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Grants of up to £2,500 Available for Local Community Projects (North West)
Community organisations in Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Lancashire can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support projects that make a positive difference in their locality. The funding is being made available through the Onward Community Fund. Onward is a registered provider of social housing based in the North West of England. This year, the fund is interested in supporting projects that help people and communities facing increased challenges due to the cost-of-living crisis. In th...
18th November 2024
Grants for Organisations Supporting Disadvantaged Communities (Greater Manchester)
Funding is available for registered charities, community groups and voluntary organisations to assist disadvantaged individuals who are sick, have a disability and/or live in poverty within Greater Manchester. The Charity Service will award up to £3,000 per year for up to three years (£9,000) for activities that aim to prevent homelessness, reduce social isolation, and support vulnerable families and children. Grants can be used to purchase or supply equipment, amenities, services and activiti...
18th November 2024
Funding Scheme to Support Young Entrepreneurs (West Cumbria)
Cumbria Community Foundation, in partnership with the Centre for Leadership Performance, invites applications to its Positive Enterprise programme, which supports young people in starting their own businesses. Those chosen to take part will receive a £1,000 grant to spend on equipment, marketing or other business start-up costs, along with mentoring and opportunities for skills and leadership development. The programme is open to anyone aged 14 to 25 who live in Allerdale or Copeland, with up t...
24th October 2024
Funding to Support Community Activity for Young People (Greater Manchester)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for community groups working with young people aged 11-25 years in Greater Manchester. The funding is being made available through the NOMA Fund which aims to encourage and support a range of community activity that will benefit young people living within the boundary of the M60 motorway. Groups with an annual income of less than £100,000 can use the funding to work with young people in their community in any way they like. The deadline for applications is ...
15th October 2024
Grants to Provide Warm Spaces for Vulnerable People (Cumbria)
Community groups and organisations across Cumbria can apply for funding to offer warm spaces for vulnerable people this winter. Cumbria Community Foundation, in partnership with Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council, is offering grants of up to £500 from the Warm Spots Fund. The aim is to help create a network of places where people can keep warm and socialise. A warm spot can be any community venue – a village hall, community centre, church, parish room – that provides a h...
11th October 2024
Grants of up to £4,000 Available for Community Projects (Manchester)
Charities, community groups, CICs, and social enterprises can apply for grants of up to £4,000 to support initiatives that foster community unity. The We Love MCR Stronger Communities Fund aims to acknowledge and invest in Manchester's diverse and multicultural neighbourhoods. The fund is specifically interested in backing projects that align with one or more of the following themes: early years assistance, addressing loneliness and social exclusion, enhancing and preserving public spaces, and ...
30th September 2024
Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund (Manchester)
Manchester Airports Group contributes £100,000 to the Community Trust Fund for distribution to local good causes each year. Grants of a maximum of £3,000 are awarded to a broad range of projects, including, for example, play areas, community fun days, community growing projects, and riding for the disabled, that not-for-profit organisations deliver. Projects supported must be within a 10-mile radius of the Airport and priority is given to those areas most exposed to aircraft noise. The next de...
10th September 2024
Funding for Projects Benefiting People with Heart Disease (Greater Manchester)
Grants of up to £25,000 are available to groups delivering projects benefiting people with heart disease across Greater Manchester. The NW Hearts Charity Grants programme aims to improve outcomes for people living with or at risk of heart disease and to reduce its impact on lives beyond current NHS provision. To be considered, projects must align with the charity's priorities: supporting heart disease patients, their families, and carers; assisting specialist healthcare staff; improving heart d...
29th August 2024
UK Funding News
Dormant Assets Scheme to Allocate £350 Million (England)
The UK's Dormant Assets Scheme is set to distribute £350 million across four key areas in England from 2024 to 2028. This funding, sourced from unclaimed financial assets like inactive bank accounts, will be equally divided, providing £87.5 million each to initiatives focused on youth services, financial inclusion, social investment wholesalers, and community wealth funds. This is designed to address social and environmental challenges, enhancing facilities for the youth, improving financial m...
21st November 2024
Student Opportunities in Public Museums & Galleries (UK)
Funding is available to help public museums, galleries, historic houses, libraries, and visual arts organisations in the UK provide meaningful paid work experience opportunities for full-time university students that enable them to explore further their interest in the arts and related future career options before they graduate. Through Art Fund’s Student Opportunities programme, organisations can apply for up to £10,000 towards the costs associated with paying students for their time to help...
21st November 2024
Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £2,400 are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their wellbeing and their education. The funding is being made available through Buttle UK's Chances for Children Grants to provide a flexible range of support, such as items and activities to support learning and development (laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys, tuition, etc); clothing and school unifor...
21st November 2024
Funding for Special Schools and Colleges (UK)
Grants of up to £75,000 are available to special schools and colleges for children and young people with special educational needs. Grants are awarded towards capital costs such as new buildings, refurbishing existing buildings, and equipment. The funding is available for projects focused on helping pupils develop skills that would help them gain employment or live independently after leaving school or college. The grants are made through the Wolfson Foundation’s Special Schools and Colleges ...
