Funding Opportunities Bulletin Issue 231 – 31 March 2020
This funding bulletin is produced by the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council. It is available for organisations based and operating in Gloucestershire. This list is derived from various sources but is not exhaustive.
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EMERGENCY FUNDING NEWS ...... 13
Gloucestershire Community Foundation NEW ...... 13
Gloucestershire Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund NEW ...... 14
Gloucestershire Disability Fund NEW ...... 15
National Lottery Community Fund NEW ...... 15
CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund NEW ...... 15
Arts Council Emergency Fund NEW ...... 15
Funders pledge to support charities NEW...... 16
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS...... 16
Gloucestershire Community Foundation ...... 16
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Gloucestershire County Council: Growing our Communities Fund ...... 17
Gloucestershire County Council: Locality Innovation Fund ...... 17
Cheltenham Lottery ...... 18
Cotswold District Council Community Projects Fund ...... 18
Forest Lottery ...... 19
Gloucester City Lottery ...... 19
Your Gloucester Small Grants ...... 20
The National Lottery Community Fund - Awards for All ...... 20
The National Lottery Community Fund – Partnerships Fund ...... 21
The National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities ...... 21
Asda Foundation Grants for Local Community Projects ...... 22
Aviva Community Fund ...... 22
B&Q Community Reuse Scheme ...... 23
BIFFA Award Main Grants ...... 23
Calor Rural Community Fund ...... 24
Comic Relief Community Fund ...... 24
Co-operative Bank Donation Fund ...... 25
Faith, Race and Hate Crime Grant Scheme NEW ...... 25
Greggs Local Community Projects Fund...... 26
Henry Smith Strengthening Communities Grant Programme ...... 26
Lloyds Bank Foundation ...... 27
Monmouthshire Building Society Charitable Foundation ...... 27
Morrisons Foundation Charitable Grants ...... 28
Neighbourhood Planning Programme UPDATED ...... 28
One Stop Carriers for Causes Grants ...... 28
Persimmon Community Champions Fund...... 29
The Postcode Community Trust ...... 29
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Screwfix Foundation ...... 30
The Severn Trent Community Fund ...... 30
SUEZ Communities Trust ...... 31
Tesco Bags of Help ...... 31
The Truemark Trust ...... 32
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation ...... 32
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Community Centres and Village Halls ...... 33
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAPACITY BUILDING ...... 33
The Fore Trust UPDATED...... 33
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ...... 34
Alec Dickson Trust ...... 34
Barbara Ward Children’s Charity ...... 34
BlueSpark Foundation ...... 35
Buttle UK ...... 35
BBC Children in Need UPDATED ...... 36
DM Thomas Foundation for Young People...... 36
Greggs Foundation: Funding for Breakfast Clubs ...... 37
Hedley Foundation ...... 37
Henry Smith Charity – Holiday Grants for Children ...... 38
Hilden Charitable Fund – Summer Play Schemes ...... 38
Ironmongers Company ...... 39
#iwill Fund - Peer support and youth-led advocacy to help young people experiencing bereavement UPDATED ...... 39
Joanies Fund ...... 39
Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme ...... 40
Les Mills Fund ...... 40
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National School Breakfast Programme ...... 41
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Youth Fund ...... 41
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Shared Ground Fund ...... 41
The Peter Cruddas Foundation ...... 42
Ragdoll Foundation Open Grants Scheme ...... 42
St James’s Place Foundation ...... 43
Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust UPDATED ...... 43
Toy Trust ...... 43
Variety - Youth Club grants ...... 44
Wooden Spoon ...... 44
Woodward Trust Summer Play Schemes ...... 45
Young People Leaving Care ...... 45
Youth Music Grant Programme ...... 46
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE ...... 46
Concertina - Music Grants for Older People...... 46
W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation ...... 47
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ...... 47
Barnwood Trust ...... 47
Gloucestershire Disability Fund ...... 48
Mayfield Home Trust ...... 49
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund ...... 49
Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired ...... 49
Boshier Hinton Foundation ...... 50
The Bruce Wake Charitable Trust ...... 50
CLA Charitable Trust ...... 50
The Edward Gostling Foundation ...... 51
Green Hall Foundation ...... 51 Funding Bulletin – Issue 231 – 31 March 2020 4
Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation ...... 52
Lord’s Taverners Minibuses ...... 52
Lord’s Taverners Sports Wheelchair Programme ...... 53
Lord’s Taverners Outdoor Play Programme...... 53
Lord’s Taverners Sensory Rooms and Equipment ...... 53
The True Colours Trust ...... 53
Ulverscroft Foundation ...... 54
Will Charitable Trust ...... 54
Zurich Community Trust ...... 55
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH RELATED PROJECTS ...... 55
Gloucestershire Community Nurses Fund ...... 55
Care and Wellbeing Fund ...... 56
Health Foundation’s Common Ambition Programme ...... 56
Healthy Communities Together UPDATED ...... 57
Hospice UK – Widening Access to Dementia Care and Mental Health Support in Hospice Settings ...... 57
The Hospital Saturday Fund ...... 58
The Inman Charity ...... 58
The James Tudor Foundation ...... 58
Pink Ribbon Foundation...... 59
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ARTS ...... 59
Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants UPDATED ...... 59
Arts Award Access Fund...... 60
Clore Duffield – Main Grants ...... 60
Colwinston Charitable Trust ...... 60
Cultural Impact Development Fund ...... 61
The Fidelio Trust ...... 61
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The Golsoncott Foundation ...... 61
The Idlewild Trust ...... 62
Music for All ...... 62
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Arts Access and Participation Fund ...... 63
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Arts-based Learning Fund ...... 63
PRS - Open Fund for Organisations ...... 64
The Radcliffe Trust ...... 64
Theatres Trust Capital Grants for Theatre Improvements NEW ...... 64
Theatres Trust Small Grants Scheme ...... 65
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING ...... 65
Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning Programme ...... 65
Royal Society of Chemistry: Chemistry Clubs ...... 66
Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund ...... 66
Royal Society of Chemistry Partnership of 3 grant scheme ...... 67
British Ecological Society Outreach Grants UPDATED ...... 67
Society for Microbiology – Education and Outreach ...... 68
Engineering Education Grant Scheme ...... 68
London Mathematical Society – Small Grants for Education ...... 68
Institute of Physics School Grants Scheme ...... 69
Institute of Physics – Public Engagement Grant Programme ...... 69
Science in Schools ...... 69
The Ernest Cook Trust Outdoor Essentials Grant Programme ...... 70
The Frederick Soddy School Awards Scheme ...... 70
The Kids Fund Programme ...... 71
The British & Foreign Schools Society ...... 71
The Daiwa Foundation ...... 72
Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation ...... 72
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UK-German Connection ...... 73
Classics for All ...... 73
The Classical Association ...... 73
The Hellenic Society ...... 74
Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies ...... 74
The Jerusalem Trust RE Resource Grant Scheme ...... 74
Thomas Wall Trust ...... 75
Thomas Wall Trust – Digital Skills Grant Programme ...... 75
Voctech Now Fund NEW ...... 76
Wolfson Foundation Secondary Education Programme ...... 76
Wolfson Foundation Special Schools and Colleges Grant Programme . 76
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HERITAGE ...... 77
National Lottery Grants for Heritage ...... 77
Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society ...... 77
Association for Industrial Archaeology ...... 78
Architectural Heritage Fund - Heritage Impact Fund ...... 78
Architectural Heritage Fund – Transforming Places Through Heritage .. 79
Grants for war memorials ...... 79
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES ...... 80
Archives Revealed ...... 80
Arts Council/ V&A Purchase Grant Fund ...... 80
Association of Independent Museums Collections Care Grant Scheme 81
Esmee Fairbairn Collections Fund ...... 81
The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust ...... 82
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP ...... 82
Allchurches Trust ...... 82
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Andrews Charitable Trust Micro Grants ...... 83
ChurchCare Grants ...... 83
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust ...... 84
Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust ...... 84
The National Churches Trust ...... 84
On Organ Fund ...... 85
The Ouseley Trust ...... 85
Westhill ...... 86
William and Jane Morris Fund ...... 86
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPORT...... 87
Tewkesbury Borough Council Community Facilities expression of interest ...... 87
Sport England Community Asset Fund ...... 88
Sport England – Repairing Damage to Sports Pitches and Facilities ..... 88
Sport England Small Grants ...... 89
Sport England Major Event Volunteer Fund ...... 89
The Canoe Foundation ...... 89
The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust ...... 90
The Football Foundation ...... 90
The Football Foundation: Grow the Game Fund ...... 91
The Rowing Foundation ...... 91
Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust ...... 91
Boost Charitable Trust ...... 92
Magic Little Grants 2020 ...... 92
Peter Harrison Foundation ...... 92
Robin Greaves Sports Foundation ...... 93
Sporting Capital Fund ...... 93
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ...... 94
Funding to Change Food Waste Behaviour UPDATED ...... 94
Enovert Community Grants ...... 94
HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust ...... 95
Local School Nature Grants ...... 95
Lush Charity Pot ...... 96
The Naturesave Trust ...... 96
Nineveh Charitable Trust ...... 97
The Postcode Local Trust ...... 97
Tap Water Awards ...... 97
Veolia Environmental Trust...... 98
Woodland Trust Tree Packs for Community Groups and Schools ...... 98
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY ...... 99
LESS CO2 Sustainable Schools Programme ...... 99
Rural Community Energy Fund ...... 99
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RURAL PROJECTS ...... 100
Cotswolds Sustainable Development Fund ...... 100
Broadband for Rural Communities ...... 100
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust ...... 101
NFU Mutual Community Giving Fund UPDATED ...... 101
The Prince’s Countryside Fund ...... 102
Rural Mobility Fund ...... 102
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ANIMAL WELFARE PROJECTS ...... 103
Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust ...... 103
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSING-RELATED PROJECTS ...... 103
Community Led Housing Fund ...... 103
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Quaker Housing Trust ...... 103
Social and Sustainable Housing Fund ...... 104
CRASH support for homeless charities and hospices ...... 104
Help the Homeless ...... 105
Homeless Link Social Investment Fund and Enterprise Grants ...... 105
The Move On Fund ...... 106
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUSTICE & COMMUNITY SAFETY .... 106
The A B Charitable Trust ...... 106
The Fire Safety Fund ...... 106
The Law Society Charity ...... 107
Noel Buxton Trust ...... 107
Postcode Trust Small Grants Programme ...... 108
The Weavers Company Benevolent Fund ...... 108
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MONEY ADVICE ...... 108
MSE Charity ...... 108
Universal Credit Transition Fund ...... 109
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES ...... 109
The Community Business Bright Ideas Fund UPDATED ...... 109
The Hive – Business Support Programme...... 110
Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programme UPDATED...... 110
More than a Pub UPDATED ...... 111
Pub is the Hub ...... 111
Seedbed from South West Investment Group ...... 111
Tewkesbury Business Support Grants ...... 112
UnLtd Do It Awards ...... 112
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UnLtd Grow it Awards ...... 112
UnLtd Impact Fund ...... 113
ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF FUNDING ...... 113
Access Foundation for Social Investment ...... 113
The Community Shares Company ...... 114
Community Shares Booster Programme ...... 115
Community Investment Fund ...... 115
Crowdfunder Community Fund ...... 116
First Steps Enterprise Fund ...... 116
The Forward Enterprise Fund ...... 116
Third Sector Investment Fund ...... 117
OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ...... 117
Allen Lane Foundation ...... 117
Allen Lane Foundation: Social Cohesion Programme ...... 117
Anchor Foundation ...... 118
The Archer Trust ...... 118
The Ashley Family Foundation ...... 118
Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust ...... 119
Barchester Charitable Foundation ...... 119
Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation ...... 120
Charles Hayward Foundation ...... 120
Charles Irving Trust ...... 120
Childs Charitable Trust ...... 121
Clothworkers’ Foundation...... 121
D G Albright Charitable Trust ...... 122
D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust ...... 122
The Dulverton Trust ...... 123 Funding Bulletin – Issue 231 – 31 March 2020 11
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation ...... 123
The February Foundation ...... 123
Feminist Review Trust ...... 124
The Finnis Scott Foundation UPDATED ...... 124
Foyle Foundation ...... 125
Garfield Weston Foundation ...... 125
The Gibbs Trust ...... 126
Henry Smith Charity: County Grants ...... 126
Henry Smith Charity: Improving Lives Grant Programme...... 127
Hilden Charitable Fund ...... 127
The Kelly Family Charitable Trust ...... 127
Langtree Trust ...... 128
The Leche Trust ...... 128
Marsh Christian Trust ...... 129
Masonic Charitable Foundation ...... 129
Notgrove Trust ...... 130
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Ideas and Pioneers Fund ...... 130
Percy Bilton Charity ...... 131
Pilgrim Trust Grants ...... 131
Porticus Grant Programme ...... 132
The Rank Foundation – Pebble Grants ...... 132
Rayne Foundation ...... 132
Rhododendron Trust ...... 133
Sanctuary Housing Grand Ideas Fund ...... 133
Skinners’ Company Lady Neville Charity ...... 134
The Souter Charitable Trust ...... 134
Steel Charitable Trust ...... 134
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Strategic Legal Fund for Vulnerable Young Migrants ...... 135
The Summerfield Charitable Trust ...... 135
The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation ...... 136
Tampon Tax Fund NEW ...... 136
The Transform Foundation ...... 137
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund ...... 137
Tudor Trust Grants ...... 137
Veterans’ Foundation ...... 138
Warburtons Community Grants ...... 138
Wolfson Foundation Main Grants Programme ...... 139
Woodroffe Benton Foundation ...... 139
Woodward Charitable Trust ...... 139
Yapp Charitable Trust ...... 140
USEFUL SOURCES OF INFORMATION ...... 141
Gloucestershire Funding Advisers’ Network ...... 141
Inform Gloucestershire ...... 141
Funding Central ...... 141
Grants Online ...... 141
Heritage Funding Directory ...... 142
Voluntary Arts ...... 142
Emergency Funding News
Gloucestershire Community Foundation
Talitha Nelson, CEO at Gloucestershire Community Foundation writes,
“Gloucestershire Community Foundation recognises that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is a major event and that many small, local charities and community groups will be worried about its impact on their work and communities. We want in this note to reassure you that we will do everything we can to continue supporting the sector at this time.
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We are doing all we can to make sure the Community Foundation can carry on business as usual. Our operational set up means we can work from home, it might slow us down a bit, but we expect to stay open for grant applications.
We know many of you are supporting some of the most vulnerable people but will yourselves be under extra pressure and uncertainty. So, we’re going to be as flexible as we can be about grants you already have. We know you may have to adapt your activities and that’s fine.”
This is an extract of the key points. You can read the letter in full at https://www.gloucestershirecf.org.uk/news/ceo.
Gloucestershire Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund
Now open for applications
Purpose: This grant programme aims to support local activities that are helping communities affected by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It will offer local charitable and community organisations emergency funding to support emerging challenges faced within local communities as a result of the continuing threat of Coronavirus.
The initial focus is on providing emergency grants to coordinated volunteer programmes, and those picking up extra demand such as foodbanks, counselling services, advice organisations and befriending services, who will play a key role in helping the most vulnerable people in our communities who have been impacted as a result of the virus.
Who can apply: charitable organisations and voluntary and community groups with charitable aims. Applicants must be based and working in Gloucestershire.
To be eligible your work in response to Coronavirus must support one or more of the following groups: Elderly (aged 65 and over) Vulnerable or disadvantaged people People with disabilities and/or underlying health difficulties Homeless people Low income families Refugees and asylum seekers People experiencing food poverty
Funding: mostly around £1,000. Maximum £5,000
Deadline: There is no closing date for applications at the current time.
Further information: https://www.gloucestershirecf.org.uk/gloucestershire- coronavirus-emergency-response-fund Back to content page
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Gloucestershire Disability Fund
Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic and latest government guidance, our office in the GDA building at Colin Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, will be unmanned until further notice.
All grant meetings have been suspended. Any grant applications that have been received will be reviewed at the first grant meeting held after we reopen our office.
National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery has announced that all National Lottery Community Fund funding decisions in the next six months will be devoted to responding to the Covid-19 crisis. They will prioritise faster payments for existing grant holders and applicants using the following criteria: Activities specifically geared to supporting communities through this crisis Helping organisations overcome any liquidity issues caused by COVID- 19. Further information: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about/coronavirus-updates.
CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund
Purpose: This Fund is to help smaller charitable organisations in the UK affected by the impact of Covid-19. This is intended as a rapid response fund to enable charitable activities to continue in whatever way is needed. CAF aims to make payments to selected organisations within 14 days of application. It is expected there will be high numbers of applicants and it is likely that not every eligible applicant will be successful.
Who can apply: organisations with a charitable purpose and charitable activities, which had income of £1million or less in their last financial year.
Funding: up to £10,000
Further information: https://www.cafonline.org/charities/grantmaking/caf- coronavirus-emergency-fund. Back to content page
Arts Council Emergency Fund
Purpose: The Arts Council is making £160 million of emergency funding available for those organisations and individuals who will need it during this crisis. They have also changed the funding requirements for individuals and organisations currently receiving funding.
National Portfolio Organisations – this applies to all organisations within the Arts Council’s 2018-22 National Portfolio of Organisations (including Bands 1-
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3, and Sector Support Organisations). This funding will be available as soon as possible. The Arts Council will contact all NPOs with a timeline.
Organisations outside the National Portfolio Organisations in the cultural sector with a track record in publicly funded culture can apply for a maximum of £35,000. This fund is to support them to get back on their feet, or to continue making work in the future to contribute to the Arts Council strategy, Let’s Create.
National Portfolio Organisations and Music Education Hubs are not eligible to apply.
This fund can be used to support business resilience as well as enable cultural organisations to develop new public facing activity during the Covid-19 emergency.
Deadline: Guidance and the timetable will be available from 31 March and potential applicants will need to register for Grantium in early April. There will be support to do this.
Further information: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/covid19
Funders pledge to support charities
Many grant makers have signed a statement promising to support charities during the coronavirus emergency. They said that they would be understanding of difficulties and be flexible on reporting requirements and how funding is used. Further details can be found here. Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for Community Projects
Gloucestershire Community Foundation
Purpose: Gloucestershire Community Foundation aims to help local groups, organisations and charities to address disadvantage and deprivation in Gloucestershire. The Foundation runs its own grants programme and manages grant programmes on behalf of donors. Priority is given to projects which: Reflect the needs and concerns of their beneficiaries by adding value to existing community provision Enable people to take up opportunities that would otherwise not be available to them Encourage local volunteers to engage with their communities.
