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Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF)

Background

The new Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and delivered by Historic England. It is part of the Government's wider £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere Fund with investments targeted at areas of high deprivation.

The £92 million fund is expected to run until 31 March 2030 with all projects to be completed by then.

Objectives of Fund

The Fund is designed to support the repair of England's treasured places of worship and targeted at places of most need. It is open to listed places of worship of all faiths and denominations in England. Applications will be assessed against the requirements of the fund, not faith or denomination.

The funding is intended for capital works that keep buildings safe, open and in public use. Priority will be given to projects in areas of England with the greatest need for investment, and those that bring most community benefit.

The fund's objectives are to:

  • Repair and safeguard historic places of worship in places most in need by undertaking the repairs that keep them in use
  • Help places of worship stay active as community spaces
  • Strengthen long-term resilience of the building and reduce future repair costs
  • Target support in the most deprived areas of England where need is highest

Projects need to match one or more of Historic England's priorities, which are to:

  • Help more people to connect with, enjoy and benefit from the historic environment
  • Use heritage to improve civic pride, prosperity, and wellbeing
  • Achieve a positive change and sustainable future for historic places, including buildings, landscapes, archaeological sites, and marine assets
  • Ensure heritage plays an important role in the fight to limit and manage the effects of climate change

Value Notes

A total of £92 million has been allocated to the fund over a four-year period, with £23 million per annum.

There are three different levels of grants:

  • Small grants of £10,000 to £50,000.
  • Medium grants of £50,001 to £350,000.
  • Large grants of £350,001 to £1 million.

The fund will not specifically rebate VAT. However, VAT on eligible works and costs will be eligible where it is not reclaimable.

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding is required. Applicants are normally expected to contribute towards project costs (around 20%). In cases of clear need, including smaller congregations or those in deprived areas, higher levels of grant (up to 100%) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Who Can Apply

Applications will be accepted from any listed place of worship in England, of any faith or denomination, that is:

  • An active place of worship used for worship for a minimum of six times per year.
  • A dedicated place of worship (in other words, not fully converted to another use).
  • Able to demonstrate that the works are necessary, deliverable and aligned with the fund's requirements.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Non-listed places of worship
  • Routine maintenance (such as gutter clearance)
  • Day to day revenue costs (for example, gas and electricity bills)
  • Staff costs, unless these are essential project roles that would otherwise need to be filled by bringing in external professionals or contractors
  • Community programmes
  • Conservation of fixtures/fittings within the building, unless an essential part of a wider PWRF capital repair project
  • Works to buildings that are not listed places of worship

Eligible Expenditure

The funding can support essential capital works that keep buildings safe, open and in public use, including:

  • Urgent fabric repairs (roofs, masonry, timber, drainage)
  • Essential improvements (electrical upgrades, heating, toilets, step‑free access)
  • Professional fees and surveys related to eligible capital works
  • Limited additional works that support future long-term sustainability (such as loft hatches, improved rainwater goods)
  • Proportionate interventions that support sustainable community use.

To be eligible, projects must:

  • Be based in England
  • Involve a building listed at Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II
  • Involve an active place of worship.
  • Involve the type of repair, conservation, and conversion activities, which are:
    • Capital works, including repair and preservation work for listed places of worship. Costs covered may include professional fees, non-recoverable VAT, and insurance.
    • Minor repairs: these can be applied for in isolation for stream 1 (small grants of up to £50,000); other considerations for streams 2 and 3 (detailed in the guidance notes)
    • Improvements and alterations if they are part of a larger PWRF repair project.
    • Project development for projects that require preparatory work to ensure the capital works are appropriate. (Standalone project development will not be considered.)
    • Adaptive reuse: modifications (where they are an essential part of a larger PWRF application) that will help eligible buildings to remain or become functional, including adaptations for reuse and/or accessibility.
    • Heritage interpretation: physical labels and panels providing heritage information as part of wider capital works projects

Location

England

How To Apply

It is expected that there will be two Expression of Interest rounds per year in the first three years with a single round in the fourth year.

Applications are now open for the first of two rounds in 2026 (year one). (A second round is expected in September 2026.)

There is a two stage application process:

  • The first stage is to submit an Expression of Interest by the deadline of 14 June 2026.
  • Those who are successful will be invited to submit a full application.

Full details and the online Expression of Interest form can be found on Historic England's website.

Contact Historic England for further information.

Documents & links

Contacts

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

  1. Customer Services
    Historic England
    4th Floor
    Cannon Bridge House
    25 Dowgate Hill
    London
    EC4R 2YA
    Tel: 0370 333 0607
    Email: customers@HistoricEngland.org.uk


Background

This fund is provided and administered by Cellnex.

Objectives of Fund

This fund aims to support community projects that empower people, enhance local environments, and promote digital and technological inclusion.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £5,000 are available.

Who Can Apply

The following can apply:

  • Registered charities.
  • Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
  • Not-for-profit groups.

