Announcement: VODA's telephone number is changing on 17 November 2025. From this date, please call 0191 323 2040
Grants are available to support organisations making a positive difference in local communities. Applications should deliver on at least one of the following three objectives:
Applications from small charities with an income of less than £1m will be prioritised, but all are welcome to apply. Grants can be used for capital spend or direct project delivery.
Charitable organisations and care homes for older people can apply for grants of up to £250 for activities which provide musical entertainment and related activities for older people. Some of the charities that have received grants in the past include
The VALOUR Recognised Centres (VRCs) Development Fund, funded by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs within the Ministry of Defence, is now open for applications. The programme will award grants of up to £1 million to organisations providing in-person guidance and
Grants are available for UK-registered charities seeking to enhance and improve people’s lives through advancing the arts, health and medical welfare, and the environment. The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust typically awards grants of between £500 and £6,000 for projects and
Small charities across the North of England, the Midlands and Wales can now apply for the 2026 Weston Charity Awards, offering a support package designed to help organisations strengthen their leadership, grow sustainably and increase their impact. Delivered by Pilotlight