Who can apply: Groups and organisations in Gloucestershire working to benefit local communities and to improve the lives of disadvantaged people in the county.
Funding: From £250 to £10,000 depending on the programme.
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Deadlines: Main grant programme: 5 June and 25 September High Sheriff of Gloucestershire grant programme: 15 May and 4 September Freemasons grant programme: 10 July and 23 October.
Further information: https://www.gloucestershirecf.org.uk/Pages/Category/our-grant-programmes. Email Sarah Sharma at [email protected]. You can read the recent statement from Talitha Nelson, CEO of the Community Foundation at https://www.gloucestershirecf.org.uk/news/ceo. Back to content page
Gloucestershire County Council: Growing our Communities Fund
Purpose: A grants programme administered by Gloucestershire County Council which invests in projects and activities that will make a positive difference to local communities within Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire County Councillors will be instrumental in allocating funding. County Councillors are interested in supporting projects and initiatives that: Contribute to identifying and reducing social isolation Develop Self Supporting hubs Digital/Virtual support networks Promote Healthy Lifestyles Support Safer Neighbourhoods
Who can apply: Community or voluntary groups, Registered Charities, Community Interest Companies, Town and Parish Councils, Sports groups and associations, Schools and Academies, Religious Groups where the project will bring wider community benefit and the primary purpose is not religious. Organisations outside Gloucestershire must show the funding will primarily benefit a Gloucestershire community.
Funding: Councillors have £30,000 to allocate to one project or across several in their division.
Deadline: 1 January 2021. The Council aims to process applications under £5,000 within one month of receipt and over £5,000 within two months.
Further information: The first step is to approach your local councillor to discuss your application. https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/business- property-and-economy/finance-funding-and-grants/growing-our-communities- fund/ or email [email protected]. Back to content page
Gloucestershire County Council: Locality Innovation Fund
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Purpose: Gloucestershire County Council is launching a new stream of funding to support community organisations across the county to help adults to live full and independent lives through the power of technology.
We are looking to fund both new, innovative projects that either use technology or help adults to use technology, and existing projects that want to grow their current good work.
For example some key areas where we think technology has huge potential to help are tackling social isolation, maintaining personal independence and enriching lives. But we want to hear your ideas too.
Funding: up to £20,000 per organisation is available (for exceptional proposals, we may consider increasing this).
Further information: If you would like to find out more about this new opportunity to support innovation and fresh ideas to help people in Gloucestershire embrace technology, please email [email protected]. Back to content page
Cheltenham Lottery
Purpose: Cheltenham Borough Council is running an online weekly lottery. All good causes supported by the lottery will benefit Cheltenham and its residents.
Who can apply: Local organisations that provide community activities or services within Cheltenham, which are of benefit to the residents of Cheltenham.
Funding: 60% of all ticket sales from the Cheltenham Lottery will be allocated to local good causes. 50% will be allocated to groups that sign-up to take part and 10% to the No Child Left Behind year of action on child poverty.
How to sign up: apply at https://www.cheltenhamlottery.co.uk/good-causes. There are no set up costs or admin fees. Good causes keep 50% of all ticket sales from their dedicated Cheltenham Lottery webpage.
Further information: https://www.cheltenhamlottery.co.uk/ Back to content page
Cotswold District Council Community Projects Fund
Purpose: Grants are available for a range of capital projects that demonstrate a clear community need, benefit more than one sector of the community, and fulfil one of these categories:
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Enhancement of community facilities (buildings and access to services) To assist the development and enhancement of community facilities such as village and community hall improvements, disabled access or equipment. Recreation and Play Facilities This could include youth shelters, skateboard equipment, disabled access, tables and benches to enhance local use of facilities and other small indoor and outdoor play equipment.
Who can apply: Local community groups and organisations, for projects that fall within the Cotswold District Council boundary.
Funding: Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000, up to 25% of a project's total cost. Applicants are expected to raise the remainder from other sources, including at least 10% from the local area, and to work closely with their local district councillor(s).
Deadline: not stated
Further information: http://www.cotswold.gov.uk/residents/communities/support-for- communities/grants-for-community-projects/ Back to content page
Forest Lottery
Purpose: Forest Lottery is a weekly lottery that raises money for good causes in the Forest of Dean. All good causes supported by the lottery will benefit the Forest of Dean and its residents.
Who can apply: Local organisations provide community activities or services within the Forest of Dean, which are of benefit to the residents of the Forest of Dean. They must be a constituted group, a registered charity or a registered community interest company.
Funding: Good causes keep 50% of all ticket sales from their dedicated webpage.
How to sign up: apply at https://www.forestlottery.co.uk/good-causes. There are no set up costs or admin fees.
Further information: https://www.forestlottery.co.uk/. Back to content page
Gloucester City Lottery
Purpose: Gloucester City Council runs an online lottery to help local voluntary and community organisations in the City raise funds. 60% of the proceeds go
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Who can apply: Local community organisations that operate in Gloucester city and benefit local residents.
Funding: Players choose local causes from a list of those that register. Good causes have their raised funds paid into their nominated account monthly.
How to sign up: Good causes can join at any time. Register by going to the website and clicking on the “I am a good cause” button.
Further information: www.gloucesterlottery.co.uk
Your Gloucester Small Grants
Purpose: Gloucester City Council has allocated £10,000 to support residents who are not currently involved in local community activities to develop projects using the asset based community development approach. Asset based community development enables local communities to shape and drive an activity themselves. Your activity will need to kick start or enhance community based activities to benefit groups, young people or adults in Gloucester City.
Who can apply: Constituted or un-constituted groups. Individuals must have the support of a constituted group which has agreed to be the banker for their project.
Funding: Grants are available to individuals up to £250 and for groups up to £500.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time until the funding has been spent.
Further information: There is no formal application form, find the guidelines at https://www.gloucester.gov.uk/community-living/community-grants/your- gloucester-small-grants/ Back to content page
The National Lottery Community Fund - Awards for All
Purpose: Awards for All offers grants for grassroots and community activity projects that improve communities and the lives of people within them. Projects must meet at least one of the following three priorities: Bring people together and build strong relationships in and across communities Improve the places and spaces that matter to communities Enable more people to fulfil their potential by working to address issues at the earliest possible stage.
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Who can apply: voluntary and community organisations, registered charities, constituted groups, not-for-profit company, community interest company, social enterprise, schools, parish and town councils
Funding: Grants between £300 and £10,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made any time. Decisions take about 10 weeks. The National Lottery has announced that all National Lottery Community Fund funding decisions in the next six months will be devoted to responding to the Covid-19 crisis.
Further information: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/under10k Back to content page
The National Lottery Community Fund – Partnerships Fund
Purpose: The National Lottery Partnership offers funding for organisations that work together with a shared set of goals to help their community thrive – whether that’s a community living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.
Who can apply: Not for profit organisations such as community organisations, charities, schools and social enterprises
Funding: over £10,000 for up to five years
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time. The National Lottery has announced that all National Lottery Community Fund funding decisions in the next six months will be devoted to responding to the Covid-19 crisis.
Further information: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/partnerships- england Back to content page
The National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities
Purpose: This programme offers funding for projects that last up to five years. It is for projects that work with their community – whether that’s a community living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences. Projects should: bring people together and build strong relationships in and across communities improve the places and spaces that matter to communities help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage.
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Who can apply: voluntary and community organisations, registered charity or charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), schools, statutory body (including local authorities, town, parish or community council), not for profit company including companies limited by guarantee and Community Interest Companies with two or more directors.
Funding: Over £10,000 for up to 5 years
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time. The National Lottery has announced that all National Lottery Community Fund funding decisions in the next six months will be devoted to responding to the Covid-19 crisis.
Further information: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/reaching- communities-england Back to content page
Asda Foundation Grants for Local Community Projects
Purpose: Asda is committed to developing stronger, better connected, sustainable communities across the UK. This programme allows colleagues to nominate initiatives which will make a real long term difference, benefiting the wider community with Asda’s vision to ‘Transform Communities, improving lives locally.
Who can apply: Any charity or good cause should first approach their local store to see if their project is something that the Community Champion would be willing to support.
Funding: no minimum or maximum amounts are published but grants tend to range from £2,600 - £32,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.asdafoundation.org/what-we- fund/significant-local-community-projects Back to content page
Aviva Community Fund
Purpose: Small charities and community interest groups with innovative ideas that benefit their community can apply for funding for projects that build more connected, more resilient communities; and give people the tools to become more financially independent. Projects will have to include an element of novelty, for example using a new technology, a new approach or a new focus for the charities presenting them.
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Aviva have teamed up with the fundraising platform Crowdfunder to allow applicants to add to donations from the Aviva Community Fund with public donations.
Who can apply: UK registered charity or community interest company with an annual income below £1million.
Funding: Up to £50,000. The fund will be awarding £250,000 each quarter and Aviva employees will allocate the funds to the projects that matter most to them.
Deadline: 5 May 2020
Further information: https://acf.crowdfunder.co.uk/ Back to content page
B&Q Community Reuse Scheme
Purpose: B&Q operates a community reuse scheme donating unsellable products and materials for re-use by local schools and community groups to benefit the local community and the environment. All items are donated on the understanding that they will be re-used or disposed of responsibly if they are not used. The types of material includes wood, plastic plant pots, part filled paint cans, broken tiles and slabs, end of wallpaper rolls.
B&Q also works with Community Repaint, a network of schemes that collects any surplus, re-usable paint and redistributes it within their communities to individuals and families on low income, charities and community groups.
Who can apply: Community garden projects, Registered charities, Schools and colleges, Youth groups, Scouts and Guides, Hospices, Preschool groups and registered child minders.
To access Community Repaint, charities, community groups, colleges or schools should contact B&Q. B&Q will add the organisation's details to their database and when a store has something to donate, they will use this list to get in touch with groups in their area.
Further information: please contact your local store or email Community@b- and-q.co.uk. https://www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/ Back to content page
BIFFA Award Main Grants
Purpose: The scheme supports community and environmental projects under three themes: Community Buildings (for example a new roof for a village hall), Recreation (eg installing play equipment in a park) Rebuilding Biodiversity (eg developing a wildlife habitat).
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Who can apply: All Community Buildings and Recreation projects must be within 5 miles of a Biffa operation or 10 miles of an active Biffa Landfill site. All Rebuilding Biodiversity projects must be within 15 miles of a Biffa operation or within 10 miles of any active Landfill site.
Funding: £10,000 - £75,000. The project total cost must not exceed £200,000 inclusive of VAT.
Deadline: Expression of Interest can be submitted at any time. The Board meet in February, May, July and November to decide which projects to fund.
Further information: http://www.biffa-award.org/ Back to content page
Calor Rural Community Fund
Purpose: The Calor Rural Community Fund has funding for projects that will provide an on-going service for rural communities located off the mains gas- grid. Grants can support a wide range of projects that benefit the wider community from redecorating a community centre or village hall to new equipment for youth clubs, schools, sports teams or scout groups. Initial application is followed by a public vote on the Calor Rural Community Fund website.
Who can apply: Funds are available for projects benefitting communities in rural areas in an off-grid location. ‘Off-grid location’ means any location not connected to a mains or natural gas grid and uses an alternative energy source including, but not limited to, liquefied petroleum gas, oil, electric, bio-mass or solid fuel.
Funding: three levels of funding available, depending on the size of your project. 11 x £5,000 grants, 6 x £2,500 grants and 5 x £1,000 grants. Every finalist will receive £500.
Somerford Keynes Village Lake was a winner in 2019.
Deadline: 9 April 2020. Voting for shortlisted applicants is open from 2 May to 17 June. The winners will be announced in July.
Further information: https://communityfund.calor.co.uk/ Back to content page
Comic Relief Community Fund
Purpose: The Community Fund aims to deliver long lasting community driven change. Eligible organisations must deliver work on one of Comic Relief’s four strategic themes:
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Children Survive & Thrive: projects that support children under the age of 5 to reach their potential and have the best start in life. Fighting for Gender Justice: projects that improve equality for women, girls and the LBTQI+ community and initiatives that help people affected by domestic violence, abuse or exploitation due to their gender. A Safe Place to Be: projects that support people who are rebuilding their lives because of homelessness or forced migration. Mental Health Matters: projects that support good mental health in communities, improve access to support and tackle stigma and discrimination.
Who can apply: Grassroots community organisations with an income of less than £250,000
Funding: Capacity Building Grants up to £500. Project Delivery Grants up to £4,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/national-grants/comic- relief-community-grants/ Back to content page
Co-operative Bank Donation Fund
Purpose: The Customer Donation Fund supports special projects and fundraising activities. Priority will be given to projects that support The Co- operative Bank's community themes. These are: Crime, reoffending and victims of crime Financial capability and education Diversity and inclusion.
Who can apply: Registered Charities, Community Interest Companies, Co- operatives and Credit Unions that have a Community Directplus account with the Co-operative Bank.
Funding: up to £1,000
Deadline: 31 March and 30 September each year.
Further information: https://www.co- operativebank.co.uk/business/community Back to content page
Faith, Race and Hate Crime Grant Scheme
Purpose: The Ministry of Housing has launched a £2 million Faith, Race and Hate Crime Grant Scheme to support projects that bring communities together,
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Who can apply: Charities and established community organisations as well as consortiums
Funding: between £100,000 and £450,000.
Deadline 17 April 2020.
Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/faith-race- and-hate-crime-grant-scheme-2020-to-2021 Back to content page
Greggs Local Community Projects Fund
Purpose: The Greggs Local Community Projects Fund helps organisations based in local communities to deliver projects or provide equipment to people in need. All projects most support a community of interest, ie people who are: Disabled or suffering chronic illness Living in poverty Voluntary carers Homeless Isolated older people Other demonstrable significant need
Who can apply: Any not for profit organisation working to reduce disadvantage experienced by the most deprived people in the community such as the disabled, those living in poverty, voluntary carers and isolated older people. The Foundation is more likely to make grants to organisations near Greggs shops.
Funding: Up to £2,000.
Deadline: 8 June 2020.
Further information: https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants/local- community-projects-fund Back to content page
Henry Smith Strengthening Communities Grant Programme
Purpose: This grant programme is designed to support small charitable organisations working at grassroots level. Henry Smith wants to make sure that funding reaches the most disadvantaged areas of the UK, targeting places that are economically marginalised and affected by poverty.
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Who can apply: Community-led charities and not for profit organisations operating in one of the 10% most deprived areas in the UK.
Funding: £20,000-£60,000. Funding is available for running costs which may include salaries, project costs, and small capital costs.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time. The Trustees meet quarterly.
Further information: https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our- grants-and-apply/strengthening-communities-grants/strengthening- communities-overview/ Back to content page
Lloyds Bank Foundation
Purpose: The Foundation will partner with small and local charities helping people overcome complex social issues such as mental health, homelessness and domestic abuse.
Who can apply: charities or CIOs with an annual income between £25,000 and £1 million. Applicants must have a proven track record of helping people aged over 17 on a journey of positive change through in-depth, holistic and person- centred support.
Funding: in 2020 around 170 grants will be made to charities in England and Wales; half will be for £100,000 over three years, and the other half for £45,000 over three years. Decisions are made within five months.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/we-fund Back to content page
Monmouthshire Building Society Charitable Foundation
Purpose: Funding is available to support local community organisations in specific postcode areas including GL14-16.
Who can apply: Organisations and community groups in limited postcode areas, including GL14-16. The Foundation will not normally consider requests from nationally based organisations or local groups affiliated to such organisations.
Funding: Most grants are up to £1,000. One major cause will be chosen each year to receive £5,000.
Deadline: 13 June, 5 September and 27 November 2020.
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Further information: https://www.monbs.com/about-us/monmouthshire- building-society-charitable-foundation/ Back to content page
Morrisons Foundation Charitable Grants
Purpose: The Morrisons Foundation offers grants to charities delivering projects that improve people’s lives. It will match fund money that Morrisons colleagues raise for their chosen charities.
Who can apply: UK registered charities
Funding: up to £25,000
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Further information: https://www.morrisonsfoundation.com/ Back to content page
Neighbourhood Planning Programme
Purpose: Grants are available for groups undertaking a neighbourhood plan or neighbourhood development order. Grant funding and/or technical support are available, subject to eligibility.
Who can apply: Town or Parish Councils. In areas that are unparished, applicants will need to put in place a Neighbourhood Forum.
Funding: A basic grant of up to £9,000 to undertake a neighbourhood plan.
Additional grants of £8,000 available if your plan includes at least one of: allocating sites for housing; including design codes in your plan; a designated business neighbourhood plan; a cluster of three or more parishes writing a single plan; or a Neighbourhood Area with a population of over 25,000.
Grants of up to £10,000 for groups that wish to evaluate the case for bringing forward affordable housing for sale by undertaking housing needs assessments and other relevant studies.
Deadline: the programme is due to open for applications on 20 April 2020. The scheme runs until 2022.
Further information: https://neighbourhoodplanning.org/ Back to content page
One Stop Carriers for Causes Grants
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Purpose: One Stop’s ‘Carriers for Causes’ grants programme supports projects that benefit local communities helping to improve lives and local places. Projects must be within two miles of a One Stop store.
Who can apply: Non-profit making organisations including Voluntary and community organisations, Registered Charities, Schools, Health bodies, Sports clubs, Parish/Town Councils, Social Enterprises, Community Interest Companies and Local Authorities.
Use the store locator http://www.onestop.co.uk/store_locator.php to find out if your project is within two miles of a participating One Stop store
Funding: Up to £1,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time. Decisions are made quarterly.
Further information: http://www.groundwork.org.uk/Pages/Category/carriers- for-causes-uk Back to content page
Persimmon Community Champions Fund
Purpose: Persimmon Homes Community Champions fund makes donations to local groups and charities which have already raised vital funds themselves.
Who can apply: Community groups and charities.
Funding: Up to £1,000. Brockworth Link and the Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home received funding in 2018. Gotherington Fete and The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust received funding in 2019.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.persimmonhomes.com/charity Back to content page
The Postcode Community Trust
Purpose: The Postcode Community Trust supports projects which improve community health and wellbeing; arts and physical recreation; and reduce isolation.
Who can apply: Registered charities, voluntary and community organisations, community interest companies, not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises.
Funding: Up to £2,000. Registered charities can apply for up to £20,000.
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Deadline: Applications re-open from 4-18 August 2020.
