Unrestricted grants of between £500 and £2,000 can be accessed by organisations whose income is under £25,000 in the last financial year to support groups that provide vital services in their local communities. Funding can be used for project ideas within an organisation’s charitable or constituted objects including: access to food or basic essentials, improvements to local green spaces, cultural initiatives, support or wellbeing activities or volunteering opportunities to improve the local environment or support people.
They will consider costs for a range of purposes which could include:
- Paying staff or volunteer expenses
- Costs for equipment or materials
- Core, ongoing running costs of your organisation, such as, rent, utilities, and other general running costs
- Training for staff and volunteers
- Consultant time to help develop your organisation or key policies
Deadline: 14 October 2025 at noon