21st November 2024
Government Launches National Youth Strategy (England)
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy aimed at improving opportunities for young people across the country, inviting them to participate in a national conversation to collaboratively shape the initiative and ensure opportunities are available in every community. The strategy will prioritise better-coordinated youth services and policies at local, regional, and national levels, with a total funding allocation of £185 million, which includes £85 million to address the urgent ...
20th November 2024
New Fund to Support Early Career Music Promoters (England)
The PRS Foundation has launched a new fund to support the career development of music promoters in England. The Early Career Promoter Fund offers grants of up to £3,500 and capacity-building support to help early career independent promoters of all genres with the booking, programming and promotion of gigs, concerts, showcases, tours and other performances, and the costs associated with these activities, as well as helping promoters build their skills. The scheme will also help to address under...
20th November 2024
Funding to Improve the Sustainability of Community Sports Clubs (UK & Ireland)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support community sports clubs and organisations in the UK and Ireland. The grants can be used for various purposes, including improving facilities, purchasing new equipment, obtaining coaching qualifications, and investing in the long-term sustainability of clubs. The funding is being made available through the Cash4Clubs programme, funded by Flutter Entertainment and delivered by Sported. This UK charity supports community groups that use sport and ph...
20th November 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 benefit local communities across the UK. Moto in The Community Trust will fund different types of projects provided they directly benefit the communities where it is present or has a significant staff catchment. The average grant awarded is £1,000, however, larger grants maybe agreed. Please note that any application submitted ...
20th November 2024
Funding for Publically Accessible Automated External Defibrillators (England)
Community organisations across England can apply for funding to acquire Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for public spaces. Eligible applicants include charities, local government bodies, sports clubs, and other community-focused organisations, but schools and academies are excluded. Applicants must install the defibrillator in an external, publicly accessible location available 24/7, provide an electrical power source, and contribute approximately £750 in match funding. The total fundi...
19th November 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 ...
19th November 2024
Funding to Tackle Hunger Amongst Young People (UK)
Schools and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects and activities that help children across the UK have a stronger start in life. Priority is given to initiatives that provide food and support to young people. These grants assist schools and organisations in offering nutritious food, healthy activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing—such as breakfast clubs or snacks—and equipment for healthy pursuits. Every three months, three local ...
19th November 2024
Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; support children through awful experiences; encourage achievement through adversity; purchase vital equipment; provide care; bolster existing initiatives; initiate brand new projects; and satisfy basic needs. Groups that have carried out some fo...
19th November 2024
Funding to Support Vulnerable Migrants (UK)
Not for profit organisations and private law firms working with vulnerable young migrants can apply for grants of up to £30,000. The grants can be used to support legal work that benefits young migrants living in poverty who face significant disadvantage or discrimination as a result of their immigration status. Applicants should note that the average grant size is around £12,000. The funding is being made available through the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) for Vulnerable Young Migrants and the ...
19th November 2024
The National Churches Trust’s Medium Grants Programme (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, across the UK towards project development and investigative work up to RIBA planning stage 1, to support churches preparing for a major project, and in developing their project to the point at which they can approach a major grant funder. Grants will never exceed 50% of the net project costs for this phase. The National Churches Trusts's Medium Grants Programme is also now able to offe...
18th November 2024
Funding for Artists to Develop their Artistic Practice (England)
Arts Council England has announced that its Developing your Creative Practice programme is open for applications. Grants of up to £12,000 are available to support the development of independent creative practitioners working in dance, theatre, music, visual arts, literature, combined arts or museums practice. The aim is to offer practitioners the time and space to work on ambitious and innovative research and development opportunities to make a step-change in their practice. The next closing da...
18th November 2024
Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders (UK)
Registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and in exceptional circumstances Community Interest Companies can apply for grants for projects that support offenders and ex-offenders as well as into work and helping specific less popular groups within the criminal justice sector. The funding is being made available through the Weavers' Company who are looking specifically to support projects helping offenders find work as well as projects that support marginalised groups. A secon...
18th November 2024
Funding to Support Black & Global Majority-led Charities & Social Enterprises (England)
Grants are available to support Black- and Global Majority-led charities and social enterprises in England, helping them scale their impact in tackling poverty and advancing racial equity. Funded by Pathway Fund in partnership with Do it Now Now, the ‘Make It Big with Pathway Fund’ will provide eight organisations with £25,000 grant funding, bespoke support, and training. The programme will support organisations to build their financial resilience and operational readiness, raise social inv...
15th November 2024
Funding for High Achieving State School Students to Explore Studying in the USA (UK)
The Sutton Trust has announced that its US Programme is now open for applications. The programme offers high achieving state school students the opportunity to explore studying in the United States, and experience what it is like being an international student. The programme will cover all costs, including travel, residential events, accommodation and food. As in previous years, students are scheduled to visit the US in July/August. The programme is open to students from low- or middle-income fa...
15th November 2024
Pilot Grant Scheme Launched for Large-Scale Theatre & Dance Tours (England)
Arts Council England (ACE) has launched a £5 million pilot scheme to support regional touring in England. The Incentivising Touring: Repayable Grants for Theatre and Dance scheme will offer repayable grants of up to 25% of a production’s capitalisation costs, up to a maximum of £500,000. This funding aims to reduce the risks associated with touring mid- and large-scale productions, encouraging boards and investors to support additional tours and attract broader investment. If supported tours...