Further information: http://www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk/ Back to content page
Screwfix Foundation
Purpose: The Screwfix Foundation supports projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for those in need throughout the UK. They donate funds to help all sorts of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas, to decorating the homes of people living with sickness and disabilities.
Who can apply: local registered charities and not for profit organisations.
Funding: Up to £5,000.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed in February, May, August and November each year.
Further information: https://www.screwfix.com/help/screwfixfoundation/ Back to content page
The Severn Trent Community Fund
Purpose: the Severn Trent Community Fund aims to support community wellbeing as well as protect and sustain water and natural resources within the Severn Trent area. The programme will distribute grants for local initiatives that meet the following aims:
• People - Projects that facilitate healthier lifestyles and skills development • Place - Projects that help create better places to live in and use • Environment - Projects that facilitate a healthier natural environment, greater access to that environment or support the preservation of water
Severn Trent would like to see applications for projects that have a connection to the water cycle. This might mean creating sustainable drainage, installing grey water recycling or creating water efficient green spaces.
Who can apply: Charities, Organisations with a charitable purpose (not for profit status), Publically funded schools, Local authorities, Parish councils, Sports clubs.
The proposed project must be located in the Severn Trent region and the community it is benefiting must be Severn Trent customers.
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Funding: There are three sizes of grant: £2,000- £10,000; £10,001 – £75,000; £75,001 - £250,000. To apply for more than £10,000 you must be a registered charity, a business registered with Companies House, a local authority or a parish council.
Deadline: This is a rolling programme so you can apply at any time of year and there are no closing dates.
Decisions will be made at quarterly meetings in March, June, September and December each year.
Further information: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent- community-fund/ Back to content page
SUEZ Communities Trust
Purpose: The Suez Communities Trust supports community and environmental improvement projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.
The Trust will consider projects which focus on long lasting physical improvements at a specified site or amenity. Funding is typically awarded for the purchase of materials, equipment and the appointment of a contractor to undertake the improvement work.
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organisations such as community groups, parish councils, charities, community interest companies, sports clubs, community associations, local authorities and voluntary organisations.
Sites must be located in a funding zone, within a three mile radius of a qualifying SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK waste processing location. The only sites in our area are at Falfield and Thornbury.
Funding: up to £20,000 through the Smaller Projects Fund and up to £50,000 through the Primary Fund.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.suezcommunitiestrust.org.uk/ and http://www.suezcommunitiestrust.org.uk/postcode-checker Back to content page
Tesco Bags of Help
Purpose: Tesco’s Bags of Help, administered by Groundwork, funds local projects that benefit the community. These could cover, for example, purchase of sports kit, litter pickers, camping equipment; improvements to buildings; the
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Who can apply: voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/companies), schools, health bodies (e.g. Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), NHS Hospital Trust, Foundation Trust), Parish/Town Councils, local authorities and social housing providers.
Funding: up to £2,000.
Applications are assessed by Groundwork to ensure they are eligible. In areas where application numbers are high, Tesco colleagues will shortlist the projects for the customer vote. A public vote determines which groups will receive a grant. In 2020 projects that receive the most votes will receive a maximum grant of £2,000; second place will receive up to £1,000 and third place a grant of up to £500. Three projects from each local area will be shortlisted to go to the public vote every three months.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://tescobagsofhelp.org.uk/tesco-community-grants/ Back to content page
The Truemark Trust
Purpose: The Trust makes grants to charitable bodies for the relief of social distress and disadvantage. Donations are mostly made to small local charities dealing with disadvantage, with preferences to neighbourhood based community projects and for innovatory work with ‘less popular’ groups.
Who can apply: Small charities and voluntary organisations.
Funding: Generally £1,000-£11,000
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time; the Trustees meet quarterly.
Further information: The Trust does not have a website, please contact PO Box 2, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6YP. Tel: 07970 540015. Back to content page
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation
Purpose: Trusthouse gives grants for running costs or one-off capital costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations. The overarching themes are Rural Issues and Urban Deprivation.
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Who can apply: Charitable, not for profit and voluntary organisations with a total annual income under £500,000. Small grants are open to charitable, not- for-profit and voluntary organisations with an annual income under £250,000.
Funding: Grants of up to £20,000 a year for up to three years for core costs, salaries, project costs Grants of up to £60,000 for one-off capital costs for projects with a total cost of up to £2 million Small grants are one-off payments between £2,000 and £7,500 for core costs, salaries, project costs or capital costs.
Deadline: Major Grants will be decided at meetings in February, May, July and November. Applicants for small grants will generally receive a decision 4-6 weeks after the application is received.
Further information http://www.trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/grants/ Back to content page
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Community Centres and Village Halls
Purpose: The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation makes grants to Community Centres in deprived urban communities and Village Halls in remote and economically deprived rural areas. Grants can be used to fund new buildings; upgrading, renovating or extending buildings; improving or creating outside space (but not car parks).
Who can apply: community centres in the broadest sense, this may include a church, sports facility or other building which offers a range of activities throughout the week which all the community can access. In urban areas, the venue must be in the most deprived 20% of the latest government Indices of Multiple Deprivation or, in rural areas, in the most deprived 50% of the Indices. The Foundation is particularly interested in innovative schemes to bring back disused buildings into full community use. Traditional Village Halls are also supported.
Funding: capital grants of between £7,500 and £60,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time
Further information http://trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/grants/community-centres-and- village-halls/ Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for Capacity Building
The Fore Trust
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Purpose: The Fore Trust offers development funding and business support to expand the capacity of small charities, social enterprises and CICs. It makes unrestricted grants which have the potential to have a transformational impact on an organisation.
Who can apply: registered charities, community interest companies, charitable incorporated organisations and community benefit societies with a turnover of less than £500,000 a year.
Funding: Up to £30,000. To apply for funding, organisations must register at the start of each funding round.
Active Impact and Mindsong received grants in 2017-18.
Deadline: due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Fore will not be running its Summer funding round this year. Instead, they will be focusing on supporting existing grantees through this extremely challenging time. They are unable to take applications from new organisations at present.
Further information: http://www.thefore.org/charities/ Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for children and young people
Alec Dickson Trust
Purpose: The Alec Dickson Trust supports young people who, through volunteering or community service, aim to enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society. The Trust supports volunteering or community service projects that are organised and run by people under 30 years old.
Who can apply: Individuals aged under 30 or small groups of young people.
Funding: Up to £500.
Deadline: The Trustees meet four times a year.
Further information: http://www.alecdicksontrust.org.uk Back to content page
Barbara Ward Children’s Charity
Purpose: The Barbara Ward Children's Charity supports charities and organisations helping children who are disadvantaged in some respect. Funded causes include educational projects, holidays, care and respite, health and wellbeing, sport, play and leisure.
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Who can apply: Charities and organisations helping children who are disadvantaged. Grants may also be awarded to charities supporting adults with learning difficulties.
Funding: Recent awards have ranged from £1,350 to £21,000 and have been both one-off donations and project-related grants for 2-5 years. The Spring Centre, WellChild and Hop, Skip and Jump have all received grants in the past.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.bwcf.org.uk/ Back to content page
BlueSpark Foundation
Purpose: BlueSpark Foundation supports the education and development of children and young people through educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. BlueSpark will support projects that help enhance the self-confidence, team working and future employability of children and young people.
Who can apply: Schools, colleges and community groups
Funding: Most grants are under £2,000, none are more than £5,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://bluesparkfoundation.org.uk/ Back to content page
Buttle UK
Purpose: Buttle UK, aims to meet the needs of families and young people in crisis. They offer: Chances for Children grants provide a package of support for children and young people dealing with a variety of issues ranging from, but not limited to; kinship care arrangements, domestic abuse, estrangement, physical and mental ill health and substance abuse. Boarding School Fees when there is a strong case as to why a child aged over 11 years cannot stay within the family home with their parent or carer. Estranged Young People provides tailored funding packages for young people aged 16-20 who receive no support from their parents or guardians, so that they can further their education or employment.
Who can apply: An organisation who is supporting the family or young person and is capable of assessing their needs. This includes statutory or charitable organisations providing a health care, social care or advice service.
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Funding: Small grants up to £300. Support for Young People up to £2,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.buttleuk.org/index.php Back to content page
BBC Children in Need
Purpose: BBC Children in Need makes grants to help improve children’s lives. They will support projects working with children and young people of 18 years and under experiencing disadvantage through: 1. Illness, distress, abuse or neglect 2. Any kind of disability 3. Behavioural or psychological difficulties 4. Living in poverty or situations of deprivation
Who can apply: Not for profit organisations such as schools; special schools; registered charities; voluntary organisations; churches; and community groups working with disadvantaged children and young people.
Funding: Small Grants up to £10,000 for up to three years. Main Grants over £10,000 for up to three years. Local supported projects include The Family Haven, Cotswold Riding for the Disabled, TIC+, and Allsorts.
Deadline: Small grant applications: 17 June, 7 September and 16 December 2020. Main grants: 4 May 2020.
Applicants for main grants must now register by submitting an Organisation Registration form, these forms can be submitted at any time. Provided your registration is successful, Children in Need will send you a link to the main grants project application form.
Further information: https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/grants/ Back to content page
DM Thomas Foundation for Young People
Purpose: The Foundation provides funding for organisations that improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. The main priorities are: Children and young people with disabilities Children and young people who are sick in hospital Children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care) Mental Health of Children and young people
Who can apply: Registered charities working with disadvantaged and disabled young people.
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Funding: Most grants are under £10,000. Funding can be requested for up to two years.
Deadline: 5 May, 22 July and 6 October 2020
Further information: http://dmthomasfoundation.org/what-we-do/grants/dmtf- central-grants/ Back to content page
Greggs Foundation: Funding for Breakfast Clubs
Purpose: The Greggs Foundation currently supports over 530 breakfast clubs. Every school is provided with fresh bread from their nearest Greggs shop and a grant to support start-up and ongoing costs.
Who can apply: Primary schools must show that at least 40% of pupils qualify for free school meals and that the school serves a disadvantaged community. The school should attract adult volunteers to help run the scheme and attendance at the club must be free for all pupils.
Funding: An initial start-up grant for equipment such as chest freezers and a payment each term towards food items.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time, but there is a waiting list.
Further information: https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/breakfast-clubs Back to content page
Hedley Foundation
Purpose: The Foundation makes grants to small charities working with young people aged 11 to 25 in the areas of recreation, sport, training, health and welfare, support and outdoor education. The Foundation is keen to support small charities which can demonstrate achievement in persuading and deterring at-risk young people from proceeding further down the pathway to custody.
A secondary aim is to assist small charities helping with disabled and terminally ill young people through funding for specialist equipment, organised respite breaks and holidays. The Foundation also supports young carers.
Who can apply: Registered charities.
Funding: The average grant is £3,000.
Deadline: In 2020 the trustees will meet on 29 April, 29 July and 28 October. Applications should be submitted well before the meeting date.
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Further information: http://www.hedleyfoundation.org.uk Back to content page
Henry Smith Charity – Holiday Grants for Children
Purpose: The Holiday Grants programme provides grants for recreational trips and holidays for groups of children aged 13 and under who are disabled or disadvantaged. Applications can be made for grants towards a day trip or a holiday of up to seven days. This could be to a countryside or city location but must be outside the children's immediate locality. Priority is given to applications that benefit children in one of the 20% most deprived areas of the UK.
Who can apply: Schools, youth groups, charities and not for profit organisations. Priority will be given to applications coming from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK.
Funding: £500 to £2,500. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days. 17th Gloucester (Salvation Army) Girlguiding received a grant towards a two-night trip to an adventure centre in Wiltshire.
Deadline: Decisions are made on a first come-first served basis, so there may be no grants left to be made by the deadline date.
Date of trip in 2020 Dates when applications can be made 1 July – 2 September: 1 May – 30 June 2020 3 September – 31 1 July 2020 – 30 September 2020 December:
Further information: https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our- grants-and-apply/holiday-grants-for-children/holiday-grants-for-children- overview/ Back to content page
Hilden Charitable Fund – Summer Play Schemes
Purpose: Community and voluntary groups can apply for grants to run summer play schemes for children aged 5 – 18.
Who can apply: summer play schemes should be locally based, last between two and six weeks and have strong volunteer support. Priority will be given to projects which show that they are inclusive of children from refugee families and have BME involvement.
Funding: not stated
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Deadline: 29 May 2020.
Further information: http://www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk/summer%20playcheme%20guidelines. htm Back to content page
Ironmongers Company
Purpose: The Ironmongers Company supports projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential. The Company is looking for projects that deliver clearly defined educational benefits to a specific group of disadvantaged children or young people under the age of 25.
Who can apply: Registered charities
Funding: Up to £10,000. The average grant is £4,000.
Deadlines: 31 July and 15 December each year.
Further information: http://www.ironmongers.org/charity_organisations.htm Back to content page
#iwill Fund - Peer support and youth-led advocacy to help young people experiencing bereavement
Purpose: the Co-op Foundation has launched the latest round of its #Iwill Fund. Funding is available to deliver peer support and/or youth-led advocacy projects to help young people up to the age of 20 experiencing bereavement.
Who can apply: charities, social enterprises or not-for-profit voluntary or community groups. Priority will given to organisations planning to operate in the 30% most deprived areas of the UK.
Funding: 5 grants of £10,000 each
Deadline: 12 noon on 31 July 2020.
Further information: https://www.coopfoundation.org.uk/funding_support/iwill-fund-bereavement/ Back to content page
Joanies Fund
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Purpose: The Joanies Fund, run by the Herefordshire Community Foundation, welcomes applications from organisations working with young people. It is particularly interested in projects that lead to employment, accreditation, further education, training and integration. It looks for innovation and entrepreneurship. The panel looks for strong evidence that applicants consult young people in developing their service, and community involvement or local financial support.
Who can apply: registered charities working with young people aged 0-25
Funding: up to £5,000. Average grant £3,500.
Deadline: 31 May, 31 August and 25 December in any year.
Further information: https://www.herefordshirecf.org/our-funds-and-grant- programmes/ Back to content page
Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme
Purpose: The aim of the programme is to provide breakfast to those children who need it most.
Who can apply: Schools that have 35% and above of children eligible for pupil premium funding or schools based in an area which is classified as falling in the 10% of most deprived areas according to the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Only one grant per school in each academic year is available.
Funding: Up to £1,000
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time until available funds are spent.
Further information: http://forevermanchester.com/kelloggs-breakfast-club- programme/ Back to content page
Les Mills Fund
Purpose: Grants are available to improve the education and physical and emotional wellbeing of children. Applicants should focus on one or more of these areas: Living in Poverty Physical & Mental Health Problems Health & Wellbeing Living With Disability
Who can apply: Registered charities and not for profit organisations
Funding: Up to £1,000. The Family Haven received a grant in 2018.
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Deadline: 28 April, 5 June and 17 November 2020.
Further information: http://lesmillsfundforchildren.org.uk/apply/ Back to content page
National School Breakfast Programme
Purpose: The National School Breakfast Programme, is offering a new opportunity for schools in high disadvantage areas to access funded support to start or expand school breakfast provision.
Who can apply: From Spring 2020, a revised programme will be offered to up to 650 schools in key disadvantaged communities. Schools will be offered customised support including start up grants and deliveries of healthy food to ensure every child who needs a breakfast receives one.
Further information: To access the service, you will need to complete an Expression of interest form and email it to [email protected]. https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/breakfast/ Back to content page
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Youth Fund
Purpose: The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is helping young people (aged 14-25) in the most precarious positions, where making the transition to adult independence is most challenging. The Fund supports organisations which work with young people experiencing disadvantage in a way that recognises and builds on their strengths and potential.
Circles South West and Allsorts received grants in 2018-19.
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organisations
Funding: Between £30,000 and £60,000 for up to two years
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time. Up to 30 awards a year.
Further information: http://www.phf.org.uk/funds/youth-fund/#how-to-apply Back to content page
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Shared Ground Fund
Purpose: The Shared Ground Fund supports organisations to explore opportunities and address challenges in the area of migration and integration. Funding is offered to organisations that contribute to one of the following aims:
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Staying safe– ensuring that young people who have migrated can address the significant barriers that affect their ability to thrive. Living well together– supporting work which helps communities experiencing migration become stronger and more connected.
Who can apply: Charities, community organisations, social enterprises and not-for-profit companies.
Funding: Two kinds of grants available: ‘Explore and test’ grants: to help explore and test new approaches and ways of addressing new issues. Awards will be for a maximum of £60,000, usually for up to two years. ‘More and better’ grants: to help develop and embed established activities. Awards will be between £100,000 and £300,000 for up to four years. Up to 20 grants a year.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.phf.org.uk/funds/shared-ground-fund/ Back to content page
The Peter Cruddas Foundation
Purpose: The Peter Cruddas Foundation gives priority to programmes designed to help disadvantaged and disengaged young people (aged 14-30), to follow pathways into education, training and employment.
Who can apply: Registered charities but not CICs or social enterprises.
Funding: There is no minimum or maximum amount and projects can be funded for more than one year.
Deadline: 1 March and 1 September in any year
Further information: http://www.petercruddasfoundation.org.uk/how_to_apply.htm Back to content page
Ragdoll Foundation Open Grants Scheme
Purpose: The Ragdoll Foundation's vision is to support projects where the concerns of childhood can be heard. The Open Grants programme supports not for profit organisations working with children and young people through the arts and creative media. A variety of art forms can be supported including dance, drama, ceramics, creative play, film, music, puppetry and storytelling.
Who can apply: Not for profit organisations.
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Funding: Most grants are in the region of £5,000-£20,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.ragdollfoundation.org.uk/portfolio/grant- giving Back to content page
St James’s Place Foundation
Purpose: The Foundation will support projects that support young people with special needs or are disadvantaged or have cancer.
Who can apply: Registered charities and special needs schools. They do not accept applications from CICs.
Funding: Up to £10,000 in any two-year rolling period. Young Gloucestershire received funding in 2019 to help fund a counsellor and a youth worker as part of the ‘The Link’ project.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.sjpfoundation.co.uk/apply-for-funding.aspx Back to content page
Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust provides grants to support work which improves the life chances of 0-3-year olds. They invest in early intervention and preventative work with some of the most disadvantaged 0-3- year olds.
The current round will be for charities that can demonstrate the likelihood of increased demand for their service and/or can demonstrate a loss of anticipated income attributable to the current pandemic.
Who can apply: Registered charities with an income of less than £750,000
Funding: £5,000 and unrestricted.
Deadline: Applications open until 28 April and due to re-open from 5 October to 12 November 2020.
