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  Lloyds Racial Equity Grants

  £75,000 over three years (£25,000 per year)

  Deadline: 31 May 2023 (5pm).

  
  

  The funding is for organisations who are led by the communities they serve and alongside providing immediate crisis support and working with people over the longer term to help them break free from poverty and achieve their potential. They are particularly looking to fund:

  • In-depth services – delivering a range of services supporting individuals through a structured pathway over a prolonged period. This could include services to overcome immediate needs but will also lead to longer-term support.

  • Personal plans – working together with... Continue reading

  Lloyds Racial Equity Grants

  £75,000 over three years (£25,000 per year)

  Deadline: 31 May 2023 (5pm).

  
  

  The funding is for organisations who are led by the communities they serve and alongside providing immediate crisis support and working with people over the longer term to help them break free from poverty and achieve their potential. They are particularly looking to fund:

  • In-depth services – delivering a range of services supporting individuals through a structured pathway over a prolonged period. This could include services to overcome immediate needs but will also lead to longer-term support.

  • Personal plans – working together with the people they support to understand the challenges they may be experiencing and agree on how to help them find a way to overcome them.

  
  

  Charities, CIOs and CICs are welcome to apply provided they have an annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000 in the last set of published accounts.

  Applications will be considered in a panel on 4 October 2023.

  Start your application now!

  
  

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  Grants of £2,000 and £10,000 are available.

  Deadline: 24 May 2023.

  
  

  The Fund aims to support registered charities and community groups working in the areas of health and wellbeing, education, equality and climate action in the West Midlands and Warwickshire.

  Grants can be used for salary, equipment or volunteer costs (only during the project) and a wide variety of purposes including consumables, project or activity costs.

  
  

  Some things to be aware of:

  • Funding must be spent within one year.
  • The application value must be no more than 20% of the organisation's annual income.
  • The organisation must have:

    • An annual income of less than £500,000.

    • Have been running for at least two years.

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

    • A written constitution/articles/set of rules.

    • A safeguarding policy (if working with children or vulnerable adults) and an equal opportunities policy.

  Start your application or find more information

  
  

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  National Grid Community Matters Fund

  - Green Spaces -

  Up to £10,000 for registered charities or non-profit companies limited by guarantee.

  Up to £2,000 for constituted charitable organisations with no charity number.

  Deadline: 12 May 2023

  
  

  The funding is intended for local community projects that focus on the use of green spaces to bring communities together, encourage more wildlife and biodiversity, improve air quality, reduce noise and deliver health benefits as well as creating employment and volunteering opportunities.

  Projects should relate to one of the following themes:

  • Tree planting and biodiversity.

  • Improving accessibility of green space.

  • Developing new or improving/expanding green space.

  • Addressing litter and pollution issues..

  • Green skills and education about the local environment.

  
  

  Projects can commence from June 2023 but all projects must be completed and funding spent by 31 December 2023.

  
  

  The following types of organisations may apply:

  • Registered charities.

  • Non-profit companies limited by guarantee.

  • Constituted charitable organisations with no charity number.

  Applicants will be notified of decisions by end of May 2023.

  Find project inspiration, start your application or read the FAQs

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  Women's Urgent Support Fund

  £15,000 to £60,000 across three years

  Deadline: 19 May 2023 (5pm)

  
  

  The programme will provide emergency funding which helps to meet the following objectives:

  • Women affected by the cost-of-living crisis and poverty gain confidence, tools, skills and support to build their financial resilience and improve their mental health.

  • Vital frontline jobs/roles and services are safeguarded or enhanced by the additional funding, allowing organisations to meet the increased need for their services.

  
  

  There is also a focus on supporting organisations working with women from these key client groups:

  • Women experiencing racial inequality

  • Disabled women

  • Women with No Recourse to Public Funds

  • Women that are the sole parent to children under 18 years

  • LGBTQ+ communities experiencing financial insecurity

  
  

  The funds can cover:

  • Provision of goods to meet basic needs.

  • Dedicated organisational capacity development.

  • Staff salaries.

  • Project activities.

  • Running costs.

  • Equipment.

  • Contributions to fixed costs.

  
  

  To be eligible to apply, organisations must:

  • Be delivering frontline services which are led by and for women.

  • Be responding to identified need and demand as a result of the cost-of-living crisis.

  • Have an annual income of less than £1 million.

  
  

  There will be information webinars for the fund on the following days:

  • 24 May 2023, 1-2pm

  • 26 May 2023, 1-2pm

  • 4 May 2023, 10-11am

  • 12 May 2023, 3-4pm

  
  

  Application decisions are expected in July 2023.