15th November 2024
Grants of up to £10,000 to Support Grassroots Charities (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support small, grassroots and local charities currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community across the UK. The funding, which is being made available through Foyle Foundation’s Small Grants Scheme, can be used to cover projects, core costs, building projects, or essential equipment to enable ongoing service provision for charities with a turnover of less than £150,000 per annum that can show fi...
15th November 2024
€2 Million Fund to Support Projects Addressing the Societal Impact of AI (UK / Europe)
The European AI & Society Fund is offering funding of €2 million to support innovative projects that address accountability for the harms caused by the use of AI on society. Applications are invited from organisations and coalitions across Europe that want to ensure Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used fairly, without leading to discrimination or human rights violations. Example projects include researching legal pathways to address AI-driven workplace or welfare discrimination, and developing...
14th November 2024
Crowdfunding Platform Launches Foundation (UK)
Crowdfunder UK has announced the launch of the Crowdfunder Foundation, aimed at helping philanthropists, high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations maximise their charitable contributions through crowdfunding. The foundation will support community-driven projects through matched crowdfunding, with a focus on social, environmental, and community initiatives. Special emphasis will be placed on local initiatives that tackle key social issues, such as poverty alleviation, nature recovery and...
14th November 2024
Grants of up to £50,000 Available to Promote British Music Overseas (UK)
Grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 are available through the Music Export Growth Scheme to support UK-registered independent music companies with the promotion of British music in overseas markets. The funding is made available by the British Phonographic Industry and aims to enhance international growth for British music artists by supporting campaigns that include promotional efforts, touring support, media appearances, and distribution opportunities in targeted markets. Eligible companies...
14th November 2024
Funding for Groups Sharing Evidence with the UN on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (UK)
Grants of up to £7,500 are being offered to civil society organisations in Britain to support their participation in a critical UN review process. These grants will enable organisations to provide in-person evidence to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, scheduled to take place in Geneva in February 2025. The funding will help groups represent marginalised communities and share insights on rights issues in Britain, such as employment, education, health, and social services...
13th November 2024
Grants of up to £20,000 Available to Support Youth Social Action Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available to support young activists, campaigners, disrupters, co-operates, and social entrepreneurs to lead social action projects that improve their communities. The funding is available through Round 2 of the Young Gamechangers Fund, a partnership between the Co-op Foundation, Co-op, and the #iwill Fund. A total of £1 million is available yearly, with grants awarded to young individuals (aged 10-25) or groups or organisations with an annual income of less than...
13th November 2024
Funding for Schools to Purchase Musical Equipment (UK & Ireland)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available to schools across the UK and Ireland that teach the national curriculum, to improve their access to music by purchasing or upgrading musical instruments and/or equipment. The funding is made available through the Universal Music UK Sound Foundation’s School Award. The deadline for applications is 1pm on the 22nd January 2025....
13th November 2024
Free Trees for Schools & Community Groups (UK)
Hundreds of thousands of trees are being given away to help the UK reach its 2050 carbon net-zero target. Schools, nurseries, colleges, universities, outdoor learning centres, and other groups such as resident associations, sports clubs, parish councils, scouts and guides from across the UK are among the organisations eligible to apply for up to 420 saplings to improve their local environment. Tree packs include hedging, copse, wild harvest, year-round colour, working wood, wild wood, wildlife, ...
13th November 2024
Grants to Promote and Secure Better and Safer Roads (UK)
Grants and bursaries are available for research, education, and community projects to promote and secure better and safer roads in terms of design, engineering, and aesthetics, including enhancements of the experience of road users. Funded activity includes courses on traffic engineering and transport planning, research projects and programmes or schemes to improve the highway network and the roadside environment, such as roadside parks and open spaces. No maximum or minimum grant levels are ind...
13th November 2024
Funding to Support Community Empowerment Initiatives (England)
The National Lottery Community Fund has announced a new Community Power Fund aimed at empowering local communities across England. Prior to launching the programme, the NLCF will work with partners during a one-year development phase. Supported by up to £1.2 million in funding, this phase will shape how the fund runs in the future. Between 10 and 15 community, voluntary, and public sector organisations will be supported in running new or existing initiatives to strengthen community power, parti...
12th November 2024
Funding to Enhance Mental Health Provision in Schools and Colleges (England)
The Department for Education (DfE) offers the Senior Mental Health Lead Training Grant, to support schools and colleges in enhancing their mental health provision. This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the importance of mental health in educational settings. It aims to equip senior leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop a sustainable, whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Eligible schools and colleges in England can apply for up to £1,200 in fundi...
12th November 2024
Grants to Help People Clear Domestic Gas & Electricity Debts (England, Scotland & Wales)
Individuals and families with domestic gas or energy debts ranging from £50 to £1,700 on credit or pre-payment meter accounts can apply for support through the Individual and Families grants programme. Administered by the British Gas Energy Trust, this programme provides grants to British Gas and non-British Gas customers with pre-payment or credit accounts to clear outstanding arrears with their energy supplier. Any British Gas and non-British Gas customer in England, Wales and Scotland who h...
