Ongoing Funding Opportunities

This page provides you with information about local and national funders that offer ongoing funding opportunities (where applications can be made at any time or there is a rolling application process).

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Advice & Financial

A B Charitable Trust 
Funding amount and term: between £10,000 to £30,000.
Funding for: defending the rights of the most marginalised and excluded people.
Who can apply: charities.
Funding priorities: human rights, access to justice, the criminal legal system and penal reform as well as migrants and refugees.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: 25 April 2025 and 25 July 2025.

Aviva Community Fund 
Funding amount and term: up to £50,000.
Funding for: innovative ideas that benefit their community.
Who can apply: charities – see full criteria in web link above.
Funding priorities: financial wellbeing and climate action.
Any other information:  applicants need to create a fundraising page on Crowdfunder.
Deadline: ongoing.

British Gas Energy Trust 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: to help people clear their energy debts via the Individual and Families Fund and the British Gas Energy Support Fund, which is only open to British Gas customers.
Who can apply: British Gas and non-British Gas customers with credit or pre-payment meter accounts. Pre-payment meter customers must have between £50 and £1,700 of energy debt. Credit customers must have between £250 and £1,700 of energy debt. 
Funding priorities: please check the website for further criteria.
Any other information: see above.
Deadline: ongoing until the funds have been spent.

CAF Venturesome Impact Fund 
Funding amount and term: over a three to five-year period.
Funding for: organisations needing access affordable, repayable finance to grow and improve their resilience. 
Who can apply: social purpose organisations.
Funding priorities: see web link above.
Any other information: mostly unsecured loans, standby facilities and blended finance packages (part loan/part grant). 
Deadline: ongoing.

Cosaraf Charitable Foundation 
Funding amount and term: up to £2,000, but usually around £500.
Funding for: basic living costs.
Who can apply: individuals and families in need.
Funding priorities: everyday costs, such as household items, basic living expenses, work or education-related expenses, rent arrears or immigration-related costs. 
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Poppy Fund – Cost of Living Grants
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: basic financial costs.
Who can apply: Armed Forces community of individuals and organisations.
Funding priorities: everyday essentials such as kitchen appliances, clothes and some furniture.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

GroceryAid
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: urgent financial need.
Who can apply: grocery sector workers who’ve experienced a sudden loss of income.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: open to anyone who works for a supermarket, wholesaler, manufacturer, supplier, convenience store, independent grocer, petrol forecourt store or service provider to the grocery industry. 
Deadline: unclear.

The Society for Disabled Artists Bursaries 
Funding amount and term: up to £1,500 in any one year.
Funding for: art and music therapy qualifications.
Who can apply: hospice staff.
Funding priorities: see web link above.
Any other information: applicants can apply for a maximum of 50% of course or module fees. Match-funding is encouraged. 
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: Warm & Well Household Support Fund 
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.

Animal Welfare

EA Animal Welfare Fund
Funding amount and term: grants from $1,000 to $200,000 have been awarded.
Funding for: projects that improve the wellbeing of non-human animals. 
Who can apply: not-for-profit organisations, educational establishments and individuals.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

HDH Wills Charitable Foundation
Funding amount and term: small grants between £500 and £5,000 through the Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust.
Funding for: conservation and maintenance of the natural environment and its indigenous woodland flora and fauna. 
Who can apply: general, environmental and wildlife charities.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust
Funding amount and term: up to £35,000.
Funding for: for the rehoming and rehabilitation of animals in the UK.
Who can apply: smaller animal charities.
Funding priorities: charities involved in active re-homing and rehabilitation policy for animals taken into their care, or who are involved in wildlife conservation.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadlines: 1 August 2025. 

Support Adoption for Pets Grant programme 
Funding amount and term: from £250 upwards.
Funding for: the rescue and rehoming of UK pets.
Who can apply: organisations whose main activity is rescuing and rehoming animals.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: funds can help with vet bills, boarding fees, trap and neuter schemes, food, equipment, vehicles and building work.
Deadline: ongoing.

Arts & Culture

Art Fund Student Opportunities Funding
Funding amount and term: up to £10,000.
Funding for: providing paid opportunities for full-time university students to gain meaningful and developmental work experience. 
Who can apply: museums, galleries and visual arts organisations.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadlines: 9 May 2025 and 19 September 2025.

Arts Council England 
Funding amount and term: up to £100,000 is available.
Funding for: arts, library and museum projects. 
Who can apply: individual artists, community and cultural organisations.
Funding priorities: the grassroots live music sector, enabling museums to develop their collections-based work and increase public engagement with, and use of, their collections and work that supports, enhances and enriches libraries.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Association of Independent Museums’ Training Grants programme
Funding amount and term: up to £350.
Funding for: training and development costs.
Who can apply: member museums.
Funding priorities: smaller museums, staff members and volunteers that have not previously received a training grant.
Any other information: grants are also available for collections’ care and conservation projects – check the web link above for deadlines and details.
Deadline: ongoing.

The BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund
Funding amount and term: the BFI’s National Lottery Funding Plan 2023 to 2026 is allocating £7.9m of National Lottery funding over three years.
Funding for: support to enrich screen heritage collections, better represent diverse communities and make screen heritage available to the public. To also help under-represented groups access the support they need to develop their careers and skills.  
Who can apply: organisations working in the UK screen heritage sector.
Funding priorities: there are three funding strands - project funding, organisational skills funding and individual skills funding. See the web link above for more details.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Cotswold Heritage and Environment Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £2,000.
Funding for: local projects that focus on one or more of the following areas: heritage, environment, culture, access and social wellbeing. 
Who can apply: charities, not-for-profit organisations and parish or town councils.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: Applications should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Deadline: unclear.

John Beckwith Charitable Trust
Funding amount and term: up to £5,000.
Funding for: the arts, education, medical research, sport and social welfare.
Who can apply: charities working in the areas above.
Funding priorities: the Trust is particularly interested in allocating awards under the social welfare theme.  
Any other information: applications need to be in writing to: The John Beckwith Charitable Trust, 124 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9BW or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Deadline: ongoing.

The Miss Kathleen Beryl Sleigh Charitable Trust
Funding amount and term: between £2,500 and £20,000.
Funding for: projects with children and young people, the elderly, people with a disability, as well as music and cultural organisations.
Who can apply: charities.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications may be made at any time in writing to Hazel French and Jonathan Picken, Trustees, The Miss Kathleen Beryl Sleigh Charitable Trust, William Sturges Solicitors, 14-16 Caxton Street, London SW1H 0QY or via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
Deadline: ongoing.

Help Musicians Next Level support grants
Funding amount and term: up to £3,000.
Funding for: musicians to develop their skills or artistic practice.
Who can apply: experienced musicians.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: There are three funding windows a year. The next funding window opens 14 April 2025. There is also a funding window from 15 September to 10 October 2025.
Next deadline: 9 May 2025.

John Ellerman Foundation’s funding schemes
Funding amount and term: between £30,000 and £150,000.
Funding for: three strands – arts, environment and social action.
Who can apply: UK-registered charities with an income between £100,000 and £10 million.
Funding priorities: to make a difference, with as wide an impact as possible.
Any other information: please check the web link above for detailed application guidelines.
Deadline: ongoing.

Old Possums Practical Trust
Funding amount and term: between £500 and £5,000.
Funding for: projects that aim to increase knowledge and appreciation of any matters of historic, artistic, architectural, aesthetic, literary, musical or theatrical interest. 
Who can apply: registered charities, individuals and groups.
Funding priorities: projects that involve children or young people, disabled or disadvantaged people and communities and those projects which fall within historic, artistic, architectural, aesthetic, literary, musical or theatrical criteria and which enhance the lives of others.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Paul Hamlyn Foundation Arts-Based Learning Fund 
Funding amount and term: from £30,000 up to £100,000 a year.
Funding for: projects that enhance the lives, development and achievements of children and young people through high-quality arts-based learning activities. 
Who can apply: arts and cultural organisations working in partnership with educational settings.
Funding priorities: applications are welcomed from organisations led by people most impacted by oppression, including racism, ableism, classism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, and/or transphobia.
Any other information: arts and cultural organisations are warmly welcomed to book an enquiry call to find out more about the Arts-Based Learning Fund.
Deadline: ongoing.