  Find application guidance and register for the webinars

  
  

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  The Phoenix Way

  Children and Youth Emergency Round

  Up to £20,000 is available.

  Deadline for Round One: 8 May 2023 (midnight).

  Round One is a £1 million emergency fund for Black and racially minoritised community organisations working with children and young people at risk of becoming involved in violence that have or will suffer disruption to their programmes due to the current inflation and cost of living crises.

  
  

  Round One will support registered, unregistered, incorporated, unincorporated, and/or non-constituted or newly formed groups that:

  • Are led by representatives of Black and racially minoritised communities and work within these communities (at least 70% of their leadership, volunteers, and beneficiaries are from Black or racially minoritised communities).

  • Work with participants and communities that are primarily 18 or under and are at high risk of becoming involved in violence.

  • Have an annual operating budget of up to £150,000 per year.

  • Are located and work in England.

  • Need additional financial support due to the cost-of-living crisis.

  
  

  This funding is particularly open to:

  • Organisations and groups that take an asset-based approach to their work with children and young people, such as:

    • Using trust-based, relationship-driven ways of working.

    • Amplifying and partnering with children and young people to shape their organisation.

    • Recognising and valuing the strengths and possibilities of the children and young people they work with.

  • Organisations and groups that prioritise children and young people that are most impacted by systemic issues

  • Organisations or groups that have been impacted by the cost-of-living crisis

    
    

  Take a look at the information on the funding focus criteria

  
  

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  Local School Nature Grants Programme

  This is not a cash grant!

  
  

  Deadline: 28 April 2023 (round 1)

  9th June (round 2)

  8th September (round 3)

  10th November (round 4)

  
  

  Learning Through Landscapes is offering outdoor learning training sessions and nature equipment for nurseries, schools, and other early-learning providers to promote outdoor learning for children.

  
  

  The Local School Nature Grants Scheme will provide a two-hour outdoor learning training session, along with an assortment of equipment up to the value of £500, including but limited to:

  • Woodland activity kits.

  • Growing kits.

  • Seed packs.

  • Gardening equipment.

  • Pollinator kits.

  • Solar light kits.

  • Wildlife watching kits.

  • Fireboxes.

  
  

  Priority will be given to applicants that include children in the decision-making process, such as through student councils or eco-committees.

  Apply for the grant

  
  
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  Magic Little Grants Fund

  £5000

  One-off grants of up to £500 are available in 2023.

  The application is a simple 20-minute process for a £500 grant and an outcome within six weeks. The following criteria apply:

  • Organisations must either be in their first year of operation or have an annual income under £250,000.

  • Funding can be used to launch new projects, support existing ones, or cover core costs associated with ongoing work.

  • Organisations and the projects for which they apply must be located within England, Scotland, or Wales,

  
  

  Start your application or find the answers to any questions!

  
  

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  Magic Little Grants Fund

  £5000

  One-off grants of up to £500 are available in 2023.

  The application is a simple 20-minute process for a £500 grant and an outcome within six weeks. The following criteria apply:

  • Organisations must either be in their first year of operation or have an annual income under £250,000.

  • Funding can be used to launch new projects, support existing ones, or cover core costs associated with ongoing work.

  • Organisations and the projects for which they apply must be located within England, Scotland, or Wales,

  
  

  Start your application or find the answers to any questions!

  
  

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  Community Energy Fund£2,000

  The Community Energy Warwickshire Fund is a grant programme for projects in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull looking to improve their energy efficiency.

  There are grants of up to £2,000 available and aims to fund projects that:

  • Support the development and installation of renewable energy projects
  • Encourage the sustainable use of energy and reductions in carbon emissions
  • Promote public awareness of environmental issues and support educational initiatives
  • Encourage the implementation of sustainable initiatives to community buildings

  
  

  Find out how to apply

  
  

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  Help the Homeless Grant

  £5000

  Help the Homeless provides funding for charitable organisations with the aim of helping homeless people return to the community and enabling them to rebuild their lives.

  Funding is targeted at projects to find practical ways to help disadvantaged individuals return to the community through training or residential facility provision, rather than merely providing short term shelter.

  The reasons for being homeless vary enormously, but may include ill-health, those who are discharged offenders, addictions, family breakdown or other adverse circumstances. Homelessness is not just about the people that the public sees and thinks about – principally “rough sleepers” living on the streets – but a whole range of people who lack a stable home.