Organisations must have:

  • A governing body of at least three unrelated individuals.
  • A UK bank account with two unrelated signatories.

Groups must provide:

  • A copy of their founding document or constitution.
  • A copy of their most recent accounts or financial statements.
  • Evidence of a bank account.
  • A copy of their safeguarding policy (if the project involves children or vulnerable adults).
  • Accountable body confirmation (if relevant).

Eligible Expenditure

Funding is for projects and activities that fall within one or more of the following themes:

  • Digital Inclusion and Skills – Helping people to get online, build digital skills, or use technology with confidence.
  • Circular Economy – Reducing waste, encouraging repair and reuse, or supporting sustainable use of materials.
  • Biodiversity and Conservation – Improving local nature, protecting wildlife habitats, or supporting community environmental action.
  • AI and Education – Building awareness of artificial intelligence, responsible use of technology, and STEM learning.

Location

UK

How To Apply

Applications can be submitted at any time. Applications can take up to five weeks to be reviewed.

Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Cellnex website.

Documents & links

Contacts

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

  1. Cellnex UK
    2 New Bailey St
    Salford
    M3 5AX

Rosa 'The Stand With Us Fund'

Background

Rosa set up 'The Stand With Us Fund' to address the critical lack of investment in frontline organisations supporting women and girls who experience male violence.

Originally started with money raised by Reclaim These Streets in the wake of the appalling kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving Metropolitan Police Officer, the fund exists to make the UK safer for all women and girls.

Objectives of Fund

The current round aims to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Women and girls will be supported by organisations delivering frontline services to end male violence against women and girls, ensuring women and girls can be safe, healthy and equal.
  • Women 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 intended to enable organisations to be in a stronger position to survive, thrive and grow by investing in organisational development work such as developing strategy, strengthening governance and leadership, a stronger voice in the women's movement, creating stronger alliances and partnerships, increasing fundraising, volunteering and activism, demonstrating impact and more effective systems and processes.

Value Notes

One-year grants of up to £28,000 are available.

It is expected at least 18 organisations across the four UK nations will be funded.

Grants will be paid in January 2027 and will last for one year (from January 2027 to December 2027).

Who Can Apply

Not-for-profit organisations may apply.

To be eligible, they must:

  • Be a women's and/or girls' organisation. Rosa defines women's and girls' organisations as those which are run by, for and with women and girls. This means that organisations will be governed and led by women, with the main object of working with women and girls and the majority of the organisation's beneficiaries are, and will always be, women/and or girls.
  • Be an organisation delivering a frontline service to women and/or girls who have been affected by male violence and abuse including (but not limited to) domestic violence, coercive control, rape, sexual abuse, forced marriage, 'honour' based violence, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), sexual harassment, economic and financial abuse.
  • Have an income of between £100,000 and £500,000 from their last set of published accounts.
  • Have unrestricted reserves of no more than 12 months expenditure.
  • Have a written governing document.
  • 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.
  • Deliver all their work in one or more of the four UK Nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Priority will be given to applications from women's and girls' organisations which are:

  • Operating in the top 10% 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 Black and minoritised women and girls.
  • Led by and for disabled women and girls.
  • Led by and for LGBTQ+ women and girls.

In addition, organisations that have not received funding from the second round of this fund will be prioritised.

Restrictions

The following cannot be funded:

  • Organisations that do not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Work that is a statutory responsibility.
  • Profit-making work.
  • Party political activity.
  • Promotion of religious beliefs.
  • Work outside the UK.
  • Individuals.
  • Overseas travel.
  • Interest payments on loans.
  • Building purchase.
  • Retrospective costs.

Eligible Expenditure

Funding can be used for organisational development work that will allow organisations to survive, thrive and grow. It is intended to support extra capacity, rather than existing costs.

Activities could include:

  • Leadership training for senior staff members or to enable staff to take the next steps into leadership roles.
  • Specialist management or skills-based training courses.
  • Mentoring and coaching.
  • Organisational awaydays to support growth and sustainability of the organisation.
  • Extra capacity and expertise to support current staff to develop how the organisation is led and managed.
  • Staff self-care.
  • Governance reviews, board skills audits or training for the board and staff team.
  • Backfilling the Chief Executive's role so they can develop a business plan, a new service or a theory of change
  • Organisation visits to other organisations to share learning and build partnership.
  • Paying for memberships or subscription costs to enhance work and reach.
  • Organising shared workshops to strengthen collaboration between women's organisation.
  • Developing fundraising strategies or employing a fundraiser or investing in staff training.
  • Researching how to tap into new sources of funding.
  • Developing a communications or marketing strategy.
  • Developing social media presence.
  • Training volunteers to be more confident in undertaking media work.
  • Undertaking a recruitment drive to attract new volunteers.
  • Improving collection and monitoring information on impact.
  • Designing and implementing a monitoring system.
  • Purchasing a database to input organisational data.
  • Buying extra resource to develop new ways of communicating impact to stakeholders.
  • Designing and implementing a new IT system or financial controls.
  • Training employees in new ways of working that will improve service delivery.