Take It Away Scheme
Funding amount and term: interest free loans of up to £5,000.
Funding for: the purchase of musical instruments and equipment.
Who can apply: the scheme is open to all though applicants must have an annual income of £5,000 or more. 
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: please check their criteria via the link above. The Take It Away scheme is available through over 130 music instrument shops in England and Northern Ireland. 
Deadline: ongoing.

The Art Fund – the Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants Programme.
Funding amount and term: small grants of up to £2,000 and large grants of over £2,000.
Funding for: travel and other practical costs to help curators undertake collections and exhibition research projects in the UK or internationally.
Who can apply: all UK-based curators, museum professionals and researchers. 
Funding priorities: see web link above.
Any other information: there are two deadlines a year for large grants. No fixed deadlines for small grants.
Deadlines: small grants – ongoing; large grants – tbc.

Westhill Endowment Grants
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.

Children & Young People

Allen Lane Foundation
Funding amount and term: between £5,000 and £25,000.
Funding for: a range of activities, including core costs, project work and capital expenditure. 
Who can apply: charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people aged 12-21, who are socially excluded or marginalised.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: specific criteria apply – check the web link above. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Barbara Ward Children’s Charity 
Funding amount and term: various amounts have been awarded over the years. 
Funding for: educational projects, holidays, care and respite, health and wellbeing, sport, play and leisure. 
Who can apply: charities and organisations helping children who are disadvantaged.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: grants may also be awarded to adults with learning difficulties.
Applications should be made in writing and can be submitted at any time.
Deadline: ongoing.

BBC Children in Need Core Costs 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: core costs.
Who can apply: smaller local not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people up to 18 years.
Funding priorities: core costs should be essential to keep your organisation running and can be spent on your organisation’s central day-to-day operations.
Any other information: full details and a link to the Expression of Interest form is here . 
Deadline: 15 April 2025.

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: children’s most basic needs such as cookers, furniture, kitchen equipment and small appliances; children’s beds and bedding (including cots); washing machines and tumble dryers; fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers; baby equipment and clothing. 
Who can apply: families with children up to the age of 17 who are living with financial, health and social difficulties.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications must be completed by a registered referrer who is part of an organisation that is supporting the family or young person and capable of assessing their needs. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Bernard Sunley Foundation Capital Grants 
Funding amount and term: up to £20,000.
Funding for: improving the quality of life for people.
Who can apply: charities, specialist schools, CIOs, and other not-for-profit organisations including scout and guide groups, housing associations and churches.
Funding priorities: the Foundation aims to provide greater opportunities for the young, elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged by supporting capital projects in the areas of community, education, health and social welfare. 
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

BlueSpark Foundation 
Funding amount and term: various grant amounts available – the majority will be under £2,000 with only a few exceeding £5,000.
Funding for: projects supporting the education and development of children and young people between five and 21-years-old.
Who can apply: organisations and individuals.
Funding priorities: BlueSpark provides funding for relatively small-scale projects which might not happen at all, or would only happen on a lesser scale without their support. They are particularly keen to support projects which will help enhance the self-confidence, team-working skills and future employability of children and young people.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Buttle UK Chances for Children Grants
Funding amount and term: up to £2,400.
Funding for: 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 social and emotional wellbeing and their education. 
Who can apply: only frontline professionals from a registered charity, housing association or public sector organisation.
Funding priorities: as above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Educational Opportunity Foundation 
Funding amount and term: from £30,000 to £90,000, available for one to three years.
Funding for: projects centred around care-experienced young people (under 25 years old) with the aim of improving their educational outcomes and life chances.
Who can apply: UK registered charities with an income normally between £25,000 and £2.5 million.
Funding priorities: funding is between 25% to 100% of the total project costs, but preference will be given to projects with some degree of matched funding.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER Gloucestershire Community Foundation SWEF Awards Grants 
Funding amount and term: up to £2,000.
Funding for: support with business start-up costs or an existing business.
Who can apply: young people aged 18 to 30 who live in Gloucestershire.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: funds can be used for equipment, materials, stock or services you need to support your business. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Happy Days Children’s Charity 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs aged three to 17-years-old.
Who can apply: parents, guardians, grandparents or siblings, as well as GPs, consultants, nurses or social workers. 
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: examples of organisations supported in the past include SEN schools and groups, young carers and women’s refuges.
Deadline: ongoing.

Hargreaves Foundation  
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: sports or educational projects fostering life skills which ‘provide scope to materially change the life of an individual’.
Who can apply: registered charities and organisations seeking funding to support those under the age of 18, and living with a mental health problem, physical disability or growing up in poverty.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

John Beckwith Charitable Trust 
Funding amount and term: up to £5,000.
Funding for: the arts, education, medical research, sport and social welfare.
Who can apply: charities working in the above areas.
Funding priorities: the Trust is particularly interested in allocating awards under the social welfare theme.
Any other information: applications need to be in writing to: The John Beckwith Charitable Trust, 124 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9BW or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Magic Breakfast programme  
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: support for schools that want to set up a new breakfast club or improve an existing breakfast club. 
Who can apply: schools with at least 35% of pupils recorded as eligible for pupil premium. 
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: note that if you are supported by the NSBP or Greggs, you are not currently eligible for Magic Breakfast support. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Moto in The Community Trust 
Funding amount and term: the average grant awarded is £1,000, though larger grants may be agreed.
Funding for: projects and activities that deliver benefits to local communities.
Who can apply: charities, schools and community organisations operating within a 15-mile radius of a Moto Motorway Services site. 
Funding priorities: projects should directly benefit the communities where Moto is present or where it has a significant staff catchment. 
Any other information: applications should be endorsed by a Moto colleague or someone directly employed by Moto Hospitality Ltd. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Old Possums Practical Trust  
Funding amount and term: between £500 and £5,000.
Funding for: projects aiming to increase knowledge and appreciation of historic, artistic, architectural, aesthetic, literary, musical or theatrical interests.
Who can apply: registered charities, individuals and groups can apply.
Funding priorities: grants are more likely to be given for projects that involve children or young people, disabled or disadvantaged people and communities.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund 
Funding amount and term: up to £150,000 spread over three years.
Funding for: to support young people who face complex transitions to adulthood. 
Who can apply: groups and organisations supporting disadvantaged young people aged 14 to 25 years of age.
Funding priorities: applications are particularly welcomed from organisations led by people most impacted by racism, ableism, classism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, and/or transphobia.
Any other information: grants can be for young people who face challenging situations such as being in or out of education, care settings, housing, prison or youth detention accommodation.
Deadline: ongoing.

Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Arts-based Learning Fund
Funding amount and term: from £30,000 and up to £300,000; up to £100,000 per year.
Funding for: education and learning through the arts which helps pupils in formal education settings, particularly those experiencing systemic inequality or disadvantage. 
Who can apply: arts organisations, charities, community organisations, social enterprises and not-for-profit companies.
Funding priorities: applications are particularly welcomed from organisations led by people most impacted by racism, ableism, classism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, and/or transphobia.
Any other information: arts and cultural organisations are encouraged to book an enquiry call to find out more.
Deadline: ongoing.

Schroder Charitable Trust
After careful consideration, The Schroder Charity Trust’s Board of Trustees have made the decision to temporarily close their grants programme. They anticipate reopening the grants programme in early 2025. Please check their website above for updates. 

Tesco Stronger Start Grants  
Funding amount and term: up to £1,500.
Funding for: school-based projects that provide healthy food and snacks for pupils and equipment for indoor and outdoor activities. 
Who can apply:  schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations.
Funding priorities: projects that provide food and support to young people.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: online.

The 7Stars Foundation
Funding amount and term: up to £2,500.
Funding for: projects supporting young people, aged 16-years-old or under.
Who can apply: charities.
Funding priorities: aimed at children and young people who are surviving abuse, at risk of, or experiencing homelessness, caring for a loved one, and challenged by addiction (either personally or through a member of their family).
Any other information: the trustees meet four times a year.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Miss Kathleen Beryl Sleigh Charitable Trust
Funding amount and term: between £2,500 and £20,000.
Funding for: projects with children and young people, the elderly, people with a disability, as well as music and cultural organisations.
Who can apply: charities.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications may be made at any time in writing to Hazel French and Jonathan Picken, Trustees, The Miss Kathleen Beryl Sleigh Charitable Trust, William Sturges Solicitors, 14-16 Caxton Street, London SW1H 0QY or via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
Deadline: ongoing.