Further information: http://sylvia-adams.org.uk/what-we-will-fund/ Back to content page
Toy Trust
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Purpose: The Toy Trust raises funds predominantly from the toy industry and its suppliers and distributes the money to charities helping disadvantaged and disabled children within the UK and abroad.
Who can apply: Registered charities working with disadvantaged children aged under 13.
Funding: Up to £5,000.
Deadline: applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://toytrust.co.uk/ Back to content page
Variety - Youth Club grants
Purpose: Variety makes grants for equipment to provide challenging activities that engage young people aged 8-18 and provide them with alternatives to becoming involved in anti-social behaviour. Applications to improve youth club premises, refurbishment of existing equipment or facilities will sometimes be considered.
Who can apply: Youth organisations affiliated to Ambition, UK Youth or Association of Boys and Girls Clubs.
Funding: Grants are from £250 to £600.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.variety.org.uk/what-we-do/youth-clubs- grants Back to content page
Wooden Spoon
Purpose: Wooden Spoon Society is the British and Irish Rugby charity which supports mentally, physically disadvantaged children. Projects should enhance and support the lives of children and young people (under the age of 25) who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially.
Funding is available for projects for a physical, tangible asset of a permanent nature, with a minimum predicted life span of five years (preferably ten). If a project is educational or disability sports-focused, there must be a key rugby element to engage children and young people.
Who can apply: Schools and not for profit organisations
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Funding: No minimum or maximum, but unlikely to be less than £5,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time. Applicants should contact their regional volunteer group.
Further information: https://woodenspoon.org.uk/our-grants/how-to-apply/ Specific to Gloucestershire https://www.woodenspoon.org.uk/gloucestershire. Back to content page
Woodward Trust Summer Play Schemes
Purpose: The Trust makes grants towards play schemes that runs for a minimum of 2 weeks or 10 days during the summer holidays. Preference is given to: Small local play schemes that provide a wide-ranging programme of activities Schemes that involve a large number of children Schemes catering for those from disadvantaged backgrounds or that have a disability Schemes that are inclusive such as projects that work with children from a range of backgrounds, abilities and race Schemes where past users are encouraged to come back and help as volunteers Priority is given to projects that make good use of volunteers and encourage past and current users to participate.
Who can apply: registered charities, social enterprises and community interest companies with an annual income of under £100,000 will be able to apply for grants
Funding: £500 to £1,000. Around 35 grants are made each year.
Deadline: noon on 3 April 2020
Further information: http://woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk/childrens- summer-playschemes/ Back to content page
Young People Leaving Care
Purpose: The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation want to see care leavers supported, by the system and by their networks, to feel emotionally stable and be financially secure, making a successful transition to independence.
Who can apply: Charitable organisations.
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Funding: There are no limits on grant size or length. Funding could be for core or project costs, including staff salaries and overheads. Most support is likely to be in the form of grants, but social investment could be considered.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://esmeefairbairn.org.uk/young-people-leaving-care Back to content page
Youth Music Grant Programme
Purpose: Youth Music invests in music-making projects for children and young people (aged 0-25) experiencing challenging circumstances. Funding is focused on supporting projects for children and young people who face barriers to music-making as a result of who they are, where they live, or the circumstances they’re facing. The current funds are: Fund A awards smaller grants for high-quality projects that will help to achieve a musically inclusive England. Fund B awards medium-sized grants for high-quality, sustained projects that expand and embed musically inclusive practice within and beyond your organisation.
Who can apply: registered charities or not-for-profits e.g. Companies Limited by Guarantee, constituted community groups.
Funding: Fund A: £2,000 to £30,000; Fund B: £30,001 to £150,000
Deadline: Fund A: 3 April, 31 July, 4 December 2020. Fund B is under review and currently closed. The next deadline is likely to be in the early autumn.
Further information: https://network.youthmusic.org.uk/i-need-funding Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for older people
Concertina - Music Grants for Older People
Purpose: Concertina makes grants to charitable bodies which provide musical entertainment and related activities for the elderly. The charity is keen to support smaller organisations that might otherwise find it difficult to secure funding.
Who can apply: Charitable organisations.
Funding: Up to £250
Deadline: 30 April and 31 October in any year.
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Further information: http://www.concertinamusic.org.uk/Grants.php Back to content page
W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation
Purpose: The W G Edwards Charitable Foundation assists with the provision of care and aims to improve the wellbeing of older people. The Foundation gives grants to capital projects, refurbishment and for equipment, in addition to innovative schemes for ongoing care and projects which help people live active and fulfilling lives.
Who can apply: charities that support people over the age 0f 65.
Funding: £1000-£3000. The average grant is £1700. Around 70 grants are made each year.
Deadline: 10 March, 10 June, 10 October and 10 December in any year.
Further information: http://www.wgedwardscharitablefoundation.org.uk/ Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for special needs
Barnwood Trust
Purpose: The Barnwood Trust aims to create the best possible environment in Gloucestershire for disabled people and people with mental health problems to make the most of their lives.
Who can apply: Individuals and organisations.
Funding: Small Sparks grants help fund start-up costs or equipment so that you can do things together with people where you live. This could be gardening tools to grow vegetables together, books or games to get a new club started, knitting needles, musical instruments or something for a group you are already a part of. Grants of up to £250 are available and there is no formal application form. At least one person wanting to enjoy the activity should have a disability or mental health challenge. Community Spaces Capital Grants aim to support communities or organisations that would like to develop inclusive community spaces: places where everyone is welcome to meet and do things together. Small grants of up to £1,000 are available to organisations in Gloucestershire that work directly to benefit the quality of life of people with disabilities and mental health challenges. Grants could be for new projects, pilot schemes or specific equipment.
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Grants of up to £5,000 to purchase sports-related equipment for organisations in Gloucestershire who work to benefit people with disabilities and mental health challenges. Examples are rugby wheelchairs and wheelchair accessible bikes. Grants for holidays and play schemes are available to organisations with a track record of providing for people in Gloucestershire with a disability or mental health challenge. Grants are available for individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges living in Gloucestershire. . The Wellbeing Fund is for things that help with everyday living – such as household appliances, a mobility scooter, a riser/recliner chair, a holiday in the UK or something else that might be difficult to pay for. Grants are typically £50-£1,000. . The Opportunities Award offers grants for training, equipment or clothing that may help towards a job, volunteering or setting up a new business. It can also be used to help with materials for a hobby or equipment for a sport. Grants of up to £2,000 are available. The Family Leisure Grant is a one-off grant of £50 per person per household. The purpose of this grant is to encourage families to visit attractions within Gloucestershire with the aim of continuing to self-fund visits in the future. This is available for families where one or more person within the household has a physically disability or a long term mental health condition.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.barnwoodtrust.org/grants/, email [email protected] or call the grants team on 01452 611292. Back to content page
Gloucestershire Disability Fund
Purpose: The Gloucestershire Disability Fund provides grants to people with disabilities of all ages as well as financial support to not-for-profit organisations/groups and community groups working to enhance the lives of people living with a physical, sensory or learning disability in Gloucestershire.
Your Future Fund grants are for people aged 18 and over and offer people with disabilities the opportunity to pursue their goals in education, training for work, or in the arts or sports, and for a special project.
Who can apply: Organisations that help people with disabilities.
Funding: Up to £1,000 for individuals. Up to £2,500 for eligible groups and organisations. Your Future grants up to £4,000.
Deadline: Applications are considered monthly. Please note grant meetings have been suspended due to the coronavirus. Grant applications will be reviewed at the first grant meeting when the office re-opens.
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Further information: http://www.glosdisabilityfund.org.uk/ Back to content page
Mayfield Home Trust
Purpose: The Trust provides grants to individuals with learning disabilities, or families with a member who has learning disabilities, in Gloucestershire, to purchase items which would improve the life of the beneficiary.
Funding: Not stated.
Deadline: 5 January, 5 April, 23 June or 5 October in any year.
Further information: http://www.mayfieldhometrust.ltd.uk/ Back to content page
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
Purpose: The Baily Thomas Fund makes grants to charities and organisations for research into learning disability and to aid the care and relief of those affected by learning disability. Projects can be for children or adults. Grants can cover capital projects and core costs to include staff costs, general running and office costs at charitable organisations, schools and centres.
Who can apply: Registered charities, Schools and Parent Teacher Associations, Community Benefit Societies and exempt charities. The Fund does not currently accept applications from Community Interest Companies.
Funding: £250 upwards
Deadline: Applications for grants up to £10,000 can be submitted at any time. For grants over £10,000 the deadlines are 1 March, 1 August and 1 December each year.
Further information: http://www.bailythomas.org.uk Back to content page
Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired
Purpose: The Trust offers financial support to children and young people up to their mid twenties who have a hearing impairment, and to organisations which provide help to them.
Who can apply: Individuals, groups, educational establishments and charities.
Funding: Not stated.
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Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further information: http://www.grantsforthedeaf.co.uk Back to content page
Boshier Hinton Foundation
Purpose: The Boshier-Hinton Foundation awards grants to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, learning difficulties or sensory impairment and their families.
Who can apply: registered charities, charitable institutions providing facilities and advocacy for children and adults with special educational or other needs.
Funding: Not stated.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further information: http://www.boshierhintonfoundation.org.uk/index.php Back to content page
The Bruce Wake Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Bruce Wake Charitable Trust considers grant applications relating to the provision of leisure activities for people with physical disabilities. They favour applications where the potential beneficiaries are physically disabled wheelchair users, for improved access for wheelchair users or for a sporting or leisure activity involving disabled wheelchair users.
Who can apply: Charities and not for profit organisations
Funding: not stated
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time and are considered quarterly.
Further information: https://brucewaketrust.co.uk/index.php/grants/ Back to content page
CLA Charitable Trust
Purpose: The CLA Charitable Trust is dedicated to helping those who are disabled or disadvantaged benefit from access to the countryside, and to take part in educational activities that they would not have otherwise been able to enjoy. The Trust has three aims which guide their funding decisions:
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To promote education about the countryside for young people from towns and cities and those who are disadvantaged. To provide facilities for those who are disabled, who have learning difficulties or who are in some way disadvantaged to enjoy the benefits of the countryside To support the advancement of education in agriculture, horticulture and conservation for disadvantaged people, particularly the young.
Who can apply: a registered charity or community interest company. The Trustees prioritise funding to smaller charities or projects where their contribution can make a significant difference.
Funding: not stated
Deadline: Applications should be made at least one month before a Trustees’ meeting. The Trustees meet in February, July and October.
Further information: https://www.cla.org.uk/events/cla-charitable-trust Back to content page
The Edward Gostling Foundation
Purpose: The Foundation makes grants to charities that support people of all ages living on low incomes who have a physical and/or mental disability or long- term illness. Priority is given to small and medium size charities making a significant impact in their community and who may lack the time and resources to be able to focus on fundraising. Applications should address one of the key themes of the Foundation: Health and Wellbeing; Independent Living at Home; Respite; and Transition.
Who can apply: Registered charities, Hospices and state schools catering wholly for students with additional needs
Funding: Small Grants Programme for applications of £5,000 or less and Large Grants Programme for applications of over £5,000.
Deadline: applications can be submitted at any time.
Further information: https://www.edwardgostlingfoundation.org.uk/ Back to content page
Green Hall Foundation
Purpose: The Green Hall Foundation aims to improve lives among the sick, the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged in the UK. Preference is given to appeals that will make a tangible difference to the charity and where the Foundation can meet a significant proportion of the funding. The Trustees
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Who can apply: UK registered charities.
Funding: Average grant size is £1,000 to £10,000.
Deadline: Applications re-open on 1 September for charities with an annual income of £250,000 or less. The funding round closes when 100 applications have been received.
Further information: https://greenhallfoundation.org/ Back to content page
Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation
Purpose: Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation provides funding towards practical items that directly support those in need including those with disabilities, affected by homelessness, or with serious health issues. Donations usually fund items of capital expenditure. That means items must directly help those in need, rather than contributing to a charity's running costs.
Who can apply: registered charities, or those affiliated with a registered charity working to help those at disadvantage in society.
Funding: between £250 - £1,000.
Deadline: 27 April, 3 August and 5 October 2020.
Further information: http://www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk/your- society/about-us/foundation/ Back to content page
Lord’s Taverners Minibuses
Purpose: The Lord’s Taverners provides a range of specially adapted minibuses for SEN Schools catering for young people with learning and physical disabilities. The minibuses are provided to enable schools engage pupils in a range of sporting and recreational activities within the local community. Additionally, the minibus will be used to support the wider curriculum and help develop life skills.
Who can apply: SEN schools.
Funding: minibuses are based on the current Ford Transit model.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed at the end of each quarter.
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Further information: http://www.lordstaverners.org/accessible-minibuses Back to content page
Lord’s Taverners Sports Wheelchair Programme
Purpose: Lord’s Taverners sports wheelchairs are donated to disabled young people who require a multi-sports starter chair. Clubs can also apply for up to five multi-sports starter chairs to enable more youngsters to try new sports.
Who can apply: Schools/organisations/clubs that cater for young people under the age of 25 who have a physical/sensory/learning disability.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed at the end of each quarter.
Further information: http://www.lordstaverners.org/sports-wheelchairs Back to content page
Lord’s Taverners Outdoor Play Programme
Purpose: The Lord’s Taverners provides grants to SEN Schools to enable them to purchase a range of outdoor playground and gym equipment.
Who can apply: SEN Schools
Funding: The Lord’s Taverners generally award grants of up to 80% (of the net cost) to a maximum level of £25,000.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed at the end of each quarter.
Further information: http://www.lordstaverners.org/outdoor-play-spaces- lords-taverners Back to content page
Lord’s Taverners Sensory Rooms and Equipment
Purpose: The Lord’s Taverners provides grants for the purchase of a range of sensory equipment to help enhance the pupils’ experience at school.
Who can apply: SEN schools
Funding: Up to £5,000. The school is required to pay a contribution of around 25% of the total cost of the package.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed at the end of each quarter.
Further information: http://www.lordstaverners.org/sensory-rooms Back to content page
The True Colours Trust
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Purpose: The Trustees support organisations and projects working with disabled children and their families on a daily basis. Grants are usually one-off contributions. The Trustees are particularly keen to support: Hydrotherapy pools Multi-sensory rooms Mini buses Sibling projects Bereavement support Specialised play equipment / access to play and leisure Family support / parent-led peer support
Who can apply: Registered charities or activities with clearly defined charitable purposes.
Funding: Up to £10,000
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time. The Trustees meet quarterly.
Further information: http://www.truecolourstrust.org.uk/about-us/application- guidelines/ Back to content page
Ulverscroft Foundation
Purpose: The Ulverscroft Foundation supports organisations and projects that help visually impaired people.
Who can apply: registered or exempt charities, CICs, community groups.
Funding: Not stated.
Deadline: 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 5 December each year.
Further information: https:/www.ulverscroft-foundation.org.uk/ Back to content page
Will Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Will Charitable Trust makes grants for projects that support services for blind people; and people with learning disabilities. The Trust also makes grants for charities who provide care for people with cancer and their families.
Who can apply: Registered or exempt charities.
Funding: generally £3,000 - £30,000.
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Deadline: Applications for Cancer Care projects will be open from June - August 2020. Applications for projects for blind people and people with learning disabilities will be open from November 2020 – 31 January 2021.
Further information: http://www.willcharitabletrust.org.uk/grantspolicy.htm Back to content page
Zurich Community Trust
Purpose: Zurich Community Trust supports organisations that help people facing day to day challenges in their life. This could cover any or a combination of: physical disability/learning difficulties, economically disadvantaged, health impaired, life limited, mental health, bereavement, carers/young carers, vulnerable young people and NEETs.
Who can apply: Charitable organisations based within a 25 mile radius of Zurich’s offices in Bishops Cleeve, near Cheltenham or Swindon.
Funding: Typically £1,500-£3,000.
Deadline: Applications are currently closed.
Further information: http://www.zurich.co.uk/zurichcommunitytrust/looking- for-funds/ and https://www.zct.org.uk/en-gb/looking-for-funds/how-to- apply/cheltenham Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for Health related Projects
Gloucestershire Community Nurses Fund
Purpose: Established with the help of community nurses in 1974, the charity has three aims:
To provide financial support to people who are experiencing difficulties as a consequence of illness or disability. For example, a grant may be made for the provision of equipment, minor adaptations or repairs or to assist with the cost of therapy or care. In cases of need, to provide financial assistance to community nurses, including retired nurses and those currently working in Gloucestershire. To support nursing services in the community by the provision of, for example, equipment/aids, educational/training grants and part funding of specialist nursing posts.
Who can apply: Referrals are invited from all those involved in the care of vulnerable people in the community including health and social care professionals, private and voluntary agencies.
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Deadline: The committee meets four times a year (in January, April, July and October) to consider grant applications. More urgent referrals will be considered as necessary.
Further information: please contact Gloucestershire Community Nurses Fund, tel: 07984 971 837, [email protected]. Back to content page
Care and Wellbeing Fund
Purpose: The Care and Wellbeing Fund aims to develop and scale community- based services to improve health and wellbeing, particularly for those suffering from long term conditions such as cancer. The Fund has four key priorities: Community based care Integrated care Better use of informal resources Prevention and wellbeing
Who can apply: 70% of the fund is for health or social care projects that drive improvements in service provision and deliver savings for commissioners. 30% of the fund is for direct investment to social enterprises or CICs that tackle the challenges faced by those with long term health conditions.
Funding: Loans and other investments between £500,000 and £2.4 million. Reconnections, a pilot community response to loneliness in Worcestershire is been funded through this scheme.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time by emailing [email protected].
Further information: http://www.careandwellbeingfund.co.uk/ Back to content page
Health Foundation’s Common Ambition Programme
Purpose: The Common Ambition programme will support up to five ambitious teams across the UK to work towards a shared aim: to build sustainable change across health care through collaboration between those who use services and those who deliver them.
Who can apply: collaborations between providers of NHS services and voluntary or community sector organisations, such as charities or social enterprises.
Funding: between £300,000 and £500,000 to support up to five teams.
Deadline: 1 April 2020.
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Further information: https://www.health.org.uk/funding-and- partnerships/programmes/common-ambition Back to content page
Healthy Communities Together
Purpose: Healthy Communities Together is a new programme developed in partnership between The National Lottery Community Fund and The King’s Fund. The programme aims to support local areas to develop effective and sustainable partnerships between the voluntary and community sector, the NHS and local authorities to improve health and wellbeing, reduce health inequalities and empower communities.