12th November 2024
Grants of up to £2,000 for Projects Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older People and Adults with a Disability (England, Scotland and Wales)
Grants of up to £2,500 are available to charitable organisations for projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people and adults with a disability. The funding which is being made available through the Barchester’s Charitable Foundation offers these grants to support projects that connect or re-connect people with others in their local community. This could include activity projects, equipment and materials, member transport, and day trips.The foundation also offers grants of up to £1,0...
12th November 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 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 rev...
12th November 2024
National Lotter Community Fund Announces £3 Billion of Community Powered Funding (England)
The National Lottery Community Fund has announced a commitment to allocate at least £3 billion in funding for England by 2030 that will have a strong emphasis on community power and control. This decision comes amid survey findings showing that while 55% of UK adults are proud of their local area, 45% feel residents lack sufficient input in local improvements. The initiative includes a £275 million investment in community-led change. This includes a £100 million Community Power Fund, a £50 ...
11th November 2024
Funding to Support Core Costs of Small Charities (UK)
Small charities in the UK can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support projects focused on supporting children and young people, disadvantaged families, prisoners, and ex-offenders. The grants are made available through the Woodward Charitable Trust and are intended to help cover core costs for small to medium-sized charities, particularly those with initiatives that engage volunteers, foster community cohesion, and promote skills development. The Trust also makes a limited number of larger ...
11th November 2024
Funding to Support the Campaigning Work of Women’s & Girl’s Organisations (UK)
Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available to support the work of grassroots women’s and girl’s organisations in achieving change in the UK. The fund can be used to support awareness-raising, momentum-building, and campaigning. This could include campaigning for changes in policy and laws; influencing community leaders; mentoring or training for women on how to participate in public life and influence social policy; and hosting workshops, events and conferences that educate and influ...
11th November 2024
Funding for Community Radio Stations (UK)
Ofcom, the UK’s telecommunications regulator, has announced that the Community Radio Fund has re-opened for applications. Grants can be awarded to support management costs, fundraising to support the station, administration costs, financial management and reporting, community outreach, and more. A total of £206,280 is available in this funding round to help support the core costs of running licensed community radio stations. Although there is no minimum or maximum grant level specified, th...
11th November 2024
Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects (UK)
The Elephant Trust has announced that the next application deadline is the 19th January 2025. The Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects. It aims to enable artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted with a lack of funds. The Trust supports projects that develop and improve fine arts knowledge, understanding and appreciation. Priority is given to artists, small organisations, and galleries who are making or pro...
11th November 2024
Green Match Fund Opens for Applications (UK)
The Green Match Fund, a seven-day campaign by the Big Give and Environmental Funders Network, offers UK-based environmental charities an opportunity to double their fundraising through matched donations. Eligible organisations can apply for up to £50,000 in matched funding to support projects that restore, protect, and enhance the natural environment. The initiative aims to address critical ecological issues such as biodiversity, pollution reduction, and climate resilience. The total funding av...
8th November 2024
Funding for Innovations that Improve the Lives of People Affected by Dementia (UK)
Grants of up to £100,000 are available to develop new products and services that will improve the lives of people affected by dementia across the UK. The Alzheimer’s Society’s Accelerator Programme will support ‘innovators’ such as engineers, designers, developers, and entrepreneurs to turn their products or services into a reality. This could include a simple product that makes an everyday task easier for a person living with dementia or an innovative idea for a new service or way of w...
8th November 2024
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Charities Supporting Vulnerable & Disadvantaged People (UK)
The Leathersellers' Company has announced that its next application round for the Small Grants Programme will reopen for applications on the 2nd December 2024. This funding is available to small charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that provide essential services for vulnerable people in deprived communities across the UK. The Small Grants Programme awards grants of up to £5,000 to organisations with an annual income of less than £200,000. The number of applications will ...
8th November 2024
Funding to Help Charities Supporting Young People Expand their Impact (UK)
The BGF Foundation is offering funding and pro bono support to growing charities that support disadvantaged young people across the UK. The Foundation expects to award four to five grants of £100,000 each, spread over two years, to help these charities grow, build resilience, and increase their impact. The funding is available to organisations with annual incomes between £1 million and £3 million that work to improve life outcomes for disadvantaged young people aged 7 to 30 in education, empl...
7th November 2024
British Gas Energy Trust Re-opens its Energy Support Fund (England, Scotland & Wales)
The British Gas Trust has reopened its Energy Support Fund to help British Gas customers in England, Scotland and Wales who are struggling to pay their energy bills. The fund, which was set up in response to the rising cost of living and inflation, will provide eligible customers with grants of up to £2,000 to help clear outstanding arrears. British Gas customers with credit or pre-payment meter accounts who have sought money or debt advice, and not received a grant from the Trust in the past t...
7th November 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, 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. Priority...
7th November 2024
Grants of up to £75,000 Available to Charities Delivering Specialist Services (England and Wales)
Grants of up to £75,000 are available to small local charities in England and Wales that provide specialist services. The grants are designed to support the development and growth of charities that understand the issues people face and are best placed to make a real difference in people's lives. The funding is available through the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales’s Specialist Grants Programme. Eligible charities must address one of the Foundation's open themes: addiction, asylum...
7th November 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 project's overall cost) 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, aiming to increase participation in rowing among young people, disabled individuals, and tho...
