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The Community Foundation for Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole


It is a grant making organisation working exclusively for the people of Dorset, specialising in effective management of funds and supporting charities and voluntary groups working to benefit those at most disadvantage in our local communities.<><>The Foundation administers Grassroots Grants, which a...

7th October 2009




Hall and Woodhouse Community Chest


Hall & Woodhouse set up the Community Chest in 2002 to provide local help for its local community in and around Dorset. <><>Since then they have donated over £135,000 to 195 worthy voluntary organizations. The Community Chest for 2009 is a pool of £20,000 and a time bank of up to 200 hou...

7th October 2009




Sowing SEEDS funding


Sowing SEEDS is a community led initiative that is providing £2.85 million for projects until December 2013. The funding is provided by the European Union through Local Action for Rural Communities and is administered by the Regional Development Agency.<><>Projects that can be considered for f...

6th October 2009




Dorset Strategic Partnership (DSP) small grants funding


£38,900 is available to registered charities and properly constituted voluntary organisations, as well as parish and town councils. The funding must be allocated by 31 March 2010. Projects must be completed within 12 months of funding being provided.<><>Grants will not be available to individu...

6th October 2009




Funding News for South West


Funding to Provide Health and Wellbeing Services for Disadvantaged People (North Somerset)


Local voluntary, community, charity and social enterprise organisations providing health & wellbeing services for disadvantaged people in North Somerset can apply for grants of up to £20,000. The North Somerset Community Partnership Grant Programme has been set up by the Quartet Community Foundation and North Somerset Community Partnership to support small community-based organisations which help people disadvantaged by poverty, disability, age, location or culture. The funding will also help s...

15th March 2024


Grants of up to £1,000 Available for Community Safety Projects (Avon and Somerset)


The Avon and Somerset Police Community Trust is currently accepting applications through its General Fund. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to local community and voluntary groups in the Avon and Somerset police force area for projects that improve community safety. This can include protecting local people and property from crime; reducing anti-social behaviour; etc. The next closing date for applications is the 1st June 2024....

8th March 2024


New Funding Opportunities to Support Community Climate Action Initiatives (Bristol)


Bristol Climate and Nature Partnership has launched two new funding programmes to support more communities to be involved in local climate and nature action. The Community Climate Action Project Learning and Mentoring Programme will support community organisations to develop their own community climate action plan. The programme provides a £6,750 bursary to six organisations, workshops, peer mentoring and resources. The closing date for applications is the 27th March 2024. The Transforming Ener...

5th March 2024


St Monica Trust Announces New Charitable Foundation (Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath, North East Somerset & North Somerset)


The St Monica Trust has announced that their Charitable Foundation will officially launch in June 2024. The Foundation’s primary objective will be to provide greater support to older people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath, North East Somerset and North Somerset, enabling them to thrive and flourish. The Foundation will work collaboratively with various stakeholders across a range of sectors, including not-for-profit organisations, community groups, funders, education and business. Fund...

28th February 2024


Grants to Support People Experiencing Homelessness (Bristol)


Registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of £5,000 or £10,000 to deliver projects which provide emergency funding for those experiencing homelessness in Bristol. TAP for Bristol is an initiative run by Bristol's City Centre BID, in partnership with Caring in Bristol, which raises funding through donations made at contactless payment terminals located around the city. The funding could be used, for example, to support individuals with their move from stre...

27th February 2024


Funding to Support Third Sector Organisations (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole)


Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is making funding available to support the work of charities, community and voluntary organisations, community interest companies, and social enterprises in its area. Through the BCP Thriving Communities Funding programme, organisations can apply for either Volunteering & Social Action grants of up to £5,000 to support volunteering and/or social action projects and activities that improve the lives of local people; or Community Buildings grants ...

22nd February 2024


School Holiday Activity Fund Opens for Applications (Bristol)


Voluntary and community groups can apply for funding to deliver fun and accessible activities for children aged 8-12 during the school holidays. Bristol Youth & Community Action is offering Holiday Activity Grants to fund programmes that provide new opportunities and positive experiences for young people, reducing their risk of engaging in anti-social behaviour. £200 per session will be awarded towards activity costs for up to 5 sessions per half term. An additional £100 per session will be av...

16th February 2024


Funding to Support Social Action Projects (Bristol)


Charities, community groups and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver social action projects that improve the lives of underrepresented and marginalised people in Bristol. The funding is being made available by Bristol One City through the Social Action Small Grants Programme, which aims to build community resilience and strengthen mental health & wellbeing by supporting communities to take local action that connects people together. This could be th...

12th February 2024


UK Funding News


Funding to Boost the Capacity of Charities (UK)


Capital grants of up to £250,000 are available to expand the capacity of UK registered charities and CIO’s working to improve the quality of life for people in need, particularly those living on very low incomes who have a disability or long-term illness. The Edward Gostling Foundation makes the funding available through its Capital Grant Programme. This programme encourages organisations to bring forward major capital projects costing £1 million or more that align with one or more of the fo...

19th March 2024


Grants of up to £7,500 for Projects Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older People (England, Scotland and Wales)


Grants of up to £7,500 are available to grassroots charitable organisations for projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people in England, Scotland and Wales. The McCarthy Stone Foundation’s Community Grants Programme will support the delivery of befriending and other 1-1 direct support services that are designed to reduce levels of loneliness and social isolation experienced by people aged over 65. The funding will support the core and project costs of smaller organisations with annual...

18th March 2024


Funding to Support the Education of Armed Forces Children (UK)


Grants of up to £80,000 are available for schools, academies, colleges, and local authorities to support the education of Service children aged 14-18 in the UK. Through the Service Pupil Support programme, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will award funding for projects which support service pupils who may be at risk of not reaching their full educational potential, including those with additional needs, who would benefit from targeted, evidence-based interventions to close learning gaps. T...