Location

UK

How To Apply

Applications are open with a deadline of 22 June 2026 (16:00).

The guidance (which includes the application questions), FAQs and online registration form (which enables access to the application form) can be found on Rosa's website.

Rosa will be hosting two 'How to Apply' webinars to help groups develop their applications. Registration is required:

Contact Rosa for further information.

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

The Tree Council - Branching Out Fund

Background

The Tree Council was founded in 1973 with major support from the then Department of the Environment and in 1978 became an independent registered charity. The Tree Council's aims are to:

  • Improve the environment in town and country by promoting the planting and conservation of trees and woods throughout the United Kingdom.
  • Disseminate knowledge about trees and their management.
  • Act as a forum for organisations concerned with trees, to identify national problems and to provide initiatives for cooperation.

Each November, the Tree Council organises National Tree Week at the start of the tree planting season. National Tree Week is the UK's largest annual tree planting campaign and a nationwide festival of trees. Its purpose is to raise public awareness of trees and to encourage tree planting and good management.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is for tree and hedge planting projects taking place during the 2026/27 winter planting season.

Value Notes

Grants of between £250 and £2,500 are available.

Grants will be paid after planting has taken place and upon submission of a claim form, receipts and photos (evidence of planting).

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding is not required.

Who Can Apply

Funding can be awarded to:

  • Schools.
  • Further education colleges and universities.
  • Constituted community groups.
  • Childcare nurseries or care homes (charity or community funded).
  • Tenants and residents associations.
  • Parish/town councils/community councils.
  • Tree Warden networks (preference will be given to a Tree Council member network).
  • Community interest companies (limited by guarentee).
  • Small registered charities.

Groups must:

  • Have a bank account registered in the name of the applicant organisation, into which the grant can be paid.
  • Hold public liability insurance for planting.
  • Have written permission to plant.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Groups that are not based in the UK.
  • Businesses, private companies, and profit-making organisations.
  • Private individuals and/or landowners.
  • Retrospective costs.
  • Groups that do not have public liability insurance.
  • Container-grown stock, except in certain circumstances where selected species may not be available bare-rooted, or it is the only supply available locally.
  • Imported stock, except when unavoidable.
  • Single species planting, unless in an appropriate setting and with a valid reason shown.
  • Certain invasive or rapidly-growing species eg Laurel, Leyland cyprus, cherry laurel.
  • Non-native conifers unless in certain circumstances (eg urban areas, arboretum, or projects where pollutant control is a key objective).
  • Plastic tree guards/ties.
  • Mulch mats derived from fossil fuels.
  • Peat-based products.
  • Heavy equipment/plant hire, eg diggers and tractors.
  • Tree protection or other materials for trees that have not been funded by The Tree Council.

Eligible Expenditure

Grants can be used for:

  • Bare root, UK-sourced and grown, native trees of an appropriate size (priority will be given to younger trees that will establish better).
  • UK-sourced and grown, bare-root whips (saplings) and cell grown (root trainer) stock for hedging projects (between 40-120cm height).
  • Hedgerow trees.
  • Orchards, such as fruit trees on semi-vigorous, vigorous, and very vigorous rootstocks.
  • Cardboard/bioplastic tree/hedge guards.
  • Non-plastic ties.
  • Stakes (coppiced material such as chestnut or hazel is prefered, although machined softwood will also be considered).
  • Mulch.
  • Non-peat-based soil improvers if needed.

The following may also be considered:

  • Non-native tree varieties if appropriate to the setting, eg urban/park etc.
  • Non-native varieties and species that are chosen to take into account climate change adaptation and resilience.
  • Fruit trees on dwarfing rootstock, if the setting is appropriate.
  • Trees in containers/raised beds if the reason is adequately explained and supported by a robust and comprehensive irrigation and aftercare plan.
  • More robust and costly guards if the setting justifies it, eg near a sports field or for street trees.

Projects that are worth between £250 and £500 should provide evidence of:

  • Strong community involvement.
  • Involvement of local schools.
  • Engaging young people in planning, delivery and aftercare.
  • Involving a broad cross section of the community (eg age, gender, ethnicity).
  • Good value for money.
  • Project is part of wider environmental initiatives.
  • Access to relevant experience within the group or available locally.
  • Trees sourced locally from a local tree nursery and/or community tree nursery

Projects that are worth between £500 and £2,500 must also demonstrate:

  • The inclusion of different tree types eg individual trees, hedges, hedges with hedgerow trees or orchards.
  • A considered establishment and aftercare plan.
  • Involvement of local Tree Warden/s.
  • The project is volunteer-managed and delivered.
  • Consideration of risk management eg in identifying the presence of underground service/utilities.
  • An understanding of the project site and that it is suitable for tree planting (eg contacting a local ecologist/wildlife trust/local natural history society).

