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The Riverhorse Trust funds charities that provide direct support to people in their communities. This includes a range of projects that can address immediate needs, such as relief efforts, as well as initiatives aimed at long-term change, such as advocacy and prevention work. The grants can be used flexibly for various costs, including project costs, core running costs, or essential overheads that help deliver the charity’s work. Registered charities with an income under £100,000 Grants of £1,000 – £5,000 Deadline 30/09/26 Apply to the Riverhorse Trust – Supporting stronger communities

Warm, welcoming spaces will once again open their doors across North Tyneside this winter, with applications now open for community organisations and schools wanting to take part in the 2026/27 Warm Welcome programme. The initiative helps residents stay warm, connected and supported during the colder months by offering free, safe and inclusive spaces where people can enjoy hot drinks, take part in activities and access advice and support. This year, the scheme is being expanded to include schools, enabling them to deliver Warm Welcome sessions and after-school activities that provide additional support for children and families throughout the winter period. North Tyneside Council is inviting schools, community organisations, voluntary groups and social enterprises across North Tyneside to apply for funding to host Warm Welcome sessions from their buildings. Sessions must be free to attend and offer a welcoming environment where residents can drop in, enjoy a hot drink or a

Unity Trust Bank Unity Impact Grants programme, the bank provides direct funding to eligible customers for community, social and environmental projects. In 2026 the funding pot doubled to £100,000, comprising 12 Unity Social Impact Grants of £5,000 and 4 Unity Environmental Impact Grants of £10,000. Funding can support projects, operational costs or capital expenditure. Eligibility is restricted to organisations that have banked with Unity Trust Bank for a year. Applications for the 2026 grants close on 30 Sep. Unity Impact Grants | Unity Trust Bank Social Impact Funding

A new £5,000 fund is offering grants to individuals, families, community groups, charities, disability organisations and sports clubs across the UK for initiatives that increase independence, inclusion and opportunity for wheelchair users and disabled people. Funding can support sports equipment, community events, days out and experiences, personal challenges and local community projects that remove practical or financial barriers linked to mobility challenges. Applicants are encouraged to request no more than £100 per person or £500 per group, and nominations are also accepted. Applications must be submitted by 30 September 2026. Sunrise Medical Community Fund | Sunrise Medical

UK-registered charities can apply for grants of up to £50,000 for projects that widen access to careers in the legal and business services professions for underrepresented groups. Funding will support initiatives that create career pathways, strengthen support networks, improve access to higher education and legal careers, and reduce systemic barriers to opportunity. Projects should demonstrate measurable impact in improving access to the professions. Applications must be submitted through the online application form by 30 September 2026, although the round may close earlier if sufficient suitable applications are received. Shoosmiths Foundation opens grants of up to £50,000

The Arts Society is offering grants of up to £3,000 for registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1 million across the UK to deliver arts and heritage projects and activities. The theme of the Autumn 2026 funding round is ‘Community Engagement’. Proposed projects should meet all of the following criteria: Focus on public arts or heritage events and festivals. Centre on community participation and cohesion. Bring the arts or heritage into shared public places. Proposed projects will be assessed against how well they: Focus on public arts or heritage events, activities or festivals. Centre on community participation and cohesion. Bring the arts or heritage into shared public places. Provide access for people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to engage. Improve wellbeing, and/or reduce isolation, and/or remove access barriers. All projects should provide access to arts and heritage for people who may not otherwise have opportunities