Funding

Thanks to further funding from The National Lottery Community Fund - the largest community funder in the UK, Consortium and its Community Partners are delighted to deliver the second round of the LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund. This Fund has been enabled thanks to National Lottery players and will focus on supporting user-led LGBT+ organisations based in England, who are working with targeted under-represented and under-resourced communities.

This fund aims to support groups to create or enhance green spaces within a 5-kilometre radius of Starbucks stores that bring people closer to nature and align with the following criteria: · Involving the community - Projects that bring people and communities together around nature and green spaces. · Commitment to reaching new audiences - Projects that are committed to reaching audiences beyond those who typically access green space. · Need for green space - Projects that demonstrate a community need for a green space project, particularly in dense urban areas. · Creating or enhancing green spaces - Projects that can demonstrate how they either create new green spaces, or improve, add to, or preserve existing green spaces.

A world where young people are at the forefront of change sounds like a good world to live in. Are you ready to build that world with us? We’re on the lookout for young gamechangers! YGF awards grants of up to £20k directly to young people aged 10-25 and you’ll get access to peer networks and support to take your initiative to the next level! Apply now to receive funding!

The scheme is intended to support smaller charitable organisations undertaking projects for young people, the disabled, terminally ill patients and others in need. The main objective of the Trustees' grant-making is to improve lives and to lift people's aspirations.

The Woodward Charitable Trust only makes grants for core costs rather than specific projects as they recognise that smaller charities can find these hard to fund. They hope that this will have a more direct impact on the organisations that they choose to fund. Trustees only fund organisations that support at least one of the following three target groups and particularly look to fund projects that help families and young people and that are aiming to improve the life chances of their beneficiaries. * Children and Young People (up to 25 years) * Disadvantaged Families * Prisoners and Ex-Offenders Most grants are up to £3000 but usually less than £1000.

The Ironmongers’ Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential. The Company is looking for projects that deliver clearly defined educational benefits to a specific group of children or young people. Items of equipment will be considered only where a full explanation is given of how they will support this activity. Projects could, for example, support special educational needs, or foster social, emotional or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience.

The Foundation provides grants to eye clinics, hospitals, schools, libraries and other organisations helping visually impaired people in the UK and overseas. It also funds medical research and the provision of facilities for the treatment or alleviation of visual impairment.

Voluntary Community Faith Sector (VCFS) organisations within the Chester area, including West Cheshire and those parts of Flintshire within a 10 km (6 mile) radius of Chester city centre including Shotton and Connah’s Quay, are eligible to apply for funding provided they: - Provide a service to their community. - Have a bank account in the name of the organisation (with at least 2 signatories). - Can demonstrate how an award of funding would be used to help their organisation and/or their beneficiaries improve energy efficiency or waste reduction or make use of renewable sources of energy.

This fund helps local causes build stronger communities across the UK. The are two key focus areas. • Financial wellbeing – helping people take control of their wellbeing by giving them the tools to be more financially independent and ready for anything. • Climate action – promoting healthy, thriving communities by preventing, preparing for and protecting against the impacts of climate change.

You can choose from two types of grant to apply for: strategic funding and small funding. The strategic funding can help an ambitious project with a robust plan. The Chester Bluecoat Charity award grants of at least £2,000 to schemes that aim to make a lasting difference in the community over several years. With their small funding programme, The Chester Bluecoat can offer organisations a single grant of less than £500, which could help buy much-needed new equipment.

The Steve Morgan Foundation provide a range of grants for organisations that make a positive difference to those in need. Areas of support include poverty, homelessness, health and wellbeing, education and training. They also provide smaller grants to individuals requiring specialised disability equipment.

The Marjory Boddy Charitable Trust meets three times a year to consider applications for grants from registered charities that are involved in but not confined to the areas of health, education, welfare and the arts.

The Rayne Foundation supports projects that tackle young people's improved mental health, Arts as a tool to achieve social change, Improved quality of life for carers and for older people, and better opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers

The True Colours Trust supports disabled children and young people up to 25 years.

The Tesco Stronger Starts scheme (in partnership with Groundwork UK) is open to all schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations, with priority given to projects that provide food and support to young people.

The £3 million grant fund, launched by the government in May 2022 for the Queen's Jubilee, provides £2,000 to £5,000 grants for rural community building improvements in England, covering up to 20% of project costs. Applications require confirmed funding for proposed works within six weeks, and the fund is expected to be open until December 2024, subject to possible early closure.