  • Your organisation must be registered with the Charity Commission in England, Wales or Northern Ireland or a registered Scottish Charity.

  • We are able to help only small charities with an annual turnover of less than £500,000.

  • We can only accept applications towards the funding of capital projects. We are unable to accept applications towards running/core costs. Note: we are also unable to consider requests for computers and IT equipment.

  • We provide small grants of up to £5,000. We do not consider multi-year requests.

  
  

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  Community Recovery and Support Grant

  The purpose of the Community Recovery and Support Grant is to help local community and voluntary groups that are supporting people and communities respond to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  It aims to support organisations’ recovery whilst being flexible to the needs of each group and help support groups to become more resilient and sustainable. Read more about the criteria and how to apply by clicking here or contact a member of the team at communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk
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  Benefact Trust – Community Impact Grants

  
  

  Benefact Trust’s Community Impact Grants Programme supports projects that will make a positive and transformative impact on lives and communities.

  The programme supports direct capital and/or revenue costs, and funding is available under the following programme areas:

  • Growing congregations and Christian communities.

  • Addressing social challenges facing communities.

  • Enabling wider community use of church buildings.

  • Empowering Christian education.

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  Benefact Trust – Community Impact Grants

  
  

  Benefact Trust’s Community Impact Grants Programme supports projects that will make a positive and transformative impact on lives and communities.

  The programme supports direct capital and/or revenue costs, and funding is available under the following programme areas:

  • Growing congregations and Christian communities.

  • Addressing social challenges facing communities.

  • Enabling wider community use of church buildings.

  • Empowering Christian education.

  To apply to the Community Impact Grants programme, you will need to complete this online application form. You will also need to complete a Community Impact Grant Project Budget template and submit this with your application form.

  The average decision time for small grants (up to £25,000) is two months. Larger grants (over £25,000) take between four and six months and are considered at grants committee and board meetings held throughout the year.

  Please read the Programme Guidance in full before making an application to the Community Impact Grants programme. This document will answer any questions you may have about the application process.

  KFC Foundation Community Grants Programme

  
  

  Up to £2,500

  Deadline: 13/3/23

  Grants are available to support grassroots organisations providing safe social spaces, mentoring, work, or social skills for young people aged 11 to 25 years old in the UK. The Foundation works with organisations who are empowering young people in the UK to fulfil their potential by providing safe social spaces, mentoring or work, and social skills.

  Applications are welcome from such organisations which:

  • Deliver services to one or more of the KFC Foundation’s target groups.

  • Are based in the UK.

  • Have existed for at least 12 months at the time of submission.

  • Have a signed constitution/governing documents.

  • Have a bank account in its own name with two unrelated signatories/dual authorisation.

  • Have an active board of trustees or directors.

  • Have accounts detailing income and expenditure over the past 12 months.

  • Have a suitable safeguarding policy.

    Expression of Interest:

  • Applicants should first submit a two minute video about their organisation.

  • Applicants should then complete and submit an Expression of Interest form, via the link on the KFC Foundation’s website.

    Record your video and express your interest

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  Asda Foundation

  Investing in Spaces and Places Grant

  
  

  
  

  £25,000

  Deadline: 19/03/23

  This annual fund is aimed at local groups who are working to improve spaces in the heart of their local community.

  In 2023, the funding will support bigger community projects within local communities where local people can be together and thrive.

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

  • Building repair

  • Building development

  • Outdoor development.

  Projects need to align to at least one of the Foundation’s aims:

  • Create and/or develop safe and inclusive community spaces for groups to meet and bring people together.

  • Create or improve spaces which can be used by a range groups on a regular basis.

  • Support groups to deliver long-lasting projects focused on long-term community impact.

  To apply for this fund:

  Check application guidance, and talk to your ASDA community champion by calling your nearest store which you can find on the ASDA website.

  If you need support with this, get in contact with the Community Resilience Team: communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk

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  Community Recovery and Support Grant

  The purpose of the Community Recovery and Support Grant is to help local community and voluntary groups that are supporting people and communities respond to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  It aims to support organisations’ recovery whilst being flexible to the needs of each group and help support groups to become more resilient and sustainable. Read more about the criteria and how to apply by clicking here or contact a member of the team at communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  National Lottery Awards For All - Celebration Funding

  Up to £10,000

  Whilst you may be familiar with the National Lottery Awards for All funding, you may not know they are also seeking to help communities celebrate the national events that are important to them. This includes the Coronation of His Majesty The King, The Eurovision Song Contest and the 75^th anniversary of Windrush.