The Masonic Charitable Foundation Charity Grants programme
Funding amount and term: small grants of up to £5,000 and large grants from £10,000 to £60,000 for up to three years.
Funding for: babies and children up to five years; children affected by domestic abuse or requiring special educational needs or who have disabilities; plus people with dementia and their carers. 
Who can apply: small grant programme - charities whose annual income is between £25,000 and £500,000; large grant programme - charities whose annual income is between £500,000 and £5 million.
Funding priorities: early years, special educational needs and disabilities, domestic abuse and dementia.
Any other information: check the individual guidance for the small grants and large grants programme via the web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Wooden Spoon
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.

The Allen Lane Foundation – The Young People’s Programme
Funding amount and term: the average grant size is £5,000-£6,000.
Funding for: 12 to 21-year-olds who are vulnerable, socially excluded or marginalised.
Who can apply: small charities, voluntary and community groups. Organisations that focus their work on young people within the criminal justice system and who support young people traumatised by challenging family backgrounds.
Funding priorities: children who are considered persistently absent from school, those leaving school with no qualifications, and children and young people in/leaving care.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Yapp Charitable Trust
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.

Youth Hostel Association’s Breaks Programme  
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: primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, schools offering alternative provision and colleges based in an area of high social deprivation and with high numbers of children receiving pupil premium or free school meals.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Communities

Aviva Community Fund and Crowdfunder 
Funding amount and term: up to £50,000 in match-funding over a year.
Funding for: innovative ideas to move communities forward with vital support and resources. 
Who can apply: small charities and community causes – they will be expected to set up their Crowdfunder page. Aviva will match each donation received up to £250, so your cause would receive £500.  
Funding priorities: financial wellbeing and climate action.
Any other information: a one-off £500 fundraising boost for eligible financial wellbeing projects is also available.
Deadline: ongoing.

Awards for All 
Funding amount and term: £300 to £20,000 for up to two years.
Funding for: the delivery of new or existing activity, or to support your organisation to adapt to new and future challenges. 
Who can apply: community organisations and grassroots community projects.
Funding priorities: projects must do at least one of the following: bring people together to build strong relationships across communities; improve the spaces that matter to communities; help more people to reach their potential; or support people, communities and organisations facing more challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis. 
Any other information: please contact the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance here for support and advice about your Awards for All bid.
Deadline: ongoing.

Benefact Trust Community Impact Grants
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: projects that will make a positive and transformative impact on lives and communities including growing congregations and Christian communities, addressing social challenges in communities (see full list on web link above) and enabling wider community use of church buildings.
Who can apply: churches, cathedrals, denominational bodies, Christian charities, and schools and educational institutions with a clear Christian ethos. 
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

B&Q Community Reuse Scheme 
What it is: a scheme where donations of unsellable products and materials can be re-used. All items are donated on the understanding that they will be re-used or disposed of responsibly, if they are not used. 
Who can apply: local schools and colleges, community groups, garden projects, registered charities, youth groups, scouts and guides, hospices, pre-school groups and registered child-minders can apply.
Any other information: B&Q also works with Community Repaint, a network of schemes that collects any surplus, re-usable paint and redistributes it within their communities to individuals and families on low income, charities and community groups.
Deadline: ongoing.

BIFFA Award Main Grant s 
Funding amount and term: between £10,000 and £75,000.
Funding for: community and environmental projects around the themes of community buildings, cultural facilities, recreation and rebuilding biodiversity. 
Who can apply: community groups and organisations.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: projects must be within five miles of a Biffa operation or 10 miles of an active Biffa landfill site. Rebuilding biodiversity projects must be within 15 miles of a Biffa operation or within 10 miles of any active landfill site. 
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: Chipping Campden Community Trust 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: projects that benefit the local community.
Who can apply: residents, voluntary groups, charities and schools residing in the area.
Funding priorities: applications will only be considered when all other grant opportunities have been explored.
Any other information: school grants will be considered for essential educational items.
Deadline: ongoing.

City & Guilds Foundation Local Community Skills Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £10,000, but most grants will be around £6,000.
Funding for: supporting people aged 16 and over who are facing barriers.
Who can apply: registered charities, social enterprises, colleges, FE providers and other City & Guilds customers, plus individuals and community groups – see further criteria in web link above.
Funding priorities: funding innovative local and community-led projects that may not be eligible for traditional funding sources and supporting projects that address specific skill gaps.
Any other information: eligible projects include setting up community gardens, running digital skills workshops, and providing training programmes that help disadvantaged individuals develop the skills needed to secure employment.
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: Enovert Community Trust  
Funding amount and term: up to £50,000. 
Funding for: community and environmental projects that enhance community sports and recreational facilities.
Who can apply: non-profit organisations, constituted organisations or groups within 10 miles of a landfill site operated by Enovert Management Limited or within 10 miles of a waste facility managed by the company. This includes Cheltenham (GL52 7RS), Cirencester (GL7 1YG), Gloucester (GL2 5FR) and Lydney (GL14 4EJ). 
Funding priorities: it is important to demonstrate how your proposal will benefit your community.
Any other information: there are five key criteria for projects here.
Deadlines: 23 May 2025, 5 September 2025 and 5 December 2025.

LOCAL FUNDER: Gloucestershire Community Nurses Fund 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: financial support for people in need, including community nurses and retired nurses, plus assistance for community nursing provision.
Who can apply: referrals from health and social care professionals and private and voluntary agencies.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Ford Britain Trust 
Funding amount and term: small grants up to £250 and large grants up to £3,000.
Funding for: supports projects focusing on education, the environment, children, the disabled, youth activities and initiatives that benefit local communities close to Ford’s UK locations. 
Who can apply: state schools, special schools, not-for-profit organisations, youth organisations and community groups.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications supported by a Ford employee or former employee receive a higher rating.
Deadlines: small grant applications have three funding windows from 1 April to 30 June, 1 August to 31 October and 1 December to 28 February. Large grant applications can be submitted between 1 March to 31 July and 1 September to 31 January.

John Beckwith Charitable Trust
Funding amount and term: up to £5,000.
Funding for: the arts, education, medical research, sport and social welfare.
Who can apply: charities working in the areas above.
Funding priorities: the Trust is particularly interested in allocating awards under the social welfare theme.  
Any other information: applications need to be in writing to: The John Beckwith Charitable Trust, 124 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9BW or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Deadline: ongoing.

John Lewis and Waitrose Community Matters
Funding amount and term: a share of £3,000.
Funding for: community projects in the locality.
Who can apply: charities, schools and relevant community groups.
Funding priorities: local causes.
Any other information: every three months each shop selects three community groups or charities to help and shares £3,000 between the votes received from their customers.
Deadline: ongoing.

Morrisons Foundation Charitable Grants
Funding amount and term: up to £10,000.
Funding for: projects which help to improve people’s lives in communities.
Who can apply: registered charities.
Funding priorities: the Foundation's objectives are: 1. Tackling poverty and social deprivation; 2. Enhancing community spaces, facilities and services; and 3. Improving health and wellbeing. Charities applying should ensure their project meets at meets at least one of the funding objectives. 
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

National Lottery UK Fund 
Funding amount and term: from £500,000 to £5 million. 
Funding for: projects that help bring diverse communities together or help children and young people use their voice to influence change.
Who can apply: voluntary or community organisations, statutory organisations.
Funding priorities: you are more likely to get funding if you do one of the aims below well, rather than a little of everything.
Aims: to improve relationships between people with different life experiences, to help people and communities who find it difficult to meet face-to-face to make meaningful connections online, to help people from all backgrounds to influence the future of their communities, to help children and young people facing specific challenges change the systems that affect them and to help more organisations to involve children and young people.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Other National Lottery funding - The National Lottery offers a range of funding for a range of different community projects. The fund distributes over £600 million per year. Please visit their website for updates about current and new funding opportunities.