The Allen Lane Foundation offers three open grant programs: Improving Lives supports small to medium-sized organizations in the UK, Strengthening Communities aids grassroots groups in deprived areas, and Holiday Grants provide trips for disadvantaged children aged 13 and under.

The Seven Friends Foundation offers small grants to organisations championing overlooked, unpopular, or stigmatised causes. Their mission includes fostering inclusive local communities by empowering marginalised individuals, enhancing skills, infrastructure, sustainability, and fostering collaboration within the third sector.

Community Grants are designed to aid and bolster the growth of smaller local charitable organisations directly serving beneficiaries. Although there's no strict size requirement, these organizations typically have an income/expenditure ranging from £100,000 to £500,000 annually and have been operational for at least three years.

The Garfield Weston Foundation supports a wide range of charities that make a positive difference, working in different sectors in the UK. These include welfare, youth, community, environment, education, health, arts, heritage and faith.

The foundation makes grants to projects which support young people (16 years and under) who are challenged by abuse or addiction, who are young carers, or who are homeless/without a safe place to call home.

Grants are available for community organisations across England to buy an automated external defibrillators (AED) to install in a public place.

The Foundation awards grants for projects concerning Older People.

The Climate Action Fund is a commitment to help communities tackle climate change. It supports communities to be environmentally sustainable. With Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future the NLCF wants to involve more people in climate action. And they want to inspire bold and exciting change. They will fund formal partnership projects that reach more people by either: - linking climate action to the everyday lives and interests of local communities. And inspiring them to take action. - influencing communities at a regional or national level. Like linking up groups across locations. Or a campaign that inspires change across one country, or the whole UK. You do not have to be a climate or environment focused organisation to apply.

Grants of up to £5000 (most are under £2000) are available for schools, community groups, clubs, societies or other organisations in England to improve the education and development of children and young people through educational, cultural, sporting and other activities.

The Trust seeks to support young people, with an emphasis on education and health, refugees, and the promotion of the Arts. Their Charity Commission entry states England, but looking at their projects, they have funded UK wide and also environmental work. They support some 10-20 charitable organisations per year.

Grants are available for charitable organisations in England and Wales that access the benefits of the countryside to support projects designed to improve health and wellbeing, and to provide opportunities for education about the countryside. Priority is given to projects supporting children and young people who may be disadvantaged financially, physically or mentally, or from areas of deprivation.

Their aim is to help as many people as we can by funding trips, experiences, respite breaks and group activity holidays for those who need them most.

Supports UK registered charities (not CICs) that: Provide Hospice Care – core funding of hospices is a priority. Typical grant sizes range from £20,000-£40,000. Currently closed to capital funding. Provide support for the Homeless – typical core funding grant sizes range from £5,000-£10,000. They look to support organisations in this category with an annual fundraised income (non-statutory) of below £500,000. Currently closed to capital funding. Promote Health and Well-Being – core funding for areas such as family support e.g. Home Start, counselling services, suicide prevention, specific carers support, cancer support, prisoner support and rehabilitation, community centres, food banks and debt advice. Typical grant sizes range from £1000-£5,000. They look to support organisations in this category with a total annual income of below £250,000. As this is a broad area, potential applicants are encouraged to contact them prior to applying for further guidance.

The charity's aim is to help people from the moment they first hear they have cancer, to ensure they get the best information, treatment and care at any stage of their illness and in any setting. The scheme offers small, one-off grants to help people with the extra costs that cancer can cause. It is aimed at those who have a low level of income or savings. One-off grants of £300 are available. Applications can be made through a healthcare professional, a social worker, a benefits adviser or someone acting in any other professional capacity with a person affected by cancer.

The funding is for specific projects which make a difference to people’s lives, with special consideration for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. Morrisons colleagues act as ambassadors for the Foundation and help to raise awareness at a local level, encourage charities to apply for funding and organise presentations.

The funding is for charitable work that supports the Foundation's current priorities.

Grants are available to UK registered charities whose work is within the field of care of and services for blind people; long-term care of people with learning disabilities; and care of and services for people suffering from cancer.

Small grants are available for UK registered charities that are concerned with health research and care for patients who have cancer, multiple sclerosis or other diseases and disabilities; as well as institutions that care for older people; and children's charities in the UK.

