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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.

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Background

The Barclays Community Sport Fund, delivered in partnership with Sported, aims to reduce inequalities in sport – with a focus on football, tennis, and cricket.

The three year funding programme, running from April 2025 to December 2027, will provide £1.4 million each year.

Objectives of Fund

The funding supports community groups and grassroots sports organisations who are working within the most deprived and/or rural areas of the UK and are making sport more accessible to women and girls, as well as engaging people from other under-represented groups including people with disabilities, from racially diverse communities and from the LGBTQ+ community.

Two funding streams are available:

  • Access Grants to support the delivery of football, tennis or cricket activities for women and girls.
  • Female Coaches for Girls Grant to cover the cost of a Level 1 or equivalent qualification for the sport.

Value Notes

The annual fund value is £1.4 million for over three years.

The programme offers:

  • Access Grants of £1,000 to help sustain and increase access to football, tennis, and cricket for women and girls (as well as engage people from other underrepresented groups, such as people with disabilities, those from racially diverse communities and those from the LGBTQ+ community). Only one £1,000 grant will be awarded per organisation. The grant can be split across football, tennis or cricket activities.
  • Female Coaches for Girls Grants to support football, tennis, and cricket coaching courses to help increase the number of female coaches delivering sport to girls. Two coaching grants per club to cover the cost of, or a contribution towards, a Level 1 or equivalent introductory qualification and any additional safeguarding and first aid requirements for the chosen sport. This is to upskill up to two female coaches at the club or group.
    • Level 1 coaching grants: Football - £160 grant; Tennis - £200 grant; Cricket - £200 grant.

The Fund also offers:

  • Exclusive match tickets, mascot places, and promotional opportunities.
  • Access to advice and support and signposting to training and resource.

Who Can Apply

Applications will be accepted from charities, not-for-profit organisations including community groups, youth groups and traditional sports clubs.

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Deliver football, cricket, or tennis activities for women and girls – or are applying for funding to start.
  • Operate in an area of high deprivation. The Government Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) are used to establish eligibility and only organisations located in or supporting people from IMD areas 1-3 are eligible to apply.

Disability applications from groups outside of IMD areas 1-3 will be considered as long as they groups offer activities for women and girls. Additionally, applications are also considered from groups engaging women and girls facing challenges of rural isolation that are not living in deprived areas.

The female coaches to be supported must:

  • Be aged over 16 years old (or over 18 depending on specific course eligibility).
  • Already be coaching girls (or would like to start).
  • Be part of a club or group with girls’ provision where they would like to begin or continue coaching (e.g. current player, parent of a player, volunteer etc).
  • Undertake their coaching qualification within 12 months (subject to course availability).

Applications from female coaches from diverse backgrounds and with lived experience are encouraged to apply, to help ensure the programme reflects the communities it serves.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Trips abroad.
  • Costs associated with elite football or talent development.
  • Talent development.
  • Schools and other educational institutions. (Charities that support schools may be considered if they are inclusive of young people from the wider community and not just pupils from that school.)
  • School curriculum-based activities.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding is unrestricted and can be used for anything that will support delivery of football, cricket, or tennis activities for women and girls.

Typical examples of costs might include a contribution towards:

  • Venue hire including floodlights and heating.
  • Coaching costs
  • Volunteer expenses
  • Equipment
  • Kit
  • Marketing and communications
  • Training and qualifications
  • Insurances and affiliation.

Ideally the funding should be spent within a six month period.

Location

UK

How To Apply

The following rounds are available in 2026:

  • Access Grant: opens 25 March (09:00) and closes 27 May (17:00).
  • Female Coaches for Girls Fund: opens 8 July (09:00) to 4 December (17:00).

The FAQs, application guidance, and online application form can be found on the Sported website.

Groups who are not a Sported member or existing grantee will need to create an account to start their application.

Please note that applications may close early if funds are depleted. Groups should apply early to avoid disappointment.

Contact Sported for further information.

Contacts

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

  1. Sported Team
    Sported Foundation
    House of Sport (4th Floor)
    190 Great Dover Street
    London
    SE1 4YB
    Tel: 0203 848 4670
    Email: barclays@sported.org.uk


Background

The Community Care Fund is provided by Caremark.

Objectives of Fund

Small grants are available to support grassroots community projects that improve quality of life and strengthen local communities. The fund supports practical, community-led initiatives, such as improving shared spaces, providing equipment, or enhancing local services, with a focus on delivering meaningful and lasting impact.

Value Notes

Grants of £3,000 are available.