Partnerships Fund
Funding amount and term: £20,001 upwards for up to five years.
Funding for: community projects.
Who can apply: organisations working together in partnership to help their community.
Funding priorities: to be confirmed.
Any other information: please note that you are strongly recommended not to apply until new criteria is published in spring 2025.
Deadline: ongoing.

Persimmon Homes Community Champions fund
Funding amount and term: from £1,000 to £6,000.
Funding for: good causes in the community.
Who can apply: local groups, sports clubs, schools, hospices and charities which have already raised vital funds themselves.
Funding priorities: unclear.
Any other information: see previous groups that have received funding in the web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Poppy Fund – Cost of Living Grants
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: basic financial costs.
Who can apply: Armed Forces community of individuals and organisations.
Funding priorities: everyday essentials such as kitchen appliances, clothes, and some furniture.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Reaching Communities 
Funding amount and term: £20,001 upwards for up to five years.
Funding for: projects that help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need, including hard to reach communities.
Who can apply: voluntary and community organisations. 
Funding priorities: to be confirmed.
Any other information: please note that you are strongly recommended not to apply until new criteria is published in spring 2025.
Deadline: ongoing.

Severn Trent Community Fund
Funding amount and term: applications can be made for small (£2,000-£20,000) or large (£20,000-£100,000) grants – different criteria apply for each.
Funding for: projects that support community wellbeing and link to people, place and the environment.
Who can apply: not-for-profit organisations, CICs, foundation schools, colleges or academy trusts and statutory bodies – including local authorities, town, parish or community councils in the Seven Trent region.
Funding priorities: new projects that cover all three key elements of community wellbeing - people, place and environment.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadlines: small grants – 31 August 2025; large grants – 31 July 2025.

LOCAL FUNDER: Stroudfunding – crowdfunding for the Stroud district
Funding amount and term: Stroud District Council (SDC) provides a portion of the funding – up to £10,000 - with the remaining amount raised through community pledges. 
Funding for: community projects.
Who can apply: community groups within the Stroud district can apply to raise funds for local projects. 
Funding priorities: projects that align with the council’s priorities of the environment and climate change or enhancing community resilience and wellbeing could receive up to £10,000 of SDC’s £100,000 fund, capped at 50% of the crowdfunding campaign target.
Any other information: projects need to be set up on a Crowdfunder page via Spacehive.
Deadline to submit projects and start crowdfunding: 7 May 2025.

The Cotswold Heritage and Environment Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £2,000.
Funding for: local projects that focus on one or more of the following areas: heritage, environment, culture, access and social wellbeing. 
Who can apply: charities, not-for-profit organisations and parish or town councils.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: Applications should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Deadline: unclear.

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Migration Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £60,000 per year over three to four years or £50,000 per year over five years. 
Funding for: organisations whose principles and practice align with their vision of the future.
Who can apply: organisations building on their services to strengthen relationships with their communities.
Funding priorities: addressing the root causes of the injustices faced by migrant and diaspora communities.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: The Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund – applications for the Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund are not being accepted at this time. Please continue to check here for updates on when new funding may become available.

The Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation
Funding amount and term: up to £10,000. 
Funding for: helping people experiencing hardship and/or under-served groups with accessing a home and improving their financial wellbeing.
Who can apply: registered charities supporting people in the top 50% of the UK Index of Multiple Deprivation). 
Funding priorities: it is important to demonstrate how your proposal will benefit your community.
Any other information: funding can be used for core costs if your charity’s mission meets one or more of Skipton’s target outcomes. A second funding round opens on 1 September 2025 and closes 31 October 2025.
Deadline: 1 May 2025 and 31 October 2025.

Trusthouse Charitable Foundation
Funding amount and term: small grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 while major grants are available between £10,000 and £50,000.
Funding for: community support projects, core costs and families in need with a focus on early intervention, families coping with addiction and prisoners’ families. 
Who can apply: charitable organisations (including social enterprises, not-for-profit registered companies and voluntary organisations) and organisations working in communities of extreme deprivation.
Funding priorities: small grants – community support focus; major grants – family support focus.
Any other information: trustees meet in January, April, July and October and deadlines are three months before. 
Deadline: ongoing.

The Truemark Trust  
Funding amount and term: up to £1,000.
Funding for: projects supporting people who have been disadvantaged.
Who can apply: small charities and voluntary organisations.
Funding priorities: neighbourhood based community projects and innovative work with less popular groups.
Any other information: applications should be made to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: Your Gloucester Small Grants  
Funding amount and term: £250 for individuals and £500 for a group.
Funding for: projects meeting at least one of the following – improving community facilities/environment, health and wellbeing, inclusive communities, supporting volunteers, arts and culture, sport and physical activity and training/employment opportunities.
Who can apply: community groups, individuals, constituted or un-constituted groups.
Funding priorities: projects demonstrating partnership working will score added points.
Any other information: please email your project idea to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Deadline: ongoing.

The Stobart Sustainability Fund 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: community-led sustainability projects and initiatives.
Who can apply: non-profit organisations, small businesses, community groups and schools and colleges.
Funding priorities: projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions or initiatives that protect and enhance the environment.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Education & Learning

Buttle UK Chances for Children
Funding amount and term: up to £2,400.
Funding for: supporting the multiple needs of vulnerable children and young people.
Who can apply: registered charities, housing associations or public sector organisations.
Funding priorities: projects that improve children and young people’s wellbeing and increase their capacity to engage in education and learning.
Any other information: wide holistic packages of support are available – see web link for full details.
Deadline: ongoing.

Classics For All  
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: the introduction or development of the classics into state schools. 
Who can apply: state primary and secondary schools.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: schools can apply for advice and support plus ‘a modest contribution to resources and books’ as well as teacher training.
Deadlines: 1 June 2025, 15 June 2025 and 1 December 2025.

LOCAL FUNDER: Cotswold Primrose Charitable Trust 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: supporting individuals to access education, training, work and sports and physical activities.
Who can apply: registered charities, churches, parish councils, local authorities and CASC-registered sports clubs. 
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications should be accompanied by the charity’s latest report and financial statements and should be addressed to: The Cotswold Primrose Charitable Trust, c/o New Quadrant Partners Ltd, 22 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1LS.
Deadline: ongoing.

Cure Parkinson’s Trust 
Funding amount and term: previous awards have been between £50,000 and £250,000 with a duration of one to three years.
Funding for: pre-clinical and clinical research projects that have the potential to cure Parkinson’s disease.
Who can apply: commercial organisations, appropriately qualified scientists or clinicians based in an accredited university or hospital in any country.
Funding priorities: specific criteria applies and this is available via the weblink above.
Any other information: as above.
Deadlines: 5 May 2025, 21 July 2025 and 3 November 2025.

NEW: Educational Opportunity Foundation Main Fund
Funding amount and term: between 25% to 100% of the total project costs, but preference will be given to projects with some degree of matched funding.
Funding for: projects improving access to education or the quality of education for children and young people.
Who can apply: schools and registered charities.
Funding priorities: education projects for those who have caring responsibilities or experience of living in care will only be considered for UK programmes.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Forestry Commission - Woodland Creation Planning Grant 
Funding amount and term: up to £30,500.
Funding for: producing a woodland creation design plan.
Who can apply: landowners, land managers and public bodies in England who are interested in planting new woodland. 
Funding priorities: proposals should consider biodiversity and geology, soils and climate, landscape, water, historic environment and local stakeholders.
Any other information: see the web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Greggs Foundation
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: opening free breakfast clubs. 
Who can apply: primary schools.
Funding priorities: specific criteria apply and are available via the weblink. 
Any other information: initial start-up grants are available for equipment such as chest freezers to store food items or toys and activities for the club. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Horizon Europe
Funding amount and term: grants averaging £450,000. 
Funding for: excellent research in any field, researcher mobility, research infrastructure, global challenges including health, culture and inclusive society, civil security, digital, industry and space, climate, energy and mobility and food, natural resources and agriculture and environment and innovation.
Who can apply: UK businesses, academics and researchers including smaller companies who might not have previously considered applying.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: in partnership with the British Academy, support grants are also available for selected UK researchers and businesses to help them create better applications. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Ironmongers’ Foundation STEM Projects 
Funding amount and term: up to £10,000.
Funding for: projects that encourage young people under 25 years old to study science subjects at school and go on to pursue STEM-related further education or vocational training. 
Who can apply: charities.
Funding priorities: the Foundation prefers to support smaller projects where the funding can make a real difference. 
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: 1 August 2025 and 1 December 2025.