7th November 2024
Funding to Improve Not-for-Profit Debt Advice Services (England)
The Money and Pensions Service invites applications to its Debt Advice Modernisation Fund, which supports UK not-for-profit organisations in improving their debt advice services. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to fund projects that modernise the accessibility, quality assurance and effectiveness of their services and help to build a foundation for longer-term success. The fund will enable organisations to access tools, technologies, and training that improve service quality...
6th November 2024
Grants for Cultural Organisations Working to Create Social Justice (UK)
Grants ranging from £90,000 to £300,000 are available to build the capacity of cultural organisations that use art to create positive social change, particularly amongst historically underfunded communities across the UK. The Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Arts Fund provides core funding to arts organisations over three years, to increase their sustainability and to deepen the impact of their work. The Foundation will fund up to 50% of an organisation’s annual turnover. Priority will be given to a...
6th November 2024
Grants to Support Young Entrepreneurs to Develop their Business Ideas (England, Wales & Northern Ireland)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 to start or expand their own businesses. Provided by SWEF through the Business Grants for Young Entrepreneurs programme, this funding supports young people needing assistance with business investments they could not otherwise afford, especially those not in education, employment, or training. The grants cover essential costs for new businesses, including equipment, marketing materials, training, website creation, and pro...
6th November 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 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 aligned to selected awareness days, such as Human Rights Day, Race...
6th November 2024
Grants for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Low-Income Households (England)
Local authorities in England can apply for funding to provide energy performance and low carbon heating upgrades to low-income households living in privately-owned homes. Grants can fund various improvements, including insulation, solar panels, and air-source heat pumps, with upgrades tailored to each home to ensure the most appropriate measures. Cost caps are set at £15,000 per home for energy performance upgrades and £15,000 for low-carbon heating, with the option to average these costs acro...
5th November 2024
Special Call for Activities to Support Young People from Ukraine (UK / Europe)
The European Youth Foundation (EYF) has launched a special call to support young people from Ukraine affected by the war. Non-governmental youth organisations in the UK and other Council of Europe member states can apply for grants of up to €15,000 to cover the costs of pilot activities. These must be designed for, support and involve young people, and could include peer to peer learning and support, training, workshops, information and counselling, youth workers and youth leaders, and meeting...
5th November 2024
Grants & Loans to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Community Organisations (England)
Social Investment Business is offering a mixture of unrestricted loans and grants to help charities and social enterprises in England improve their energy resilience. The Energy Resilience Fund provides up to £250,000 in funding (40% grant, 60% loan) for projects that reduce carbon emissions, save energy costs, and upgrade energy efficiency. Eligible uses include installing energy-saving measures or generation technologies for buildings and land (including new builds), and purchasing energy-eff...
5th November 2024
Free Support to Expand Classical Studies in Schools (UK)
Classics for All is offering free support to UK state schools to introduce or expand classical studies, either as part of the curriculum or as an enrichment/club activity. Eligible schools will receive mentoring, initial advice, and contributions toward training costs to help them introduce or develop a classical subject sustainably. The support will enable schools, particularly those in areas of high deprivation, to study Latin, Ancient History, Classical Civilisation and Ancient Greek, often f...
5th November 2024
Funding to Improve Transport Accessibility for Disabled People (UK)
The National Centre for Accessible Transport (NCAT) has launched the Scaling Innovation Programme to enhance transport accessibility for disabled people in the UK. Delivered by Connected Places Catapult, the programme offers up to £150,000 in funding, along with technical and business support, to as many as fifteen selected small and medium-sized enterprises developing accessible transport solutions. Projects should address specific challenges, such as physical barriers in street environments a...
4th November 2024
Funding to Improve Homes & Community Spaces (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to UK registered charities for projects that improve homes and community spaces for those most in need, such as those experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, poor health, disability, or other disadvantage or distress. The funding is made available by the B&Q Foundation to decorate, renovate, or create indoor and outdoor spaces where people can feel at home and have a sense of belonging. Projects could include creating community gardens, redecorating ...
4th November 2024
Protective Security for Mosques Scheme (England & Wales)
The UK Government is continuing to make funding available to reduce the risk and impact of hate crime and terror attacks at Muslim places of worship and their associated faith community centres in England and Wales. The funding is available through the Protective Security for Mosques Scheme for the free installation of protective security, such as CCTV, intruder alarms, security guarding services, and secure fencing. To apply for funding, applicants should submit evidence of their vulnerability ...
4th November 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 purchasing 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 Society awards the grants for the Promotion of Roman Studies and the next closing date for applications is the 1st February 2025....
4th November 2024
Grants of up to £3,000 Available for Community and Education Projects (UK)
Charitable organisations, not-for-profits, and schools/PTAs can apply for Ford Britain Trust grants of up to £3,000 for projects focused on education, environment, children, disabilities, youth activities, and community benefits. Priority is given to projects near Ford locations in Essex (including East London), Bridgend (South Wales), Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, and Liverpool. Funding is available for capital projects, such as refurbishments, equipment, and computers. Two grant sizes ar...
1st November 2024
Music Grants for Older People (England & Wales)
Charitable organisations and care homes for the elderly can apply for grants of up to £250 for activities which provide musical entertainment and related activities for the elderly. Some of the charities that have received grants in the past include the Theatre Chipping Norton to help fund high-calibre music recitals in six Care Homes in the area and Sue Ryder Care, Lancashire, to fund access to music therapy workshops at Birchley Hall near Wigan and St Helen’s. The grants are made available ...
