Funding News

UnLtd, a registered charity supporting social entrepreneurship in the UK, is inviting applications for awards to help social entrepreneurs start up or grow ventures and create long-term social impact. Two types of financial support are available: Starting Up Awards – up to £8,000 for social entrepreneurs whose venture has not started trading or has been trading for less than one year. Scaling Up Awards – up to £18,000 for social entrepreneurs whose venture has been trading for between one and four years and has earned at least £18,000 in traded income over the previous 12 months. Alongside funding, Award recipients will be supported through one of UnLtd’s dedicated programmes, providing support aligned with the needs of their social venture. To be eligible, applicants must: Be aged at least 16, live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. Be the founder or leader of a social

The Jackie Haq Fund at the Community Foundation focuses on supporting small grassroots community organisations that have collective action at their core. The Fund supports organisations working in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland, helping to address any of the following: domestic violence, especially against women and children Fuel and food poverty racism and disadvantage mental health/suicide prevention and/or families affected by suicide carers social isolation Organisations are invited to apply for a grant of between £1,000 and £1,500 for activities which support the specified fund areas. Organisations that have an annual income of £100,000 or less will be prioritised, as the Fund’s focus is small grassroot organisation. Applications for project, capital, running, and core costs are welcome. The Fund will not support any request for funding for items that are deemed to be the responsibility of statutory services in any circumstances, in line with the grant-making policies of the Community

Matthew Good Foundation offers unrestricted grants of up to £5,000 for organisations with an annual income less than £50,00. Open to charities, CICs and community organisations. Funding can be used for project delivery, core costs or organisational development and supports initiatives creating positive social or environmental impact. Closing date: 15 December 2026. Apply to Grants for Good – Grants for small charities up to £5,000

London Hearts Charity provides funding towards community defibrillators. Open to charities, community groups, sports clubs and individuals across the UK. Funding helps communities access life-saving equipment and reduce fundraising costs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply For A Defibrillator | London Hearts

Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation offers grants of up to £10,000 for project costs. Open to charities, CICs, schools and community organisations. Funding supports initiatives that promote peaceful alternatives to violence, social wellbeing and community development. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Apply to the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation

Basketball England provides funding and support for outdoor basketball court improvements. Open to community groups, local authorities, sports clubs and charities in England. Funding can support court refurbishments and the provision of equipment, including basketball nets. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Apply for funding with Project Swish – Basketball Court Improvement Program