John Beckwith Charitable Trust
Funding amount and term: up to £5,000.
Funding for: the arts, education, medical research, sport and social welfare.
Who can apply: charities working in the areas above.
Funding priorities: the Trust is particularly interested in allocating awards under the social welfare theme.  
Any other information: applications need to be in writing to: The John Beckwith Charitable Trust, 124 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9BW or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Deadline: ongoing.

‘I've got an idea’ Fund 
Funding amount and term: between £250 and £3,000. 
Funding for: ideas that are based on a technical idea or innovation that could deliver a social or environmental benefit and that are intriguing, inventive and have an element of fun. 
Who can apply: individuals, small groups or organisations.
Funding priorities: the focus is on DIY ideas where the applicants are building and experimenting with their idea themselves rather than outsourcing the development.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

LoveReading4Kids Funding for Schools Scheme
Funding amount and term: between £1,000 and £5,000.
Funding for: books with a specific focus on reading for pleasure – they do not fund textbooks or curriculum books.
Who can apply: state-funded schools, primaries, secondaries and early years’ settings are all eligible to apply.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: check web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Educational Opportunity Foundation 
Funding amount and term: grants from £30,000 up to £90,000 are available for one to three years.
Funding for: projects centred around care-experienced young people (under 25 years old) with the aim of improving their educational outcomes and life chances.
Who can apply: UK registered charities with an income normally between £25,000 and £2.5 million.
Funding priorities: funding is between 25% to 100% of the total project costs, but preference will be given to projects with some degree of matched funding.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Jerusalem Trust
Funding amount and term: up to £600.
Funding for: the teaching of Christianity within religious education in schools.
Who can apply: state-funded primary and secondary schools.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: the spring 2025 funding window is now only open to secondary schools. Please do not apply for a primary school grant until the summer term.
Deadline: unclear.

Old Possums Practical Trust  
Funding amount and term: between £500 and £5,000.
Funding for: projects aiming to increase knowledge and appreciation of historic, artistic, architectural, aesthetic, literary, musical or theatrical interests.
Who can apply: registered charities, individuals and groups.
Funding priorities: grants are more likely to be given for projects that involve children or young people, disabled or disadvantaged people and communities.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Classical Association
Funding amount and term: small grants are up to £5,000; major grants of £5,000.
Funding for: school or community activities that promote classical subjects more widely. 
Who can apply: schools and colleges.
Funding priorities: events which represent good value for money, look to build longer-term engagement with the classical world and encourage equality, diversity and inclusion, benefitting pupils who might otherwise have limited opportunities to study the Greek and Roman worlds are preferred.
Any other information: please apply for a deadline at least three months ahead of your proposed event. If you are seeking a grant for a major project, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before submitting an application.
Deadlines: small grants - 1 June 2025, 1 September 2025 and 1 December 2025; major grants: 1 September 2025 and 1 March 2026.

Paul Hamlyn Foundation Arts-Based Learning Fund 
Funding amount and term: from £30,000 upwards and up to £100,000 a year.
Funding for: projects that enhance the lives, development and achievements of children and young people through high-quality arts-based learning activities. 
Who can apply: arts and cultural organisations working in partnership with educational settings.
Funding priorities: welcome applications from organisations led by people most impacted by oppression, including racism, ableism, classism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, and/or transphobia.
Any other information: arts and cultural organisations are warmly welcomed to book an enquiry call to find out more about the Arts-based Learning Fund.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Royal Society of Chemistry Accessibility Grant programme 
Funding amount and term: up to £1,200 per year.
Funding for: attending a chemistry-related meeting, conference, workshop or professional development event. 
Who can apply: people with disabilities and ongoing health conditions who face extra costs and financial challenges.
Funding priorities: the cost of specific support to attend chemistry-related events in terms of equipment, service, or other personal expenses.
Any other information: applicants must be current RSC members or former RSC members to be eligible to apply. 
Deadline: ongoing.

The Society for Disabled Artists Bursaries 
Funding amount and term: up to £1,500 in any one year.
Funding for: art and music therapy qualifications.
Who can apply: hospice staff.
Funding priorities: see web link above.
Any other information: applicants can apply for a maximum of 50% of course or module fees. Match-funding is encouraged. 
Deadline: ongoing.

UK-German Instant Impact Programme
Funding amount and term: up to £2,500 and more in exceptional cases.
Funding for: first-time taster trips for groups of young people, group exchange trips to revive a school or youth partnership and/or exchanges based on joint thematic projects.
Who can apply: primary, secondary and SEN schools, FE colleges and youth groups in the UK and Germany.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications must be received by UK-German Connection at least six weeks in advance of the visit.
Deadline: ongoing.

Wooden Spoon
Funding amount and term: up to £5,000.
Funding for: projects enhancing the lives of children and young people that 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.

The Worshipful Company of World Traders
Funding amount and term: from £1,000 to £5,000, although smaller amounts may be awarded.
Funding for: innovative educational projects that promote world trade.
Who can apply: UK registered charities, including non-profit-making organisations involved in educational projects.
Funding priorities: approved projects will normally be those with which the company can be publicly identified.
Any other information: grant requests should not exceed 50% of the total project funding for any given year.
Deadline: ongoing.

Environment & Energy

Aviva Community Fund 
Funding amount and term: up to £50,000.
Funding for: innovative ideas that benefit their community.
Who can apply: charities – see full criteria in web link above.
Funding priorities: financial wellbeing and climate action.
Any other information:  applicants need to create a fundraising page on Crowdfunder.
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: Enovert Community Trust  
Funding amount and term: up to £50,000. 
Funding for: community and environmental projects that enhance community sports and recreation facilities.
Who can apply: non-profit organisations, constituted organisations or groups within 10 miles of a landfill site operated by Enovert Management Limited or within 10 miles of a waste facility managed by the company. This includes Cheltenham (GL52 7RS), Cirencester (GL7 1YG), Gloucester (GL2 5FR) and Lydney (GL14 4EJ). 
Funding priorities: it is important to demonstrate how your proposal will benefit your community.
Any other information: there are five key criteria for projects here.
Deadlines: 23 May, 5 September and 5 December 2025.

The Cotswold Heritage and Environment Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £2,000.
Funding for: local projects that focus on one or more of the following areas: heritage and environment – ‘both built and natural’.
Who can apply: charities, not-for-profit organisations and parish or town councils.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications should be emailed to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Deadline: ongoing.

HDH Wills Charitable Trust – the Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust
Funding amount and term: between £500 and £2,000.
Funding for: the conservation and maintenance of the natural environment and its indigenous woodland flora and fauna.
Who can apply: registered charities or exempt charities.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: grants may be made towards revenue, capital or project expenditure.
Deadline: ongoing.

Naturesave Trust 
Funding amount and term: grants between £500 to £2,500 have been awarded during previous funding rounds.
Funding for: please check the website in April/May to check the latest theme - or join their mailing list.
Who can apply: charities, social enterprises and grassroots community organisations with small projects.
Funding priorities: projects that support the theme.  Sign up to their newsletter to find out the next theme.
Any other information: the Trust conducts three funding windows per year (January to February then May to June and September to October).
Next deadline: June 2025.

Ninevah Charitable Trust 
Funding amount and term: not specified.
Funding for: health, welfare and education of the general public; study and appreciation of agriculture, silviculture, ecology and land management that encourages conservation of the countryside.
Who can apply: registered charities or Community Interest Companies.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications should be sent to S Hutchinson, The Ninevah Charitable Trust, 8 Mill Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 2AS.
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: Stroud Town Council funding – grants are available for a range of community projects in the Stroud District, including for the arts and the environment. For more information and a list of deadlines, please check the link above.

The Fieldrose Charitable Trust 
Funding amount and term: between £1,000 and £20,000.
Funding for: projects covering areas such as support for children and young people, the environment, health and wellbeing, medical research and religion. 
Who can apply: registered charities or Charitable Incorporated Organisations.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: apply to The Fieldrose Charitable Trust, c/o New Quadrant Partners Limited, 4th Floor, 5 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1LG or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. The Trust does not have a website, but further information is available on the Charity Commission website.
Deadline: ongoing.