18th March 2024


Applications to Open for Funding Towards School Trips to CERN (UK)


The Ogden Trust provides grants to secondary schools that are or have been members of its School Partnerships programme, aimed at covering expenses for trips to CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research. This initiative seeks to enable disadvantaged students to experience one of the world's foremost centers for scientific research. To be eligible for funding, students must be eligible for pupil premium, the 16-19 bursary, or be a scholarship pupil at an independent school. The Trust o...

18th March 2024


Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment (UK)


The Matthew Good Foundation has opened the next round of its Grants for Good Fund. The aim is to support small charities, not-for-profit groups and social entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference to people, their community or the environment. The Fund will share £15,000 between five shortlisted projects every three months, which will be voted for by John Good Group employees. The project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of £5,000, second place £3,500, third...

18th March 2024


Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)


Small Homeless charities can apply for capital grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people return to the community and enable them to rebuild their lives.  Typically, such organisations operate residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. To be eligible to apply, the charity must have an annual turnover of under £500,000 and with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months.  Previously funded projects include the Booth Centre, an advice and ac...

18th March 2024


£2.5 Million Fund to Deliver Specialist Mobility Equipment for Veterans (UK)


£2.5 million in government funding is available to provide seriously injured veterans across the UK with mobility equipment to improve their quality of life. The Veterans’ Mobility Fund will deliver grants and equipment for veterans with mobility needs linked to their service, providing aids usually unavailable through the NHS, such as specialist wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and orthotics such as splints and braces. The fund is administered by Help for Heroes and Blesma, and will deliver s...

15th March 2024


New Funding Opportunity for the Youth Homelessness Sector (UK)


As part of its new funding strategy, Comic Relief has announced that it will be launching a new fund for organisations that specialise in providing support to young people aged 16-25 in the UK, who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. The opportunity will be for organisations that are already working in this area. Information about the funding and the application process will be made available in April 2024....

15th March 2024


Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged & Vulnerable People (UK)


Small-to-mid-size registered charities helping to improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is being made available through the Hedley Foundation. Each year the Foundation makes around 250 grants for initiatives that benefit the lives of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill, and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers. Occasional larger sums are...

14th March 2024


Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Increase Employment Opportunities for Disadvantaged Adults (UK)


Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people (18 or older in order) from disadvantaged groups with the critical life skills necessary to gain employment. Priority will be given to projects that target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups facing major hurdles to employment, especially; women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers. The funding is being made available through the...

14th March 2024


Funding Boost for Small Legal Hub Organisations (UK)


Grants of up to £150,000 over three years are available for expert legal organisations which support and collaborate with other civil society organisations (CSOs) to create expert legal hub organisations that use the law and human rights-based approaches to drive social change across the UK. The funding will help smaller ‘hub’ organisations to scale their activities to enable them to work with more CSOs to challenge discrimination and disadvantage and create long-term social change. Applica...

13th March 2024


Grants of up to £2 Million Available to Save Local Community Assets (UK)


The UK government has announced that the final round of the £150 million Community Ownership Fund is now open for expressions of interest. This is a £150 million initiative from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and is designed to help community groups take ownership of assets that are at risk of being lost, such as pubs, community halls, gardens, and sports clubs. The maximum grant available per project is £2 million although it is expected that most awards will be fo...

13th March 2024


Funding Call for Research into Care Sector Labour Force Shortages (UK)


UK Research and Innovation, in partnership with the Economic and Social Research Council has announced that €900,000 of funding is being made available to help research organisations, technological and innovation institutions, universities, and other higher education institutions conduct research into labour force shortages within the care sector. The call aims to address how new forms of technological development and digitisation have the potential to mitigate labour shortages. Projects must ...

13th March 2024


Grants of £1,000 Available to Support Grassroots Football (UK)


Grassroots football organisations across the UK can now apply for a share of £150,000 to support children under the age of 18 to play football. The funding is being made available through a partnership between Tesco’s Stronger Starts programme and the Sun Newspaper’s Footie for All Campaign. 150 grants of £1,000 are available that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as buying new equipment, improving facilities, or funding coaching courses. The fund was introduced to help grassroot...

12th March 2024


Grants to Support Animal Welfare Charities (UK)


Charities registered in the UK and working to offer sanctuary, rehoming and rehabilitation to animals in the UK and/or internationally can apply for grants of up to £35,000. Organisations involved with the conservation of wildlife, the rescue, rehabilitation and (where possible) release of animals are also eligible to apply. The funding supports general running costs or capital purchases. The Trust encourages repeat applications from charities when further financial support might be given if fu...

12th March 2024


Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales)


State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Glasgow, Blackpool, Liverpool, Manchester City, Blackburn with Darwen, Denbighshire, Newport, Torfaen,  Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon can apply for grants from the Edina Trust to run science projects. The Edina Trust offers £700 primary school science grants and £500 nursery science grants. The Science Grant Scheme runs in each area for three years, before moving on to a new area. Grants can be used for science weeks, s...

12th March 2024


Funding to Support Local Armed Forces Day Events (UK)


Communities that want to show their support for the Armed Forces by hosting an Armed Forces Day event in 2023 can apply for a grant from the Ministry of Defence. The grant is match-funded, meaning it can cover up to half the total cost of the event, with a maximum value of £10,000 depending on the size and format of the event. The funding can be used to pay for road closures, decorations, flags and banners, local or national newspapers and radio advertisements, marshaling, security, first aid,...