Who can apply: Partnerships must include: a voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisation a local authority, and an NHS organisation (including Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS Trusts and primary care bodies).
Funding: A maximum of six areas will receive up to £50,000 funding from The National Lottery Community Fund and a package of learning and development support from the King’s Fund for up to nine months to develop their partnership and project plans.
Deadline: 27 May 2020.
Further information: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/the-healthy- communities-together-programme#section-2 Back to content page
Hospice UK – Widening Access to Dementia Care and Mental Health Support in Hospice Settings
Purpose: Capital grants are available for projects that improve the physical environment within which adult and children’s hospices deliver care. Projects should demonstrate a direct benefit to patients with dementia or a mental health condition and their families.
Who can apply: Eligible organisations must be based in the UK and members of Hospice UK. The programme is open to adult and children’s hospices.
Funding: up to £40,000. The total amount of funding available is £200,000.
Deadline: 5pm on 20 April 2020.
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Further information: https://www.hospiceuk.org/what-we-offer/grants/open- grant-programmes/details/widening-access-to-dementia-care-and-mental- health-support-in-hospice-settings-2020 Back to content page
The Hospital Saturday Fund
Purpose: The Hospital Saturday Fund gives grants towards medical projects, capital projects, medical care or research, hospice/respite care and in support of medical training. Applications for running costs will also be considered.
Who can apply: Registered health charities such as hospitals, hospices and medical organisations. For NHS hospitals, applications will normally only be accepted for projects.
Funding: Standard grants up to £2,000 and large grants up to £10,000
Deadline: Standard Grants of £2,000: 21 April, 13 July, 5 October 2020 and 4 January 2021. Large Grants up to £10,000: 15 June, 7 September, 1 December
Further information: http://www.hospitalsaturdayfund.org Back to content page
The Inman Charity
Purpose: The Inman Charity supports the following areas of charitable work:- Medical research Care of the elderly General welfare Hospices The Deaf and Blind Care of the physically & mentally disabled The Armed Forces
Who can apply: registered charities operating in one of the Inman’s areas of interest.
Funding: up to £5,000
Deadline: the end of February and the end of August each year.
Further information: http://www.inmancharity.org/ Back to content page
The James Tudor Foundation
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Purpose: The Foundation makes grants to support palliative care, medical research, health education and the direct relief of sickness.
Who can apply: Registered charities or charitable incorporated organisations.
Funding: Small grants up to £10,000 and large grants over £10,000. James Hopkins Trust received a grant in 2019.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.jamestudor.org.uk Back to content page
Pink Ribbon Foundation
Purpose: The Pink Ribbon Foundation provides financial support to charities which relieve the needs of people who are suffering from, or who have been affected by breast cancer or who work to advance the understanding of breast cancer, its early detection and treatment.
Who can apply: Any charity working in the field of breast cancer. Applications from general cancer charities must demonstrate that the grants requested will be applied to benefit those affected by breast cancer.
Funding: up to £5,000. Cobalt and Hope for Tomorrow have received grants in the past.
Deadline: 29 May 2020
Further information: https://www.pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk/ Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for the Arts
Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants
Purpose: This is an open access programme for arts, museums and libraries projects, funded by the National Lottery. The fund will support individual artists, community and cultural organisations.
Who can apply: individuals, a charity, a limited company or an unincorporated group. This includes arts organisations, museums and libraries, music education hubs and organisations that use arts in their work.
Funding: £1,000 - £100,000. If you are applying for £15,000 or under, you will receive a decision in 6 weeks. If you are applying for over £15,000 a decision will take 12 weeks.
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Deadline: Applications are currently closed as funding has been diverted to the Arts Council Emergency Fund. If you are currently receiving funding under this scheme you will not have to pay it back. The Arts Council is asking recipients to get in touch to discuss the project and next steps.
Further information: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/projectgrants Back to content page
Arts Award Access Fund
Purpose: Funding is available for Arts Award centres in England working on Arts Award projects with young people for whom access and inclusion is an issue. Priority will be given to centres that will use the grant to support them to pilot, embed or develop their Arts Award work with these groups.
Who can apply: Arts Award centres
Funding: £100 to £1500
Deadline: Two funding rounds a year. Applications will re-open from 7 September to 9 October 2020.
Further information: http://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=1975 Back to content page
Clore Duffield – Main Grants
Purpose: The grant programme supports the cultural sector, in particular cultural learning and for museum, gallery, heritage and performing arts learning spaces.
Who can apply: Registered charities and local authority cultural organisations.
Funding: £10,000 to over £1 million. Large grants are made infrequently.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time. The Trustees meet in June and December.
Further information: http://cloreduffield.org.uk/main-grants Back to content page
Colwinston Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Trust distributes grants to charities working predominantly in the areas of opera, classical music and the visual arts. More than 80% of the funding goes to projects in Wales, however both Cheltenham Festivals and the Three Choirs Festival have received funding.
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Who can apply: Registered charities.
Funding: Most grants are between £5,000 and £20,000.
Deadline: 31 March and 30 September in any year.
Further information: http://www.colwinston.org.uk Back to content page
Cultural Impact Development Fund
Purpose: The aim of this fund is to enable risk-taking, ambitious organisations in the arts and cultural sector to take on small-scale repayable finance to achieve social outcomes and increase their capability to articulate, achieve, monitor and evaluate their intended social impact.
Who can apply: arts, cultural and creative organisations with a clear social mission.
Funding: unsecured loans between £25,000 and £150,000 with repayment term of one to five years and interest rates between 5.5% and 8.5%.
Deadline: Any time up to August 2021
Further information: https://www.artsculturefinance.org/our-funds/cultural- impact-development-fund/ Back to content page
The Fidelio Trust
Purpose: The Fidelio Trust offers grants in support of the Arts, in particular Music, including Opera; Lieder; Composition and Dance.
Who can apply: Individuals (over school age) and groups such as Colleges; Arts Festivals and other arts organisations who would not be able to carry out a project or activity without financial support.
Funding: Up to £5,000
Deadline: 22 May and 25 September 2020.
Further information: http://www.fideliocharitabletrust.org.uk/index.php Back to content page
The Golsoncott Foundation
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Purpose: The Foundation supports Music, Ballet, Theatre, Museums, Literature, the Fine Arts and Crafts, and Scholarship. The trustees overriding concern is to support projects that demonstrate and deliver excellence in the arts, be it in performance, exhibition, artistic craft, or scholarly endeavour.
Who can apply: Arts organisations.
Funding: Up to £3,000. Gloucester Cathedral Girl Choristers received funding in 2017/18.
Deadline: 31 January, 30 April, 31 July and 31 October in any year.
Further information: http://www.golsoncott.org.uk/ Back to content page
The Idlewild Trust
Purpose: The Idlewild Trust supports conservation and the arts. We support the conservation of historic or artistically important objects and works of art in museums, galleries, places of worship, historic buildings or their grounds. In the arts we support charities that improve opportunities for professionals working creatively within the arts at an early stage in their career.
Who can apply: UK registered charities, some UK publicly exempt charities and churches that are excepted charities. The Trust does not fund schools.
Funding: up to £5,000. The average grant is £3,600.
Deadline: 10 September 2020
Further information: http://www.idlewildtrust.org.uk/ Back to content page
Music for All
Purpose: Music For All grants are available to community groups and schools to help them fulfil their potential in bringing music to their community. The funding can be put towards musical instrument costs, workshops/training, using music to break down barriers, providing a variety of educational opportunities as well as helping to find ways to integrate many diverse and minority groups positively into society.
Who can apply: Community groups and schools
Funding: up to £2,500
Deadline: 1 February, 1 July, 1 November in any year.
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Further information: https://musicforall.org.uk/ Back to content page
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Arts Access and Participation Fund
Purpose: The Fund supports organisations to test, implement and develop ambitious plans to widen access to and deepen participation in the arts. It will not be enough to simply increase numbers, the emphasis is on addressing inequalities of opportunity. Priority will be given to projects working in areas of social and economic deprivation outside London.
Who can apply: Not for profit organisations
Funding: Two types of grant to support work at different stages of development: ‘Explore and test’ grants up to £60,000 for up to two years to help test new approaches or gather evidence for the first time about approaches that have been used before. ‘More and better’ grants up to £400,000 to help increase the impact and effectiveness of work which has already shown promise or positive impact.
Gloucester Culture Trust received funding in 2018-19 for the Gloucester Roundhouse project.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.phf.org.uk/funds/access-and-participation- fund/ Back to content page
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Arts-based Learning Fund
Purpose: The purpose of this fund is to support arts organisations working with schools, colleges and other education environments to improve the evidence base for their work, so that they can do more to enhance the lives, development and achievements of children and young people.
Who can apply: charities, community organisations, social enterprises and not-for-profit companies active in the arts. Applicants must be working in partnership with schools or other formal education settings.
Funding: ‘Explore and test’ grants up to £60,000 for up to two years to help test or evaluate new approaches ‘More and better’ grants up to £400,000 to help increase the impact and effectiveness of work which has already shown promise or positive impact.
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Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.phf.org.uk/funds/arts-based-learning-fund/ Back to content page
PRS - Open Fund for Organisations
Purpose: PRS Foundation’s Open Fund for Organisations supports new music projects led by promoters, talent development organisations, venues, festivals, curators and large performance groups (for example orchestras, choirs, jazz bands or folk groups with 12 or more performers). Projects must involve the creation, performance and promotion of new music and enable songwriters, composers, solo artists, bands, producers and performers of all backgrounds to develop creatively and professionally.
Who can apply: not for profit organisations
Funding: Up to £10,000
Deadline: 8 June, 5 October 2020
Further information: https://prsfoundation.com/funding-support/funding-for- organisations/the-open-fund-for-organisations/ Back to content page
The Radcliffe Trust
Purpose: The Radcliffe Trust offers grants in two main areas: Music: classical music performance and training, especially chamber music, composition and music education. Heritage and Craft: the development of the skills, knowledge and experience that underpin the UK’s cultural heritage and crafts sectors.
Who can apply: UK registered charities, not-for-profit, or exempt organisations
Funding: Most grants awarded are between £2,500 and £7,500.
Deadline: 31 January and 31 July in any year.
Further information: http://www.theradcliffetrust.org/ Back to content page
Theatres Trust Capital Grants for Theatre Improvements
Purpose: Theatre Operators can apply for grants to improve the environmental sustainability of their theatres. The funding can support a range of projects that consider different ways theatre buildings can reduce their environmental impact. This might range from building management systems to more efficient
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Who can apply: Theatres run by charities and not-for-profit groups. Applicants have to own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than five years on buildings. Applicants need to run a regular theatre programme of professional, community and/or amateur work with at least 30 performances a year.
Funding: up to £20,000
Deadline: noon on 14 September 2020.
Further information: http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/grants- funding/theatre-improvement-scheme Back to content page
Theatres Trust Small Grants Scheme
Purpose: The Theatres Trust Small Grants Scheme is a capital fund for theatres run by charities and not-for-profit groups that can clearly demonstrate the value capital improvements to their theatres would make to their work in local communities. Priorities include projects that address urgent building repairs, improve operational viability, introduce environmental improvements and enhance physical accessibility.
Who can apply: Theatres run by charities and not-for-profit groups. Applicants have to own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than five years on buildings. Applicants need to run a regular theatre programme of professional, community and/or amateur work with at least 30 performances a year.
Funding: Up to £5,000.
Deadline: noon on 5 October 2020.
Further information: http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/uk-theatres-small- grants-scheme Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for Learning
Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning Programme
Purpose: The British Council in partnership with the Department for International Development is inviting schools to apply for a new funding programme to enable UK schools to work with partner schools overseas.
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The Connecting Classrooms through Global learning programme provides grants to support a wide range of global learning activities, including training for teachers and supply cover, reciprocal visits to international partners schools, and hosting community events.
Who can apply: schools with existing partnerships or those seeking to develop new partnerships.
Funding: up to £35,000 for clusters of schools. Individual schools can apply for up to £3,000 to develop partnership activities with existing or new partner schools overseas.
Deadline: 15 June, 23 September and 2 December 2020
Further information: https://connecting-classrooms.britishcouncil.org/funding Back to content page
Royal Society of Chemistry: Chemistry Clubs
Purpose: Funding is targeted at chemistry activities run outside the normal science timetable. Activities should be focused on generating interest in chemistry in all ability levels or which may provide opportunities to stretch and challenge able and motivated students.
Who can apply: Existing chemistry clubs looking to expand/ enhance activities and schools and colleges interested in starting a new club. The application must be made by a teacher at a primary or secondary school.
Funding: Up to £1,000
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further information: http://www.rsc.org/Membership/Networking/InterestGroups/BMCS/education- support-group/chemistry-clubs.asp Back to content page
Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund
Purpose: The Outreach Fund provides financial support to members, individuals and organisations to enable them to run chemistry-based public and schools engagement activities.
Who can apply: Individuals and organisations including not for profit organisations, community groups, schools, museums, arts groups and libraries.
Funding: Small grants up to £2,000, large grants from £2,000 to £10,000.
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Deadline: Small grants: 11 May and 14 September 2020. Large grants: 14 September 2020
Further information: http://www.rsc.org/awards-funding/funding/outreach- fund/#about Back to content page
Royal Society of Chemistry Partnership of 3 grant scheme
Purpose: The Royal Society of Chemistry is making grants available to help students develop practical chemistry skills and experience. To be eligible for funding through the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Partnership of 3 grant scheme, the projects should bring together at least three different partners to benefit in the delivery or attendance at a chemistry centred outreach activity.
The Royal Society of Chemistry awards grants for activities that to involve the development of the practical skills/ experience in chemistry of a target group in a manner that is not achievable through normal timetabled activities.
Who can apply: schools, colleges and universities
Funding: up to £1000
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time and will be evaluated quarterly.
Further information: https://www.rsc.org/Membership/Networking/InterestGroups/BMCS/education- support-group/partnership-of-3.asp Back to content page
British Ecological Society Outreach Grants
Purpose: Funding is available for projects that increase public understanding of and engagement with ecology.
Who can apply: individuals and organisations such as schools, museums, libraries and community groups who promote ecological science to a wide audience. Applications from museums and schools must involve significant outreach beyond schools. Projects aimed solely at delivering the curriculum to school children will not be considered.
Funding: Up to £2,000
Deadline: 3 April 2020
Further information: http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/grants-awards/outreach-grants/ Back to content page
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Society for Microbiology – Education and Outreach
Purpose: Grants are available to support relevant science teaching or promotion initiatives, or to support developments likely to lead to an improvement in the teaching of any aspect of microbiology.
Who can apply: Full, Full Concessionary or Postgraduate Student Members
Funding: Up to £1,000
Deadline: 8 April and 1 October 2020
Further information: https://www.microbiologysociety.org/grants/education- outreach-funds/education-and-outreach-grants.html Back to content page
Engineering Education Grant Scheme
Purpose: Schools and other organisations such as youth clubs, science festivals, museums, science centres; can apply for grants to develop and deliver educational projects that nurture and support the increase of engineering knowledge among young people between the ages of five to 19.
Who can apply: Any organisation able to develop and deliver STEM activities to a local audience.
Funding: Grants will be awarded at two levels; up to £5,000 for standard applications and four larger grants of up to £15,000.
Deadline: The scheme reopens from 22 June to 19 October 2020.
Further information: https://education.theiet.org/funding/ Back to content page
London Mathematical Society – Small Grants for Education
Purpose: The Small Grants for Education scheme aims to enhance and enrich mathematical study beyond the curriculum; engage the public with mathematics; and encourage unusual ways of communicating mathematics from Key Stage 1 (age 5+) to undergraduate level and beyond.
Who can apply: anyone based in the UK. Not restricted to London.
Funding: up to £800
Deadline: 31 January, 30 April, 31 August and 30 November each year.
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Further information: https://www.lms.ac.uk/grants/small-grants-education Back to content page
Institute of Physics School Grants Scheme
Purpose: The scheme provides grants for projects or events linked to the teaching or promotion of physics and engineering. Projects can include organising a school based science week, a science club, arranging a careers event or a visit from a working physicist or engineer.
Who can apply: Schools and colleges catering for pupils/students aged 5-19.
Funding: Up to £600.
Deadline: 1 February, 1 June and 1 November each year.
Further information: http://www.iop.org/about/grants/school/page_38824.html Back to content page
Institute of Physics – Public Engagement Grant Programme
Purpose: This scheme supports projects that: raise public awareness of, and engagement with, contemporary physics. inspire and enthuse public audiences, especially those not previously interested in physics. reach adult and family audiences beyond the classroom. develop the science communication skills of individuals, particularly physicists.
Who can apply: members of the Institute of Physics; museums; community groups; not for profit organisations, arts groups and libraries.
Cheltenham Science Group received funding to provide STEM activities at the Cheltenham Children’s Festival in 2018.
Funding: £500 to £3,000
Deadline: Two funding rounds a year. Applications for the next round will open on 27 April 2020.
Further information: https://beta.iop.org/public-engagement-grant-scheme Back to content page
Science in Schools
Purpose: The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers runs a Grants for School Science programme to enable schools to purchase equipment for
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Who can apply: Primary and secondary schools.
Funding: £600 for primary schools and £1,000 for secondary schools.
Deadline: Funds will be allocated on a first come first served basis in each year starting on 1 April until all the funds are spent.
Further information: https://www.armourershall.co.uk/funding-grants/support- science-schools Back to content page
The Ernest Cook Trust Outdoor Essentials Grant Programme
Purpose: Through the Outdoor Essentials Grants programme, State funded Primary and Secondary Schools can apply for grants to enable them to get their pupils learning outdoors. For this funding round the grants can only be used for the purchase of Wellies and Waterproofs.
Who can apply: Priority will be given to schools that: Are committed to enabling outdoor learning and see environmental engagement as an important part of education. Demonstrate that outdoor learning will have a wider benefit to families and to their local community. Include disadvantaged pupils. Are located in areas of high deprivation and/or have pupils who are living in deprived areas.
Funding: Up to £500. The Trust will be awarding 400 grants.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time whilst the online application process is open. The Ernest Cook Trust will make award decisions when a threshold number of applications have been received.
Further information: http://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/ect-outdoor- essentials/ Back to content page
The Frederick Soddy School Awards Scheme
Purpose: The Royal Geographical Society Frederick Soddy School Awards fund secondary school expeditions and fieldwork. Preference is given to projects that involve a strong element of human geography, and that take place within the United Kingdom and Ireland. Awards are not given for resources.
Who can apply: teachers leading teams of secondary school pupils.