Health & Wellbeing

Albert Hunt Trust
Funding amount and term: from £500-£30,000.
Funding for: hospice care, support for the homeless and projects promoting health and wellbeing.
Who can apply: registered charities, organisations and projects that provide hospice care.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: please see full criteria in web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Allen Lane Foundation
Funding amount and term: about £5,000 on average.
Funding for: services and activities for people with moderate/severe mental health conditions; as well as groups working with people affected by specific or particular issues – such as bipolar disorder, or depression, or self-harm, or eating disorders for example. 
Who can apply: their focus is on funding mental health charities – rather than organisations with a broader focus; or organisations working to generally improve wellbeing; or wellness projects.
Funding priorities: recent funding has been awarded for befriending and mentoring projects; peer support and self-help groups; therapeutic arts activities; gardening and horticulture projects; as well as for the provision of advice, information and advocacy.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER OPENING SOON: Cheltenham Borough Council’s community-building grants 
Funding amount and term: up to £300.
Funding for: events and activities that support neighbourhood wellbeing and improve the biodiversity of Cheltenham’s green spaces.   
Who can apply: community and voluntary sector groups.
Funding priorities: small-scale projects.
Any other information: the next round of grants will open in April 2025.
Deadline: to be confirmed.

John Beckwith Charitable Trust
Funding amount and term: up to £5,000.
Funding for: the arts, education, medical research, sport and social welfare.
Who can apply: charities working in the areas above.
Funding priorities: the Trust is particularly interested in allocating awards under the social welfare theme.  
Any other information: applications need to be in writing to: The John Beckwith Charitable Trust, 124 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9BW or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Deadline: ongoing.

National Garden Scheme Professional Development Grants programme 
Funding amount and term: bursaries are available to improve the quality of care given to hospice patients, palliative care patients, their families and carers. A maximum of 50% of course or module fees or up to £1,500 is available in any one year. 
Funding for: fees for university accredited palliative care courses including degree, masters, and PhD level programmes. 
Who can apply: hospice staff.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: match-funding is encouraged. 
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: Tewkesbury Community Health and Wellbeing Grant Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £1,000.
Funding for: projects improving physical and mental wellbeing, promoting healthy lifestyles or building strong communities for the future. 
Who can apply: not-for-profit organisations working with communities in Tewkesbury Borough – this includes registered charities, town/parish councils, CICs and social enterprises, constituted community groups (including faith groups, sports clubs, social groups).
Funding priorities: encouraging people to take part in community activities which improve mental and physical wellbeing; improving community spaces to encourage wider participation in community activities and creating or enhancing outdoor community spaces to enable the provision of activities that aim to improve mental and physical health and/or wellbeing.
Any other information: applications are reviewed every three to four weeks.
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: The Free Hospital Trust Fund 
Funding amount and term: up to £3,500.
Funding for: financially disadvantaged families in Gloucestershire where the children and/or their parents have health problems (physical, emotional, or social). 
Who can apply: registered charities, not for profit organisations, infant, primary and secondary schools and SEN schools, currently based and operating within, Gloucestershire.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: grants for clothing and shoes are also available and you can find out more here.
Deadlines: 4 July 2025 and 3 October 2025.

The James Tudor Foundation
Funding amount and term: grants average around £10,000 and £15,000.
Funding for: medical research, health education and the direct relief of sickness.
Who can apply: registered charities whose primary focus is to support individuals (adults and children) affected by health conditions that could be chronic, degenerative, often life-limiting, or individuals who have sustained life-changing injuries.
Funding priorities: see the web link above for more details.
Any other information: there is a two-stage process with an initial Expression of Interest followed by an invitation to apply fully.
Deadline for next Expressions of Interest: 5pm 2 May 2025. Full application deadline: 5pm 25 July 2025.

Wolfson Foundation Hospice Care Home Training
Funding amount and term: up to £2,000 per hospice.
Funding for: training courses and study days specifically focused on dementia care for people nearing the end of life.
Who can apply: members of Hospice UK.
Funding priorities: the programme aims to encourage greater collaboration and interchange of ideas amongst staff in hospices and in care homes. Any other information: hospices are eligible for a maximum of two grants per year. A grant may be for a series of events, eg. a series of workshops on dementia and palliative care in care homes.
Deadline: ongoing.

Yapp Charitable Trust
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.

Heritage

Architectural Heritage Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £15,000 to help assess the viability of historic building projects, and up to £20,000 towards development work to progress plans for historic buildings.
Funding for: grants for early-stage feasibility work on historic building projects in England. 
Who can apply: charities and not-for-profit organisations, including social enterprises. 
Funding priorities: see web link above.
Any other information: there is a two-stage process. You can complete their short online Expression of Interest form anytime. 
Deadline: check the website for confirmation of future 2025 deadlines.

The Cotswold Heritage and Environment Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £2,000.
Funding for: local projects that focus on one or more of the following areas: heritage, environment, culture, access and social wellbeing. 
Who can apply: charities, not-for-profit organisations and parish or town councils.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Deadline: unclear.

Historic England Grants 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: the repair and conservation of listed buildings, scheduled monuments and registered parks and gardens. 
Who can apply: the owners – either individuals or organisations – who have legal responsibility for the repair of the property.
Funding priorities: those sites which are most in need of repair and where, without our grant, a project would not be able to go ahead.
Any other information: their local offices handle applications and Historic England strongly recommend that you contact them before applying.
Deadline: ongoing.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund – Landscape Connections
Funding amount and term: smaller grants of up to £250,000 and larger grants of over £250,000.
Funding for: national parks and national landscapes in England and Wales.
Who can apply: not-for-profit organisations, and partnerships led by not-for-profit organisations.
Funding priorities: to support those who care for national landscapes to strengthen them, so they are alive with nature and provide space for people to relax and connect with the environment. 
Any other information: please check the application process for both smaller and larger grants as they differ.
Deadline: grants of up to £250,000 are offered on a monthly basis with grants over £250,000 decided every quarter.

National Heritage Memorial Fund
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: projects must be concerned with buying, maintaining or preserving objects, collections, buildings or land that are of particular importance to the national heritage of the UK.
Who can apply: charities, not-for-profit organisations and public bodies.
Funding priorities: to help buy ‘anything which is of outstanding importance to the UK’s heritage and either at risk or of memorial character’.
Any other information: in exceptional circumstances, funding may be awarded for emergency repairs when ‘a heritage asset (excluding historic buildings and structures) is at imminent risk of irreparable damage’.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund
Funding amount and term: the maximum grant available is 50% of the purchase price of the object where the minimum purchase price is £500 and the maximum is £500,000.
Funding for: to support the purchase of a wide range of material for the permanent collections of non-nationally funded organisations in England and Wales.
Who can apply: museums, galleries, record repositories and specialist libraries not funded by central government and who maintain a permanent collection in suitable conditions for public benefit.
Funding priorities: to support acquisitions that enable organisations to better reflect and respond to audiences through their collections by becoming more relevant and sustainable as a result. 
Any other information: apply by contacting the Purchase Grant Fund office on 020 7942 2536 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Deadline: ongoing.

The William and Jane Morris Church Conservation Grants 
Funding amount and term: between £500 and £5,000.
Funding for: small programmes of conservation work to decorative features and monuments.
Who can apply: churches, chapels, and other places of worship.
Funding priorities: the object of work must have been made no later than 1896 (the year of William Morris’s death), even if it is in a building which is older. 
Any other information: only work carried out under the principles of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is supported.
Deadlines: 31 August 2025 and 31 March 2026.

Housing

LOCAL FUNDER: Juliet’s Purse Homeless Relief Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £750.
Funding for: young people aged between 16 and 25 in Gloucestershire experiencing, and at risk of, homelessness to help them access accommodation or avoid eviction. 
Who can apply: frontline workers can also apply for a grant on behalf of an eligible young person.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: the young person must be actively engaged in work to sustain housing.
Deadline: ongoing.

Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation
Funding amount and term: up to £10,000. 
Funding for: helping people experiencing hardship and/or under-served groups with accessing a home and improving their financial wellbeing.
Who can apply: registered charities supporting people in the top 50% of the UK Index of Multiple Deprivation). 
Funding priorities: it is important to demonstrate how your proposal will benefit your community.
Any other information: funding can be used for core costs if your charity’s mission meets one or more of Skipton’s target outcomes. A second funding round opens on 1 September 2025 and closes 31 October 2025.
Deadlines: 1 May 2025 and 31 October 2025.

Social and Sustainable Housing Fund
Funding amount and term: loans from £2-£5 million.
Funding for: to make housing more accessible.
Who can apply: registered charities or social purpose organisations delivering housing and support services to vulnerable individuals.
Funding priorities: to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals by increasing their access to safe, stable and appropriate housing and to make small to medium-sized charitable organisations financially stronger, by allowing them to buy housing in a low-risk way.
Any other information: The Social and Sustainable Housing Fund looks for social sector organisations that have experience of providing both housing and a high degree of support to disadvantaged clients.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Screwfix Foundation
Funding amount and term: up to £5,000.
Funding for: projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of. homes, community buildings and other buildings used by those in need.
Who can apply: registered charities or not-for-profit organisations.
Funding priorities: Screwfix prioritises applications where they are able to fund the total project amount.
Any other information: check full criteria via the web link above.
Deadlines: 10 May 2025, 10 August 2025 and 10 November 2025.

Older People

Barchester Charitable Foundation
Funding amount and term: up to £2,500.
Funding for: projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people and adults with a disability.
Who can apply: community health professionals, community groups and registered charities that combat isolation and loneliness.
Funding priorities: the funding focus is about connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. The Foundation supports applications that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged.
Any other information: grants of up to £1,000 are also available to help individuals with mobility issues.
Deadline: ongoing.

Charles Hayward Foundation Small Grants
Funding amount and term: up to £7,000.
Funding for: preventative and early intervention programmes being delivered at community level which allow older people to stay in their own homes and remain independent.
Who can apply: registered charities working with older people.
Funding priorities: projects that offer a consistent and sustained benefit rather than one-off events or short-lived activities are favoured.
Any other information: programmes designed to meet the specific needs of people with dementia are also funded.
Deadline: ongoing.

Friends of the Elderly
Funding amount and term: up to £400.
Funding for: support for older people affected by loneliness and grants for those living on a low income.
Who can apply: applications must be made via a third-party referral agent such as charities, local authority and social services representatives.
Funding priorities: essential expenses such as purchasing a new fridge, paying unexpected bills, food, clothing, or covering gas and electricity costs.
Any other information: as above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Masonic Charitable Foundation Charity Grants programme
Funding amount and term: small grants of up to £5,000 and large grants from £10,000 to £60,000 for up to three years.
Funding for: babies and children aged up to five years, children affected by domestic abuse or requiring special educational needs or who have disabilities, plus people with dementia and their carers. 
Who can apply: small grant programme - charities whose annual income is between £25,000 and £500,000; large grant programme - charities whose annual income is between £500,000 and £5 million.
Funding priorities: early years, special educational needs and disabilities, domestic abuse and dementia.
Any other information: check the individual guidance for the small grants and large grants programme via the web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Places of Worship

Benefact Trust Protecting and Enhancing Christian Buildings Grants
Funding amount and term: from £750 to £100,000 and are typically a small contribution to overall project costs.
Funding for: the protection of churches and Christian charity buildings, ensuring their continued use and the safeguarding of their heritage.
Who can apply: churches, cathedrals, denominational bodies and Christian charities.
Funding priorities: essential, one-off repairs or other capital works to ensure the continued use or viability of a building.
Any other information: please refer to their Community Impact Grants programme below if your project is focused on delivering a wider community impact rather than undertaking essential building improvements.
Deadline: ongoing.

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust 
Funding amount and term: up to £10,000.
Funding for: to improve the lives of socially disadvantaged and disabled individuals of all ages.
Who can apply: registered charities with an income of less than £500,000 and registered for at least three years.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: please see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Barnwood Trust Small Grants Funding
Funding amount and term: up to £10,000 for time-limited work.
Funding for: disabled people and people with mental health in Gloucestershire.
Who can apply: charities, educational establishments or groups. If your organisation has been constituted for less than two years, or if your organisation or group is not formally constituted, this is the funding programme for you.
Funding priorities: projects must support Barnwood Trust’s vision.
Any other information: apply for support by completing an Expression of Interest via the Gloucestershire Funders site here.
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: Gloucestershire Community Nurses Fund 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: financial support for people who are experiencing difficulties as a consequence of either an illness or a disability.  
Who can apply: referrals from health and social care professionals and private and voluntary agencies.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: Gloucestershire Disability Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £1,000 for individuals and £2,500 for organisations.
Funding for: people of any age with a special or exceptional need arising from having a disability to help them navigate life’s challenges.
Who can apply: charitable non-profit organisations or groups supporting people living with a physical, sensory or learning disability.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: all applications for disability equipment must be supported by an assessment of need and suitability prepared by a qualified education, health or social care professional.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Masonic Charitable Foundation Charity Grants programme
Funding amount and term: small grants of up to £5,000 and large grants from £10,000 to £60,000 for up to three years.
Funding for: babies and children aged up to five years, children affected by domestic abuse or requiring special educational needs or who have disabilities, plus people with dementia and their carers. 
Who can apply: small grant programme - charities whose annual income is between £25,000 and £500,000; large grant programme - charities whose annual income is between £500,000 and £5 million.
Funding priorities: early years, special educational needs and disabilities, domestic abuse and dementia.
Any other information: check the individual guidance for the small grants and large grants programme via the web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

LOCAL FUNDER: Mayfield Trust
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: individuals with learning disabilities, or families with a member who has learning disabilities, living in Gloucestershire so that they can purchase items which would improve their life.
Who can apply: as above.
Funding priorities: requests for items which would improve the life or the personal development of the beneficiary. Also, applications for items to develop the hobbies or interests of the beneficiary.
Any other information: return the completed form to: Mayfield Home Trust Ltd, PO Box 342, Stroud, Glos GL6 1EA.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Miss Kathleen Beryl Sleigh Charitable Trust
Funding amount and term: between £2,500 and £20,000.
Funding for: projects with children and young people, elderly, people with a disability, as well as music and cultural organisations.
Who can apply: charities.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications may be made at any time in writing to Hazel French and Jonathan Picken, Trustees, The Miss Kathleen Beryl Sleigh Charitable Trust, William Sturges Solicitors, 14-16 Caxton Street, London SW1H 0QY or via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
Deadline: ongoing.

The Allen Lane Foundation
Funding amount and term: about £5,000 on average.
Funding for: services and activities for people with moderate/severe mental health conditions; as well as groups working with people affected by specific or particular issues – such as bipolar disorder, or depression, or self-harm, or eating disorders for example. 
Who can apply: focus is on funding mental health charities – rather than organisations with a broader focus; or organisations working to generally improve wellbeing; or wellness projects.
Funding priorities: recent funding has been awarded for befriending and mentoring projects; peer support and self-help groups; therapeutic arts activities; gardening and horticulture projects; as well as for the provision of advice, information and advocacy.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Peter Harrison Foundation
Funding amount and term: up to £30,000 spread over one, two or three years.
Funding for: opportunities that use physical activities to enhance the lives of those who face severe disadvantages in the community.
Who can apply: charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs).
Funding priorities: working with people living with disabilities in the top 10% of areas of deprivation (Indices of Multiple Deprivation decile 1), organisations with a track record of working with this population who also have a robust plan for wider impact of the project through dissemination, training etc.
Any other information: there are four funding rounds every year. 
Deadlines: 1 July 2025, 1 October 2025 and 1 January 2026.