  If you have an idea of an event or ongoing project that celebrates any of the above, get in contact with the Community Resilience Team or take a look at their website.

  
  

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  National Lottery Awards For All - Celebration Funding

  Up to £10,000

  Whilst you may be familiar with the National Lottery Awards for All funding, you may not know they are also seeking to help communities celebrate the national events that are important to them. This includes the Coronation of His Majesty The King, The Eurovision Song Contest and the 75^th anniversary of Windrush.

  If you have an idea of an event or ongoing project that celebrates any of the above, get in contact with the Community Resilience Team or take a look at their website.

  
  

  Lloyds Bank Foundation Specialist Programme:

  
  

  Up to £75,000

  03/03/2023

  Offering Long-term funding over three years (including core costs and development support) for medium-sized charities working with those with complex social issues. This can include:

  • Addiction and dependency on alcohol, drugs and/or gambling

  • Asylum seekers and refugees

  • Domestic and sexual abuse

  • Homeless and vulnerably housed

  • Offending, prison or community service

  • Sexual exploitation

  • Trafficking and modern slavery

  • Care leavers

  To be eligible, applicants must have:

  • A registered charity number (this can be a CIO).

  • An annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000 in the last set of accounts published on the Charity Commission website.

  • Their own bank account.

  • A track record of working with people aged 17 or older, who are facing complex issues as listed by the Foundation. The only exception is charities working with young parents.

  • Been delivering services for more than a year in England and/or Wales.

  • Free reserves of less than 12 months.

  • A Board of at least three unrelated, unpaid (except for out-of-pocket expenses) Trustees.

  • A safeguarding policy in place.

  • Public Liability insurance.

  Take a look at the application!

  Community Recovery and Support Grant

  The purpose of the Community Recovery and Support Grant is to help local community and voluntary groups that are supporting people and communities respond to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  It aims to support organisations’ recovery whilst being flexible to the needs of each group and help support groups to become more resilient and sustainable. Read more about the criteria and how to apply by clicking here or contact a member of the team at communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk

  
  

  
  

  Prince of Wales Charitable fund

  Up to £15,000

  Deadline: 20/2/2023

  The scheme provides small grants to support independent UK registered non-for-profit organisations for grassroots, community-based projects that fall within its core funding themes:

  • Heritage and conservation - conservation and restoration projects at places of worship. PWCF is interested in funding non-capital projects that improve the fabric of buildings for the benefit of local communities.

  • Education - education and training projects outside of The Prince's Trust scope and age range, including support for people with special educational needs.

  • Health and wellbeing - community projects and initiatives which support health and wellbeing of people with disabilities or life limiting illnesses in disadvantaged communities. Applications for respite care, young carers and complementary therapies would be considered.

  • Social inclusion - community and art projects that aim to relieve poverty, loneliness and other social issues or support the welfare of the elderly, veterans and interfaith cohesion.

  • Environment - community environmental projects (including the circular economy), economic sustainability initiatives and conservation of the natural environment.

  • Countryside - projects to support and sustain rural communities and to improve the prospects of viability for farm and rural businesses. NB Most of these projects are administered by The Prince's Countryside Fund (PCF), a subsidiary of PWCF.

  Priority will be given to applications from organisations working across the countryside and environment funding themes in the UK.

  Single-year grants of up to £5,000 and multi-year grants of up to £15,000 are available. The average single award is £2,000.

  Think you fit the funding themes? Apply!

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  The Gillian Stevenson Charitable Trust

  Up to £5,000

  28/02/2023

  The Trust offers responsive funding to charitable organisations working with young people and families in the UK who are in need due to ill health, disability, financial hardship or some other disadvantage.

  There is particular interest in supporting organisations which provide access to activities, experiences, services or facilities that their beneficiaries would otherwise find difficult or impossible to take advantage of.

  Find out how to apply...

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  Top Tips - Keep it simple!

  • Make your application as easy to read as possible - the people who are assessing your application may not have a lot of time or much knowledge of the work you do so being clear is key.
  • Avoid complicated wording or acronyms if funders understand what you are asking for and how you meet their criteria, they are much more likely to say yes to funding your activity.

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  Don’t forget if you are just starting out our get started guides have a range of information including setting up a group writing a constitution and finding and applying for funding
  
  More information about the team and what we can offer can be found on our web pages.

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  Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund

  The aim of the Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund is to support the modernisation and improvement of village halls, so that they are fit for purpose and can provide activities which seek to achieve one or more of the following outcomes for their communities:

  • improved health and/or wellbeing and/or reduction in rural loneliness,
  • positive impact on the local environment, contributes towards net zero,
  • support for the local rural economy,
  • promotion of community cohesion.