All projects must have been planted and submitted a claim form before 14 March 2027.

Location

United Kingdom

How To Apply

The deadline for applications is 19 July 2026 (midnight).

Applications for less than £500 are likely to be processed more quickly.

Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Tree Council website.

Contact the Tree Council for further information.

Contacts

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

  1. Enquiries
    Tree Council
    4 Dock Offices
    Surrey Quays Road
    London
    SE16 2XU
    Tel: 020 7407 9992
    Email: geraldine.creaven@treecouncil.org.uk




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.


Don't Forget

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.

Got an idea for the newsletter – we would love to hear from you!


Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF)

Background

The new Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and delivered by Historic England. It is part of the Government's wider £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere Fund with investments targeted at areas of high deprivation.

The £92 million fund is expected to run until 31 March 2030 with all projects to be completed by then.

Objectives of Fund

The Fund is designed to support the repair of England's treasured places of worship and targeted at places of most need. It is open to listed places of worship of all faiths and denominations in England. Applications will be assessed against the requirements of the fund, not faith or denomination.

The funding is intended for capital works that keep buildings safe, open and in public use. Priority will be given to projects in areas of England with the greatest need for investment, and those that bring most community benefit.

The fund's objectives are to:

  • Repair and safeguard historic places of worship in places most in need by undertaking the repairs that keep them in use
  • Help places of worship stay active as community spaces
  • Strengthen long-term resilience of the building and reduce future repair costs
  • Target support in the most deprived areas of England where need is highest

Projects need to match one or more of Historic England's priorities, which are to:

  • Help more people to connect with, enjoy and benefit from the historic environment
  • Use heritage to improve civic pride, prosperity, and wellbeing
  • Achieve a positive change and sustainable future for historic places, including buildings, landscapes, archaeological sites, and marine assets
  • Ensure heritage plays an important role in the fight to limit and manage the effects of climate change

Value Notes

A total of £92 million has been allocated to the fund over a four-year period, with £23 million per annum.

There are three different levels of grants:

  • Small grants of £10,000 to £50,000.
  • Medium grants of £50,001 to £350,000.
  • Large grants of £350,001 to £1 million.

The fund will not specifically rebate VAT. However, VAT on eligible works and costs will be eligible where it is not reclaimable.

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding is required. Applicants are normally expected to contribute towards project costs (around 20%). In cases of clear need, including smaller congregations or those in deprived areas, higher levels of grant (up to 100%) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Who Can Apply

Applications will be accepted from any listed place of worship in England, of any faith or denomination, that is:

  • An active place of worship used for worship for a minimum of six times per year.
  • A dedicated place of worship (in other words, not fully converted to another use).
  • Able to demonstrate that the works are necessary, deliverable and aligned with the fund's requirements.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Non-listed places of worship
  • Routine maintenance (such as gutter clearance)
  • Day to day revenue costs (for example, gas and electricity bills)
  • Staff costs, unless these are essential project roles that would otherwise need to be filled by bringing in external professionals or contractors
  • Community programmes
  • Conservation of fixtures/fittings within the building, unless an essential part of a wider PWRF capital repair project
  • Works to buildings that are not listed places of worship

Eligible Expenditure

The funding can support essential capital works that keep buildings safe, open and in public use, including:

  • Urgent fabric repairs (roofs, masonry, timber, drainage)
  • Essential improvements (electrical upgrades, heating, toilets, step‑free access)
  • Professional fees and surveys related to eligible capital works
  • Limited additional works that support future long-term sustainability (such as loft hatches, improved rainwater goods)
  • Proportionate interventions that support sustainable community use.

To be eligible, projects must:

  • Be based in England
  • Involve a building listed at Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II
  • Involve an active place of worship.
  • Involve the type of repair, conservation, and conversion activities, which are:
    • Capital works, including repair and preservation work for listed places of worship. Costs covered may include professional fees, non-recoverable VAT, and insurance.
    • Minor repairs: these can be applied for in isolation for stream 1 (small grants of up to £50,000); other considerations for streams 2 and 3 (detailed in the guidance notes)
    • Improvements and alterations if they are part of a larger PWRF repair project.
    • Project development for projects that require preparatory work to ensure the capital works are appropriate. (Standalone project development will not be considered.)
    • Adaptive reuse: modifications (where they are an essential part of a larger PWRF application) that will help eligible buildings to remain or become functional, including adaptations for reuse and/or accessibility.
    • Heritage interpretation: physical labels and panels providing heritage information as part of wider capital works projects

Location

England

How To Apply

It is expected that there will be two Expression of Interest rounds per year in the first three years with a single round in the fourth year.

Applications are now open for the first of two rounds in 2026 (year one). (A second round is expected in September 2026.)

There is a two stage application process:

  • The first stage is to submit an Expression of Interest by the deadline of 14 June 2026.
  • Those who are successful will be invited to submit a full application.