11th March 2024


Grants for Urgent Maintenance Works & Small Repairs to Churches (UK)


Grants of between £500 and £5,000 (exceptionally up to £10,000)are available to churches across the UK requiring urgent maintenance works and small repairs identified as high priority within a recent Quinquennial Inspection, Building Survey or Condition Report.. The funding will enable listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, to investigate or address small problems and control building deterioration. This could include improvements to rainwater systems; removing ...

11th March 2024


Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)


Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000. Of particular interest are projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential and educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills. Projects could, for example, support special educational needs; address behavioural p...

11th March 2024


Funding to Improve Menopause Support for Underrepresented Women (UK)


Holland and Barrett, in partnership with Wellbeing of Women, has launched a new fund to address inequalities in menopause care amongst under-served communities across the UK. The Women’s Health Community Fund will provide small grants to groups and individuals for projects that raise awareness and improve education around the menopause, particularly amongst those from lower income families, ethnically diverse communities, those with disabilities and LGBTQ+. The types of activities that could b...

8th March 2024


Grants for Urgent Structural Repairs to Churches (UK)


Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship needing major, urgent structural repairs can apply for grants of up to £50,000. The funding, which is made available through the National Churches Trust’s Large Grants Programme, will cover up to 50% of larger, more complex projects costing over £80,000 incl. VAT.  Funding is also available for projects costing more than £30,000 incl. VAT that improve facilities such as kitchens and accessible toilets, etc to enable increased community use. P...

8th March 2024


Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Social Welfare Projects (UK)


Registered charities based in the UK and working in the areas of medical research; care of the elderly; general welfare; hospices; the deaf and blind; care of the physically & mentally disabled; and the Armed Forces can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is made available through the Iman Charity. Applications must be received by the end of February 2024 to be considered at the Autumn meeting....

7th March 2024


The Ouseley Trust (England, Wales & Ireland)


Cathedrals, choral foundations, parish churches, choir schools, and other relevant institutions that promote and maintain the choral services of the Church of England, the Church in Wales, and the Church of Ireland can apply for funding from the Ouseley Trust. Grants are available for various purposes, including courses for individuals or groups, endowment grants for scholarships or bursaries, fees for individual choristers attending recognised choir schools, purchase of liturgical music, and ot...

7th March 2024


Startup Funding Competition for Entrepreneurs (UK)


AXA UK has launched this year’s AXA Startup Angel, a nationwide competition run in partnership with the Evening Standard, that offers UK entrepreneurs the chance to turn their business ideas into reality. The two winning entries of the competition will receive £25,000 in startup funding, as well as mentoring advice and business insurance. There are also four runners-up prizes featuring over £18,000 of media, mentoring and exposure. Previous winners include clothing brand Intotum, which desig...

6th March 2024


Funding to Support African Hospice & Palliative Care (UK)


UK registered charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help hospice and palliative care providers across Africa to increase access to and improve the standard of palliative care in their communities. The funding, which is being made available through the True Colours Trust Africa Small Grants Programme, can be used to provide equipment for patients, palliative care medicines, transport for the delivery of services, data or mobile technology for remote delivery, and bereavement support....

6th March 2024


The Classical Association Grants (UK)


Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support classical projects in the UK.  The funding is being made available through the Classical Association. The Classical Association is an educational charity, dedicated to making classical subjects widely accessible.  The grants typically fund activities undertaken by schoolteachers, students, academics and organisations with the aims of supporting the teaching and learning of classical subjects and topics, primarily in UK schools, but also amongs...

6th March 2024


Funding to Make the Chemical Sciences More Inclusive & Diverse (UK)


Grants of up to £5,000 are now available to individuals and organisations with ideas that will help make the chemical sciences more inclusive and diverse. The funding, provided through the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Inclusion and Diversity Fund will support innovative products, activities and research projects related to gender, disability, socio-economic background, language and the LGBT+ community. The grant scheme is open to everyone including, but not limited to, members of the Royal So...

5th March 2024


Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK)


UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to help both children and adults suffering from severe learning difficulties, together with autism. The funding is being made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme, and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works as well as cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools; employment schemes includin...

5th March 2024


Childs Charitable Trust (UK)


The Childs Charitable Trust offers grants to registered and excepted Christian charities based in the UK and operating in countries worldwide. Projects will be considered that fall into the following categories: Working in schools and with vulnerable and disengaged young people in the UK: All aspects of Christian outreach: Society i.e. social action and justice: All areas of Christian education. No minimum or maximum grant level is published, awards are made according to the values of the Trust ...

5th March 2024


Funding of up to £5,000 Available to Tackle Problems within Families (UK)


Registered charities that work to tackle family problems or problems facing one or more of its members can apply for grants of up to £5,000. Funding is available for both capital and revenue grants as well as grants for core funding and projects-based grants. The funding is being made available through the Kelly Family Charitable Trust which actively encourages applications from relatively new organisations to help them become established. The trust prefers to support charities whose income is ...

5th March 2024


Schools Can Apply for £500 of Free Equipment to Deliver Outdoor Learning (England, Scotland & Wales)


Early Years, Infant, Primary and Secondary school settings in England, Scotland and Wales can apply for up to £500 worth of free outdoor resources and two hours of professional outdoor training to deliver outdoor learning and play. The funding is being made available through the Learning through Landscapes’ Local School Nature Grant Programme and is funded by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The next closing date for applications is the 26th April 2024....

4th March 2024


Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Charities Supporting Vulnerable & Disadvantaged People (UK)


The Leathersellers Company is currently seeking applications from small Charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations that are providing vital services for vulnerable people in deprived communities across the UK. The Small Grants Programme will award grants of up to £5,000 to organisations with an annual income of less than £200,000. Partnerships are encouraged. The number of applications will be capped and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The Committee will meet regularly t...