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  Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund

  The aim of the Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund is to support the modernisation and improvement of village halls, so that they are fit for purpose and can provide activities which seek to achieve one or more of the following outcomes for their communities:

  • improved health and/or wellbeing and/or reduction in rural loneliness,
  • positive impact on the local environment, contributes towards net zero,
  • support for the local rural economy,
  • promotion of community cohesion.

  Grants are for capital improvements only, where projects aim to either upgrade, extend or improve facilities, or where capital items need to be purchased. They cannot be used for maintenance, repair or renewal work.

  Click here to find out more about the grant

  
  

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  Community Recovery and Support Grant

  The purpose of the Community Recovery and Support Grant is to help local community and voluntary groups that are supporting people and communities respond to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  It aims to support organisations’ recovery whilst being flexible to the needs of each group and help support groups to become more resilient and sustainable. Read more about the criteria and how to apply by clicking here or contact a member of the team at communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk

  
  

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  Coventry Building Society

  Cost of Living Fund: Community Spaces - £5,000

  This is open to community spaces across the city to support them with increasing demand of their services. The funding will enable Community Centres/ spaces to deliver new or existing projects that increase access to services and support for those in financial hardship.

  This funding can cover increased running costs over the winter, additional volunteer expenses, new services or activities, refreshments. This is open to the following with income below £500,000 annually.

  • Registered charity

  • Constituted Community groups

  • Companies Limited by Guarantee with charitable aims

  • Community Interest Companies

  • Co-operatives - registered Community Benefit Societies and

  • registered Industrial and Provident Societies Social Enterprises

  
  

  
  

  Click here to find out more about the application criteria and how to apply.

  
  

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  The Access Foundation

  Up to £100,000

  Grants between £25,000 and £100,000 are available for projects aiming to tackle digital inequality by making computing facilities, support and/or learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people. They are looking to fund 12-month projects but will consider multi-year projects by exception.

  Find out how to apply

  
  

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  Greene King IPA – Proud to Pitch In

  £3,000

  Deadline 8/1/2023

  
  

  This fund aims to support and promote grassroots sport within local communities by supporting people and projects that run sports activities that positively impact the local community and would tangibly benefit from funding in the short-term.

  Funding is intended for sports activities that have a positive impact on the club and/or the surrounding community.

  Funding can be used to cover costs associated with delivering activities in local communities, such as equipment, tools, and other materials.

  The project beneficiaries must be aged 18 and over.

  
  

  Apply quickly!

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  Coventry Building Society

  Cost of Living Fund: Community Spaces - £5,000

  This is open to community spaces across the city to support them with increasing demand of their services. The funding will enable Community Centres/ spaces to deliver new or existing projects that increase access to services and support for those in financial hardship.

  This funding can cover increased running costs over the winter, additional volunteer expenses, new services or activities, refreshments. This is open to the following with income below £500,000 annually.

  • Registered charity

  • Constituted Community groups

  • Companies Limited by Guarantee with charitable aims

  • Community Interest Companies

  • Co-operatives -... Continue reading

  
  

  Coventry Building Society

  Cost of Living Fund: Community Spaces - £5,000

  This is open to community spaces across the city to support them with increasing demand of their services. The funding will enable Community Centres/ spaces to deliver new or existing projects that increase access to services and support for those in financial hardship.

  This funding can cover increased running costs over the winter, additional volunteer expenses, new services or activities, refreshments. This is open to the following with income below £500,000 annually.

  • Registered charity

  • Constituted Community groups

  • Companies Limited by Guarantee with charitable aims

  • Community Interest Companies

  • Co-operatives - registered Community Benefit Societies and

  • registered Industrial and Provident Societies

  • Social Enterprises

  
  

  
  

  Click here to find out more about the application criteria and how to apply.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Severn Trent Community Fund: Core Funding

  Act Quick - this fund is only open until the budget is awarded! - £5,000 - £20,000

  Severn Trent have up to £20,000 on offer to support groups with their core costs for 1 year during the cost-of-living crisis. They consider core costs to be essential to keeping your organisation running – for example:

  • Management and admin

  • Rent and utilities

  • Accountancy

  • Communication

  • Governance/ compliance

  
  

  To receive funding your group must:

  • Be not-for-profit, with a governing document and a bank account

  • Have been in operation since 2017 or earlier (this means new project cannot benefit from this funding)

  • Have an annual income below £250,000

  • Not have reserves exceeding 12 months of standard operating costs

  • Not have unmanageable debt

  • If applying for over £10,000, be registered with Charity Commission or Companies House

  
  

  Click here to see their application criteria in full and to apply

  Please note, the application button is at the very bottom of the page.

