Funding amount and term: up to £3,000. 
Funding for: running costs for charities that focus on at least two of the following areas: elderly people, children and young people, people with physical impairments, learning difficulties or mental health challenges, social welfare or education and learning.  
Who can apply: registered charities with a total annual expenditure of less than £40,000. 
Funding priorities: people who are educationally disadvantaged. 
Any other information: trustees meet three times a year to consider applications.  
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: fuel costs. 
Who can apply: clients in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire who are experiencing fuel poverty and unable to meet their energy costs.  
Funding priorities: can be used to top up prepayment meters, make direct payments to clients’ energy suppliers, or help fill their oil tank.  
Any other information: If you have any questions, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Referrals can be made at any time. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: between £500 and larger sums up to £20,000 for projects running over two years. 
Funding for: projects with a focus on activities involving formal and informal religious education, projects utilising the creative and performing arts, and facilitating interfaith activities and exhibitions. 
Who can apply: community groups. 
Funding priorities: they welcome applications from all communities.  
Any other information: see web link above. 
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: up to £5,000. 
Funding for: projects enhancing the lives of children and young people who are disadvantaged physically, mentally, or socially. 
Who can apply: schools, charities, and clubs with a legal status. 
Funding priorities: projects must fall within Wooden Spoon’s Vision Statement: “Through the power of rugby, every child and young person has access to the best life opportunities, no matter what their background”. 
Any other information: please contact the projects team on 01252 773720 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: children, young people and families living with challenges in order to tackle the inequities that prevent participation, break down barriers and ensure access for all. 
Who can apply: charities, community groups and home education network groups based in England and Wales can apply for support to fund a break to a YHA hostel. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: see web link above. 
Deadline: currently closed - please check the YHA website from November 2025 for updates.