The Bernard Sunley Foundation supports capital projects which include new buildings, extensions, refurbishments and recreational spaces. New minibuses and other vehicles that provide a vital service to those most in need in their local community. Applications are accepted all year round.

BBC Children in Need support organisations that work in the heart of their communities, particularly in times of crisis, put children and young people at the centre of everything they do, from design to delivery, address the challenges the children and young people face, build their skills and resilience, empower them and extend their choices in life.

The Foundation aims to make a difference to the lives of older people and other adults with a physical, learning or mental disability; supporting practical solutions that lead to increased personal independence, self-sufficiency and dignity. The aim of this fund is on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Applications that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged will receive highest priority.

The funder states that a growing number of large and small charities are now providing travel training schemes. Through their new Travel Confidence Grant Programme they will help them, and travel providers, to make an immediate impact for disabled people.

The Foundation award grants to UK registered charities, CICs, and other registered UK not-for-profit organisations (including special schools). Grants are awarded towards capital projects, which they define as: - Buildings: purchase, construction, renovation or refurbishment. - Fittings, Fixtures, and Equipment: this includes but is not limited to office equipment/furniture, sports/gym equipment, digital/audio visual equipment, software and websites (more guidance on digital infrastructure can be found here), garden equipment, specialist therapeutic (excluding medical) equipment. It does not include equipment for one-off use, or which will be given to service users for personal use on a permanent basis. - Vehicles: This includes a minibus, car, caravan, people-carrier, or 4X4. We are unlikely to fund the total cost of a new vehicle and do not provide grants towards vehicle leasing. They fund both large and small projects.

The Foundation award grants to UK registered charities, CICs, and other registered UK not-for-profit organisations (including special schools). Grants are awarded towards capital projects, which they define as: - Buildings: purchase, construction, renovation or refurbishment. - Fittings, Fixtures, and Equipment: this includes but is not limited to office equipment/furniture, sports/gym equipment, digital/audio visual equipment, software and websites (more guidance on digital infrastructure can be found here), garden equipment, specialist therapeutic (excluding medical) equipment. It does not include equipment for one-off use, or which will be given to service users for personal use on a permanent basis. - Vehicles: This includes a minibus, car, caravan, people-carrier, or 4X4. We are unlikely to fund the total cost of a new vehicle and do not provide grants towards vehicle leasing. They fund both large and small projects.

The Foundation is dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and young people, as well as vulnerable older people, in England and Wales. Their Charity Grants programme is open to registered charities in England and Wales working with any of their four main priority groups: - People with dementia and their carers. - Children affected by domestic abuse. - Early years. - Children with special educational needs and disabilities. Small grants are for charities whose annual income is between £25,000 and £500,000. These grants are unrestricted. Small grants range from £1,000-£5,000 per year, for up to three years. Large grants are for larger charities whose annual income is between £500,000 and £10 million. They must be restricted to a project. Large grants usually range from £10,000 to £60,000. They can be awarded over one to three years.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund provide different levels of funding to heritage of all shapes and sizes. Their grants range from £10,000 up to £10 million.

TNLCF offer funding from £300 to £20,000 and can support your project for up to two years. You can apply for funding to deliver a new or existing activity or to support your organisation to change and adapt to new and future challenges. They can fund projects that’ll do at least one of these things: - bring people together to build strong relationships in and across communities - improve the places and spaces that matter to communities - help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage - support people, communities and organisations facing more demands and challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis.

The objectives of the fund are: - Cost of Living Support – funding to any registered UK charity or community group whose work directly supports those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis, such as foodbanks, accommodation, poverty relief and where people/communities in the UK are the primary and immediate focus of investment. - Our Communities Support – funding to projects embedded in the communities in which Arnold Clark operates and is available to organisations who provide services widely accessible to those within Arnold Clark local communities, addressing the needs of those living within them. - Gear Up for Sport – 150 sports kits given away each month to support youth sports teams across the UK. Any youth team with up to 30 members aged 4 to 15 years can apply.

Grants are available to community groups, schools and other not-for-profit organisations for projects that tackle issues such as diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, participation, education, conservation and protection of the natural environment and health and well-being.

Wickes are passionate about giving back to local communities. That's why they launched The Wickes Community Programme, a dedicated product fund to support local initiatives in helping them maintain and renovate community areas. Open to all local community groups and charities seeking help for improvement projects, you can enquire via your local store or contact them on social media.

The programme provides both grant and technical support for local communities that are drawing up a neighbourhood plan for their area.