  
  

  
  

  Co-op Foundation Future Communities Fund
  £30,000/year for up to 5 years
  Applications open 25th November until 12pm Friday 23rd December

  
  

  The Co-op have a Future Communities Vision(External link) created by young people. This is the first round of funding available for voluntary organisations supporting young people to build communities that are diverse, equitable, inclusive and prioritising youth activism.

  To apply your organisation must:

  • Have an annual turnover of £250k or less

  • Have young people’s voices from all backgrounds and abilities at the core of their delivery

  • Advocate for diversity and inclusion in all areas of society

  • Actively engage with young people from diverse communities in a meaningful and inclusive way

  • Have experience of removing barriers and providing opportunities to young people

  • Have experience of delivering meaningful youth social action that supports young people into leadership roles

  • Be able to demonstrate they have experience of co-operation/collaboration.

  
  

  
  

  Read more about the fund here

  Apply through the 'first application stage' link from this website

  
  

  
  
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  Comic Relief Community Fund

  £10,000

  Deadline: 30/11/2022

  
  

  Up to £10,000 is on offer for community-led organisations delivering change by drawing on the lived experiences of those who have been affected by the issues being tackled. Comic Relief has four strategy themes:

  
  

  • A Safe Place to Be: Supporting people to rebuild their lives because of homelessness or forced migration.

  • Children Survive and Thrive: Supporting children up to the age of 11 to grow, play and learn.

  • Gender Justice: Championing those who identify as women and girls, including initiatives tackling domestic violence, abuse or exploitation.

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  Comic Relief Community Fund

  £10,000

  Deadline: 30/11/2022

  
  

  Up to £10,000 is on offer for community-led organisations delivering change by drawing on the lived experiences of those who have been affected by the issues being tackled. Comic Relief has four strategy themes:

  
  

  • A Safe Place to Be: Supporting people to rebuild their lives because of homelessness or forced migration.

  • Children Survive and Thrive: Supporting children up to the age of 11 to grow, play and learn.

  • Gender Justice: Championing those who identify as women and girls, including initiatives tackling domestic violence, abuse or exploitation.

  • Mental Health Matters: Supporting good mental health in communities and tackling stigma and discrimination.

  
  

  £9,000 can be spent on delivering projects that fit in one of the above themes. For example:

  • Hiring venure

  • Employing support workers

  • Improving facilities

  • Volunteer expenses

    
    

  £1,000 can be spent on building the organisation’s capacity by strengthening their operations and governence. (all applications must include this) For example:

  • Support to develop policies and procedures

  • Gain a better understanding of measuring impact

  • Improve marketing of the service

  
  

  To find out more and apply to the Comic Relief Grant CLICK HERE

  
  

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  Henry Smith Charity – Holidays for Children

  £2,500

  Deadline: 31/12/2022

  
  

  
  

  This grant is to provide children under 13 who are disadvantaged, disabled or from areas of high deprivation with a recreational holiday or outing. This opportunity is available to schools, youth groups, not-for-profits and charities.

  Preference will be given to groups or schools supporting those children in the most deprived areas of the UK, this means the bottom 20% according to National Indices of Deprivation.

  The grant will go towards a single trip, from a day trip up to a seven day residential. The grant cannot be used for:

  • Trips outside of the UK.

  • Trips to theme parks or similar high cost attractions.

  • Trips for children over the age of 13 years.

  • Trips with a focus on education rather than fun.

  • Museum, cultural or theatre trips to meet curriculum requirements.

  • Trips for families.

  • Trips for individual children.

  • Organisations that provide children's holidays.

  • The running costs of play or holiday schemes - this includes funding towards a range of non-specific trips or activities.

  • Trips that have already taken place.

  • Organisations with an income of expenditure of over £2 million (unless a school).

  • Trips to pantomimes.

  • Trips to sports events.

  
  

  To find out more and apply: click here

  
  

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  Ocado Foundation for Good

  £1,000

  31/12/2022

  
  

  The aim of this fund is to fund projects that support skills and education development or promote sustainability in communities across the UK. Funding is for projects that align with the Foundation’s core pillars of corporate responsibility with the aim of supporting 'the many not the few'.