Who Can Apply

The competition is open to UK-based community groups, charities, not-for-profit organisations, schools, pre-schools, and community or local authority-run projects.

Applicants must be UK residents aged 18 or over and may apply on behalf of an eligible community project.

Eligible Expenditure

Funding supports a wide range of community-focused projects, including:

  • Equipment for inclusive sports or activity groups.
  • Revamping a village hall or community centre.
  • Supplies for a community garden or green space.
  • Equipment for food banks, community larders or support services.
  • Brightening up a charity or community group's space.
  • New equipment for a pre-school or playground.

Location

United Kingdom

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 31 May 2026 (23:59).

Twelve projects will be shortlisted - one from every UK region - and will then go head-to-head in a public vote. The three projects receiving the most votes will each win a grant.

Further information and the online application are available from the Caremark website.

Contacts

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

  1. Enquiries
    Caremark
    Yeoman Gate
    Yeoman Way
    Worthing
    West Sussex
    BN13 3QZ
    Tel: 01903 266392
    Email: caremark@pmwcom.co.uk

Background

Help The Homeless was founded in 1975 and, shortly thereafter, launched its first National Appeal chaired by Sir Robert Mark (the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police at the time), which raised an initial capital sum. Together with further donations and legacies, this capital has been managed and invested to produce income which is distributed in the form of grants.

Objectives of Fund

Help the Homeless is a small grant maker with limited funds available for giving.

It 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.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £5,000 are available.

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding is not required.

Who Can Apply

UK registered charities can apply. Charities must be registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales or Northern Ireland or with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.

This fund is aimed at supporting small and medium-sized registered charities with an annual turnover of under £500,000 who are working wholly or mostly with homeless people.

Previous Success

Previously awarded projects include:

  • The charity HealthBus Trust which provides accessible and appropriate healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas received a grant to help with the purchase of specialist medical equipment.
  • The charity Dover Outreach Centre received a grant to help with the refurbishment of move-on accommodation in central Dover which they run as part of their work to get homeless people off the streets and into stable accommodation.
  • The Greater Manchester charity, Back on Track received a grant for upgraded café furniture for their learning centre which offers a range of support and learning opportunities for homeless and other vulnerable adults to make positive changes in their lives.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Individuals.
  • Running/core costs or salaries.
  • Computers.
  • IT equipment.
  • Multi-year requests for funding.
  • General community work.
  • Foodbanks or projects that are not focussed on homelessness.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding is for capital projects.

Projects must assist individuals in their return to mainstream society, rather than simply offering shelter or other forms of sustenance.

Applicants requiring funding for building work and refurbishment are advised to contact CRASH, the construction industry's charity for homeless people for advice.

Location

United Kingdom

How To Apply

Applications are considered quarterly. The deadlines each year are 5pm on: 20 March, 20 June, 20 September and 20 December.

Notification of decision is usually within eight weeks of the deadline.

The online application form can be found on the Help the Homeless website. Applications will no longer be accepted by email or by post.

There should be a minimum period of two years between the receipt of a grant and a further application.

Contact Help the Homeless via their online contact form for further information.

Contacts

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

  1. Help the Homeless
    42 Roman Way
    Southwick
    Brighton
    BN42 4TN


Background

The Big Bike Revival Grants Programme is provided by Active Travel England and the UK Government and administered by Cycling UK, a national organisation dedicated to supporting cyclists and supporting bike use.

Objectives of Fund

This fund aims to achieve the following objectives:

  • Encourage adults who don't cycle to cycle.
  • Encourage adults to cycle more often.
  • Increase short cycling trips.
  • Improve the perception of cycle safety.
  • Improve adults confidence to cycle.

The programme supports people returning to cycling, starting as complete beginners, and other people who do not cycle regularly. This includes reaching new people, including groups who are underrepresented in cycling or face challenges and perceived barriers to cycling, such as:

  • Women.
  • People on low incomes.
  • People who identify as belonging to an ethnic minority group.
  • People not in work.
  • People who do not meet physical activity guidelines.
  • People with perceived barriers to cycling.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £3,500 are available.

For Grants of £2,000, partners should be able to deliver at least six events.

For Grants of £3,500, partners should be able to deliver at least ten events.

Who Can Apply

Voluntary and not-for-profit organisations that are rooted in local communities and working to tackle a range of needs and challenges can apply, such as:

  • Cycling UK-affiliated Community Cycle Clubs.
  • Cycling UK affiliated groups.
  • Bicycle recycling centres.
  • Not for Profit organisations (ie registered charities, social enterprises, community interest companies, voluntary led groups).
  • Training organisations.
  • Mobile mechanics.
  • Local authorities.
  • Independent bike shops with a community interest (not franchises or chains).