4th March 2024


Community Partnership Programme to Tackle Food Poverty & Support the Elderly (UK)


Groundwork is working with One Stop Stores Ltd to administer the One Stop Community Partnership programme. Successful applicants will receive an initial grant of up to £1,000 and begin a partnership with their local One Stop store. This programme is designed to support community groups or organisations operating within two miles of a One Stop store and which are tackling food poverty; supporting the vulnerable; supporting the elderly; supporting low-income families; running youth sports teams; ...

4th March 2024


Funding for Projects that Support Disadvantaged and Disengaged Young People (England & Wales)


Registered charities in England and Wales can apply for funding for projects that help disadvantaged and disengaged young people. Priority is given to projects designed to help disadvantaged and disengaged young people in the age range of 16 to 30, in England and Wales to pursue pathways to Education, Training and Employment. There is no minimum or maximum amount and projects can be funded for more than one year. The next closing date for applications to the Peter Cruddas Foundation is the 1st S...

4th March 2024


Funding to Support Crafts, Heritage & Classical Music Projects (UK)


The Radcliffe Trust is offering grants to UK charities and other not-for-profit organisations for projects in traditional crafts, heritage, and classical music. The funding supports training, education, and skill development in these areas through two schemes: the Music Scheme which supports classical music performance and training, particularly for those with special needs, youth orchestras, and projects at secondary and higher levels; and the Heritage & Crafts Scheme which supports craft and c...

1st March 2024


£200,000 Fund for Innovation in Education Assessment Methods (UK)


Education charity, NCFE, is making £200,000 in funding available to help the UK’s education sector develop new and innovative approaches to assessment. The funding will support organisation’s including training providers, qualification developers, awarding bodies, quality assurers, EdTech companies, and colleges, to develop ideas for better assessment that meets the needs of today’s learners and educators. The funding can be used for anything project-related including people’s time, e...

1st March 2024


Funding for Primary School Breakfast Clubs (UK)


Grants are available for UK schools interested in opening free breakfast clubs. The Greggs Foundation will provide an initial start-up grant for equipment such as chest freezers to store food items or toys and activities for the club as well a funding towards the running costs. The average club costs £3,000 to set up and run for a year based on 65 children. Schools should able to attract adult volunteers to help run the scheme which must be able to show that at least 40% of their pupils qualif...

1st March 2024


Froebel Trust Open Call Research Grant Scheme Opens to Applications (UK)


The Froebel Trust has launched a new call for proposals for its Research Grantts programme. The aim of the programme is to support high quality research by individual researchers and partnerships which advance knowledge and understanding of Froebelian philosophy, principles and approaches in early childhood education and care. The Trust is offering two types of Open Call Research Grants. Seed corn grants up to £5,000; and larger grants of up to £10,000 for researchers who have an established...

29th February 2024


EV Charging Scheme for Schools & Education Institutions (UK)


To boost the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, the government has extended the Workplace Charging Scheme to support state-funded schools and education institutions to install EV chargepoint sockets at their sites. Eligible institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can receive 75% off the cost of purchasing and installing chargepoints, up to £2,500 per socket. There is a limit of 40 sockets per institution. Successful applicants will receive a voucher that is val...

28th February 2024


Co-op Charity Launches Third Round of the Carbon Innovation Fund (UK)


The Carbon Innovation Fund (CIF), a partnership between the Co-op Foundation and the Co-op, is now open for applications for its third round with a total of £3.5 million available for grants. The focus of this round is to find sustainable ways to create a thriving food and farming sector, without damaging peatlands across the UK. Funded through Co-op donations raised from the sale of compostable carrier bags, the Fund will award grants of between £50,000 and £150,000 to around ten projects. T...

28th February 2024


Small Grants for Summer Playschemes (UK)


Grants of between £500 and £1,000 are available to registered charities across the UK to fund summer playschemes for disadvantage children between the ages of 5-16 years. Charities with an annual income of less than £100,000 can apply for funding to run playschemes for a minimum of two weeks or ten days during the summer holidays. Priority will be given to small, local schemes involving a large number of children especially those with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds. If the app...

28th February 2024


Grants of Up to £200,000 Available to Suport Refugees and Asylum Seekers (UK)


Organizations in the UK specialising in supporting refugees and asylum seekers can apply for grants of up to £200,000 over 3 - 5 years through Comic Relief's Re-Rooted: Safety and Security for Refugees & Asylum Seekers programme. This funding supports both service delivery (direct assistance addressing multiple needs) and influencing and advocacy work (focused on safer routes and improved outcomes). Comic Relief encourages proposals that prioritise holistic services and that involve refugees an...

27th February 2024


Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme re-opens for Applications (UK)


The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme has reopened for applications.   The programme offers grants of up to £1,000 to primary and secondary schools in the UK to set up Breakfast clubs for those children in most need.   To qualify for the programme the breakfast club must be based in a school in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland and priority will be given to schools that have 35% and above of children eligible for pupil premium funding and / or eligible for free school ...

27th February 2024


Funding to Support Challenged & Vulnerable Young People (UK)


Grants of up to £1,500 are available to charitable organisations supporting challenged and vulnerable young people under the age of 16 in the UK. The 7stars Foundation’s Social Impact Grants Programme will provide funding for projects which support young people living in areas of deprivation and socioeconomic disadvantage who are challenged by abuse or addiction, who are young carers, or who are homeless. The programme will fund projects which are aligned to selected awareness days. This roun...

26th February 2024


Funding for Late-Stage Science & Technology Commercialisation (UK)


The Science and Technology Facilities Council is seeking applications for the Late-stage commercialisation scheme 2024, to support the development and commercialisation of technologies within the particle physics, astronomy, and nuclear physics (PPAN) community. This scheme aims to turn scientific discoveries into real-world solutions for challenges faced by both the PPAN community and the wider UK. It focuses on technologies developed in areas like particle astrophysics, astronomy, quantum scie...