  
  

  Proposals should involve activities that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals adopted by this programme. These are:

  • Good health and wellbeing.

  • Quality education.

  • Decent work and economic growth.

  • Reduced inequalities.

  • Responsible consumption and production.

  • Climate action.

  
  

  The applicant may also ask for volunteer support or in-kind goods requests.

  Click here to apply

  
  
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  Asda Foundation – Cost of Living Grant

  £500 - £2000

  Asda Foundation has created a funding opportunity for local community groups facing an increase in their running costs. This support of up to £2000 can be used to support rent, utilities and food costs, takin place before 28 February 2023.

  This grant will be available until the funding pot runs out, forecast to be February 2023, so we would advise applying sooner rather than later.

  To apply:

  Each Asda Superstore has a Community Champion who manages all applications.

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  Asda Foundation – Cost of Living Grant

  £500 - £2000

  Asda Foundation has created a funding opportunity for local community groups facing an increase in their running costs. This support of up to £2000 can be used to support rent, utilities and food costs, takin place before 28 February 2023.

  This grant will be available until the funding pot runs out, forecast to be February 2023, so we would advise applying sooner rather than later.

  To apply:

  Each Asda Superstore has a Community Champion who manages all applications.

  1. Contact your nearest Asda store (find it via the Asda website or by clicking here(External link)) and ask for the Community Champion;

  1. Explain your group and the proposed project;

  1. If both are eligible, the Community Champion will provide an application form;

  1. You will fill in this form and return it to the Community Champion;

  1. The Community Champion will sign and deliver the application form to the Asda Foundation.

  
  

  To find out more about eligibility and the application process CLICK HERE.

  
  

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  National Lottery Community Fund - The People's Projects

  DEADLINE 7/10/2022

  £70,000

  Grants of up to £70,000 are available for projects run by local not-for-profit organisations, with a focus on groups with a turnover of under £500,000. Those looking to apply should have a strong local presence and have previously delivered services in the area.

  This grant is looking to fund projects which build strong relationships across different communities and make them more inclusive. The project should also include those they are looking to help in the design, development and delivery processes.

  The grant can cover:

  • Events and activity costs.

  • Equipment and materials.

  • Up to £10,000 in total towards larger or longer-lasting items (such as furnishings for a community space).

  • Staff costs.

  • People’s time (that may not be staff).

  • Training costs.

  • Transport.

  • Utilities bills or running costs related to the project.

  • Volunteer expenses.

  • Translation costs.

  
  

  Somethings to be aware of:

  This will be a highly publicised grant which will require several months of commitment.

  The application deadline is 12 noon 7 October 2022

  95 organisations evenly spread across the UK will be shortlisted. Those shortlisted applicants will take part in a public media campaign with the public choosing their 57 winning projects, due to be announced June 2023.

  Up to 38 runners up will receive grants of up to £10,000.

  To find out more about the application process and what can or cannot be funded CLICK HERE

  
  

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  Money Saving Expert Charity:

  £7,500

  Up to £7,500 for UK based not-for-profit organisations delivering activities addressing people's relationship with money.

  The theme for the January 2023 round is Raising the Next Generation. Projects applying should support those under 25 to learn financial life skills, particularly during this difficult financial climate.

  The projects should focus on creating a lasting impact on those they are helping, through memorable, innovative or creative delivery.

  What cannot be funded:

  • Capital equipment such as laptops, projectors or other electronic devices.

  • Applications only providing debt advice/management.

  Applying:

  Applications open 3 January 2023 with a deadline of 31 January 2023

  Applicants should have an annual income below £750,000 and have reserves less than 6 months of their running costs.

  If you are a Community Interest Company or Social Enterprise, a governing document may have to be shown with the: name, aim/purpose, objects of the group, including a dissolution clause confirming that any assets remaining after all debts are paid will be given to another voluntary group with similar aims.

  To learn more about how to apply, CLICK HERE

  
  
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  Laptop Scheme Giveaway Scheme!

  The Community Resilience Team in partnership with our ICT and Digital Service have secured recycled laptops for distribution to community groups and voluntary sector organisations across the city. The laptops come with a charger and will be pre-installed with a copy of Windows, any other software required will need to be purchasedor downloaded separately by your group/organisation.

  Applications for the scheme are still open for applications for groups and organisations to apply until Friday 2^nd September- click here to apply

  Please check the eligibility criteria before applying.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Laptop Scheme Giveaway Scheme!