The funding is intended for charities and other not-for-project organisations that are working with disadvantaged and vulnerable people in England, Scotland and Wales. The funding aims to tackle digital inequality, to help ensure that people from all backgrounds and walks of life have access to the same opportunities.

TNLCF fund projects and organisations that work to make positive changes in their community. By community they mean people living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences. They offer funding that starts at £20,001.

The funding is for projects that can demonstrate the following desired impact: - People with Parkinson's become and stay active, and/or significantly increase their levels of activity if they are already active. - More physical activity provision for everyone with Parkinson’s across the UK. - Improved social wellbeing in people with Parkinson’s as a result of attending the project. Priority will be given to innovative and new project that will help people with Parkinson's: - Become and stay active, or - Who are already active to significantly increase their levels of physical activity.

Applications are now open for London Hearts new UK Exclusive Internal Defibrillator Scheme. London Hearts has launched this scheme with the aim of increasing the number of AEDs to help save lives. As a charity they understand it is not always possible to install a public access Defibrillator and people’s needs differ within communities. The fund is moving far quicker than initially anticipated given the limited funding requirement, so they are allocating on a first come first basis as to avoid any disappointment. Anyone can apply.

The initiative aims to deliver positive outcomes for individuals and communities across Cheshire West and Chester. This small grants scheme is being managed by Cheshire Community Action (CCA). The funding criteria for the 2024 Community Chest grant scheme are aligned with the overarching goals of promoting well-being, supporting carers and fostering physical health improvements among local residents. Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review these criteria to ensure eligibility. The scheme is light-touch, with a quick turnaround and is aimed at smaller organisations or activities.

The Cost of Living Resilience Fund provides match funding for social sector organisations running services to help people struggling with the rising cost of living. The fund aims to increase sustainability in these organisations by supporting them to deliver projects which increase enterprise activity to build organisational stability and resilience. The programme is funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment who focus on ensuring charities and social enterprises can access the finance they need.

The February Foundation is an independent grant-making charity that supports a broad range of charities involved in any charitable activities in the UK that help people in need, as well as supporting the advancement of education, the arts, culture and heritage. The Foundation maintains its strategy of funding grants and operations through income generated from the endowment alone.

Sanctuary’s Community Investment Fund provides grants for community initiatives which make a difference to the lives of Sanctuary residents in England and Scotland. The aim of this fund is to help build resilience and connection between Sanctuary customers and their communities.

The funding aims to support the modernisation and improvement of village halls, so that they are fit for purpose and can provide activities which seek to achieve one or more of the following outcomes for their communities: · Improved health and/or wellbeing and/or reduction in rural loneliness. · Positive impact on the local environment, contributes towards net zero. · Support for the local rural economy. · Promotion of community cohesion.

Do you have a community project or grassroots organisation that could benefit from this fund? United Utilities are offering up to £2,500 worth of equipment for groups that: - have a focus or objective to improve local watercourses and riverside environments - act as catalysts for improved community and environmental wellbeing​ - seek to reconnect communities with riverside environments​ - promote sustainable drainage​ through their work

Charities, community groups, residents’ associations and voluntary organisations can apply for funding. Average grant is £2000 Match funding is required Funding must be spent by 31 March 2025. Projects will fit within one of Sanctuary's five priority themes, which are: - Employment, education, skills and training - Health and Well Being - Community safety and Infrastructure - Environment - ‎Financial inclusion

Children’s Alliance is a charity on a mission to provide better starts and brighter futures for all children in the UK especially those that face disadvantage. They are looking to support grass roots initiatives delivering water based projects for disadvantaged children. This support will be through financial grants and through leveraging their unique position within the aquatic industry in the UK.

Single year grants between £10,000 and £50,000 are available for core costs, salaries, running and project costs or multi-year grants for a maximum of 3 years, not to exceed £100,000 in total over this period, for core costs, salaries, running or project costs. No more than £50k can be applied for in any given year. Organisations should have a focus on Family Support, this may further include: * Early intervention * Families coping with addiction * Prisoners' families * They fund voluntary sector organisations with a turnover up to £500,000. If you are located in a rural area, you must be in the bottom 50% most deprived areas according to the Index of Multiple Deprivation.