Applicants must provide an organisational or business bank account.

Organisations that are providing cycling activities regularly as their main activities or as a primary income must have a public liability insurance policy and must be able to provide Cycling UK with a valid copy of the policy when requested.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Events for children only.
  • Sustaining regular activities that occur as part of a consistent allotted time.
  • Social activities and entertainment.
  • Events that focus soley on leisure cycling.
  • Large or mass participation events.
  • Motorised travel.

Eligible Expenditure

The fund will support events and activities that use the ‘fix-learn-ride’ model to provide sessions on fixing unused or broken bikes, learning sessions such as maintenance workshops or cycle training/upskilling, or offering low milage-led rides on local routes to build up the confidence of participants.

Funding can be used for:

  • Staff costs, including paying for qualified professionals, bike mechanics, skilled ride leaders, or trained cycle instructors.
  • Volunteer transport and refreshments.
  • Equipment purchases, including items like tools, cycles, locks, helmets, high-viz jackets, and pumps. However, this cannot include fixed investments or infrastructure costs.
  • Equipment hire, such as cyles, helmets, or obstacle items like cones.
  • Consumables, including brake pads, inner tubes, cables, lubricant, or small parts.
  • Venue or location hire fees. However this cannot include rent or utility bills.
  • Participant incentives, such as puncture repair kits, local maps etc.
  • Participant refreshments, such as tea, coffee, and soft drinks.
  • Promotional costs, such as posters and social media posts. However, this should not exceed 10% of the total grant request.
  • Transport, including the transportation of goods to and from event locations. However, this should not exceed 5% of the total grant request.
  • Other costs, including costs associated with delivering events, such as PPE.

Funding is for activities delivered between 3 April 2026 and 30 October 2026.

Location

England.

How To Apply

The next deadline for applications is 1 June 2026.

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

Contacts

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

  1. Enquiries
    Cycling UK
    Parklands
    Railton Road
    Guildford
    Surrey
    GU2 9JX
    Email: bigbikerevival@cyclinguk.org




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!

Background

The Barclays Community Sport Fund, delivered in partnership with Sported, aims to reduce inequalities in sport – with a focus on football, tennis, and cricket.

The three year funding programme, running from April 2025 to December 2027, will provide £1.4 million each year.

Objectives of Fund

The funding supports community groups and grassroots sports organisations who are working within the most deprived and/or rural areas of the UK and are making sport more accessible to women and girls, as well as engaging people from other under-represented groups including people with disabilities, from racially diverse communities and from the LGBTQ+ community.

Two funding streams are available:

  • Access Grants to support the delivery of football, tennis or cricket activities for women and girls.
  • Female Coaches for Girls Grant to cover the cost of a Level 1 or equivalent qualification for the sport.

Value Notes

The annual fund value is £1.4 million for over three years.

The programme offers:

  • Access Grants of £1,000 to help sustain and increase access to football, tennis, and cricket for women and girls (as well as engage people from other underrepresented groups, such as people with disabilities, those from racially diverse communities and those from the LGBTQ+ community). Only one £1,000 grant will be awarded per organisation. The grant can be split across football, tennis or cricket activities.
  • Female Coaches for Girls Grants to support football, tennis, and cricket coaching courses to help increase the number of female coaches delivering sport to girls. Two coaching grants per club to cover the cost of, or a contribution towards, a Level 1 or equivalent introductory qualification and any additional safeguarding and first aid requirements for the chosen sport. This is to upskill up to two female coaches at the club or group.
    • Level 1 coaching grants: Football - £160 grant; Tennis - £200 grant; Cricket - £200 grant.

The Fund also offers:

  • Exclusive match tickets, mascot places, and promotional opportunities.
  • Access to advice and support and signposting to training and resource.

Who Can Apply

Applications will be accepted from charities, not-for-profit organisations including community groups, youth groups and traditional sports clubs.

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Deliver football, cricket, or tennis activities for women and girls – or are applying for funding to start.
  • Operate in an area of high deprivation. The Government Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) are used to establish eligibility and only organisations located in or supporting people from IMD areas 1-3 are eligible to apply.

Disability applications from groups outside of IMD areas 1-3 will be considered as long as they groups offer activities for women and girls. Additionally, applications are also considered from groups engaging women and girls facing challenges of rural isolation that are not living in deprived areas.

