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Funding

– At CWVA, we manage different funding pots to help distribute grants to community sector organisations.

We also signpost organisations to the funding opportunities available locally and nationally. Below is a list of funding pots that are currently open for applications.

Severn Trent Community Fund – Core funding

Closing Date: 30/06/2026

Amount: Up to £20,000

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This funding is only for not-for-profit organisations within the Severn Trent catchment region.

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Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation

Closing Date: 01/07/2026

Amount: Up to £5000

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Two focus areas: A Place to Call Home and Financial Wellbeing. 

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The CPF Trust

Closing Date: 30/09/2026

Amount: £1000-£3000

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The CPF Trust support charities operating in the following areas: the arts, education, support for carers and older people, early intervention projects for disadvantaged children and young people, animal welfare and health and disability.

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The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

Closing Date: 02/10/2026

Amount: £500-£8000

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The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust is a UK-based charitable trust that provides grants to other UK-registered charities. They fund work in three areas: participation in the performing arts, creative health interventions, and heritage crafts and skills.

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Grants for Good

Closing Date: 31/12/2026

Amount: £2,000 - £5,000

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Charities and organisations are welcome to apply all year around. This programme, funded by the John Good Group, offers unrestricted funds that can be used for any costs, including core running costs. These grants are designed for small and growing charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises making a big impact on communities, people or the environment, closing on 15 March 2024.

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Arnold Clark Community Fund

Closing Date: 31/12/2026

Amount: Up to £2,500

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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.

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B&Q Foundation Grants

Closing Date: 31/12/2026

Amount: Up to £10,000

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The funding is intended for registered charities working with people in need (by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability, other disadvantage or distress) in the UK and who need funding for the following: · Projects that provide, maintain, repair or improve housing or community space. · Supporting people experiencing poor housing or homelessness There are two levels of grants: · Up to £5,000 for garden projects · Up to £10,000 for building or indoor projects. The B&Q Foundation will consider awarding higher value grants.

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Forte Charitable Foundation – small grants

Closing Date: 31/12/2026

Amount: Between £2,000 and £10,000

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Single year grants between £2,000 and £10,000 for core costs, salaries, running and project costs. Projects must have a focus on Community Support. Your organisation’s postcode falls within the following on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation: if you are located in an urban area, you must be in the bottom 15% most deprived areas if you are located in a rural area, you must be in the bottom 50% most deprived areas

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National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment

Closing Date: 31/12/2026

Amount: £300 to £20,000

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National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment fund community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live.

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BBC Children In Need

Closing Date: 31/12/2026

Amount: from £1,000 to £40,000

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BBC Children in Need believe that every child should have the chance to thrive and be the best they can be, however many children experience challenges that affect their quality of life and wellbeing. They offer Core and Project funding with no application deadlines, so you can apply at any time.

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