26th February 2024


Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK)


Organisations, clubs, and schools involved in rowing can apply for grants of between £500 and £4,000 (up to 50% of the overall cost of the project) from the Rowing Foundation to support junior & student rowers, and adaptive rowing for all ages. This funding, targeted towards groups ineligible for larger grants or with smaller needs, helps purchase equipment like boats, sculls, ergos, oars, and safety gear, ultimately aiming to increase participation in rowing among young people, disabled ind...

26th February 2024


New Fund Launched to Promote Mental Health through Nature (England, Scotland and Wales)


Local community organisations in specific areas in England, Scotland, and Wales can apply for grants of between £20,000 and £40,000 for nature based projects that enhance the mental health of people who experience socio-economic disadvantage, discrimination and marginalisation. The funding is being provided through the Peoples Health Trust’s new Nature for Health grants programme has been launched in response to the growing recognition of the positive impact of nature on mental and physical...

23rd February 2024


British Gas Energy Trust Re-opens its Individuals and Families Fund (England, Wales & Scotland)


Individuals and families will be able to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to clear domestic gas and electricity debts. The Individual and Families Fund, administered by the British Gas Energy Trust, will provide eligible customers with a grant to clear outstanding arrears with their energy supplier. Any British Gas and non-British Gas customer in England, Wales and Scotland who has sought money or debt advice, and not received a grant from the Trust in the past 2 years, is eligible to apply for...

23rd February 2024


Peter Harrison Foundation Opportunities Through Sport Grant Scheme (UK)


Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) throughout the United Kingdom can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to the Peter Harrison Foundation Opportunities Through Sport grant scheme. The aim of the grant scheme is to provide opportunities for sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enable people who are physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential. The grants can be used for a variety of pu...

22nd February 2024


Pink Ribbon Foundation Grants (UK)


The Pink Ribbon Foundation is offering grants of up to £6,000 to UK charities and not-for-profit organisations that are working on practical projects and initiatives aimed at improving the physical and mental health of individuals with or recovering from breast cancer. Higher grants may be awarded in special cases. The deadline for applications is the 31st May 2024....

22nd February 2024


Funding to Support Community Projects that Reduce Energy Consumption (UK)


The UK's National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has announced that the £8.5 million Climate Action Fund: Energy and Climate will close to applications at 12pm on the 1st March 2024. Through the fund, community and voluntary organisations can apply for grants ranging from £500,000 to £1.5 million over 2 to 5 years for community-led projects to reduce household energy use. By addressing household energy use, these projects aim to reduce carbon emissions while benefiting people's finances, heal...

20th February 2024


Funding to Improve Participatory Arts & Mental Health Provision for Men (UK)


A £1 million fund has been launched to help UK arts organisations develop new activities involving men with mental health problems. The Baring Foundation’s Arts Programme will award grants of between £20,000 and £50,000 to support charities and not-for-profit arts organisations to provide new and attractive creative opportunities for men who are not already taking part, and encourage those men who are least likely otherwise to take part. Activities can be for men only, or mixed gender creat...

20th February 2024


Funding for International Educational & Work Placements (UK)


Schools, colleges and universities can now apply for funding to provide young people with international study and work opportunities. The funding is being made available through the Government’s Turing Scheme, which aims to give students the chance to develop new skills, gain international experience and boost their employability, particularly for young people from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. Funding will vary depending on the type of placement and the country visited, and ...

20th February 2024


Funding for Collaborative Projects that Support Primary Science Teaching (UK & Ireland)


Grants of up to £600 (€690) are being made available to support the teaching of science in primary schools in the UK in Ireland. The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Primary Science Teaching Empowerment Fund is designed to help schools plan and organise collaborative projects or events aimed at improving science teaching at primary level, and developing leadership skills in teachers and technicians. The funding will cover event costs and up to one day of teaching so that teachers can plan the p...

20th February 2024


PRS Music Foundation Composers’ Fund (UK)


The PRS for Music Foundation, a major funder of new music in the UK, has reopened its Composers' Fund for applications. The fund provides grants of up to £15,000 to composers with a strong record who are at a stage in their career where funding can help them progress. revious projects have included recordings, the promotion and performance of existing works, international co-commissions and development, performer collaboration, residencies, sabbaticals or childcare costs and project or promotio...

20th February 2024


Small Grants for Summer Playschemes (UK)


Grants of between £500 and £1,000 will soon be available to registered charities across the UK to fund summer playschemes for children between the ages of 5-16 years. Charities with an annual income of less than £100,000 can apply for funding to run playschemes for a minimum of two weeks, or ten days during the summer holidays. Priority will be given to small, local schemes involving a large number of children especially those with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds. If the applic...

19th February 2024


Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Action (UK)


From the 27th March 2024 groups of community organisations in the UK can apply for grants of up to £3 million to involve more people in climate action. The funding is being made available through the National Lottery Community Fund – Climate Action Fund. The funding can be used for projects and action that reach more people by either integrating climate action into the daily lives and interests of local communities or by influencing communities regionally or nationally through collaboration...

19th February 2024


Funding For Projects That Assist Disadvantaged Young People (UK)


Grants of up to £2,500 are available for projects which empower disadvantaged young people aged 11 -25 in the UK to fulfil their potential by providing safe social spaces, mentoring, work, and social skills. The funding is being made available through the KFC Foundation and is available to local charities, registered community interest companies, unincorporated clubs and associations that have a local KFC restaurant in their community. Expressions of interest must be submitted via a two-minute...