1st November 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 couldn't pursue their project or activity without financial support. An appropriate institution, college, Arts Festival or similar organisation must recommend Individuals and groups. Funding is available towards special tuition or coaching costs, to participate in external competitions, support for a specially arranged performance, and to receive support for ...
1st November 2024
Funding for Projects that Defend Human Rights (UK)
UK registered charities working to defend the human rights of marginalised and excluded people can apply for grants of up to £30,000 through the AB Charitable Trust’s Human Rights Framework. The funding aims to protect and promote human rights through campaigning, advocacy, and changing the conversation. To be eligible, charities must have an annual income between £150,000 and £1.5 million. The funding is available to support both the core running costs of organisations and specific project...
31st October 2024
Funding to Buy Books for School Libraries (England)
UK schools and early years’ settings can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to buy books for their libraries and encourage more children to read for pleasure. The LoveReading4Kids Funding for Schools Scheme will help schools to provide children with a range of non-curriculum books to improve their reading standards, particularly amongst children experiencing disadvantage or underrepresentation. Any grant awarded will be made in the form of credit to be spent within six months on the LoveReading...
31st October 2024
Funding to Support Young Creatives to Launch a Project, Idea or Business (UK)
Youth Music has announced that round 10 0f its NextGen Fund has re-opened for applications. The NextGen Fund supports emerging musicians and behind the scenes creatives aged 18-25 (and under-30s who identify as d/Deaf or Disabled) from across the UK to launch a creative project, idea or business. Grants of up to £2,500 could help people, including singers, songwriters, producers, DJs, managers and agents who do not have the financial means to invest in themselves, to start a record label, laun...
31st October 2024
War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available to repair and conserve free-standing war memorials in England. These grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. The grants support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard and to prevent the decay of this important part of our built heritage. Grants will normally be for up to 75% of eligible costs. The funding is being made available through the War Memorials Trust and the next application clo...
31st October 2024
Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Schools, charities, and not-for-profit organizations in the UK can apply for Wooden Spoon Society Grants to support equipment for mentally, physically, and socially disadvantaged children. This programme funds capital items only—covering sensory rooms and gardens, playgrounds, outdoor spaces, specialist equipment, and facilities—aiming to improve health and wellbeing. Projects focused on education, health, wellbeing, or disability sports must include a key sport element, preferably rugby, to...
31st October 2024
Grants to Promote Contemporary Music (UK)
Funding is available for charities, not-for-profit organisations and individuals undertaking projects to promote music across the UK. The Hinrichsen Foundation supports the performance of contemporary music, which may include the commissioning of new works, non-commercial recordings, and the publication of work. There are two levels of funding available: one-off small grants between £500 and £2,500 for new applicants and past beneficiaries, and grants of £2,000 or more for larger projects or ...
30th October 2024
Funding to Support Not-for-Profit LGBT+ Organisations (England)
Not-for-profit organisations led by and for under-represented groups within the LGBT+ community in England can apply for a share of £500,000 in funding to help them stay well-resourced, sustainable and resilient. The LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund will award grants of up to £25,000 to intersectional organisations working with D/deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent LGBT+ people; LGBTQIA+ Women; People from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities and LGBT+ People of Colour; Older LGBT+ People; and Trans ...
30th October 2024
London School of Economics and Political Science Launches 100x Impact Accelerator Programme (UK / International)
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has launched the 2025 - 26 100x Impact Accelerator Programme. The programme is designed to support high-potential social ventures develop highly scalable ideas that address global challenges in the areas of climate and environment, democracy, education, health, and social cohesion, among others. The programme will provide selected social enterprises with a £150,000 grant, access to LSE's expertise, and a 12-week programme of support fr...
30th October 2024
Funding to Reduce the Likelihood of Children Becoming Involved in Crime (England & Wales)
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) has launched an open call for organisations across England and Wales that are working to reduce children’s involvement in crime and violence. The aim is to fund and evaluate projects that support 10 to 18-year-olds at risk of or affected by violence, offending or exploitation. Projects must align with one of the following sectors: youth services, children’s services, youth justice, policing, neighbourhoods, health, or education. The fund will support well-estab...
29th October 2024
£1.5 Million Government Fund to Aid Windrush Compensation Claims (UK)
The UK government has announced £1.5 million in funding to improve support for victims of the Windrush scandal applying for compensation. This funding will increase advocacy support for applicants of the Windrush Compensation Scheme, which compensates individuals who suffered losses due to their inability to prove their right to live in the UK. The scheme is available to people of all ages and nationalities, including those from African, Asian, and Caribbean backgrounds. With this new funding, ...
29th October 2024
Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change (UK)
One of the UK’s largest grant making programmes dedicated to tackling climate change, is set to close in early 2025. With over £20 million in funding available, the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund - Our Shared Future programme supports community-led initiatives that integrate climate action into the everyday lives of local communities. Eligible projects may include using other community engagement activities such as the arts and sports to tackle climate change, policy influence, and...