The female coaches to be supported must:

  • Be aged over 16 years old (or over 18 depending on specific course eligibility).
  • Already be coaching girls (or would like to start).
  • Be part of a club or group with girls’ provision where they would like to begin or continue coaching (e.g. current player, parent of a player, volunteer etc).
  • Undertake their coaching qualification within 12 months (subject to course availability).

Applications from female coaches from diverse backgrounds and with lived experience are encouraged to apply, to help ensure the programme reflects the communities it serves.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Trips abroad.
  • Costs associated with elite football or talent development.
  • Talent development.
  • Schools and other educational institutions. (Charities that support schools may be considered if they are inclusive of young people from the wider community and not just pupils from that school.)
  • School curriculum-based activities.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding is unrestricted and can be used for anything that will support delivery of football, cricket, or tennis activities for women and girls.

Typical examples of costs might include a contribution towards:

  • Venue hire including floodlights and heating.
  • Coaching costs
  • Volunteer expenses
  • Equipment
  • Kit
  • Marketing and communications
  • Training and qualifications
  • Insurances and affiliation.

Ideally the funding should be spent within a six month period.

Location

UK

How To Apply

The following rounds are available in 2026:

  • Access Grant: opens 25 March (09:00) and closes 27 May (17:00).
  • Female Coaches for Girls Fund: opens 8 July (09:00) to 4 December (17:00).

The FAQs, application guidance, and online application form can be found on the Sported website.

Groups who are not a Sported member or existing grantee will need to create an account to start their application.

Please note that applications may close early if funds are depleted. Groups should apply early to avoid disappointment.

Contact Sported for further information.

Contacts

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

  1. Sported Team
    Sported Foundation
    House of Sport (4th Floor)
    190 Great Dover Street
    London
    SE1 4YB
    Tel: 0203 848 4670
    Email: barclays@sported.org.uk


Background

The Community Care Fund is provided by Caremark.

Objectives of Fund

Small grants are available to support grassroots community projects that improve quality of life and strengthen local communities. The fund supports practical, community-led initiatives, such as improving shared spaces, providing equipment, or enhancing local services, with a focus on delivering meaningful and lasting impact.

Value Notes

Grants of £3,000 are available.

Who Can Apply

The competition is open to UK-based community groups, charities, not-for-profit organisations, schools, pre-schools, and community or local authority-run projects.

Applicants must be UK residents aged 18 or over and may apply on behalf of an eligible community project.

Eligible Expenditure

Funding supports a wide range of community-focused projects, including:

  • Equipment for inclusive sports or activity groups.
  • Revamping a village hall or community centre.
  • Supplies for a community garden or green space.
  • Equipment for food banks, community larders or support services.
  • Brightening up a charity or community group's space.
  • New equipment for a pre-school or playground.

Location

United Kingdom

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 31 May 2026 (23:59).

Twelve projects will be shortlisted - one from every UK region - and will then go head-to-head in a public vote. The three projects receiving the most votes will each win a grant.

Further information and the online application are available from the Caremark website.

Contacts

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

  1. Enquiries
    Caremark
    Yeoman Gate
    Yeoman Way
    Worthing
    West Sussex
    BN13 3QZ
    Tel: 01903 266392
    Email: caremark@pmwcom.co.uk

Background

Help The Homeless was founded in 1975 and, shortly thereafter, launched its first National Appeal chaired by Sir Robert Mark (the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police at the time), which raised an initial capital sum. Together with further donations and legacies, this capital has been managed and invested to produce income which is distributed in the form of grants.

Objectives of Fund

Help the Homeless is a small grant maker with limited funds available for giving.

It 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.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £5,000 are available.

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding is not required.

Who Can Apply

UK registered charities can apply. Charities must be registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales or Northern Ireland or with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.

This fund is aimed at supporting small and medium-sized registered charities with an annual turnover of under £500,000 who are working wholly or mostly with homeless people.

Previous Success

Previously awarded projects include:

  • The charity HealthBus Trust which provides accessible and appropriate healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas received a grant to help with the purchase of specialist medical equipment.
  • The charity Dover Outreach Centre received a grant to help with the refurbishment of move-on accommodation in central Dover which they run as part of their work to get homeless people off the streets and into stable accommodation.
  • The Greater Manchester charity, Back on Track received a grant for upgraded café furniture for their learning centre which offers a range of support and learning opportunities for homeless and other vulnerable adults to make positive changes in their lives.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Individuals.
  • Running/core costs or salaries.
  • Computers.
  • IT equipment.
  • Multi-year requests for funding.
  • General community work.
  • Foodbanks or projects that are not focussed on homelessness.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding is for capital projects.