19th February 2024


£8.5 Million Fund to Support Community Projects that Reduce Energy Consumption (UK)


The UK's National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has £8.5 million in funding available for community-led projects focused on the connection between energy use and climate change. Through the Climate Action Fund: Energy and Climate, community and voluntary organisations can apply for grants ranging from £500,000 to £1.5 million over 2 to 5 years. By addressing household energy use, these projects aim to reduce carbon emissions while benefiting people's finances, health, and well-being. The NLCF...

16th February 2024


Grants to Support Disadvantaged Young People through Educational & Sporting Activities (UK)


UK charities, educational institutions and NHS Trusts seeking funding to support those under the age of 18 who are living with a mental health condition, disability or growing up in poverty can apply for funding through the Hargreaves Foundation. The Foundation aims to help children and young people to fulfill their potential and improve their wellbeing, self-esteem, and independence through educational and sporting activities. This could include initiatives that improve academic engagement an...

16th February 2024


Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Projects that Support Disadvantage People (UK / International)


UK-based registered charities can apply for grants of between £1,000 to £10,000 to enhance the lives of people facing social and economic challenges, particularly amongst the sick, elderly, disabled, and other disadvantaged groups in the UK. Grants will be awarded to fund special projects or purchase specific equipment, rather than funding general operating costs or salaries of the charity. The Foundation also considers supporting overseas projects, provided the applicant charity is UK-registe...

16th February 2024


Screwfix Foundation (UK)


Grants of up to £5,000 are available to local charities and not for profit organisations for projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for of those in need in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Screwfix Foundations and the grants are available for all kinds of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas, to decorating the homes of people living with sickness and disabilities. Applications are ...

16th February 2024


Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK)


Individuals such as researchers as well as museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups and libraries, etc can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run chemistry-based events and activities for public audiences and in schools through the Royal Society of Chemistry's Outreach Fund. The fund aims to support projects that enhance the science communication abilities of chemists. The primary goal is to enable chemists to effectively engage with schools and public aud...

16th February 2024


Grants to Protect Oceans & Enhance Marine Biodiversity (UK)


Marine conservation charities are invited to apply for funding for projects that help to protect the ocean and enhance marine biodiversity. The ScottishPower Foundation Marine Biodiversity Fund will finance one multi-year project that contributes to the protection and enhancement of the marine/coastal environment. Projects must take place in the UK and its territorial waters and should incorporate an educational outreach element to engage with the local community and/or wider society. It is anti...

15th February 2024


Tesco Stronger Starts Programme (UK)


Tesco is inviting applications from schools and other not for profit organisation for projects and activities that give children across the UK a stronger start in life.  The grants will help schools and other organisations provide nutritious food and healthy activities that support young people’s physical health and mental wellbeing, such as breakfast clubs or snacks, and equipment for healthy activities. Every three months, three local good causes/ projects are selected to be in the blue tok...

15th February 2024


Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK)


The Happy Days Children’s Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs. The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused. Activities include family day trips, and family holiday breaks. Applications can be submitted by parents, guardians, grandparents or sibli...

14th February 2024


Rewilding Innovation Fund Re-opens for Applications - Deadline Reminder (England, Scotland and Wales)


Rewilding Britain, a charity that works to restore nature, has announced that the next funding round of the Rewilding Innovation Fund is now open for applications. The fund provides up to £15,000 to support innovative rewilding projects across Britain. The Rewilding Innovation Fund will support projects that are part of Rewilding Britain's Rewilding Network and that are working to apply the principles of rewilding to benefit nature, climate and people. Projects must be at least 40 hectares in ...

14th February 2024


Funding to Support Rural Business Start-Ups (UK)


Forest Holidays, in partnership with the Royal Countryside Fund, is offering financial support to rural entrepreneurs planning to launch a start-up business in the countryside. A total of £5,000 is available from the Rural Start-Up Fund to be awarded to one winning business or shared between a number of rural start-ups in the UK. Successful applicant(s) will also receive mentoring support from a relevant expert in the Forest Holidays team. Related areas of expertise include but are not limited ...

13th February 2024


Funding to Make Playing Football More Accessible at Grassroots Level (UK)


Grassroots community groups across the UK can apply for grants of £1,000 to launch or expand accessible football for under-represented young people living in the UK's most deprived areas. The funding which is being made available through the Barclays Community Football Fund will support activities working with women and girls, racially diverse communities, young people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community from lower socio-economic areas. The funding can be used to cover costs such as ven...

13th February 2024


Grants for Innovative Sculpture Projects (UK/International)


The Henry Moore Foundation has announced that art galleries, museums, and other not-for-profit organisations in the UK and worldwide can apply for grants of up to £20,000 for projects that support innovative sculpture projects. The funding is offered across the following categories: new projects and commissions; acquisitions and collections; research and development; and conferences, lectures, and publications. Grants can be used to support exhibitions, exhibition catalogues, commissions, conf...

12th February 2024


Grants to Improve Recycling in Public Spaces (UK)


Funding is available for initiatives that improve recycling facilities in public spaces across the UK. The Hubbub in the Loop Grant Fund will award two projects with grants of up to £12,500 to invest in the local recycling infrastructure such as new bins or improvements to old bins, etc. Funding is also available for awareness-raising campaigns and evaluation of the project. Projects must include the collection of plastic bottles and cans, and could also include the collection of glass and co...

12th February 2024


Funding for Local Community Projects (UK)


Charities, schools and community organisations operating within a 15-mile radius of a Moto Motorway Services site can apply for funding for projects and activities that deliver benefits to local communities across the UK. Moto in The Community Trust will fund different types of projects provided they directly benefit the communities where Moto is present or where it has a significant staff catchment. The average grant awarded is £1,000, however, larger grants maybe agreed. In addition, successf...