Full details and the online Expression of Interest form can be found on Historic England's website.

Contact Historic England for further information.

Documents & links

Contacts

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

  1. Customer Services
    Historic England
    4th Floor
    Cannon Bridge House
    25 Dowgate Hill
    London
    EC4R 2YA
    Tel: 0370 333 0607
    Email: customers@HistoricEngland.org.uk


Background

This fund is provided and administered by Cellnex.

Objectives of Fund

This fund aims to support community projects that empower people, enhance local environments, and promote digital and technological inclusion.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £5,000 are available.

Who Can Apply

The following can apply:

  • Registered charities.
  • Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
  • Not-for-profit groups.

Organisations must have:

  • A governing body of at least three unrelated individuals.
  • A UK bank account with two unrelated signatories.

Groups must provide:

  • A copy of their founding document or constitution.
  • A copy of their most recent accounts or financial statements.
  • Evidence of a bank account.
  • A copy of their safeguarding policy (if the project involves children or vulnerable adults).
  • Accountable body confirmation (if relevant).

Eligible Expenditure

Funding is for projects and activities that fall within one or more of the following themes:

  • Digital Inclusion and Skills – Helping people to get online, build digital skills, or use technology with confidence.
  • Circular Economy – Reducing waste, encouraging repair and reuse, or supporting sustainable use of materials.
  • Biodiversity and Conservation – Improving local nature, protecting wildlife habitats, or supporting community environmental action.
  • AI and Education – Building awareness of artificial intelligence, responsible use of technology, and STEM learning.

Location

UK

How To Apply

Applications can be submitted at any time. Applications can take up to five weeks to be reviewed.

Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Cellnex website.

Documents & links

Contacts

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

  1. Cellnex UK
    2 New Bailey St
    Salford
    M3 5AX

Rosa 'The Stand With Us Fund'

Background

Rosa set up 'The Stand With Us Fund' to address the critical lack of investment in frontline organisations supporting women and girls who experience male violence.

Originally started with money raised by Reclaim These Streets in the wake of the appalling kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving Metropolitan Police Officer, the fund exists to make the UK safer for all women and girls.

Objectives of Fund

The current round aims to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Women and girls will be supported by organisations delivering frontline services to end male violence against women and girls, ensuring women and girls can be safe, healthy and equal.
  • Women 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 intended to enable organisations to be in a stronger position to survive, thrive and grow by investing in organisational development work such as developing strategy, strengthening governance and leadership, a stronger voice in the women's movement, creating stronger alliances and partnerships, increasing fundraising, volunteering and activism, demonstrating impact and more effective systems and processes.

Value Notes

One-year grants of up to £28,000 are available.

It is expected at least 18 organisations across the four UK nations will be funded.

Grants will be paid in January 2027 and will last for one year (from January 2027 to December 2027).

Who Can Apply

Not-for-profit organisations may apply.

To be eligible, they must:

  • Be a women's and/or girls' organisation. Rosa defines women's and girls' organisations as those which are run by, for and with women and girls. This means that organisations will be governed and led by women, with the main object of working with women and girls and the majority of the organisation's beneficiaries are, and will always be, women/and or girls.
  • Be an organisation delivering a frontline service to women and/or girls who have been affected by male violence and abuse including (but not limited to) domestic violence, coercive control, rape, sexual abuse, forced marriage, 'honour' based violence, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), sexual harassment, economic and financial abuse.
  • Have an income of between £100,000 and £500,000 from their last set of published accounts.
  • Have unrestricted reserves of no more than 12 months expenditure.
  • Have a written governing document.
  • 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.
  • Deliver all their work in one or more of the four UK Nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Priority will be given to applications from women's and girls' organisations which are:

  • Operating in the top 10% 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 Black and minoritised women and girls.
  • Led by and for disabled women and girls.
  • Led by and for LGBTQ+ women and girls.

In addition, organisations that have not received funding from the second round of this fund will be prioritised.

Restrictions

The following cannot be funded:

  • Organisations that do not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Work that is a statutory responsibility.
  • Profit-making work.
  • Party political activity.
  • Promotion of religious beliefs.
  • Work outside the UK.
  • Individuals.
  • Overseas travel.
  • Interest payments on loans.
  • Building purchase.
  • Retrospective costs.

Eligible Expenditure

Funding can be used for organisational development work that will allow organisations to survive, thrive and grow. It is intended to support extra capacity, rather than existing costs.