  The Community Resilience Team in partnership with our ICT and Digital Service have secured recycled laptops for distribution to community groups and voluntary sector organisations across the city. The laptops come with a charger and will be pre-installed with a copy of Windows, any other software required will need to be purchasedor downloaded separately by your group/organisation.

  Applications for the scheme are still open for applications for groups and organisations to apply until Friday 2^nd September- click here to apply

  Please check the eligibility criteria before applying.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Commonwealth Games Equipment Giveaway!

  Sport England is launching a giveaway of more than 16,000 items including bikes, martial arts mats and basketballs from the recent Commonwealth Games. It is open to schools, voluntary groups, sports clubs and community-based projects across the WM region. The deadline to apply is 19 September 2022

  Apply for the equipment giveaway here

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  Community Energy Warwickshire Fund

  
  Funding available - £2,000

  
  

  
  

  The Heart of England Community foundation and Community Energy Warwickshire are working together to provide grants of up to £2,000 for projects looking to improve their energy efficiency.

  
  

  The grant’s aim is to support the development and installation of renewable energy projects.

  
  

  Eligible expenditure:

  • The funding could be spent on insulation and other energy efficiency improvements to community buildings.
  • It could also provide training to improve energy efficiency through energy use
  • Events that provide large scale advice or one-to-one support.

  For full details on the Community Energy Fund click here

  For the application form for the Community Energy Fund click here

  
  

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  Oakley Charitable Trust

  
  

  Funding Available - £3,000

  This grant of up to £3,000 is available to registered charities for a wide range of activities. The average grant is around £1,000 for projects focusing on the arts, heritage, welfare and education.

  There is no application form for this grant. Applicants should write a letter and address it to the Grants Administrator. The letter should include details of the project and the amount requested. The decisions on application are made in March, July and November. Applicants should get their letter in a couple of weeks before this.

  
  

  Find out more about the Oakley Charitable Trust Here

  
  

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  National Express Foundation – Community Grant

  
  

  Funding available - £10,000

  DEADLINE 16 SEPTEMBER 2022

  This Community Grant for up to £10,000 is available to groups offering positive opportunities for young people. There is a focus on helping those in the 15-24 year age group in inner-city areas gain skills to help them into employment and create constructive social networks. The National Express are particularly interested in projects supporting young people with special needs.

  
  

  Projects should begin in the first quarter of 2023 and must consist of multiple activities – one off activities or events cannot be funded. It is likely that applications requesting up to £5,000 are more likely to be available this year.

  
  

  
  

  Click here to find out more about the National Express Foundation and apply.

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  Available grants

  Wesleyan Foundation Large Grants - £2,000 - £10,000

  The Wesleyan Foundation was established in 2017 to continue to support various good causes throughout the UK.

  There are large grants available between £2,000 – £10,000 and must be spent within a year.

  Grants will be considered from charities, constituted voluntary and community groups that focus on:

  • Education – Charities or projects that enhance learning and develop career
    opportunities.
  • Health – Promote health and wellbeing.
  • Social – Provide local solutions to meet local needs, promote community cohesion
    and develop sustainable and supportive communities.

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  Available grants

  Wesleyan Foundation Large Grants - £2,000 - £10,000

  The Wesleyan Foundation was established in 2017 to continue to support various good causes throughout the UK.

  There are large grants available between £2,000 – £10,000 and must be spent within a year.

  Grants will be considered from charities, constituted voluntary and community groups that focus on:

  • Education – Charities or projects that enhance learning and develop career
    opportunities.
  • Health – Promote health and wellbeing.
  • Social – Provide local solutions to meet local needs, promote community cohesion
    and develop sustainable and supportive communities.

  For further information and other available grants from the Heart Of England Communities Fund, please click here.(External link)

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  The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust

  Funding is provided to UK registered charities, particularly those in Coventry and Warwickshire, for general charitable purposes.

  Some grants are one-off, some recurring and others spread over two or three years.

  Grants are awarded in the following categories:

  • Arts and museums
  • Conservation and protection
  • Employment, education and training
  • Homelessness and housing
  • Leisure, recreation and youth
  • Medical
  • Offenders
  • Social welfare (more grants are awarded in this category than any of the others).

  Applications may be submitted at any time and are considered at the Trustees' meetings which are held quarterly in February, May, August and November of each year.

  The Trust does not have a website or a formal application form.

  Applications must be submitted in writing and provide details of the organisation, the funding requirement and their latest report and accounts.

  Grant applications are not acknowledged and only successful applicants are informed of the outcome of their applications.

  For further information contact - Tel: 020 7024 9034
  Email: enquiries@29may1961charity.org.uk