12th February 2024


Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Support Women Songwriters and Composers (UK)


Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support the development of exceptional female, trans, and non-binary songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at various stages of their careers. The funding can be used to support touring, recording, promotion, marketing, community projects involving top-quality music creators, music creator residencies, and live performances featuring new UK music. This funding opportunity is part of the PRS for Music Foundation’s Woman Make Music Grant...

12th February 2024


Funding for Activities to Improve People’s Lives (UK)


Grants are available for UK registered charities seeking to enhance and improve people’s lives through the advancement of the arts, health and medical welfare, and the environment. The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust typically awards grants of between £500 and £6,000 for projects and core costs, with a preference for small-scale, locally based initiatives. The types of services provided to communities could include promoting access to the arts, conservation activities, music and art therapy to...

9th February 2024


Grants to Promote Mental Health & Wellbeing for Young People (UK)


Funding is available for registered charities that are core-focused on mental-health-related matters.to support projects that promote the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults across the UK. The funding is made available by the Pixel Fund, which generally awards grants of between £2,500 and £5,000 for specific projects that will provide a measurable difference to children and young adults under 26 years old. No single grant is ever more than 5% of the annual income of an org...

9th February 2024


Grants to Support Work which Tackles Financial Problem and Improves Living Standards (UK)


Grants of up to £200,000 are available to charities, voluntary organisations, think tanks, campaigning groups, research bodies, and universities for strategic work aimed at enhancing the living standards and personal finances of those on low-to-middle incomes. The funding is offered through the Aberdeen Financial Fairness Trust's grant programme, which seeks proposals focused on policy, research, and advocacy in areas such as income, spending, and assets, including wages, pensions, taxation, ga...

9th February 2024


Funding to Support Innovation in Education Assessment Methods (UK)


Education charity, NCFE, in partnership with Ufi VocTech Trust, has launched a new round of the Assessment Innovation Fund, to help the UK’s education sector develop new and innovative approaches to assessment. This round focuses on assessment within vocational education, helping UK adults develop the skills they need to gain and maintain employment. Two organisations will be awarded up to £150,000 funding each for large-scale impact projects lasting between 18 and 24 months. Applications are...

8th February 2024


Funding Available for Youth-led Nature Projects (UK)


Grants of £500 are available for youth-led projects that celebrate UK native wildflowers, plants and fungi in exciting and engaging ways. The funding is made available through Grow Wild’s Youth Grants programme to support young people to deliver a wide range of creative projects that will inspire communities and help people connect to each other and nature. Grants can be used for anything project-related, from basic materials and equipment to resources or training. Young people aged 14 to 25 ...

8th February 2024


Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Enable Museums to Better Engage with the Public (UK)


Accredited museums or partnerships of museums and other organisations can apply for grants of up to £100,000 for projects lasting up to two years that aim to bring their collections closer to people by enhancing accessibility and engagement with the public. The funding, which is being provided through the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation’s Collection Fund aims to award approximately 12 grants per year, distributed across two funding rounds. The focus of the funding is on existing collections, and ...

8th February 2024


Funding to Support Arts and Music Projects (UK)


The Fidelio Trust is offering grants of up to £5,000 to talented early-career individuals and groups in the arts, particularly music, who wouldn't be able to pursue their project or activity without financial support. Individuals and groups must be recommended by an appropriate institution, college, Arts Festival or similar organisation. Funding is available towards special tuition or coaching costs; to participate in external competitions; support for a specially arranged performance; and to r...

8th February 2024


Funding for Youth-Led Creativity Programmes (UK)


The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has announced that their Youth-Led Creativity Programme will re-open to applications with a revised funding strategy to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people across the UK. The programme will support work led by and for young people who are underrepresented in arts and culture, encouraging them to use their creativity to improve their lives, careers, and the world around them. This includes young people who are D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, experie...

7th February 2024


Funding Campaign to Encourage Participation in Horizon Europe (UK)


A new government campaign has been launched to encourage UK businesses, academics and researchers to apply for Horizon Europe funding. Horizon is the world’s largest programme of research collaboration in science, innovation and technology, with grants averaging £450,000. The campaign will highlight the benefits of Horizon participation for businesses, particularly smaller firms involved in R&D, which might not have previously considered applying, as well as academics and researchers nationwi...

7th February 2024


Grants to Support Serving Soldiers, Veterans & their Families (UK)


Charities and organisations that provide support to soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families will soon be able to apply for funding from ABF the Soldiers’ Charity. A variety of projects and activities can be funded, including mental health support, educational programmes and employment assistance, family support, housing assistance, independent living, and elderly care. This might include helping wounded soldiers to adapt to life after service, assisting elderly veterans to keep their ...

7th February 2024


Funding for Security & Community Protection Projects (UK)


The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has opened its Grant for Good Causes Fund for 2023-2024. Through the fund, the SIA distributes money recovered through proceeds of crime confiscation orders to good causes in the UK. The funding will support registered charities and community interest companies in delivering projects that benefit the private security industry and help to protect the public, such as preventing terrorism and crime, or protecting vulnerable people and communities. The closing d...

6th February 2024


Funding to Improve Employment & Training for Disabled People (UK)


Grants of up to £1,000 are available to UK registered charities for projects that support and improve access to employment and training for people living with disabilities. The funding will be awarded by the Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust to charities that have an operating income and expenditure of between £100,000 and £1 million. The Trust will continue to prioritise charities that work in BAME communities, in light of Black Lives Matter and the growing awareness that these communities ha...

6th February 2024


King Charles III Charitable Fund Launches New Small Grants Programme (UK)


The King Charles III Charitable Fund has launched a new Small Grants Programme to support projects that will improve people’s lives and build sustainable communities across the UK. Each year, the fund will allocate grants of up to £5,000 to around 100 community-based organisations, including charities, community interest companies, and parish councils. The fund aims to support small-scale projects that have the potential to create substantial impacts within their communities, especially those...