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Funding: between £200 and £600.
Deadline: 18 January each year.
Further information: https://www.rgs.org/in-the-field/in-the-field- grants/teacher-grants/frederick-soddy-schools-award/ Back to content page
The Kids Fund Programme
Purpose: The Kids Fund is part of the Field Studies Council (FSC). FSC, is an environmental education charity dedicated to providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover, explore, be inspired by, and understand the natural environment.
There are two types of Kids Fund course Wildlife and Environment focusing on wildlife habitats and the environment with team building activities and Eco Adventure which combines environmental and personally challenging activities.
Who can apply: Disadvantaged young people aged 4-18 years (or up to 25 years for those with special needs). Voluntary youth groups either run by voluntary leaders, managed by a voluntary organisation, a registered charity School groups if they are aiming to provide benefits which are additional to the statutory school curriculum or clearly show added value, depth and breadth to the taught curriculum.
Funding: Up to 75% of the course fee for groups of disadvantaged young people. This includes all equipment, tuition and waterproof hire costs. Food and accommodation are included for residential courses. One free staff/adult place is provided for every 12 young people; additional adults pay 20% +VAT.
Deadline: 1 March and 1 November each year.
Further information: http://www.field-studies-council.org/about/fsc-kids- fund.aspx Back to content page
The British & Foreign Schools Society
Purpose: The British & Foreign School Society gives grants for educational activities. There are three priority areas: conflict or natural disaster, girls’ education and looked after children. Projects should be for the purposes of education or training for young people up to the age of 25.
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Who can apply: charities and educational bodies (with charitable status). Schools, Colleges and Universities need to have charitable status or "exempt charity" status. Community Interest Companies (CICs) and individuals are not funded.
Funding: £5,000 to £60,000 for a period of up to 3 years. The cost per year cannot exceed £20,000.
Deadline: 10 April and 19 August 2020
Further information: http://www.bfss.org.uk/grants/ Back to content page
The Daiwa Foundation
Purpose: The Daiwa Foundation supports closer links between Britain and Japan. Small grants are made for educational exchanges, research travel, the organisation of conferences, exhibitions, projects and events. New initiatives are especially encouraged.
Cheltenham Festivals received a grant for the East meets West strand of the Literature Festival in 2018.
Who can apply: Individuals, societies, associations and schools
Funding: £2,000 - £7,000, typically £3,000
Deadline: 31 March and 30 September each year.
Further information: http://www.dajf.org.uk/grants-awards-prizes/daiwa- foundation-small-grants Back to content page
Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation
Purpose: The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation runs a grants making programme for cultural and educational exchanges with Japan. The Foundation supports activities and projects in science and technology; medicine and health; environment and social issues; Japanese studies; and the Japanese language.
Cheltenham Festivals received a grant towards the cost of Japanese writers attending the Literature Festival in 2018.
Who can apply: Cultural organisations, universities and schools.
Funding: The average grant is £1,500 to £2,000.
Deadline: 31 March, 15 September and 15 December in any year.
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Further information: http://www.gbsf.org.uk/ Back to content page
UK-German Connection
Purpose: UK-German Connection is dedicated to increasing contacts and understanding between young people in the UK and Germany. Its activities are open to the primary, secondary and FE sectors and focus on cross-curricular, thematic involvement.
Deadline: applications are currently closed.
Further information: https://ukgermanconnection.org/pp/funding/ Back to content page
Classics for All
Purpose: Classics for All offers start-up funding to introduce or develop the teaching of Classics, including Ancient History, Classical Civilisation, Greek and Latin in state primary or secondary schools.
Who can apply: state primary or secondary schools. Groups of schools working together or with universities and voluntary organisations. Partnerships between independent and state schools, where independent schools cover their own costs and the work will benefit state school partners.
According to the Classics for All website Twyning Primary, Sheepscombe Primary, St Peter’s RC High School, Gloucester and Marling School, Stroudhae all made successful applications.
Funding: £100 to £15,000
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further information: https://classicsforall.org.uk/get-involved/schools/grants- and-support-for-schools/ Back to content page
The Classical Association
Purpose: The Classical Association awards grants for summer schools for courses in Greek, Latin and classical civilisation, and bursaries for teachers to support their professional development. The Association supports a range of outreach events that promote public awareness of the importance of Classics and/or support Classics in schools.
Who can apply: Schools, colleges and universities
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Funding: not stated
Deadline: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September and 1 December each year.
Further information: http://www.classicalassociation.org/grants.html Back to content page
The Hellenic Society
Purpose: The Hellenic Society Council makes small grants to assist projects and events in the field of Hellenic Studies. For schools this covers the development of new courses in Greek, books and other teaching materials, Classics days or conferences, Greek plays by schools and summer schools for school pupils.
Who can apply: Schools
Funding: £100-£500.
Deadline: 1 May and 1 October in any year.
Further information: http://www.hellenicsociety.org.uk/grants/ Back to content page
Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies
Purpose: The Society makes grants to schools to promote Latin and Roman studies. Most grants are for the purchase of textbooks and resources for Roman topics. The Committee also makes awards to schools and museums organising lectures or study days on Roman themes, especially if they benefit large numbers of children throughout the year. The Committee does not offer grants to support one-off school trips or events. Applications from schools planning to start courses in Latin are particularly welcome.
Who can apply: Schools. Chipping Campden School received a grant in 2017.
Funding: £50 to £600.
Deadline: 1 February, 1 June and 1 November in any year.
Further information: https://www.romansociety.org/Grants-Prizes/Grants-for- Schools Back to content page
The Jerusalem Trust RE Resource Grant Scheme
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Purpose: The Jerusalem Trust’s Small Grants to Schools Scheme supports the teaching of Christianity within Religious Education by providing schools with grants to purchase resources for use in RE lessons.
Who can apply: State secondary schools (including middle and upper). There are currently a small number of grants available for primary schools.
Funding: Up to £600.
Deadline: Applications are now open for the Spring Term.
Further information: http://regrants.org.uk/ Back to content page
Thomas Wall Trust
Purpose: This grant programme aims to support people with an emphasis on building confidence, knowledge and skills and increasing prospects of employment.
Who can apply: UK registered charity where the annual turnover does not exceed £500,000.
Funding: up to £5,000 towards specific projects or core activities that support literacy, numeracy, digital and additional skills for learning that are likely to assist employment prospects.
Deadline: applications are currently closed.
Further information: https://www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk/grants-for- registered-charities-2/ Back to content page
Thomas Wall Trust – Digital Skills Grant Programme
Purpose: The Thomas Wall Trust has announced that to mark the Trust’s 100th Birthday it is launching a new grants programme available to organisations working towards improving basic digital skills for people in need. The programme aims to equip adults (aged 18 and over) with basic digital skills for work and life, helping them access the online world.
Who can apply: not for profit organisations and charities with an annual turnover that does not exceed £500,000.
Funding: up to £5,000.
Deadline: Two funding rounds in 2020. Applications open in May.
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Further information: https://www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk/digital-skills-2020/ Back to content page
Voctech Now Fund
Purpose: The Voctech Now Fund aims to support vocational training providers who need to move to digital delivery methods in order to keep their learners engaged, as existing face to face delivery models are restricted as a result of Covid-19. It is a very targeted programme to address immediate barriers being faced by vocational learning providers in supporting users and by learners in continuing with their programmes with the closure of most training facilities.
Who can apply: charities, private companies, community interest companies and other not for profit organisations.
Funding: Grants of between £10,000 and £25,000 are available.
Deadline: 5pm on 6 April 2020.
Further information: https://www.ufi.co.uk/voctech-now-guidelines Back to content page
Wolfson Foundation Secondary Education Programme
Purpose: this programme supports high-achieving state-funded secondary schools and sixth form colleges to improve the teaching of science, computer science, design & technology, art, languages, music and performing arts at GCSE and A-Level. Grants are generally awarded towards new builds, refurbishment and technical equipment.
Who can apply: state-funded secondary schools and sixth form colleges that can demonstrate an achieved level of excellence or significant progress towards excellence.
Funding: £15,000 – £50,000 for equipment projects. £15,000 – £100,000 for new build and refurbishment projects)
Deadline: The fund will re-open from 1 May to 10 June 2020.
Further information: http://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/education/secondary- education/ Back to content page
Wolfson Foundation Special Schools and Colleges Grant Programme
Purpose: Wolfson Foundation’s Special Schools and Colleges grant programme supports schools and colleges for children and young people with special educational needs. Grants are awarded for projects focussed on helping
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Who can apply: Registered or exempt charity (or equivalent), local authority
Funding: from £15,000. The usual grant range is £20,000 – £75,000.
Deadline: 5 January and 1 July in any year.
Further information: https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for- places/funding-for-special-schools-and-colleges/ Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for Heritage
National Lottery Grants for Heritage
Purpose: National Lottery Grants for Heritage is the open programme for all types of heritage projects. Grants are available for projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. All projects must achieve one or more of nine outcomes and every project must achieve the ‘wider range of people will be involved in heritage’ outcome.
Who can apply: not-for-profit organisations, private owners of heritage, and partnerships led by not-for-profit organisations
Funding: four levels of grant: £3,000-£10,000; £10,000-£100,000; £100,000- £250,000; £250,000-£5million
Deadlines: Applications up to £100,000 can be made at any time. Applications above £100,000: 1 June, 1 September and 23 November 2020.
Further information: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/national-lottery- grant-heritage Back to content page
Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society
Purpose: The Society awards grants to cover expenses for historical and archaeological research in Gloucestershire and Bristol.
Funding: Up to £1,000.
Deadline: 1 February, 1 May, 1 July and 1 October every year.
Further information: http://www.bgas.org.uk/research/grants.html Back to content page
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Association for Industrial Archaeology
Purpose: The Association provides grants for the restoration of historically, technically, architecturally, and/or archaeologically important industrial buildings, structures, machinery, vehicles and vessels in the UK.
Who can apply: Not for profit organisations, registered charities, trusts, CICs
Funding: Up to £20,000. The Grants pot is divided into two categories: Major projects where the maximum grant that can be awarded is £20,000. The grant from the AIA must be a significant part of the total project cost, not just a small contribution to a very large project, so that the AIA grant has real impact. The AIA would not normally fund projects where our grant represents less than 20% of the total project costs; Small projects which are allocated at least 20% of the available funds. The grant limit is £7,500, for which the total cost of the project, excluding the value of volunteer labour, must not exceed £10,000.
Deadline: 31 March each year.
Further information: http://industrial-archaeology.org/aia-awards/restoration- grants/ Back to content page
Architectural Heritage Fund - Heritage Impact Fund
Purpose: The Architectural Heritage Fund promotes the conservation and regeneration of historic buildings in the UK. The Heritage Impact Fund offers tailored finance for charities, social enterprises and community businesses to develop sustainable heritage at the very heart of vibrant local economies.
Funds are available for applicants seeking to acquire, reuse or redevelop buildings which are of historic or architectural importance. These may be buildings which are listed, in a Conservation Area, or may be of special significance to the community. The end use should be financially viable and help support the objectives of the organisation and provide impact to or benefits for the communities in which the buildings are based.
Who can apply: any charity, community business or social enterprise, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs), community interest companies (CICs) and community benefit societies.
Funding: Loans of £25,000 to £500,000 for up to three years.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://ahfund.org.uk/hif Back to content page
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Architectural Heritage Fund – Transforming Places Through Heritage
Purpose: The Architectural Heritage Fund supports the conservation and regeneration of historic buildings. This fund will help support charities and social enterprises contribute to the regeneration and reimagining of high streets and town centres through the reuse of historic buildings.
The funding will assist the transition of places from primarily retail-focused environments to a mix of social, economic and community uses, empowering communities to take on and manage assets for themselves.
Who can apply: any charity, community business or social enterprise, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs), community interest companies (CICs) and community benefit societies.
Funding: Project Viability Grants: up to £7,500, for early viability and feasibility work Project Development Grants: up to £30,000 for capital project development costs. Crowdfunding Challenge Grants: up to £25,000, to match fund crowdfunding campaigns Transformational Project Grants: up to £350,000.
Deadline: 30 April, 31 July and 30 October 2020. Transformational Grants: 7 April 2020
Further information: http://ahfund.org.uk/england Back to content page
Grants for war memorials
Purpose: The War Memorials Trust aims to help all war memorial custodians, whatever the nature and size of their war memorial by facilitating repair and conservation projects through grant funding and/or best conservation practice advice.
Who can apply: Organisations and individuals responsible for the upkeep of war memorials.
Funding: Up to 75% of eligible costs, up to £5,000 for non-freestanding war memorials, up to £30,000 for freestanding, non-beneficiary war memorials.
Deadline: 31 July and 30 November 2020
Further information: http://www.warmemorials.org/grants/ Back to content page
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Funding Opportunities for Museums and Libraries
Archives Revealed
Purpose: This is a partnership programme from The National Archives and The Pilgrims Trust dedicated to cataloguing and unlocking archives. There are two funding strands:
Cataloguing Grants to create catalogues of important archival collections. Scoping Grants to fund a report that incorporates expert advice on collections management and the development of your collection.
Who can apply: Public sector bodies; registered charities; other not-for-profit organisations.
Funding: Cataloguing grants up to £40,000. Scoping grants up to £3,000. The fund is heavily oversubscribed and currently four Scoping Grants are made per application round.
Cheltenham Festivals received a Scoping Grant in 2018.
Deadline: Scoping grants midday on 27 April and 27 July 2020. Cataloguing grants are currently closed.
Further information: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives- sector/finding-funding/archives-revealed/ Back to content page
Arts Council/ V&A Purchase Grant Fund
Purpose: The fund enables regional museums and cultural organisations to strengthen the quality, relevance and standard of their permanent collections and supports the purchase of a wide range of material for the permanent collections of organisations.
Who can apply: Accredited museums, specialist libraries and record repositories accredited under the Archive Service Accreditation Scheme.
Funding: between £500 and £500,000 with grants available for up to 50% of the purchase price, though it is unlikely that any organisation will receive more than £50,000 in any one year. Cheltenham Trust received a grant in 2019.
Deadline: Applications are accepted at any time.
Further information: https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/the-ace-va-purchase-grant- fund Back to content page
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Association of Independent Museums Collections Care Grant Scheme
Purpose: The Collections Care Grant Scheme is managed by the Association of Independent Museums (AIM). AIM is looking for projects that enable a step- change in the quality of collections care that a museum can provide in the knowledge that better collections care supports museums long-term sustainability.
Who can apply: AIM members; registered or accredited museums, or confident of achieving accreditation within two years; a registered charity, an associated charity can receive the grant on the museum’s behalf, if the museum itself is not a charity; have fewer than 50,000 visitors p.a. or a turnover of less than £300,000 p.a.
Funding: maximum £10,000 with the average grant around £5,000.
Deadline: 30 September 2020.
Further information: https://www.aim-museums.co.uk/for-aim- members/grants/collections-care-scheme/ Back to content page
Esmee Fairbairn Collections Fund
Purpose: The Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund supports a range of projects that bring collections closer to people. Run by the Museums Association, the fund awards grants to projects that demonstrate the significance, distinctiveness and power of collections to people. There are two types of grant.
1. Collections innovation and engagement grants
These grants are available for outstanding ideas that make a strong link between the collection, the people you want to work with, and the activities and context of your organisation.
Who can apply: Museums, galleries and heritage organisations.
Funding: £90,000 over two years.
Deadline: The next deadline will be in September 2020.
2. Collections strategy and development grants
Grants will be awarded to initiatives that use collections work to support the established strategy of an organisation for longer term benefit. This type of grant aims to accelerate the development of museums that are ready to find new ways and do more to involve their audience and communities with collections.
Who can apply: Museums, galleries and heritage organisations.
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Funding: up to £250,000 for up to five years.
Deadline: open for applications once a year. Before submitting an expression of interest, you will need to discuss your project with a member of the team. 6- 10 projects will be invited to submit expressions of interest in May 2020.
Further information: https://www.museumsassociation.org/collections/esmee-fairbairn-collections- fund Back to content page
The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust
Purpose: The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust helps preserve important manuscript and archive collections by awarding grants for their conservation.
Who can apply: Record offices, libraries and other similar publicly funded institutions including local authority, university and specialist record repositories, and as well as owners of manuscripts exempt from capital taxation or owned by a charitable trust.
Funding: Most grants are between £2,000 and £10,000.
Deadline: 1 April and 1 October each year.
Further information: http://www.nmct.co.uk/ Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for Places of Worship
Allchurches Trust
Purpose: Allchurches Trust makes grants to churches and other charitable organisations that make a positive difference to people’s lives, helping people and communities to flourish. They like to support organisations working in deprived areas and tackling difficult social issues. Current areas of focus are: Building communities, especially where they are hurting or broken Helping people, especially those in particular need, to flourish Growing churches, spiritually and numerically Growing Lives to help churches and Christian organisations to connect with children and young people and forge lasting links with families in their local area.
Who can apply: any registered charity, as well as any church or other exempted organisation, as long as the purpose of the project is to promote the Christian faith or other charitable purpose.
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. Funding: Small grants from £1000 up to £15,000 for projects with a total cost of up to £1 million – most grants are within this category. Large grants available up to £100,000 for projects with a total cost of over £1 million. Growing Lives up to £25,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.allchurches.co.uk Back to content page
Andrews Charitable Trust Micro Grants
Purpose: The Cinnamon Trust is partnering with Andrews Charitable Trust to offer micro-grants to local churches starting a Cinnamon Recognised Project in areas near one of Andrew’s Estate Agents branches. Gloucestershire is included in the list of eligible areas. Recognised projects include finance and debt advice, support for families, work with homeless, street pastors and foodbanks.
Who can apply: Churches
Funding: up to £2,000
Deadline: limited grants are available and will be allocated on a first-come, first- serve basis.
Further information: https://www.cinnamonnetwork.co.uk/cinnamon-micro- grants/ Back to content page
ChurchCare Grants
Purpose: ChurchCare supports those in parishes, dioceses and cathedrals caring for their buildings. It gives grants for urgent fabric repairs, conservation reports and the conservation of historic church interiors and churchyard structures.
Who can apply: Anglican churches
Funding: Grants are usually up to £8,000.
Deadline: Varies according to grant applied for.
Further information: http://www.churchcare.co.uk/churches/funding-and- grants/our-grants Back to content page
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Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust
Purpose: Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust helps places of Christian worship of all denominations with repair, maintenance and improvement costs. All projects must demonstrate a real need and a well thought-out approach backed up by good advice from experts.