Royal Society of Chemistry Accessibility Grants
Funding amount and term: up to £1,200.
Funding for: specific support to attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference, workshop or professional development event. This support might be any form of equipment, service, or other personal expense associated with meeting your access needs.
Who can apply: chemists who will use these funds to attend and/or fully participate in a chemistry-related meeting, conference, workshop or professional development opportunity, and cannot access it via any other existing or statutory means.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: accessibility grants support attendance at online events as well as in-person events.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Rowing Foundation
Funding amount and term: match-funding of up to £4,000 including VAT per grant for equipment and refurbishment grants.
Funding for: the cost of boat equipment or boat refurbishments to support junior and student rowers, and adaptive rowing for all ages.
Who can apply: rowing clubs, schools and organisations. The refurbishment scheme is open to any club’s boats that are used exclusively for juniors, those in full-time education or for adaptive rowers of any age.
Funding priorities: the Foundation prefers to encourage participation in rowing by the young or disabled through the provision of equipment, such as boats, sculls, oars and essential safety equipment. 
Any other information: funds are extremely unlikely to be given to help fund the purchase of rowing machines or cox boxes/boat telemetry.
Deadline for equipment grants: midday 2 June 2025. Deadline for refurbishment grants: ongoing.

The Bruce Wake Charitable Foundation
Funding amount and term: up to £3,000; only projects with a maximum budget of £25,000 can be considered.
Funding for: encouraging and assisting the provision of leisure activities for the physically disabled.
Who can apply: charities and not-for-profit organisations.
Funding priorities: where improved access for wheelchair users is proposed or where a sporting or leisure activity involving disabled wheelchair users is proposed.
Any other information: trustees meet quarterly to discuss applications.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Oliver Ford Foundation
Funding amount and term: up to £10,000.
Funding for: supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities or learning difficulties.
Who can apply: charities.
Funding priorities: grants can also be given for the advancement of interior decoration, fabric design, decorative materials and landscape gardening.
Any other information: applications may be made at any time in writing to The Trustees, The Oliver Ford Foundation, The Oliver Ford Will Trust, MacFarlanes LLP, 20 Cursitor Street, London EC4A 1LT.
Deadline: ongoing.

UPDATE: The Veterans’ Mobility Fund
Funding amount and term: a total of £2.5 million in government funding is available. Individual grants are not specified.
Funding for: life-changing grant or equipment to help veterans with their mobility.
Who can apply: veterans who have a service-attributable condition (which is linked to the equipment required) and receive (or are applying for) a war pension or appropriate Armed Forces Compensation.  
Funding priorities: supporting veterans with physical disabilities resulting from illness or injury sustained during service by providing grants or equipment not usually available on the NHS, such as specialist wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and orthotics such as splints and braces.   
Any other information: the fund is administered by Help for Heroes and Blesma.
Deadline: the fund is temporarily closed. If you would like to be notified when the fund reopens, please register your interest by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sport

Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust 
Funding amount and term: grants average £400.
Funding for: disadvantaged young people to develop an existing interest in adventurous outdoor activities.
Who can apply: schools and youth groups.
Funding priorities: includes walking, climbing, cycling, kayaking, sailing, horse riding - either self-planned or for residential courses at an outdoor centre.
Any other information: as above.
Deadline: ongoing.

BlueSpark Foundation 
Funding amount and term: various grant amounts available (majority will be under £2,000 and only a few exceeding £5,000).
Funding for: projects supporting the education and development of children and young people between five and 21-years-old.
Who can apply: organisations and individuals.
Funding priorities: BlueSpark provides funding for relatively small-scale projects which might not happen at all, or would only happen on a lesser scale without their support. They are particularly keen to support projects which will help enhance the self-confidence, team working skills and future employability of children and young people.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Boost Charitable Trust 
Funding amount and term: up to £750.
Funding for: projects that improve the lives of the disabled and disadvantaged through the power of sport.
Who can apply: charities or non-profit making organisations with a focus on sport.
Funding priorities: the Trust focuses on five areas of disadvantage: physical and learning disabilities, financial hardship, mental health, social exclusion and medical research and relief. 
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Football Foundation
Funding amount and term: up to £25,000 for different football facilities.
Funding for: goalposts, storage containers, portable floodlights, fencing plus building facilities and football pitches.
Who can apply: football clubs, schools, councils and local sports associations.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: applications can be made at any time. For Gloucestershire, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Deadline: unclear.

LOCAL FUNDER Greaves & Withey Foundation 
Funding amount and term: not specified.
Funding for: sports and recreational activities.
Who can apply: charities or a not-for profit organisations working to promote sports and recreation to those living in Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire.
Funding priorities: unclear.
Any other information: to obtain a grant application and eligibility guidance from the Greaves & Withey Foundation, please email the Charities team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Deadline: ongoing.

Sport England Movement Fund
Funding amount and term: up to £15,000.
Funding for: projects where the focus is on getting more people active and tackling inequalities.
Who can apply: projects or organisations with the objectives above or below.
Funding priorities: projects that promote physical activity, including active travel, walking, cycling, dance, fitness, and sporting activities.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

Miscellaneous

LOCAL FUNDER: Gloucestershire Funders 
Funding amount and term: it varies depending on the fund.
Funding for: support, services and projects to improve life for people across Gloucestershire. 
Who can apply: Gloucestershire charities and groups.
Funding priorities: check the individual funds.
Any other information: Gloucestershire Funders are an informal group of funders committed to working together in a joined-up way to benefit Gloucestershire. They aim to provide one point of access to sources of financial support.
Deadline: ongoing.

Barrow Cadbury Trust Migration Fund
Funding amount and term: from £10,000 and upwards.
Funding for: projects or potential long-term partners promoting social justice to create a more equal society, ensuring that the voices of the marginalised are heard for lasting change.
Who can apply: organisations working to promote an immigration system in the UK that is fair to both migrants and established residents.
Funding priorities: the programme focuses on policy, campaigning and communication, supporting campaigners, organisers, policy researchers and civil society groups working mainly at national level, individually and in coalitions. Check the web link above for more details.
Any other information: if you have a question about anything, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Kelly Family Charitable Trust
Funding amount and term: up to £5,000, but trustees will consider requests for higher amounts.
Funding for: practical family interventions and support, tackling problems of abuse that threaten the family unit and helping prisoners and families after a period of imprisonment.
Who can apply: registered charities whose activities support and encourage families to work as a cohesive unit in tackling problems.
Funding priorities: as above.
Any other information: grants are awarded twice a year.
Deadline: 1 September 2025.

LOCAL FUNDER: Local Lotteries - for the benefit of local communities. Lotteries currently run in Cheltenham, Forest of Dean, Gloucester City and Stroud. Please click on the individual locations for more information and to sign up.

LOCAL FUNDER: The Prestbury United Charities - individuals, groups and societies can apply for support for those in need who live in the areas of Cheltenham with postcodes beginning GL50, GL51, GL52 and GL53. Applications can be made at any time.

The Allen Lane Foundation
Funding amount and term: the average grant size is £5,000-£6,000.
Funding for: groups and organisations with projects that help adults in society including female asylum seekers and refugees, Gypsy and Traveller communities, female offenders and ex-offenders as well as men and women affected by violence and abuse. The Young People’s Programme supports 12 to 21-year-olds who are vulnerable, socially excluded or marginalised.
Who can apply: small, registered charities, voluntary and community groups.
Funding priorities: see the web link above for each of the adult groups.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Clothworkers’ Foundation Open Grants Programme 
Funding amount and term: unclear.
Funding for: capital projects including buildings, fittings, fixtures and equipment and vehicles.
Who can apply: UK registered charities, CICs, and other registered UK not-for-profit organisations (including special schools). 
Funding priorities: the focus of organisations applying must fit within one of their priorities: alcohol and substance misuse, disadvantaged minority communities, disadvantaged young people, domestic and sexual abuse, homelessness, older people, people with disabilities, prisoners and ex-offenders and people with a visual impairment.
Any other information: see above web link.
Deadline: ongoing.

The Leathersellers Company – Small Grants Programme
Funding amount and term: up to £5,000.
Funding for: providers of vital services for vulnerable people in deprived communities across the UK.
Who can apply: charities with an annual income under £500,000 per year and Charitable Incorporated Organisations.
Funding priorities: applications from organisations not holding more than six months’ free/unrestricted reserves. Partnership applications are encouraged.
Any other information: there are eight application windows throughout the year and each window will close when 40 applications have been received – within 15 minutes in November!
Applications next open: 10am 31 March 2025 and 10am Tuesday 6 May 2025.

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