Grant Directories

The National Citizens Service Trust provides funding to not-for-profit organisations to deliver programmes that improve the life chances of young people aged 15 to 25 years in England.

The Heart of England Community Foundation is a local independent grant making organisation which aims to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged people living in the West Midlands, by awarding grants for specific activities to community-based voluntary groups on behalf of a wide range of donors. Through the #iWill Fund, the Foundation provides grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to support social action activities that create opportunities for young people aged 10-20 in deprived areas to develop their character and their capacity to significantly contribute to their community. Activities include campaigning, fundraising and volunteering.

The Worcestershire Community Foundation exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the #iwill fund the foundation provides grants of £10,000 to community groups, charitable organisations including social enterprises and community interest companies (CIC) working in Worcestershire. The fund is aimed at increasing volunteering, fundraising and campaigning amongst people aged between 10 and 20. Projects must engage young people in ongoing regular volunteering or demonstrate how another youth-led method will be as effective at engaging young people in social action. 

The Local Schools Nature Grants Scheme allows schools in England, Scotland & Wales to apply for £500 worth of outdoor resources, and a two hour training session. Operated by Learning through Landscapes, the scheme is funded by Postcode Local Trust which receives funding from players of People's Postcode Lottery. Schools whose learners are aged 5+ and are passionate about making environmental improvements for the benefit of their pupils, staff and the community can apply to receive equipment to the value of £500 selected from a list of 72 items. Funded schools will show how they will make great use of the equipment and training supplied by the programme. The ideal partners will include children in the decision making and incorporate their local community.

The Peter Cruddas Foundation gives priority to programmes calculated to offer disadvantaged and disengaged young people in England and Wales pathways into education, training and employment. The Foundation can only donate to registered charities in the UK for use in the UK.  Current priorities are for Charities in England and Wales.  Revenue grants will be made in three priority areas: Pathways and support for disadvantaged young people aged 16 to 30 into education, training or employment: Work experience for 16 - 30 year olds: Youth work in London particularly evening work for 16 - 30 year olds. The funding amount is discretionary and projects can be funded for more than one year, although the Foundation does not intend to continually repeat funding organisations. Deadline dates of the 1st March and 1st September have been introduced.  Charities are encouraged to apply at any time and before the twice yearly deadline dates.

The Wood Foundation (TWF) is a Scottish based charity with a Global outlook. In Sub Saharan Africa and in the UK, TWF will invest in economic, community and enterprise initiatives which develop and support individuals to become caring and contributing members of society. The Foundation is proactive by nature and will only accept applications through our global citizenship programme.  Funding is provided through three programme: Making Markets Work for the Poor Sub Saharan Africa; Facilitating Economic and Education Development in Scotland; and Developing Young People in Scotland

BBC Children in Need Small Grants programme distributes grants of up to £10,000 to not for profit organisations such as Registered charities; Voluntary organisations; Schools ; Churches; and Community groups, etc  that work with disadvantaged children below the age of 18 living in the UK. . In particular, grants are available for projects that help children and young people of 18 years and under experiencing illness, distress, abuse or neglect; any kind of disability; behavioural or psychological difficulties; and / or living in poverty or situations of deprivation. Applications should demonstrate how your project will change the lives of children for the better.