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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.

One Stop Community Partnership Programme – Groundwork

Closing Date: 24/01/2025

Amount: Up to £1,000

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Successful applicants will receive an initial grant of up to £1,000 and begin a partnership with their local One Stop store. This programme is designed to support community groups or organisations operating within two miles of a One Stop store: Tackling food poverty Supporting the vulnerable Supporting the elderly Supporting low-income families Running youth sports teams Reducing / recycling waste Improving the environment

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Delamere Dairy Foundation

Closing Date: 28/02/2025

Amount: £1,000 - £5,000

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The Foundation is run by independent trustees and grant panel members who consider applications for funding in line with the Foundation’s objects as set out in its Constitution and with the charitable support of Delamere Dairy. Applications are welcome from charities and organisations whose purpose fits with the objects of the Delamere Dairy Foundation for the benefit of the public, namely: The advancement of agriculture and of environmental protection The advancement in life of young people by developing their capabilities so that they may mature as contributory members of society The relief of financial hardship The advancement of education The relief of sickness

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The Movement Fund – Sport England

Closing Date: 01/03/2025

Amount: Up to £15,000

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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.

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UK Under 26 Fund – Steel Charitable Trust

Closing Date: 31/03/2025

Amount: Up to £10,000

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Applications are taken all year for The Steel Charitable Trust’s United Kingdom Under-26 Fund. This fund aims to improve outcomes for children and young people in the UK (regardless of their nationality, culture or ethnic origin) who are wholly or mainly under 26 years of age. The overarching focus is on creating educational and/or access opportunities for young people in circumstances, groups or locations that face economic challenges or social marginalisation that may lead to significant disadvantages in later life.

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Emergency Essentials Programme – BBC Children in Need

Closing Date: 31/12/2025

Amount: Unspecified

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This programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. The programme provides items that meet a child’s most basic needs such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to provide a hot meal and other items or services critical to a child’s wellbeing. All applications must be made by a registered referrer.

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Awards for All, Reaching Communities and Partnerships – The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF)

Closing Date: 31/12/2025

Amount: £300 - £20,000/£20,001 and over

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Awards for All: 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. Reaching Communities England: 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. TNLCF can fund projects or organisations 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. Partnerships: This funding is for organisations working together in partnership to help their community. This funding also starts at £20,001 and can fund projects that do at least one of the things also specified under the Reaching Communities programme. No application deadline, ongoing applications.

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