The Foundation makes grants to voluntary not-for-profit organisations in the UK for work which benefits groups of people who are under-represented in UK society. Overall, the Foundation wishes to fund work which: · Will make a lasting difference to people's lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems. · Is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma and discrimination. · Encourages or enables unpopular groups to share in the life of the whole community.

The Peter Harrison Foundation supports projects working with children, young people and adults who are disadvantaged or with disabilities. It offer small and major grants to charities and community amateur sports clubs in the UK and south east of England under the following two grant programmes: · Active Lives – opportunities through sport and physical activity. · Positive Futures – opportunities for children and young people. (Covered in a separate scheme)

The Trust views communication skills as critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances. The funding is for registered charities that are working to develop communication skills for people from disadvantaged groups who want to improve their employment prospects. As an inclusive charity, the Trust welcomes proposals which target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups demonstrably facing major hurdles to employment, especially women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, and refugees.

The Awards aim to celebrate and support charities working in the fields of youth, welfare, community, and the environment, and to enable charities to develop, raise their profiles, become more sustainable and face the future with greater confidence. The Awards offer a package of support, worth over £22,000, intended to deliver long-term benefit to the charity, including a fully funded year of support from Pilotlight and an unrestricted cash contribution of £6,500. The 22 Award Finalists will receive: · A fully funded year of support from Pilotlight. · An unrestricted cash contribution of £6,500 to support the work with Pilotlight, this includes travel expenses to meetings. · Access to a network of local charities working with Pilotlight. · Two peer-to-peer sessions with other Award Winners across the year.

Creative People and Places focuses on parts of the country where involvement in creativity and culture is significantly below the national average. It funds partners in local areas to empower residents to decide what kind of creative activity they want to experience on their doorstep. Applicants can apply for between £750,000 and £1,000,000 for a three-year period regardless of the number of eligible places you are applying to cover. A lost of the eligible locations is available on the website. Activities must be delivered over three years starting on 1 April 2026 and must end on 31 March 2029

This programme is for small, local, specialist charities supporting people facing complex issues. Under this programme we will support charities to strengthen their capacity and capabilities and become more resilient through a range of tailored development support offers alongside a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000.

This Small Grants Scheme is designed to support charities registered and operating in the United Kingdom, especially those working at grass roots and local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities. Online applications can be accepted from charities that have an annual turnover of less than £150,000 per annum. Larger or national charities will normally not be considered under this scheme. The focus will be to make one-year grants only to cover core costs or essential equipment, to enable ongoing service provision, homeworking, or delivery of online digital services to charities that can show financial stability. The priority will be to support local charities still active in their communities which are currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community either directly or through online support if possible.

Dan has set aside £150,000 from Proceeds of Crime (POCA) to fund community projects across the county through his SWAP Fund. The fund aims to tackle crime at its root cause, turning criminal money into positive action. Community groups can apply for 'Express Grants' up to £1,000 or alternatively apply for a 'Main Grant' of up to £5,000, funding projects that will make a real difference in their communities.

Grants are available for UK registered charities working in the UK in the areas of advancement of the arts, health and medical welfare, and improvement or protection of the environment. The funding is for charitable work in the UK that addresses the objectives of the Trust, which are: · The advancement of the arts. · Health and medical welfare. · Environmental protection or improvement.

Launched in April 2024, the Movement Fund offers crowdfunding pledges, grants and resources to improve physical activity opportunities for the people and communities who need it the most. If your project aligns with Sport England priorities, they can fund a wide range of costs and items up to £15,000. Their focus is to support projects that match their goal of getting more people active, reducing the number of inactive people and tackling inequalities.

The Stobart Sustainability fund is aimed at supporting community-led sustainability projects and initiatives lead by non-profit organisations, community groups and educational facilities, such as schools and colleges, to help them transform their local community through projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions or that protect and enhance the environment. They welcome applications from community groups, educational facilities or small businesses. Applications need to be of a green, ecological or sustainability nature with the project benefiting the environment.

This fund aims to support a variety of projects and activities that make local communities a better place and improve the lives of those within it, such as through sports, arts, education, helping the disadvantaged or improving the environment.

Grants are available to local charities delivering community benefit projects in the North West of England.

The Charity supports families with children aged 3-17 by funding trips, experiences, respite breaks and group activity holidays for those who need them most.

Funding is provided to UK registered charities benefit one or more of the following groups: · Disadvantaged/underprivileged young people (under 25years old). · People with disabilities (physical or learning disabilities or mental health problems). · Older people (aged over 60).