Activities could include:

  • Leadership training for senior staff members or to enable staff to take the next steps into leadership roles.
  • Specialist management or skills-based training courses.
  • Mentoring and coaching.
  • Organisational awaydays to support growth and sustainability of the organisation.
  • Extra capacity and expertise to support current staff to develop how the organisation is led and managed.
  • Staff self-care.
  • Governance reviews, board skills audits or training for the board and staff team.
  • Backfilling the Chief Executive's role so they can develop a business plan, a new service or a theory of change
  • Organisation visits to other organisations to share learning and build partnership.
  • Paying for memberships or subscription costs to enhance work and reach.
  • Organising shared workshops to strengthen collaboration between women's organisation.
  • Developing fundraising strategies or employing a fundraiser or investing in staff training.
  • Researching how to tap into new sources of funding.
  • Developing a communications or marketing strategy.
  • Developing social media presence.
  • Training volunteers to be more confident in undertaking media work.
  • Undertaking a recruitment drive to attract new volunteers.
  • Improving collection and monitoring information on impact.
  • Designing and implementing a monitoring system.
  • Purchasing a database to input organisational data.
  • Buying extra resource to develop new ways of communicating impact to stakeholders.
  • Designing and implementing a new IT system or financial controls.
  • Training employees in new ways of working that will improve service delivery.

Location

UK

How To Apply

Applications are open with a deadline of 22 June 2026 (16:00).

The guidance (which includes the application questions), FAQs and online registration form (which enables access to the application form) can be found on Rosa's website.

Rosa will be hosting two 'How to Apply' webinars to help groups develop their applications. Registration is required:

Contact Rosa for further information.

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

The Tree Council - Branching Out Fund

Background

The Tree Council was founded in 1973 with major support from the then Department of the Environment and in 1978 became an independent registered charity. The Tree Council's aims are to:

  • Improve the environment in town and country by promoting the planting and conservation of trees and woods throughout the United Kingdom.
  • Disseminate knowledge about trees and their management.
  • Act as a forum for organisations concerned with trees, to identify national problems and to provide initiatives for cooperation.

Each November, the Tree Council organises National Tree Week at the start of the tree planting season. National Tree Week is the UK's largest annual tree planting campaign and a nationwide festival of trees. Its purpose is to raise public awareness of trees and to encourage tree planting and good management.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is for tree and hedge planting projects taking place during the 2026/27 winter planting season.

Value Notes

Grants of between £250 and £2,500 are available.

Grants will be paid after planting has taken place and upon submission of a claim form, receipts and photos (evidence of planting).

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding is not required.

Who Can Apply

Funding can be awarded to:

  • Schools.
  • Further education colleges and universities.
  • Constituted community groups.
  • Childcare nurseries or care homes (charity or community funded).
  • Tenants and residents associations.
  • Parish/town councils/community councils.
  • Tree Warden networks (preference will be given to a Tree Council member network).
  • Community interest companies (limited by guarentee).
  • Small registered charities.

Groups must:

  • Have a bank account registered in the name of the applicant organisation, into which the grant can be paid.
  • Hold public liability insurance for planting.
  • Have written permission to plant.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Groups that are not based in the UK.
  • Businesses, private companies, and profit-making organisations.
  • Private individuals and/or landowners.
  • Retrospective costs.
  • Groups that do not have public liability insurance.
  • Container-grown stock, except in certain circumstances where selected species may not be available bare-rooted, or it is the only supply available locally.
  • Imported stock, except when unavoidable.
  • Single species planting, unless in an appropriate setting and with a valid reason shown.
  • Certain invasive or rapidly-growing species eg Laurel, Leyland cyprus, cherry laurel.
  • Non-native conifers unless in certain circumstances (eg urban areas, arboretum, or projects where pollutant control is a key objective).
  • Plastic tree guards/ties.
  • Mulch mats derived from fossil fuels.
  • Peat-based products.
  • Heavy equipment/plant hire, eg diggers and tractors.
  • Tree protection or other materials for trees that have not been funded by The Tree Council.

Eligible Expenditure

Grants can be used for:

  • Bare root, UK-sourced and grown, native trees of an appropriate size (priority will be given to younger trees that will establish better).
  • UK-sourced and grown, bare-root whips (saplings) and cell grown (root trainer) stock for hedging projects (between 40-120cm height).
  • Hedgerow trees.
  • Orchards, such as fruit trees on semi-vigorous, vigorous, and very vigorous rootstocks.
  • Cardboard/bioplastic tree/hedge guards.
  • Non-plastic ties.
  • Stakes (coppiced material such as chestnut or hazel is prefered, although machined softwood will also be considered).
  • Mulch.
  • Non-peat-based soil improvers if needed.

The following may also be considered:

  • Non-native tree varieties if appropriate to the setting, eg urban/park etc.
  • Non-native varieties and species that are chosen to take into account climate change adaptation and resilience.
  • Fruit trees on dwarfing rootstock, if the setting is appropriate.
  • Trees in containers/raised beds if the reason is adequately explained and supported by a robust and comprehensive irrigation and aftercare plan.
  • More robust and costly guards if the setting justifies it, eg near a sports field or for street trees.