Projects must assist individuals in their return to mainstream society, rather than simply offering shelter or other forms of sustenance.

Applicants requiring funding for building work and refurbishment are advised to contact CRASH, the construction industry's charity for homeless people for advice.

Location

United Kingdom

How To Apply

Applications are considered quarterly. The deadlines each year are 5pm on: 20 March, 20 June, 20 September and 20 December.

Notification of decision is usually within eight weeks of the deadline.

The online application form can be found on the Help the Homeless website. Applications will no longer be accepted by email or by post.

There should be a minimum period of two years between the receipt of a grant and a further application.

Contact Help the Homeless via their online contact form for further information.

Contacts

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

  1. Help the Homeless
    42 Roman Way
    Southwick
    Brighton
    BN42 4TN


Background

The Big Bike Revival Grants Programme is provided by Active Travel England and the UK Government and administered by Cycling UK, a national organisation dedicated to supporting cyclists and supporting bike use.

Objectives of Fund

This fund aims to achieve the following objectives:

  • Encourage adults who don't cycle to cycle.
  • Encourage adults to cycle more often.
  • Increase short cycling trips.
  • Improve the perception of cycle safety.
  • Improve adults confidence to cycle.

The programme supports people returning to cycling, starting as complete beginners, and other people who do not cycle regularly. This includes reaching new people, including groups who are underrepresented in cycling or face challenges and perceived barriers to cycling, such as:

  • Women.
  • People on low incomes.
  • People who identify as belonging to an ethnic minority group.
  • People not in work.
  • People who do not meet physical activity guidelines.
  • People with perceived barriers to cycling.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £3,500 are available.

For Grants of £2,000, partners should be able to deliver at least six events.

For Grants of £3,500, partners should be able to deliver at least ten events.

Who Can Apply

Voluntary and not-for-profit organisations that are rooted in local communities and working to tackle a range of needs and challenges can apply, such as:

  • Cycling UK-affiliated Community Cycle Clubs.
  • Cycling UK affiliated groups.
  • Bicycle recycling centres.
  • Not for Profit organisations (ie registered charities, social enterprises, community interest companies, voluntary led groups).
  • Training organisations.
  • Mobile mechanics.
  • Local authorities.
  • Independent bike shops with a community interest (not franchises or chains).

Applicants must provide an organisational or business bank account.

Organisations that are providing cycling activities regularly as their main activities or as a primary income must have a public liability insurance policy and must be able to provide Cycling UK with a valid copy of the policy when requested.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Events for children only.
  • Sustaining regular activities that occur as part of a consistent allotted time.
  • Social activities and entertainment.
  • Events that focus soley on leisure cycling.
  • Large or mass participation events.
  • Motorised travel.

Eligible Expenditure

The fund will support events and activities that use the ‘fix-learn-ride’ model to provide sessions on fixing unused or broken bikes, learning sessions such as maintenance workshops or cycle training/upskilling, or offering low milage-led rides on local routes to build up the confidence of participants.

Funding can be used for:

  • Staff costs, including paying for qualified professionals, bike mechanics, skilled ride leaders, or trained cycle instructors.
  • Volunteer transport and refreshments.
  • Equipment purchases, including items like tools, cycles, locks, helmets, high-viz jackets, and pumps. However, this cannot include fixed investments or infrastructure costs.
  • Equipment hire, such as cyles, helmets, or obstacle items like cones.
  • Consumables, including brake pads, inner tubes, cables, lubricant, or small parts.
  • Venue or location hire fees. However this cannot include rent or utility bills.
  • Participant incentives, such as puncture repair kits, local maps etc.
  • Participant refreshments, such as tea, coffee, and soft drinks.
  • Promotional costs, such as posters and social media posts. However, this should not exceed 10% of the total grant request.
  • Transport, including the transportation of goods to and from event locations. However, this should not exceed 5% of the total grant request.
  • Other costs, including costs associated with delivering events, such as PPE.

Funding is for activities delivered between 3 April 2026 and 30 October 2026.

Location

England.

How To Apply

The next deadline for applications is 1 June 2026.

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

Contacts

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

  1. Enquiries
    Cycling UK
    Parklands
    Railton Road
    Guildford
    Surrey
    GU2 9JX
    Email: bigbikerevival@cyclinguk.org

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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.


    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

    Coventry City Council have been successful in securing funds as part of the Commonwealth Active... Continue reading

    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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    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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