Funding News

The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub is now inviting applications for the Community Energy Fund. Please note, all funding is subject to final agreement between the Net Zero…

North Tyneside Council is seeking to fund local providers to deliver a high-quality programme of activity during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays for children eligible for free school meals.…

Women veterans who have suffered sexual trauma in the military will soon have access to improved clinical support within the UK healthcare and charity sector thanks to a new £200,000…

This grant programme will support projects that provide hospice/ palliative care for people who are terminally ill and dying at home. Funding is available to encourage hospices to expand their…

The Fat Beehive Foundation is an independent UK registered charity that provides small grants for websites and digital products to other small UK registered charities with a turnover of less…

Grants are available to put towards capital projects, including building purchase, building work, fittings and fixtures, equipment and vehicles. This has now been expanded to include capital grants for digital…

Co-op Foundation, Co-op and the #iwill Fund have partnered to deliver a £4.5 million fund aimed at supporting youth-led social action in communities. Individuals aged between 10 – 25 and…

The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) is inviting applications from organisations for provision related to their UKSPF People and Skills 2024/2025 investment, which aims to: Simplify the employability landscape,…

Grants to Support Individuals & Families in Need. Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, housing associations, schools and social services providing support for individuals and families across…

First published by North Tyneside Council on 30/11/23 More communities in North Tyneside could soon have their own orchards, thanks to new funding from North Tyneside Council. The council has…

The Strengthening Communities grant programme is designed to support small charitable organisations based and working at grassroots level within the 10 per cent most deprived areas. Funding of £20k to…

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has launched a new, major grants programme supporting new builds and significant refurbishment, including extensions, of rental accommodation offering high-quality support for Veterans with…

The National Lottery’s flagship funding programme, National Lottery Awards For All, is changing – supporting the ambition to turbocharge funding for grassroots community projects across the UK. You can now: Apply…

Community organisations are invited to apply for Nature Hubs grants of up to £6,000, to help enhance or create a green space that can be accessed by their local community,…

Do you lead a charity working in the fields of Community, Environment, Welfare, or Youth? Are you based in the North or Midlands of England, or Wales? Do you have…

The Community Foundation awards support grants to support causes in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, and across North East England, from nearly 300 different funds set up by its donors.…

Funding starts at £10,001 This fund is to support projects and organisations to make positive changes in their community. By community they mean people living in the same area, or…

Fidelio Charitable Trust provide grants to support the Arts, particularly music including Opera, Lider, Composition and Dance. They aim to provide support for individuals (over the age of 21) or…

The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust funds United Kingdom registered charities operating in the UK in the fields of the advancement of the arts, health and medical welfare and environmental protection…

£200,000 is available in small grants for grassroots sports clubs in need. Flutter UKI are delighted to team up with the UK leading charity Sported for the 2023 edition of…

The W G Edwards Charitable Foundation is an independent grant-making charity, which assists with the provision of care and aims to improve the wellbeing of older people in the UK.…

The Community Foundation has connections with a number of businesses and individuals with a range of expertise and experience, that are willing to help support local charities and voluntary groups…

Awards for All funding of up to £20K is available to support communities with things that are important to them. In order to support communities, Awards for All funds projects…

The Sector Support Fund invites applications from small to medium sized charitable organisations for organisational development to be in a stronger position to better deliver services and attract funding. Areas…

Typically £10,000 – £20,000 for up to three years. Charities and not-for-profit organisations. The Rayne Foundation is an independent funder which provides grants across the UK and in Israel. The…

Under this programme, Lloyds will support small charities to strengthen their capacity and capabilities to become more resilient through a range of tailored development support and a three-year unrestricted grant.…

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. The programme provides items…

The Grocers’ Charity typically provides one-off grants to registered charities. This year they are leaning towards, but not exclusively funding, applications which support youth, e.g., preventing (re)offending; helping those struggling…

North Tyneside Council has secured £1.5 million of funding that organisations in the North West of the Borough can bid for. This project is funded by the UK Government through…

The Cost of Living Resilience Fund supports social sector organisations in areas of deprivation providing services to support people struggling with the rising cost of living. The fund aims to…

In partnership with Northstar Ventures, the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland,  announces a grant opportunity to North East charities and community organisations alongside loans provided by the North East…

Organisations across England are being invited to bid for a share of £1 million of government funding to buy life-saving defibrillators for community spaces like town halls, local parks or…

The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme is due to re-open for applications on the 2nd October 2023. The programme offers grants of up to £1,000 to schools in the UK…

The Theatres Trust Small Grants Programme, supported by The Linbury Trust, funds small projects that make a big impact to a theatre’s resilience, sustainability, accessibility or improving the diversity of…