Projects that are worth between £250 and £500 should provide evidence of:

  • Strong community involvement.
  • Involvement of local schools.
  • Engaging young people in planning, delivery and aftercare.
  • Involving a broad cross section of the community (eg age, gender, ethnicity).
  • Good value for money.
  • Project is part of wider environmental initiatives.
  • Access to relevant experience within the group or available locally.
  • Trees sourced locally from a local tree nursery and/or community tree nursery

Projects that are worth between £500 and £2,500 must also demonstrate:

  • The inclusion of different tree types eg individual trees, hedges, hedges with hedgerow trees or orchards.
  • A considered establishment and aftercare plan.
  • Involvement of local Tree Warden/s.
  • The project is volunteer-managed and delivered.
  • Consideration of risk management eg in identifying the presence of underground service/utilities.
  • An understanding of the project site and that it is suitable for tree planting (eg contacting a local ecologist/wildlife trust/local natural history society).

All projects must have been planted and submitted a claim form before 14 March 2027.

Location

United Kingdom

How To Apply

The deadline for applications is 19 July 2026 (midnight).

Applications for less than £500 are likely to be processed more quickly.

Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Tree Council website.

Contact the Tree Council for further information.

Contacts

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

  1. Enquiries
    Tree Council
    4 Dock Offices
    Surrey Quays Road
    London
    SE16 2XU
    Tel: 020 7407 9992
    Email: geraldine.creaven@treecouncil.org.uk

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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... Continue reading

    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


    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



    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.



    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


    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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    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... Continue reading


    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.


    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


    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 2nd September- click here to apply

    Please check the eligibility criteria before applying.




    Commonwealth Games Equipment Giveaway!

    Sport England is... Continue reading


    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 2nd September- click here to apply

    Please check the eligibility criteria before applying.




    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

    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



    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


    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)

    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

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    Empowering Local Communities Grant

    Grants are available to community groups in the UK to support a broad range of activities which can contribute towards transforming their community and improving the lives of people in their community. Support to help with the cost of living rise and for refugees is available.

    Objectives of Fund

    The purpose of the programme is to support projects and activities which are important to a community which benefit local people.

    The programme is designed to support projects under four themes:

    • Building Resilient Communities.
    • Active Lives.
    • Seasonal Celebrations & Festivals.
    • Leading Healthier Lives.

    Grants available are from... Continue reading

    Empowering Local Communities Grant

    Grants are available to community groups in the UK to support a broad range of activities which can contribute towards transforming their community and improving the lives of people in their community. Support to help with the cost of living rise and for refugees is available.

    Objectives of Fund

    The purpose of the programme is to support projects and activities which are important to a community which benefit local people.

    The programme is designed to support projects under four themes:

    • Building Resilient Communities.
    • Active Lives.
    • Seasonal Celebrations & Festivals.
    • Leading Healthier Lives.

    Grants available are from £500 - £1500. The deadline for submission is the 19th August 2022. For further information click here.

    One single application per year for funds available from the Heart Of England Community Foundation!

    Following feedback from applicants we have developed a new application form. Applicants were involved in the design and testing phase.

    The plan is that over the coming months we will use this form for the majority of our funds. For now we are testing it on a few funds to make sure it works properly.

    The purpose of the single application is to take the responsibility of deciding what funding best meets your project requirements away from you and onto us. If you know which fund you are applying for there is a section in which you can let us know.

    Available grants

    The Graham Griffiths Fund - Max £3,000

    Supporting projects tackling disadvantage through community initiatives.

    Applications must meet one of the following aims:

    • Projects that improve the quality of life for communities

    • Projects that support improvements through a range of environmental initiatives

    • Projects that support general community activity that promotes good health and well being

    The Dulverton Trust Fund - Max £5,000

    Supporting projects addressing local needs focusing on youth opportunities, general welfare, conservation or heritage.

    Applications must meet one of the following priorities:

    • Youth opportunities

    • General welfare

    • Conservation

    • Heritage

    Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund - Max £2,000

    Supporting projects tackling disadvantage or social exclusion.

    The Foundation’s priorities this financial year are:

    • Youth Opportunities – including skills development, raising employment aspirations, positive engagement with communities

    • Health & wellbeing – including mental health, dementia, domestic abuse

    • Building Stronger & Cohesive Communities – including tackling loneliness & isolate, support for migrants, developing community connection and integrating together

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

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    City of Culture Free Training Opportunity

    ‘Bid Writing and Budgeting’

    A free Bid Writing and Budgeting course, delivered by experienced bid writer and fundraiser Laura Drane. Do you have a specific project you want to develop? Want to learn more about different funding sources? Need help on how to write proposals or funding application forms? If so this is the course for you!

    MORE INFORMATION - PDF

    Find out more here - https://coventry2021.co.uk/get-involved/community-training/(External link)

    Opportunity to be a part of Common Wealth Active Games

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    City of Culture Free Training Opportunity

    ‘Bid Writing and Budgeting’

    A free Bid Writing and Budgeting course, delivered by experienced bid writer and fundraiser Laura Drane. Do you have a specific project you want to develop? Want to learn more about different funding sources? Need help on how to write proposals or funding application forms? If so this is the course for you!