29th October 2024
Funding to Provide Early Years Education for Armed Forces Families (UK)
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust offers grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 to support early years education for children from Armed Forces families through the Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme. These grants, available to early childhood education providers, Local Authorities, and childminder training organisations, aim to increase capacity, enhance learning environments, and provide staff training. Projects can run for up to two years, to improve access to quality educat...
29th October 2024
Community Partnership Programme to Tackle Food Poverty & Support the Elderly (UK)
Community groups and other not for profit organisations within a two mile radius of a One Stop shop can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stop Community Partnership programme. The programme, administered by the environmental charity Groundwork, will support projects and activities tackling food poverty, supporting the vulnerable, supporting the elderly, supporting low-income families, and supporting a healthier lifestyle. Applications will be welcomed from various organisations...
28th October 2024
Funding to Encourage Young People to Study Science Subjects (UK)
In response to the much publicised skills gap in the British engineering industry, the Ironmongers’ Foundation wishes to support initiatives that encourage talented young people under the age of 25 to study science subjects at school and go on to pursue STEM-related further education or vocational training. The funding is available to registered or exempt charities within the UK , with a preference for urban areas outside London and particularly areas in the north and midlands with a manufactu...
28th October 2024
Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)
Registered charities (including Schools registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under 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 problems, promote cit...
28th October 2024
Grants to Promote Wellbeing & Reduce Social Isolation (England)
Charities, community groups and social enterprises in England can apply for up to £2,500 in seed funding to support initiatives aimed at reducing social isolation and enhancing wellbeing for vulnerable people in their local areas. The funding is provided by health and social care organisation Turning Point, through its Community Innovation Fund. Eligible activities should focus on promoting physical activity, fostering social connections, learning new skills, encouraging volunteering, and pract...
25th October 2024
Funding for Building Maintenance & Improvements for Education Establishments (England)
The latest round of the UK Government’s Condition Improvement Fund is now open for applications from academies, multi-academy trusts, sixth-form colleges, and voluntary aided schools across England. The Fund provides capital funding for projects of up to £4 million, which help keep school and college buildings safe and in good working order. This includes funding projects to address health and safety issues, building compliance and poor building conditions. A small proportion of expansion pro...
25th October 2024
Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Projects Addressing Urban and Rural Deprivation (UK)
Charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for small grants of up to £10,000 to address urban and rural deprivation in the UK. The grants can be used to help cover their for core costs, salaries, running and project costs to deliver essential services. The funding is being provided by the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation’s small grants programme and to be eligible for a grant, charities and not for profit organisations must have an annual income of less than £250,000. A...
24th October 2024
Capital Grants for Theatre Improvements (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Theatre Operators can apply for grants of up to £20,000 to reduce their theatres' environmental impact. The Theatre Improvement Scheme can support various projects that consider how theatre buildings or equipment can reduce their environmental impact. This might range from building management systems to more efficient water heaters, or a green roof to new windows. The funding is being made available through the Theatres Trust in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation and the closing date for a...
24th October 2024
New £5 Million Fund To Promote a Just Transition to Net Zero (England, Scotland and Wales)
Charities and community energy groups can apply for grants of £20,000 to £250,000 to support renewable energy projects in England, Scotland, and Wales. The funding is being made available through the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme's new Just Transition Fund. With a total of £5 million available, this initiative aims to assist those most in need by enhancing the capacity of the community energy sector and promoting a just transition to net zero. Organisations eligible to apply...
23rd October 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 addressing climate change and biodiversity issues. The funding is available through the Royal Society’s Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme and is an extension of the Society's Partnership Grants Programme. The primary purpose of the funding is to facilitate the purchase of necessary equipment for these projects. The Partnership Grants scheme operates annually and follows a tw...
23rd October 2024
Co-operative Bank - Customer Donation Fund (UK)
Organisations with a Community Directplus account at the Co-operative Bank, such as registered charities, co-operatives, and credit unions, can apply for up to £1,000 from the Customer Donation Fund. Since 2003, the Co-operative Bank Donation Fund has donated over £1,000,000 to more than 1,100 local causes. The funds can support special projects and fundraising activities and all Community Directplus account holders are eligible to apply. Previous projects supported include Digital Life Skills...
23rd October 2024
Grants to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged People (UK)
Registered charities in the UK working to reduce poverty and improve the health of disadvantaged people can apply for funding from the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation's Small Change Big Difference Fund. Organisations nominated by the Society's members and colleagues will receive grants of up to £2,500 to support initiatives that benefit vulnerable groups, including children, the seriously ill, the elderly, the homeless, and people with disabilities. Funding can be used for proj...
22nd October 2024
£100,000 Fund for New Technologies to Advance Fashion’s Circular Economy (UK)
Applications are now open for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund, which offers support for small UK businesses specialising in circular fashion solutions and sustainable practices. The Fund will enable charities, social enterprise and small businesses to invest in and bring new technology and services to the market that can help people think and shop differently. Successful applicants will receive up to £50,000 in funding, bespoke mentoring, and networking opportunities. The overall winner will als...