A £10m Grant Fund to support suicide prevention activities delivered in England by non-profit organisations. The funding period is from financial year 2023 to 2024 to the end of the…

Top quality changing pavilions and clubhouses help enhance the experience for players, officials, coaches and supporters. That’s why the Football Foundation considers grant applications for minor building/refurbishment works plus larger-scale…

The Community Ownership Fund is a £150 million fund over 4 years to support community groups across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to take ownership of assets which are…

UK registered non-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £15,000 for grassroot projects that fall within the themes of heritage & conservation, education, health & wellbeing, social inclusion,…

Organisations with a Community Directplus account at the Co-operative Bank, such as registered charities, co-operatives, and credit unions, can apply for grants of up to £1,000 from the Customer Donation…

Community groups, schools, parents, and caregivers can apply for grants of £500 to £5,000 per project from the Community Play Fund, which was introduced by ChangeX and the LEGO Foundation…

CRASH assists homelessness charities and hospices with construction projects, with free or discounted professional expertise and construction products, as well as grants. Homelessness charities should be using the building to…

The Bernard Sunley Foundation offer grants in the following categories: – Community – Education – Health – Social Welfare There are three grant sizes available, small grants up to £5,000,…

The Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust (AJCT) offers grants of up to £10K to UK charities who have been registered for over three years, and have an annual income of less…

Individually tailored grants of up to £2,400 for children and young people who have experienced a crisis that has recently had a significant and enduring impact on their wellbeing and…

The UK Fund is one of TNLCF’s first significant commitments as part of its new strategy, ‘It starts with community.’ Its looking to fund organisations that want to do more…

BlueSpark Foundation supports the education and development of children and young people (aged 5-22 years) by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. Of particular interest are projects…

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charitable organisations for projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people and adults with a disability. The funding is to support projects that…

A new £6 million fund has been launched that aims to improve access to finance for smaller charities and social enterprises. The Thrive Together Fund provides unrestricted funding to support…

Cathedrals, choral foundations, parish churches, choir schools and other relevant institutions which promote and maintain to a high standard the choral services of the Church of England, the Church in…

Not for profit organisations and charities that are working with schools, colleges and other formal education settings can apply for grants of between £30,000 and £400,000 to enhance the lives,…

Grants of up to £15,000 are available to charities, voluntary and community groups, local authorities, clubs, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations delivering sports and physical activities to improve the health…

B&Q Foundation award grants to charities who are creating or improving spaces so that more people in their communities have a place to feel at home. Projects can include structural…

Schools, community groups, and other not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for grants for community-led tree-planting projects. The International Tree Foundation provides funding through the UK Community…

This fund supports organisations with a main purpose of working with and for young people (aged 14-25) who face complex transitions to adulthood. Core funding will support organisations to: sustain,…

Small grants of up to £500 are available to support vulnerable older people living on low incomes in England and Wales. The funding which is being made available through the…

Funding to Tackle Injustice and Structural Inequalities. Registered charities and other charitable organisations can apply for grants of £30,000 and above for projects that create a more inclusive society. The…

Children in Need Core Cost funding stream is open with no application deadline. Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people can apply for up to…

Funding to Make Playing Football More Accessible at Grassroots Level Grants of £500 are available to community groups across the UK to start offering football or expand their existing provision…

Up to £30,000. Charities. Grants are available to UK charities running sports projects which provide opportunities for people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged to fulfil their potential and develop…

Up to £3,000. Registered charities and community groups. Ashworth Charitable Trust offer small grants to charitable groups and organisations, giving priority to smaller charities where their level of grant is…

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK. The…

Grants are available to support charitable projects in at least one of the following fields: Quaker work and witness, peace and reconciliation, environmental action and sustainability, and social action. Generally…

A total of £50,000 is available for amazing new and existing community energy organisations and climate action groups operating within Northern Powergrid areas. The fund aims to help community energy…

After a year of engaging with communities and gathering ideas and aspirations, the National Lottery Community Fund has unveiled its new strategy and vision for funding, aiming to strengthen society…

The National Churches Trust supports a wide variety of projects at churches, chapels and meeting houses through their grant programmes. Their grants are available to any Christian place of worship…

Financial Support for Individuals and Families who are Experiencing Fuel Poverty and Struggling to Pay their Energy Bills (England, Scotland and Wales) The Individual and Families Debt Write Off Fund,…

Schools, charities, and community organisations seeking to offer breaks for disadvantaged children, young people and their families can apply for support for a residential stay in England and Wales. The…

Armed Forces Covenant Fund: Force for Change programme funds projects which make a real difference to Armed Forces communities locally with one year grants of up to £15,000. The fund…