    MORE INFORMATION - PDF

    Find out more here - https://coventry2021.co.uk/get-involved/community-training/(External link)

    Opportunity to be a part of Common Wealth Active Games

    Coventry City Council have been successful in securing funds as part of the Commonwealth Active Communities, funding that is part of Sport England’s wider investment into the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

    The aim of the funding is to tackle inactivity in local communities and engage underrepresented groups by delivering activities in parks and greenspaces, care homes and with street closures.

    The vision is to deliver 22 street closure events across the City between May – September 2022.

    In addition, there will be further opportunities for those organisations who wish to deliver continued hyper-local activity in streets and localities. This could be in the form of regular ‘Play Streets’ or other local activity decided by local people.

    The street closure component of the work will focus on delivering sport, physical and wellbeing activities in a hyper local way in residential streets or areas. The aim is to support people to access sport and healthy lifestyle provision with the aim of reducing isolation and loneliness

    To support with the process of the street closure, the Council will assist and provide relevant guidance. Further information and clarification on the street closure process will be provided to organisations following the Expression of interest stage.

    The Council is looking to work with organisations based in Coventry that meet the following criteria:

    • Have a constitution.
    • Be based in Coventry and accountable to the community that you are predominantly delivering services to.
    • Be a not-for-profit third sector organisation – this includes voluntary and community organisations, co
      operatives and mutual societies, non-governmental organisations which are value driven to further social, environmental or cultural objectives.
    • Schools and educational establishments are also welcome to apply.
    • Be representative of the community you are intending to work with.

    If your organisation does not meet the above criteria but wish to be involved in organising a community
    event – please email declan.connolly@coventry.gov.uk.

    For more information and to submit an expression of interest, please complete this online form.
    To request an offline copy or to discuss your application, please email declan.connolly@coventry.gov.uk

    WMCA Green Grants

    We have some very exciting news about funding for the green fingered groups amongst you.

    West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are set to release funding for local groups tackling "green deprivation" whilst also improving the environment.

    They are looking for small bids between £3,000 and £25,000.

    There are 3 themes to the funding

    1. Increasing or improving green spaces close to where people live.
    2. Connecting people to nature
    3. Enhancing the local environment

    If you have a project in mind which will bring people together around growing and planting or if you want to ensure that the green space that is important to you is more accessible find out more about how to apply here.

    Plant and Share Month

    Our grants of £150 are here to help you and your community take part in Plant and Share Month.(External link)

    Plant and Share Month is a celebration of growing your own food – and friendships - with the community.

    From 20 April - 20 May, we are encouraging the nation to dig in and sow, grow and share with their communities.

    Whether you’re growing in yoghurt pots for the first time or you’re a seasoned grower with an allotment, Plant and Share Month is for you. It’s easy to get involved:

    1. Plant your seeds – standard plant pots, milk bottles or even yoghurt pots work! Here’s how to upcycle a welly!(External link)
    2. Help them grow – head to our Plant and Share Toolkit for growing tips and tricks
    3. Share the seedlings, or the fruit and veg itself! Tell us who you shared them with on Facebook or Twitter using #FFLGetTogethers

    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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    February Funding News

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    WMCA Green Grants

    We have some very exciting news about funding for the green fingered groups amongst you…

    West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are set to release funding for local groups in January.

    They are looking for bids between £3,000 and £25,000.

    There are 3 themes to the funding

    • Improving green spaces
    • Connecting people to nature
    • Enhance local improvements

    If you have a project in mind which will bring people together around growing and planting or if you want to ensure that the green space that is important to you is more accessible for others look out for more information... Continue reading

    WMCA Green Grants

    We have some very exciting news about funding for the green fingered groups amongst you…

    West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are set to release funding for local groups in January.

    They are looking for bids between £3,000 and £25,000.

    There are 3 themes to the funding

    • Improving green spaces
    • Connecting people to nature
    • Enhance local improvements

    If you have a project in mind which will bring people together around growing and planting or if you want to ensure that the green space that is important to you is more accessible for others look out for more information as we get it.

    Severn Trent Support

    Severn Trent’s very own Sue has agreed to provide 1 – 1 sessions for groups planning to apply for funding on offer – slots are fully booked but if demand is high Sue has kindly agreed to offer other opportunities to meet with her and get advice on your application. *This opportunity has now closed*


    Funder of the month – Tudor Trust

    Tudor trust is an independent grant making trust – They “want to support smaller groups, embedded in their communities, which work directly with people who are on the edges of mainstream society in ways which encourage inclusion, integration and independence.”

    Their funding guidelines are broad because they want to support the work that groups really want to do. We seek to give those organisations we support the opportunity and practical tools to do the work that they know is needed. You must have a bank account and a constitution to be considered or be a registered charity.”Read more here

    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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