice system.
  • Young people facing barriers for children and young people (aged 0–25) who face barriers to music-making due to their characteristics or life circumstances, or because of where they live.
  • Organisations and the workforce for work that benefits people and organisations who provide inclusive music making opportunities for children and young people (aged 0-25).

  The funding can support a mix of delivery costs and core costs.

  How To Apply

  The deadline for Round 8 applications (for projects starting between April and June 2025) is 22 November 2024 (5pm).

  Guidance notes and the online application portal can be found on the Youth Music website.

  Useful links

  Youth Music - Trailblazer Fund
  https://youthmusic.org.uk/trailblazer-fund(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2025

  Tier 1: smaller projects between £5,000 and £24,999.

  Tier 2: larger projects between £25,000 and £50,000.

  Deadline 25/11/2024

  Background

  MV Empire Windrush arrived at the Port of Tilbury on 21 June 1948 and its passengers disembarked a day later. The ship carried several hundred Caribbean migrants, many of them veterans of the Second World War. Since then, the Windrush has come to symbolise the first movement of mass migration to the United Kingdom in the post-war era.

  Following the 70th anniversary of MV Empire Windrush’s arrival in 2018, the Government announced a national Windrush Day on 22 June each year, commencing in 2019.

  The Windrush Day Grant Scheme is provided with funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) previously called the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) until the name was changed in July 2024.

  The scheme is administered on their behalf by Near Neighbours.

  Objectives of Fund

  The Windrush Day Grant Scheme is part of the Government's work to create more resilient communities, where different religions, cultures and opinions are celebrated, underpinned by a shared set of values that champion tolerance, freedom and equality of opportunity.

  For 2025, the focus is on bringing communities together – across different ages and ethnic backgrounds – to commemorate, celebrate, and educate their local area about the contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants across the United Kingdom.

  Who Can Apply

  Organisations are eligible to apply if they fit into one of the following three categories:

  • They are registered
    1. Charities
    2. Exempt charities
    3. Community interest companies/Community Interest Organisation
    4. Social enterprises
    5. Community benefit societies
  • They meet all the following criteria as demonstrated by submitting additional supporting documents:
    1. They are established for charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purposes
    2. They have a governing body with at least three members
    3. They have a governing document which they can produce
    4. They can provide accounts demonstrating good financial health across both of the last two financial years
  • They are a local authority.

  Consortium bids will be considered.

  Eligible Expenditure

  22 June each year marks National Windrush Day and projects must include a lead event or activity on this date.

  All further events and activities must take place before 30 September 2025.

  Funding for unique and exciting proposals that engage with the Windrush story and Windrush communities in powerful, enterprising, and thoughtful ways. Groups should demonstrate how their project will work with local community partners.

  Projects should primarily focus on at least one of the following overarching aims of the scheme:

  • To educate people about the Windrush story.
  • To foster a greater sense of national pride and recognition of the historic and ongoing contributions made by the Windrush generation and their descendants to UK society.
  • To develop the skills and entrepreneurial ambitions of young people.
  • To celebrate and commemorate the continued contributions of the Windrush generation to the UK.

  In addition, all proposals should have the following aim:

  • To be community-led and have a positive social impact. Projects should be developed by, or with, the Windrush generation and their descendants, and organisations should carefully consider how the project will create a positive social impact in their local area, and help to galvanise communities to work together to embrace positive aspects of their shared identity

  Proposed projects should achieve all of the following outcomes:

  • Greater community cohesion: projects should encourage communities to work together across generational and social divides.
  • Have a lasting impact beyond the funding period: this could be through forming new partnerships or producing assets that can continue to be shared in the future, such as videos and stories from elders.
  • Increased acknowledgment of the contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants: projects should be better enable education about the Windrush generation's contributions to UK society, as well as wider contributions made by their descendants to UK communities.

  The following are illustrative examples:

  • Bring together local partners and communities to create a unique project.
  • Run a scheme that supports young people to improve their academic, vocational or entrepreneurial skills – and demonstrate how the scheme has made an impact.
  • Deliver a high-quality artistic performance or series of performances that celebrate the Windrush legacy.
  • Run novel activities in partnership with local schools, for example, through assemblies, workshops, educational trips, and project work.

  Project events and activities taking place after 22 June 2025 must demonstrate one or more of the following:

  • Clearly demonstrate how a proposal can help build community cohesion between people of different age groups and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Have a lasting social impact beyond the funding period.
  • Help develop the educational and entrepreneurial skills of young people across this period.

  This year, groups are encouraged to set out manageable deliverables in their proposals, will need to ensure that their organisation can keep to their proposed delivery timetable, and that they are able to commit to providing regular updates on their progress, including but not limited to project monitoring, evaluation form and participant feedback forms etc.

  How To Apply

  The deadline for applications is 25 November 2024 (23:59).

  Applicants will be notified of any decisions made in March 2025.

  Guidance notes are available from the MHCLG website.

  An online application form is available from the Near Neighbours website.

  Contact Near Neighbours for further information.

  Useful links

  Near Neighbours - Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2025
  https://www.near-neighbours.org.uk/windrush2025(External link)

  Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) - Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2025
  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-day-grant-scheme-2025/windrush-day-grant-scheme-2025-guidance-for-applicants#selection(External link)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Hubbub Nature Hubs Fund

  Maximum Value £6,000

  Application Deadline 29/11/2024

  Background

  The Nature Hubs Fund is provided by public donations through the Starbucks 5p Cup Charge and is administered by Hubbub. It is part of Hubbub and Starbucks’ wider ambition to build stronger, greener communities across the UK.