Who can apply: Any place of Christian worship within Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and North Bristol.
Funding: £250-£10,000
Deadline: end of April and end of October in any year
Further information: http://ghct.org.uk/grants/ Back to content page
Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Trust supports Methodist causes within Bristol Methodist District. The District incorporates Gloucestershire and Wiltshire north of Salisbury.
Who can apply: Registered charities and those exempt from registration.
Funding: Grants of £100 to £2,000, typically £500 to £1,000
Deadline: Applications are considered at meetings in April and October. The best times to apply are December- February and June-August.
Further information: http://www.stoate-charity.org.uk/ Back to content page
The National Churches Trust
Purpose: The National Churches Trust has three grant programmes: Foundation, Gateway and Cornerstone. Work must be to the church building or an attached hall and applicants must demonstrate how they meet the outcomes of the strategy: Preserving heritage; Promoting sustainability and Inspiring support.
Who can apply: Applicants must be a Christian denomination, with a building constructed as a place of worship (more than 30 years ago) and open for regular worship.
Funding Foundation Grants
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Grants of £500 - £5,000 towards urgent maintenance works and small repairs identified as high priority within a recent Quinquennial Inspection or Survey Report. Also small investigative works and surveys. Project costs should not exceed £10,000. St Mary’s Rudford received a grant in 2019. Gateway Grants Grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 towards project development and investigative work up to RIBA planning stage 1, to support churches preparing for a major project, and in developing their project to the point at which they can approach a major grant funder. Cornerstone Grants Grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 towards the cost of major urgent structural repair projects costed at more than £100,000 including VAT. Projects for kitchens and accessible toilets to enable increased community use, costed at more than £30,000 including VAT. St John’s Pitchcombe received a grant in 2019. Preventative Maintenance Micro-grants Grants of up to £500 (excl. VAT) towards the cost of building's maintenance services. The grant will cover up to 50% of the cost of works. Churches are only eligible to apply if they book one of the following services through the MaintenanceBooker website: Rainwater goods maintenance; Lightning protection system repairs; Asbestos removal; Masonry repairs and high level maintenance.
Deadlines: Cornerstone: 6 July 2020. Gateway: 14 May 2020. Foundation: 30 October 2020 (final deadline). Micro-grants: applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/choosetherightgrant Back to content page
On Organ Fund
Purpose: The fund exists for the purpose of supporting the provision and restoration of pipe organs.
Who can apply: Churches.
Funding: Most grants are between £100 and £1,000.
Deadline: 30 April and 30 September each year.
Further information: http://www.onorganfund.org.uk/index.htm Back to content page
The Ouseley Trust
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Purpose: The Ouseley Trust promotes and maintains to a high standard the choral services of the Church of England, the Church in Wales and the Church of Ireland. Grants are available for courses, purchase of liturgical music and innovative outreach projects. Grants will only be made to projects that have a direct bearing on the promotion and maintenance to a high standard of choral services.
Who can apply: Cathedral, choral foundation, parish church, choir or choir school.
Funding: Maximum grant of ₤50,000 for a cathedral. Other grant sizes are not specified.
Deadline: 28 February and 30 June in any year.
Further information: http://www.ouseleytrust.org.uk/ Back to content page
Westhill
Purpose: Westhill’s vision is to see communities thriving and individual lives fulfilled. Westhill provides financial investment and other resources to support religious education projects and faith-motivated activities that enable people to transform their lives and the life of their communities.
Funding: Between £1,000 and £20,000.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further information: http://www.westhillendowment.org/funding Back to content page
William and Jane Morris Fund
Purpose: Grants are awarded to churches, chapels and other places of worship for the conservation of decorative features and monuments, but not structural repairs. This can include stained glass windows, sculpture, furniture, monuments and tombs, and wall paintings.
Who can apply: Churches, chapels and other places of worship built before 1896.
Funding: £500-£5,000. Applications for features dated after 1896, even if they are in churches dated before 1896, are not eligible.
St Gregory’s Catholic Church, Cheltenham received a grant in 2018.
Deadline: 31 March and 31 August each year
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Further information: http://www.sal.org.uk/grants/morris-fund-conservation- grants/ Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for Sport
Tewkesbury Borough Council Community Facilities expression of interest
Purpose: Under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, contributions can be sought from developers to provide and/or improve community and social infrastructure. This only applies where the need has arisen as a direct result of a new development taking place.
For a range of reasons the terms upon which some financial contributions can be spent are not sufficiently specific. In these cases the council is asking for expression of interests on how these section 106 funds can be allocated and spent.
Cheltenham Green (Cold Pool Lane), Badgeworth Planning Reference: 04/2868/1421/OUT Amount to be allocated: £47,395.49 Funds to be spent on: Off-site leisure contribution - towards provision of new or improved sports and/or leisure facilities within 3km of the site. Please refer to the map to confirm your club facility is located within the 3km radius. (map)
Land West of Bredon Road, Mitton, Tewkesbury Planning reference: 14/00211/OUT Amount to be allocated: £129,001.62 Funds to be spent on: improving the playing pitches in the vicinity of Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, improving/providing changing facilities in the vicinity of Gander Lane, Tewkesbury and improvements to the Tewkesbury Sports Centre including the provision of astroturfing.
Wheatpieces, Tewkesbury Planning reference: 14/00211/OUT Amount to be allocated: £325,929.93 Funds to be spent on: off-site playing pitches or changing facilities within the administrative area of Wheatpieces Parish Council.
How to apply: We advise you to contact your area officer before submitting an expression of interest form: Section 106 expression of interest form, June 2019 (Word, 42KB).
Deadline: 9 April 2020
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Further information: https://www.tewkesbury.gov.uk/community-facilitates- expression-of-interest?rq=community%20facilities Back to content page
Sport England Community Asset Fund
Purpose: The Community Asset Fund is a capital fund dedicated to enhancing the spaces in your local community that give people the opportunity to be active.
Who can apply: Sports clubs and community organisations
Funding: Small-scale investments typically £1,000 to £15,000. These will address emergency works due to something like storm or flood damage, or something totally unexpected that is stopping people from being able to stay active right now.
Medium-scale investments typically £15,000 to £50,000. These will address more substantial changes, for example an upgrade to an existing facility or developing a new space in the community.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.sportengland.org/funding/community-asset- fund/ Back to content page
Sport England – Repairing Damage to Sports Pitches and Facilities
Purpose: Sport England has launched a new fund to help repair damaged sports pitches and facilities damaged by storms Ciara and Dennis in February 2020. The grants, which will come from Sport England’s Community Asset Fund, can be provided in as little as three weeks. The grants could typically be used to restore grass pitches, to repair and decontaminate flood or wind- damaged clubhouses, replace damaged electrical systems or dredge blocked drains.
Who can apply: Local authorities and community sports organisations. For organisations where football is the main activity, applications for funding can be made through the Football Foundation. Any football clubs affected should first contact their local county Football Association to find out how to access this funding.
Funding: up to £5,000 to pay for emergency repairs.
Further information: https://www.sportengland.org/news/victims-storm-ciara- helped-emergency-flood-relief-fund Back to content page
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Sport England Small Grants
Purpose: The small grants programme supports projects that help everyone to take part in physical activity, formal sport and informal activity to help people lead more active lifestyles. Some people and communities face barriers to getting active, this funding can support your project to run activities that help overcome these barriers, and not just formal or traditional sports.
Who can apply: not-for-profit, voluntary or community club or organisation, registered charity, not-for-profit company, community interest company, social enterprise, school or statutory body.
Funding: Between £300 and £10,000. Total costs must not exceed £50,000.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time. Decisions are usually made within ten weeks.
Further information: https://www.sportengland.org/funding/small-grants/ Back to content page
Sport England Major Event Volunteer Fund
Purpose: Sport England has launched a new Major Event Volunteer Fund to address volunteer shortages within grassroots sports. The aim of the fund is to help national governing bodies, event hosts and other organisations make it easier and more attractive for existing volunteers at national sporting events to continue their volunteering experience in sport at a community level.
Who can apply: The funding is available to national governing body or organisations hosting the major event that can demonstrate that they’ve a clear plan to support their major event volunteers and have identified appropriate steps which will maximise the transition rate of the volunteers into community sport volunteering opportunities.
Funding: Grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 are available
Deadline: January 2021.
Further information: https://www.sportengland.org/funding/major-event- volunteer-fund/ Back to content page
The Canoe Foundation
Purpose: The Canoe Foundation is a grant making trust that aims to positively change lives through canoein'. The Foundation focuses on projects aimed at promoting participation for youth and disability.
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Who can apply: clubs, community groups and regions with an active interest in wider canoeing participation.
Funding: £2,000 to £10,000, typically between £2,500 and £5,000
Deadline: 31 August 2020.
Further information: https://www.canoefoundation.org.uk/online-funding- applications/ Back to content page
The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust
Purpose: The Trust specialises in supporting disabled people and disability tennis programmes by making grants for equipment, specialist wheelchairs and coaching.
Who can apply: individuals, disability groups, clubs and special schools.
Funding: Individuals can apply for up to £500. A deposit is required for wheelchairs. For individuals, the amount of will depend on the wheelchair type, clubs will need to raise a deposit of around £250; depending on the type of wheelchair.
Deadline: 10 July and 7 October 2020
Further information: http://www.danmaskelltennistrust.org.uk/ Back to content page
The Football Foundation
Purpose: The Football Foundation is the Premier League, The FA and Government’s charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities.
Who can apply: football clubs, schools, councils and local sports associations.
Funding: Not stated
Oxstalls Tennis Centre and Slimbridge Recreation Ground have received grants in the past.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://footballfoundation.org.uk/looking-for-funding. For Gloucestershire email [email protected]. Back to content page
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The Football Foundation: Grow the Game Fund
Purpose: Grow the Game grants are available for new football teams by helping towards FA coaching courses, league affiliation costs, referees’ fees, first aid kits or even kit and equipment.
Who can apply: not for profit organisations that are planning to set up one or more women and girls football teams or disability teams over the next two years.
Funding: up to £1,500 per team
Deadline: 31 May 2020 or until all funds are allocated.
Further information: https://footballfoundation.org.uk/grant/grow-the-game Back to content page
The Rowing Foundation
Purpose: The Foundation promotes the participation in rowing of young people (those under 18 or still in full time education) and the disabled of all ages.
Who can apply: Organisations, clubs and schools whose requirements may be too small or who may be ineligible for an approach to the National Lottery or other similar sources of funds.
Funding: Grants range between £500 and £3,000 (up to 50% of the cost of the project).
Deadline: 25 May 2020.
Further information: http://www.therowingfoundation.org.uk/home/ Back to content page
Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust
Purpose: The Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust awards grants to disadvantaged young people to develop an existing interest in adventurous outdoor activities. This includes walking, climbing, cycling, kayaking, sailing, horse riding - either self-planned or for residential courses at an outdoor centre.
Who can apply: Schools and youth groups.
Funding: eight to twelve grants averaging £400 are made each year.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.andyfanshawe.org Back to content page
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Boost Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Boost Charitable Trust champions the disabled and disadvantaged and inspires them to overcome their challenges through sport.
Who can apply: charities and non-profit making organisations that focus on sport.
Funding: Up to £500.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.boostct.org/get-involved Back to content page
Magic Little Grants 2020
Purpose: Online fundraising platform Localgiving, together with the Postcode Community Trust are launching this year’s Magic Little Grants programme. Small charities and community groups will be able to apply for grants to support and inspire people to participate in sports or exercise.
Who can apply: organisations with an annual income of below £250,000 or be in their first year of operation. 900 grants will be available.
Localgiving members will be notified by email when Magic Little Grants launches and will be able to complete the 10-minute application process via their charity account on the Localgiving website.
Organisations who are not members of Localgiving will also benefit from an annual membership funded by Postcode Community Trust, which will provide them with access to Localgiving’s suite of online fundraising tools.
Funding: up to £500.
Deadline: 31 October 2020.
Further information: https://localgiving.org/magic-little-grants/ Back to content page
Peter Harrison Foundation
Purpose: The Trustees wish to support sporting activity or projects which provide opportunities for people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged to fulfil their potential and to develop other personal and life skills.
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Grants will usually be "one off" for capital projects but applications will be considered for revenue funding for a new project, or where funding is key to the continuing success or survival of an established project.
Who can apply: Registered charities and amateur sports clubs.
Funding: Each grant request is reviewed on its merits. Allsorts Gloucestershire and The Chamwell Centre received grants in 2017.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.peterharrisonfoundation.org/opportunities- through-sport Back to content page
Robin Greaves Sports Foundation
Purpose: The Robin Greaves Sports Foundation provides grants to charitable organisations working to promote sports and recreation to people living in Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire.
Who can apply: charities and not-for profit organisations
Funding: Not stated.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://sapca.org.uk/funding-opportunities/robin- greaves-foundation/ Back to content page
Sporting Capital Fund
Purpose: Loan funding is available to community sports organisations that need investment to enable them to grow and become more sustainable by generating more or new income.
Who can apply: voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations that are either regulated organisations such as charities, Community Interest Companies or Community Benefit Societies which pursue charitable objectives or unregulated organisations (other incorporated organisations).
Funding: Unsecured loans of £10,000 to £150,000, repayable over 3 to 5 years, to help the development of new projects, operations and revenue streams. Loans will not cover capital costs but could be an investment to support a new revenue stream.
Deadline: applications can be made at any time.
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Further information: https://www.sportingcapital.org.uk/investment/what-we- fund Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for the Environment
Funding to Change Food Waste Behaviour
Purpose: the waste prevention charity WRAP has funding for projects that change people’s behaviours with regards to food waste. WRAP are looking to support interventions that will specifically focus on two behaviours: Buy what you eat and Eat what you buy. Funding can be for both capital and revenue expenditure.
Who can apply: small and medium sized enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and public funded authorities
Funding: £25,000 to £100,000
Deadline: stage 1 applications 1pm on 22 April 2020.
Further information: https://www.wrap.org.uk/content/citizen-food-waste- behaviour-change-grant Back to content page
Enovert Community Grants
Purpose: The Enovert Community Trust supports community and environmental projects under the terms of the Landfill Communities Fund. Examples include improving community halls, creating new children’s play areas, restoring green spaces and habitats, and enhancing community sports and recreation facilities.
Projects must be within 10 miles of a landfill site operated by Enovert Limited or close to waste facilities managed by the company. In Gloucestershire there are two landfill sites, Hempstead GL2 5FR, and Wingmoor GL52 7RS and operations in Cirencester GL7 1YG and Lydney GL15 4EJ.
Your project must meet one of the following priorities: A - Opening up access for the public to an area of land that has been closed or partially closed up to now. B - Cleaning up land that has been polluted because of now ceased activity. D - Helping to improve, protect, provide and/or maintain land or a building as a public amenity.
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DA - Protecting the environment, and conserving or promoting biological diversity. E - Helping to preserve, maintain, restore and/or repair a religious building or one of historical or architectural interest.
Who can apply: not for profit organisations. Your facility must be available to the general public no less than four evenings or two days a week, or for more than 104 days in any one year.
Funding: up to £50,000. Match funding is required
Deadline: 7 April, 14 August and 11 December 2020
Further information: https://www.enovert.co.uk/Trusts/Enovert+Community+Trust Back to content page
HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Trust makes grants to support the conservation of wildlife and the environment. Supported charities will be small in size or be applying for support for a modest project, such that the grant will have a meaningful impact.
Who can apply: registered or exempt general, environmental and wildlife charities.
Funding: between £250-£500 for general, environmental and wildlife charities. £1,000-£2,000 for charities which focus on the conservation of wildlife and the environment.
Cirencester Housing for Young People, GL11 Community Hub and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust have all received grants recently.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://hdhwills.org/grants/ Back to content page
Local School Nature Grants
Purpose: The Local School Nature Grants Programme offers outdoor equipment with a catalogue of over 100 products. These include bird boxes, bee hotels and den making kits. The products are designed to appeal to a broad range of ages, enabling Infant, Primary and Secondary schools to choose from a menu of items which best suit their learners and their setting.
Who can apply: Schools.
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Funding: Up to £500 worth of equipment chosen from a product catalogue.
Deadline: 8 May, 26 June, 4 September and 13 November 2020
Further information: https://www.ltl.org.uk/projects/local-school-nature- grants/ and https://www.ltl.org.uk/nature-grant/ Back to content page
Lush Charity Pot
Purpose: Charity Pot is a Lush hand and body cream where 100% of all sales (minus local taxes) are distributed as grants, to groups working in the areas of: Animal Protection Environment Human Rights (including social justice, peace & equality) Charity Pot grants are looking for organisations that take on issues that others don't, those that push the boundaries and challenge mainstream opinion.
Who can apply: Small grassroots charities and campaign groups, with an annual income of less than £250,000 and run entirely or predominantly by volunteers.
Funding: from £100 to £10,000. The average grant is between £2,000 and £4,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://uk.lush.com/article/charity-pot-funding- guidelines-0 Back to content page
The Naturesave Trust
Purpose: Naturesave Limited, an ethical insurance company provides funding for environmental and conservation projects. The Trust supports projects that cover the following areas Renewable Energy Nature Conservation Sustainable Communities Recycling and Repair Science and Education Community Energy ‘start-up’
Who can apply: Charities, voluntary organisations or businesses.
Funding: £500-£5,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
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Further information: https://www.naturesave.co.uk/the-naturesave-trust/ Back to content page
Nineveh Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Nineveh Charitable Trust supports a broad range of UK-based projects and activities of benefit to the general public, with an emphasis on promoting better understanding of the countryside.
The Orchard Trust and Ruskin Mill Trust received grants in 2018.
Who can apply: UK registered charities and CICs
Funding: The Trust does not specify a minimum or maximum grant amount but previous grants suggest a maximum of £5,000 per year for up to three years.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time and are considered quarterly.
Further information: https://www.ninevehtrust.org.uk/ Back to content page
The Postcode Local Trust
Purpose: The Postcode Local Trust provides project based funding under the themes 'Improving biodiversity & green spaces, Increasing community access to outdoor space and Combatting climate change & promoting sustainability'.
Who can apply: Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations
Funding: Registered charities can apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000. Not-for-profit organisations without a registered charity number can apply for up to £2,000.
Deadline: application re-open from 4-18 August 2020.
Further information: http://www.postcodelocaltrust.org.uk/ Back to content page
Tap Water Awards
Purpose: The Tap Water Awards aims to help schools provide access to mains drinking water while reducing the use of plastic bottled waters.