6th February 2024


Funding Available for Innovative Community Projects (UK)


Aviva has partnered with Crowdfunder to support small charities and community groups with innovative ideas that benefit their communities and are looking to raise up to £50,000. The Aviva Community Fund will match each donation given, up to the value of £250, to support projects that enhance community resilience, with a focus on two main areas: Climate Action and Financial Wellbeing. This winter, the focus will be on supporting projects with a focus on Financial Wellbeing and the first 200 fin...

6th February 2024


Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People (UK)


Schools, charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for funding for equipment that helps mentally, physical and socially disadvantaged children. The funding is made available through the Wooden Spoon Society's Grants programme and has in the past provided funding for sensory rooms and gardens; playgrounds and outdoor spaces; specialist equipment and facilities; and projects that promote health and wellbeing. The funding available is for capital items only and will not suppor...

6th February 2024


£20 Million in Funding Available to Support Vulnerable Energy Consumers (England, Scotland & Wales)


The Energy Redress Scheme is now open for its seventh funding round. A total of £20 million is available for charities and community energy groups to apply for grants through four funding streams. Projects will be considered that focus on supporting households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills, the development of innovative products and services related to domestic energy use, or carbon emissions reduction projects. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 20th February 2024....

5th February 2024


Grants to Support Projects in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Fine Art & Art History (UK)


UK charities and charitable organisations, including schools and colleges, are eligible to apply for grants to support projects in the areas of horticulture, plant sciences as well as the study, exhibition and conservation of fine art. The Finnis Scott Foundation is especially interested in supporting horticultural training through bursaries and apprenticeships. Applications should be made by the sponsoring institution: individuals may not apply. The Foundation will consider applications for one...

5th February 2024


Grants of up to £3,000 Available for Schools Science Projects (UK)


Grants of up to £3,000 are available to primary and secondary schools to support the teaching of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The grants are made available through the Royal Society’s Partnership Grant scheme. The scheme aims to enhance science education by encouraging collaboration between schools and professional scientists or engineers. Eligible applicants include primary and secondary school teachers as well as practicing scientists or engineers. Pr...

5th February 2024


£1 Million Fund to Help Mental Health Charities Improve their Services (UK)


The Prudence Trust is making £1 million in funding available to improve the services of registered charities and CICs offering mental health support to young people aged 11-25 across the UK. The aim of this funding is to support charities to better understand how their service works and how it can be improved. It is anticipated that between 5 to 8 grants of various sizes will be awarded. Proposals must demonstrate a clear plan for measuring impact. This could include the design of more effectiv...

2nd February 2024


Funding for School Climate & Biodiversity Projects (UK)


Primary and secondary schools in the UK can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support projects and activities aimed at addressing climate change and biodiversity issues. The funding is made available through the Royal Society’s Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme. This programme is an extension of the Society's Partnership Grants. The primary purpose of the funding is to facilitate the purchase of necessary equipment for these projects. The Partnership Grants scheme operates on an annu...

2nd February 2024


Grants for Musicians and Bands (UK)


Artists and bands that are at a crucial point in their careers can apply for grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for funding include recording, touring and marketing. Applications can be submitted by the artists themselves or those who are working on their behalf, for example, a manager, an independent label or a publisher. The funding is being made available through the PRS Foundation’s Momentum Music Fund. The next ...

2nd February 2024


Grants to Promote Latin and Roman Studies and Activities (UK)


Grants of up to £600 are available to schools to help promote Latin and Roman studies. Most of the grants are awarded for the purchase of textbooks and other books on Roman topics. Grants are also awarded to groups and schools and museums organising lectures or study days on Roman themes, and money has recently been made available for archaeology fieldwork bursaries. The grants are awarded by the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies and the next closing date for applications is the 1st Ju...

2nd February 2024


Funding to Support Classical Music Performance & Training (UK)


UK charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to support classical music performance and training especially chamber music, composition and music education. The Radcliffe Trust Music Grants programme generally awards grants in the region of £2,500 to £7,500, and is particularly interested in supporting music for children and adults with special needs, youth orchestras and projects at secondary and higher levels, including academic research. Applications are considered und...

1st February 2024


Funding to Support Members of the Armed Forces and their Families (UK)


Armed Forces charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £40,000 to support serving armed forces personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers and their immediate families. The Veteran’s Foundation will award funding for projects lasting up to three years to organisations with low to medium income. A range of factors will be considered including the service or item being funded, the number of beneficiaries, the importance of the grant to the applica...

1st February 2024


Funding for Cultural and Educational Links with Japan (UK)


Grants are available to schools, cultural organisations and universities; to develop a greater understanding of Japanese culture. Grants of up to £6,000 are available to support the study of the Japanese language and culture, School, Education and Youth exchanges. In the past, the Foundation has made grants towards visits between the UK and Japan by teachers and young people and the teaching and development of Japanese language and cultural studies in schools. The funding is being made availabl...

1st February 2024


Funding for Christian Charities Promoting Social Inclusion (UK)


Grants of up to £12,000 per year are available to Christian Charities that encourage social inclusion through ministries of healing and the arts. Funding can be awarded for up to three years. The Foundation will consider applications for either capital or revenue funding. Only in exceptional circumstances will grants be given for building work. The funding is being made available through the Anchor Foundation and the next deadline for applications is the 31st July 2024....

1st February 2024


Funding to Help People Displaced Due to Climate Change (UK)


Registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £75,000 to deliver initiatives that increase the climate resilience of forcibly displaced people and their host communities. The funding is made available by the JAC Trust for projects taking place globally, except the UK, that strengthen livelihoods, reduce vulnerabilities, and contribute to environmental recovery and protection. Proposals that display a positive engagement between displaced individuals a...

31st January 2024