The Movement for Good Awards is an annual programme of giving from Benefact Group, and this year they have pledged £1 million to charities and good causes. Simply fill out…

This grant programme is open to national and local charities helping disadvantaged children and young people overcome the challenges they face. Charities can apply for small grants or large grants…

Grants for Environmental Activities comprises of two funds – The Local Environment Action Fund (LEAF) and The Lawrence Campbell Community First Fund. Applications over £2,000 will be considered by LEAF…

The Rebuilding Diversity grant scheme supports a variety of living things and includes all species fo plants and animals and the natural systems and habitats that support them. Preference will…

The Urban Tree Challenge Fund (UTCF) is open for new applications, there is no deadline, but it takes three to five months from submitting a valid and complete application to…

Groundwork is working with One Stop Stores across the UK to administer the One Stop Community Partnership programme. Successful applicants will receive an initial grant of up to £1,000 and…

Ballinger Charitable Trust have reopened applications for core and capital grants, offering unrestricted and project funds. Grants are given to charitable causes working with younger and/or older people in the…

The Improving Lives programme provides grants of £20,000 to £60,000 per year for up to three years to charitable organisations that help people when other sources of support have failed,…

The Screwfix Foundation works with both national and local charities, donating much needed funds to help all sorts of projects – from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas,…

This small grant programme looks to fund preventative and early intervention programmes being delivered at the community level which allow older people to stay in their own homes and remain…

The Community Enterprise Fund (CEF) supports community organisations with funding packages of blended load and grant fund of up to £50,000. The emphasis of the fund is impact in the…

The Make a Change Fund helps deaf young people bring to life their ideas so they can make a positive change for themselves and other deaf young people. *Deaf young…

The Lidl Community Fund is a £500,000 fund dedicated to supporting their Feed it Back partners to support those experiencing poverty. Grants are available to charities in two tiers: Standard…

This programme offers a larger amount of funding (over £10,000 for up to 5 years) for organisations that work together with a shared set of goals to help their community…

Grants of generally up to £5k are available for charities working in the following areas: Education and young people Communities Environment and conservation Health Arts and culture International development Heritage…

The DWF Foundation is an independent charity, founded by DWF. It has the sole aim of providing funds, resources and mentoring support to help individuals, groups and communities to achieve…

Grants of £2,000 to £10,000 are available for charities working in any field that can show financial stability, to cover core costs or essential equipment, enable ongoing service provision, home-working…

    The Trust make grants to small registered charities with a total annual expenditure of less than £40,000 to sustain their existing work within the following areas: Elderly people…

Through sales of its Charity Pot products, Lush offers grants to small, grassroots groups working in the areas of: animal protection environment human rights (including social justice, peace and equality).…

A charity in North Tyneside is helping older residents overcome loneliness and isolation by sitting down for a chat, a phone call, or even a cup of tea. MHA Communities…

Residents in North Tyneside have brushed up on their culinary skills by taking part in nutritionist led cooking sessions at the Linskill Centre. From healthier Christmas Biscotti to 10-minute noodles,…

Big Issue Invest is offering loan finance for energy efficiency and renewable energy insulation to help organisations save money during the unprecedented cost-of-living crisis. You can apply for a Big…

Grants of up to £2,400 are being made available to help UK Armed Forces veterans and their families who are struggling to pay their bills due to the cost-of-living crisis.…

The Children in Need Project Costs funding stream is for charities and non-profit organisations working with children and young people aged 18 or under. They are looking for projects to…

Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations supporting people with education and training in construction and construction industry related Occupational Health and Safety initiatives. B&CE’s Charitable Trust provides the following grants:…

Grants are available for projects that help disabled people feel empowered and supported to travel independently on public transport. Examples of what might be funded include: improving awareness of responsibilities…

Grants Online is drawing together a list of grants available to alleviate the current cost of living crisis. A dedicated page has been created, listing grants that can be used…

Through its charitable giving, Stagecoach aims to address four key themes: Promoting health and wellbeing Supporting young people, skills and employment Addressing loneliness and social isolation Increasing accessibility and opportunity.…

Small grants are available for older people living on low incomes. They can only be accessed via a third-party “Referral Agent” (such as a local charity or community organisation). The…

£100,000 – £4m. Charitable organisations (constituted). No deadline. Motability is a national charity that support the transport needs of disabled people. In 2022 it is launching new grant programmes, the…

This fund supports organisations working to relieve poverty, distress, and sickness amongst children and young people under the age of 21, living in Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, County Durham and…

Following the successful launch of Elements training portal for voluntary and community organisations, which saw more than 160 people enrol on the first Good Governance course, we’re delighted to launch…