  Objectives of Fund

  This fund aims to support groups to create or enhance green spaces within a 5-kilometre radius of Starbucks stores that bring people closer to nature and align with the following criteria:

  • Involving the community - Projects that bring people and communities together around nature and green spaces.
  • Commitment to reaching new audiences - Projects that are committed to reaching audiences beyond those who typically access green space.
  • Need for green space - Projects that demonstrate a community need for a green space project, particularly in dense urban areas.
  • Creating or enhancing green spaces - Projects that can demonstrate how they either create new green spaces, or improve, add to, or preserve existing green spaces.

  Existing Nature Hubs that received funding in March/April 2024 can apply for a Top-Up Grant to deepen their impact by strengthening community ties to their project and supporting their project's legacy.

  Who Can Apply

  Constituted community groups, registered charities, community interest companies, and companies based in the UK can apply.

  Organisations may apply for more than one grant as long as the project locations are distinct and near to separate Starbucks stores.

  Eligible Expenditure

  Funding is for specific and discrete initiatives that create new green spaces or enhance existing ones to bring nature closer to people and people closer to nature.

  Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • The space needs to be publicly accessible, and free to access, and all permissions necessary to work on the site are in place.
  • All projects must be within a 5-kilometre radius of a Starbucks store (3-kilometres is desirable)
  • The project should start for the 2025 spring-summer growing season and be up and running within six months of receiving funding.
  • Applications should show a clearly defined project that is feasible within the suggested timeframe and budget.
  • Promote community cohesion around nature and green spaces.
  • There is a need for new or enhanced green spaces (such as dense urban areas).
  • Organisations must be fully operational and be able to demonstrate that they have delivered previous projects successfully (experience working with communities, access to a volunteering network, and strong storytelling/communication abilities are desirable).
  • Organisations should be open and willing to be connected with their local Starbucks store.
  • Projects should show that they will create a lasting, positive legacy and identify how the benefits of the project will continue beyond the funding.

  How To Apply

  The deadline for applications is 29 November 2024.

  Applicants will be notified of any decisions made at the end of February 2025.

  Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Nature Hub website.

  Useful links

  Hubbub - Nature Hubs Fund
  https://www.communitynaturenetwork.org.uk/nature-hubs-2024(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Money Saving Expert (MSE) Charity

  Maximum Value £10,000

  Deadline 31/01/2025

  Objectives of Fund

  Following a strategic review earlier this year, MSE Charity has announced that from June 2024, the funding approach is changing from two themed grant rounds per year to two grant rounds with no specific themes.
  

  Instead of a specific theme, all applications must be aligned with MSE Charity's vision of funding activities which make a lasting impact on the way people think, behave and manage their money.

  The funding is intended for a wide range of not-for-profit organisations in the UK for activities related to increasing personal financial capability.

  MSE Charity defines financial capability as the ability to manage money well – both day-to-day and through significant life events, such as: having a baby; moving home; unexpected job loss; bereavement; major illness or injury. It gives people the confidence and knowledge to make the most of their money and improve their lives. This means addressing all the factors that influence people’s behaviour around money: skills and knowledge, attitudes towards money, motivation to take action, and accessibility to financial services.

  Who Can Apply

  Applications will be accepted from UK registered charities, community interest companies (CICs), credit union, not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee, and social enterprise companies.

  Eligible Expenditure

  The funding can be used for all sorts of activities related to increasing personal financial capability. Some examples include:

  • Money management workshops - understanding the basics, how money works in the UK, online banking, staying financially safe, household budgeting, how to generate and supplement low incomes.
  • Training volunteers to deliver workshops or to provide peer-support to others.
  • Upskilling existing staff to access financial capability training to support their end-users directly.
  • Provide access to financial inclusion activities for people who are disadvantaged in anyway such as by age, disability, ethnicity or gender.
  • Project activity costs must relate to future service delivery, that is pro-active in delivering financial life skills, money management education and or debt avoidance.

  The funding is to be used for specific activity costs related to financial capability projects only.

  How To Apply

  There will be two grant rounds in 2025:

  • The Winter grant round will open for Stage 1 proposals on 13 January 2025 and close on 31 January 2025 with final decisions communicated by 2 May 2025.
  • The dates for the Summer 2025 grant round have yet to be published.

  The application process is as follows:

  • Pre-Application - Grant Eligibility Quiz - a self assessment tool to determine if the organisation and project meets MSE Charity’s general grant criteria. If successful, applicants will unlock access to the Stage 1 form.
  • Stage 1 - Outline Proposal - a brief application that enables applicants to tell about their organisation and the activities they would like funded. This should provide sufficient detail for the Grants Advisory Panel (GAP) to assess if it would be suitable for The MSE Charity to consider funding.
  • Stage 2 - Full Application - invited short-listed applicants are sent a link to complete a full application form with approximately one month to complete. This will require more detailed information to be provided about their organisation; evidence of need, the project activities; the team's experience; the outcomes they are hoping to achieve; a detailed project budget; and submission of supporting documents including their Accounts and a recent bank statement.

  All relevant documents are available on the MSE Charity website.

  Applications are only accepted electronically and only within the grant round dates.

  Contact MSE Charity for further information.

  Useful links

  MSE Charity
  http://www.msecharity.com/