22nd October 2024
New Initiative to Encourage Young People to Take Up Running (Greater Manchester)
Sportswear brand Sudu, in partnership with Sported, has launched a new initiative to encourage more young people to take up running. Project Fair Play aims to make running more accessible and inclusive for young people across Greater Manchester. The project’s first phase will provide seven community running groups with grants of £1,000 each to help them address societal issues such as health, crime, and inclusivity. The funding will enable these groups to grow and attract more young members, ...
22nd October 2024
Grants to Support Music Making (UK & Ireland)
Music for All, a UK charity that promotes music making, has launched a new round of its Community Project Funding Programme. Grants are available to community groups, schools and individuals under a number of different categories, each with their own criteria and award amounts. This round will support projects working with people with learning and cognitive challenges, individuals facing financial hardship, underprivileged children aged 0-4, and community initiatives for those with mobility and ...
22nd October 2024
Government Launches New £15 Million Fund to Expand School Based Nursery Provision (England)
The Department for Education has launched a £15 million funding initiative to support up to 300 school-based nurseries across England. State-funded primary Schools that already offer some early education can apply for capital grants of up to £150,000 to establish or expand nurseries. Projects must use surplus space in the school building (including at primary-phase satellite sites). The grant is part of the government's "Opportunity Mission," which seeks to provide high-quality early education...
21st October 2024
Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK)
UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to help children and adults suffering from severe learning difficulties and 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 and cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools; employment schemes including woodwork, craf...
21st October 2024
Grants to Support Projects in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Fine Art & Art History (UK)
UK charities and charitable organisations, including schools and colleges, can apply for grants to support projects in horticulture and 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. The sponsoring institution should make applications; individuals may not apply. The Foundation will consider applications for one-off grants up to £10,000, ...
21st October 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 ...
21st October 2024
Grants of up to £50,000 are available to Support Story Telling that Promotes Social Change (UK)
Grants of between £3,000 and £50,000 are available to individuals and teams to help fund the sharing of stories that can drive positive social change. The fund is available through the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s 2024 Story Tellers Fund. The grants aim to support the dissemination and distribution of already-developed content across various media, such as books, films, social media, plays, and exhibitions. The fund does not support the creation of new content, research, or development work....
18th October 2024
Ogden Trust Launches Teach Physics 2025 Internship Programme (UK)
The Ogden Trust has launched applications for its Teach Physics 2025 internship programme, offering grants of £400 per week for 4-5 week placements in UK secondary schools. The initiative aims to provide undergraduate physics students with classroom experience to explore teaching as a career. Up to 45 placements will be funded for summer 2025, prioritising first-time applicants. Eligible candidates must be full-time UK university students studying physics or related subjects in their penultimat...
18th October 2024
Funding to Improve the Quality of Life for Relocating Service Families (UK)
Grants of up to £120,000 are available for projects that help improve the quality of life for service families impacted by relocation. Through the Serving Families: On the Move programme, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will award funding for early intervention projects that assist military families in accessing services as they relocate. These initiatives will help families integrate into their new communities and build lasting friendships by providing them with information about availabl...
18th October 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 for people, their communities, and 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,...
18th October 2024
Funding to Improve Young People’s Lives Through Music & the Creative Arts (UK)
Funding is available for organisations that use the power of music and the creative arts to improve the lives of young people of all backgrounds across the UK. Since its inception in 1989, the Brit Trust has distributed over £28 million to various organisations through funds raised primarily from the BRIT Awards and the Music Industry Trusts Award events. This funding supports music and arts initiatives that promote education, wellbeing, and community engagement, helping individuals realise the...
17th October 2024
Funding to Support the Mental Health of UK Armed Forces (UK)
UK-based registered charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) with significant recent experience supporting Armed Forces communities can apply for grants of up to £20,000 to support the mental health and well-being needs of marginalised groups within Armed Forces communities. The funding is available through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s Hidden Voices Programme 2024/25. The programme aims to identify and fill gaps in service provision and foster collaborative partnerships be...
17th October 2024
Grants to Help Older People and Adults with Disabilities Lead More Fulfilling Lives (England, Scotland & Wales)
Funding of between £100 and £2,500 is available for individuals and small community groups to help older people and other adults with a disability across England, Scotland & Wales lead more fulfilled lives and reach their full potential. The funding which is being made through the Barchester's Charitable Foundation focuses on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community, helping combat isolation and loneliness and enabling people to be active and engaged. Individual...
17th October 2024
Funding for Collaborative Projects that Support Secondary Chemistry Teaching (UK & Ireland)
Grants of up to £600 (€700) are available to help improve chemistry teaching in secondary schools and colleges in the UK in Ireland. The Royal Society of Chemistry's Teaching Empowerment Fund supports teachers and technicians in planning and organising collaborative projects or events aimed at improving chemistry teaching and developing leadership skills. The funding will cover event costs and teacher planning time. Applications are especially encouraged for projects supporting schools in rem...
16th October 2024
£5 Million Fund for Grassroots Cricket Pitch Improvements (England & Wales)
The England and Wales Cricket Board, in partnership with Sport England, has launched a new fund to help cricket to tackle inequalities in access to cricket pitches across England and Wales. The Grass Pitch Improvement Fund will invest £5 million of National Lottery funding in grassroots facilities over three years. The first £1 million will be available in 2024 to support clubs and cricket organisations in upgrading their facilities and encouraging more people to take up the sport. The fund wi...
16th October 2024