Who can apply: Universities, schools and colleges
Funding: Grants of between £300 and £3,000.
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Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.tapwater.org/grants Back to content page
Veolia Environmental Trust
Purpose: The Veolia Environmental Trust supports community and environmental projects making grants towards community buildings; parks and paths, play and recreational facilities; nature reserves and biodiversity projects.
Who can apply: Constituted, not-for-profit organisations. Projects need to be near a qualifying Veolia site. Find the postcode checker at http://www.veoliatrust.org/funding/index.php?page=Postcode_Checker_1.
Funding: £10,000 to £75,000.
Deadline: 4 June 2020.
Further information: http://www.veoliatrust.org/index.php Back to content page
Woodland Trust Tree Packs for Community Groups and Schools
Purpose: The Woodland Trust has free tree packs available to community groups and schools. The trees are available for planting on an area that is accessible to the public.
Who can apply: Schools, nurseries, colleges, universities and outdoor learning centres. Community groups such as resident associations, sports clubs, parish councils, Scouts and Guides.
If your application is from a school, your trees should be planted on either the school grounds, land the school has arranged regular access to, or in an area that is publically accessible.
If you're applying from a community group, the land needs to be accessible to the public. You should also make sure your local community are aware of your plans and are happy for you to go ahead.
Funding: Up to 420 trees in each application cycle or season.
Deadline: Applications are now open for saplings to be delivered in November 2020.
Further information: http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/free-trees/ Back to content page
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Funding Opportunities for Energy
LESS CO2 Sustainable Schools Programme
Purpose: The LESS CO2 sustainable schools programme is a free energy efficiency programme available to UK schools.
The programme consists of a series of half day workshops, peer mentoring, expert advice and resources. Through participation in the programme, staff are empowered and equipped to make changes and improvements to their school to reduce their energy usage, save money on bills and lower their CO2 emissions.
Who can apply: Schools
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.lessco2.org.uk/ Back to content page
Rural Community Energy Fund
Purpose: The Rural Community Energy Fund for community led energy projects in the South West Region is available through the South West Energy Hub. The Fund aims to: support rural communities by helping them to maximise the income generating potential of renewable energy and put this to work locally; increase the uptake of community and locally owned renewable energy, to support the Government’s targets for renewable energy and carbon reduction; promote rural growth, job creation and volunteering opportunities enabling communities to access the economic benefits associated with renewable energy schemes.
Who can apply: rural communities with fewer than 10,000 residents. Communities applying to the fund must be a legal entity to receive public funds. For example: Registered company, Community Interest Company (CIC), Co- operative, Community Benefit Society, Registered Social Landlord, Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Parish or town council, Faith Group. Local authorities are not eligible but can support or partner community groups who wish to apply.
Funding: Depending on the stage of your project you could access up to £40 000 for feasibility work and/or up to £100K for business development and planning.
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Deadline: A pre-application questionnaire can be made at any time and must be submitted before a formal application. The deadlines for formal applications are 15 June and 14 September 2020.
Further information: https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/south-west- energy-hub/ Back to content page
Funding opportunities for rural projects
Cotswolds Sustainable Development Fund
Purpose: The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Sustainable Development Fund is a regional grants scheme, available to individuals, groups or businesses that have ideas or projects that will improve the Cotswolds both now and in the future.
Funding is available for projects that have an educational purpose or remit relating to the Cotswolds AONB, specifically its landscape, geology, biodiversity and/or historical environment. An applicant’s target group or intended audience, may include, but not be limited to: Primary and/or Secondary Education; Groups with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND); Urban communities around the perimeter of the Cotswolds AONB, particularly cities which have a high density population such as Swindon and Bristol.
Who can apply: Public, private, voluntary sector, individuals, businesses or community groups can apply. Individuals or businesses can only be beneficiaries where the project shows a clear benefit to the wider community.
Funding: Grants are usually awarded for 50% of project costs. However, this can be extended to 75% for projects led by non-profit making organisations.
Deadline: Applications are closed and will re-open in 2020/21.
Further information: http://www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/sustainable- development-fund/ Back to content page
Broadband for Rural Communities
Purpose: Business and residents in some of the hardest-to-reach places in the UK are eligible for additional funding towards the cost of installing new gigabit- capable broadband to their premises when part of a group project. The Gigabit Voucher Scheme is seen as a great opportunity for businesses to get access
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Who can apply: Two or more businesses applying together can use vouchers worth up to £3,500 for each small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), and up to £1,500 per residential premise to support the cost of installing new gigabit- capable connections.
Funding: Vouchers are offered as part of the Government’s Rural Gigabit Connectivity programme and only apply to new broadband connections. Vouchers are worth up to £3,500 for small and medium-sized businesses and up to £1,500 for residential premises.
Deadline: The scheme will end on 31 March 2021.
Further information: https://gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk/rural/ Back to content page
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
Purpose: The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust makes grants for projects that will have a significant impact upon rural economies.
Who can apply: Charities working in rural areas to support the education of young people or relief of poverty. Charities, schools and community groups can apply for small grants.
Funding: Large grants up to £50,000. Small grants up to £250.
Deadline: The Trustees meet twice a year currently in June and November. The next closing date is 31 May 2020.
Further information: https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/charitable-trust/ Back to content page
NFU Mutual Community Giving Fund
Purpose: Applications are likely to be more successful if they meet one or more of the fund’s priorities. These are connecting the community; providing care and support to vulnerable members of the community; relieving poverty; improving the health and wellbeing; and advancing education and experiences for young people. The fund is available in areas local to NFU operations.
Who can apply: Charities, schools, and community groups
Funding: up to £1000
Deadline: 30 June, 30 September and 1 December 2020.
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Further information: https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/responsible- business/nfu-mutual-community-giving-fund/ Back to content page
The Prince’s Countryside Fund
Purpose: The Prince’s Countryside Fund makes grants to projects that will provide a long-term positive impact to the individuals and communities they seek to benefit. The grants aim to sustain rural communities, improve the prospects of viability for farm and rural businesses, support aid delivery in an emergency and build resilience.
Who can apply: social enterprises, not-for profit organisations, charities and Community Interest Companies. Projects must be in a rural area.
Funding: Up to £50,000.
Deadline: Applications are closed while The Prince’s Countryside Fund reviews its strategy and grant programme.
Further information: https://www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/grant-giving- programme/grant-programme Back to content page
Rural Mobility Fund
Purpose: The Department for Transport is inviting applications from Local Authorities under the Rural Mobility Fund to trial on-demand bus services in rural or suburban areas. The focus of the fund is on setting up services where they do not already exist.
Who can apply: All tiers of local government with responsibility for transport, except London boroughs. Applicants will need to demonstrate that services predominantly serve communities in areas that have a population of fewer than 10,000 residents. Local authorities are encouraged to develop and deliver proposals in partnerships with bus operators, local residents, other local partners such as transport providers for NHS services, social care providers or education providers, employers.
Funding: expected to be between £500,000 and £1.5 million.
Deadline: expressions of interest should be submitted by 5pm on 30 April 2020. Bids successful at this stage will be announced in May and will be able to submit a full bid in the summer.
Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for- the-rural-mobility-fund Back to content page
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Funding Opportunities for Animal Welfare Projects
Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust
Purpose: Grants are available to charities working to offer sanctuary, rehoming and rehabilitation to animals. The funding can be used for general running costs associated with the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing or release of domestic, wild and exotic animals; feeding, capture, neutering and release of feral cats; assistance with vets' fees and neutering costs of animals owned by those on low incomes.
Who can apply: Small animal welfare registered charities
Funding: £1,000 - £10,000.
Deadline: 15 January, 1 May and 1 September in any year.
Further information: https://www.jeansainsburyanimalwelfare.org.uk/applications/ Back to content page
Funding opportunities for Housing-related Projects
Community Led Housing Fund
Purpose: this housing fund aims to empower community groups to plan and build 1,000 affordable homes in communities across England. The Community Led Housing Fund is open for applications for loans, standby facilities and, in partnership with Power to Change, grants at every stage of the project.
Who can apply: community-led housing schemes Funding: loans, standby facilities and grants up to £150,000.
Deadline: The fund is open until 2025.
Further information: https://www.cafonline.org/charities/borrowing/social- investment/community-led-housing Back to content page
Quaker Housing Trust
Purpose: The Trust welcomes applications from charitable social housing projects that are meeting local housing needs for people of any age when they are vulnerable and in housing need. The projects are mainly small and generally volunteer-led, sometimes with support from local Quakers.
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Who can apply: Registered charities or small organisations with an annual turnover of not more than £1 million.
Funding: Grants and interest-free loans as one-off funding for capital cost expenditure from an early stage of development to completion costs.
Deadline: 12 June, 28 August and 23 October 2020
Further information: http://www.qht.org.uk. Back to content page
Social and Sustainable Housing Fund
Purpose: Social and Sustainable Housing has two aims: 1. To improve the lives of vulnerable individuals by increasing their access to safe, stable and appropriate housing. 2. To make small to medium sized charitable organisations financially stronger, by allowing them to buy housing in a low risk way.
Who can apply: registered charities or social purpose organisations that deliver housing and support services to vulnerable individuals.
Funding: loans of £2 - £5 million
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.socialandsustainable.com/social-and- sustainable-housing Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for homeless people
CRASH support for homeless charities and hospices
Purpose: CRASH primarily assists homelessness charities and hospices with their construction projects by sourcing pro-bono or discounted professional expertise and materials from within the industry. CRASH also awards some cash grants.
For homelessness charities CRASH can only accept applications from charities that provide a service to single homeless men and women age 18 and above.
Who can apply: Registered homelessness or hospice charities
Funding: CRASH is not a large grant giving body and grants are only awarded when Patron Companies are also involved through providing professional expertise and materials. If you are solely looking for a grant, then CRASH is not suitable for you.
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Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further information: http://www.crash.org.uk/apply-for-help/ Back to content page
Help the Homeless
Purpose: Help the Homeless aims to help homeless people in the UK resume a normal life. All applications must relate to projects that assist individuals in their return to mainstream society, rather than simply offering shelter or other forms of sustenance.
Who can apply: Registered charities with a turnover of under £1m.
Funding: Up to £5,000
Deadline: 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December each year.
Further information: http://www.help-the-homeless.org.uk/applying-for- funding/ Back to content page
Homeless Link Social Investment Fund and Enterprise Grants
Purpose: The Homeless Link Social Investment Fund invests in charities and social enterprises working to reduce homelessness across England. Their aim is to test and learn where social investment can be most effectively used alongside other forms of funding to improve outcomes. They will support organisations to: increase the homelessness sector’s knowledge and experience of social investment develop new models for income generation and funding improve their long-term sustainability
Who can apply: charities and social enterprises
Funding: Social Investment Fund: £25,000 to £150,000. Enterprise Grants: Feasibility Grants from £5,000 - £10,000 and Development Grants up to £50,000.
Deadline: applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.homeless.org.uk/social-investment, contact [email protected]. Back to content page
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The Move On Fund
Purpose: The Move On Fund is part of a package of measures under the Government’s Rough Sleeping Strategy. The Move On Fund aims to free up hostel and refuge spaces by increasing the availability of affordable move-on, or second stage housing, for rough sleepers those in hostel accommodation, and victims of domestic abuse.
Who can apply: Bidding is open to all organisations that are, or intend to become, qualified as Homes England investment partners. This includes housing associations, local authorities, private sector developers and community groups.
Funding: Capital grants towards the costs of developing move-on accommodation. Revenue funding for on-going tenancy support and facilitation costs to ensure that those accessing the accommodation are able to sustain their housing.
Deadline: 30 September 2020 or until funding is fully committed.
Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/move-on- fund or email [email protected] Back to content page
Funding opportunities for Justice & Community Safety
The A B Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Trust supports charities that seek to promote and defend human dignity and human rights. The Trust focuses on charities supporting unpopular causes reaching the most vulnerable and marginalised in society, for example: Prisoners and penal reform Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers Human rights, particularly access to justice.
Who can apply: Registered charities in the UK with an income between £150,000 and £1.5 million
Funding: Most grants are in the range of £10,000-£20,000.
Deadline: 26 April 2020.
Further information: http://abcharitabletrust.org.uk/application.htm Back to content page
The Fire Safety Fund
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Purpose: This fund from Electrical Safety First, a leading UK consumer safety charity, makes grants to help reduce electrical fires and accidents in UK homes. Preference will be given to those applications addressing the risks of fires associated with the use of electrical products and appliances.
Who can apply: community services such as local Fire and Rescue Services, Trading Standards and charities, as well as other organisations promoting an electrical safety message
Funding: up to £5,000
Deadline: 3 April 2020
Further information: https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/about-us/grants- and-funding/electrical-fire-safety-fund/ Back to content page
The Law Society Charity
Purpose: The Law Society Charity makes grants to organisations with a view to directly furthering law and justice.
Who can apply: organisations whose work is related to the law and the legal profession, and whose activities would be likely to benefit from funds made available on behalf of solicitors.
Funding: Between £5,000 and £15,000.
Deadline: The Trustees meet in April, July, September and December.
Further information: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/about-us/law-society-charity/apply/ Back to content page
Noel Buxton Trust
Purpose: The focus of the Noel Buxton Trust is to support families suffering domestic abuse and organisations working with offenders.
Who can apply: Registered charities, small grass-roots organisations preferred.
Funding: Family grants focusing on domestic abuse: up to £5,000 a year for up to three years. Penal grants: one off grants of up to £3,000 and grants of up to £4,000 a year over two to three years.
Friends of the Cotswolds received a penal grant in 2017.
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Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.noelbuxtontrust.org.uk Back to content page
Postcode Trust Small Grants Programme
Purpose: This programme will fund projects that prevent poverty; promote human rights; and combat discrimination for some of society's most vulnerable groups.
Who can apply: registered charities and community groups
Funding: Registered charities can apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000. Not-for-profit organisations without a registered charity number can apply for up to £2,000.
Deadline: applications re-open from 4-18 August 2020.
Further information: http://www.postcodetrust.org.uk/applying-for-a-grant Back to content page
The Weavers Company Benevolent Fund
Purpose: The Weavers Company Benevolent Fund makes grants to small registered charities for projects working with: Young offenders; Prisoners and ex-prisoners Young disadvantaged people at risk of criminal involvement.
Who can apply: Small registered charities. Local organisations should normally have an income of less than £100,000.
Funding: Up to £15,000.
Deadline: 31 March, 31 July and 30 November in any year.
Further information: http://www.weavers.org.uk/content/grant-application- guidelines Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for Money Advice
MSE Charity
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Purpose: Grants are available for activities which make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money. There are two funding rounds a year, each with a specific theme.
GL11 Community Hub received funding in 2018, GL Communities and Gloucester Citizens Advice received funding in 2017.
Who can apply: small to medium-sized non-profit organisations, for example registered charities, CICs, credit unions, with an income under £500,000.
Funding: Up to £5,000.
Deadline: Applications are now closed until September 2020.
Further information: http://www.msecharity.com/ Back to content page
Universal Credit Transition Fund
Purpose: The Secretary of State has announced a new Universal Credit Transition Fund. The fund aims to support innovative ideas that engage with vulnerable people early, helping them to make timely claims for the new benefit.
Who can apply: organisations working to help vulnerable people, including the disabled, care leavers and those with mental health issues to claim Universal Credit as a route into work.
Deadline: Applications will open in April 2020.
Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/10-million-fund- to-help-vulnerable-people-claim-universal-credit Back to content page
Funding Opportunities for Business and Social Enterprises
The Community Business Bright Ideas Fund
Purpose: The Bright Ideas Fund gives community groups early stage finance to work with local people to develop a community business idea the community wants and needs. It also gives support and tools to set up a community business. The funding programme is delivered by Locality in partnership with Co-operatives UK, the Plunkett Foundation and Groundwork UK.
Who can apply: community groups, associations and organisations with a good idea for a community business, but need advice and a small amount of revenue funding to develop, test and get to the stage of launching their community business.
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Funding: tailored support and grants of up to £15,000
Deadline: Power to Change has suspended all current funding programmes, including the Bright Ideas programme, as it is focusing its attention on supporting community businesses affected by COVID-19. All future rounds of this programme are currently paused. Subsequent rounds were due to be August–September 2020 and February– March 2021.
Further information: https://mycommunity.org.uk/funding-options/bright- ideas-fund/ Back to content page
The Hive – Business Support Programme
Purpose: The Hive is a business support programme from The Co-operative Bank and Co-operatives UK, for people wanting to start or grow a co-operative or community enterprise. The Hive offers bespoke support, training and mentoring.
Further information: http://www.uk.coop/the-hive/ Back to content page
Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programme
Purpose: This programme helps people start up and scale social enterprises, charities, community projects and impact-led organisations. This year, support is available for 260 people across the UK. The support includes a learning programme, a grant (£1,000–£7,000), mentoring and a supportive community of like-minded peers. There are three levels.
Start Up Your project is in the planning stages but ready to start, or less than two years old. It makes £0 – £15,000 a year. You want to learn how to establish your organisation. Trade Up Your project was established at least a year ago, and probably has at least one paid member of staff. It makes at least £15,000 a year. You want to learn how to strengthen your organisation’s finances and impact, to build a solid foundation. Scale Up Your project was probably established two or more years ago, and probably has two or more paid members of staff. It makes at least £75,000 a year (no upper limit). Your organisation already has a solid foundation. Now you want to learn how to scale it to create even more impact.
Deadline: 30 April 2020
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Further information: https://www.the-sse.org/lbsep/ Back to content page
More than a Pub
Purpose: The More than a Pub programme offers a wide range of support for groups who wish to take ownership of their local pub and run it for the benefit of their local community. The programme is run by the Plunkett Foundation and supported by Power to Change.
Funding: Bursary funding of up to £2,500 and a loan and grant combined funding package of up to £100,000 plus advice and support.
Who can apply: Applicants must want to own, open and run a community pub, have a charitable purpose, trade for the benefit of the community and have local support.
Deadline: Power to Change has suspended all current funding programmes, including the More than a Pub, as it is focusing its attention on supporting community businesses affected by COVID-19. All future rounds of this programme are currently paused.
Further information: https://plunkett.co.uk/more-than-a-pub/ Back to content page
Pub is the Hub
Purpose: The government has allocated funding to Pub is The Hub to enable a range of projects providing new, pub-based community services from post offices and shops to libraries and allotments. This will increase the services available in rural and remote communities and help sustain pubs as community assets and businesses.
Further information: https://www.pubisthehub.org.uk/ Back to content page
Seedbed from South West Investment Group
Purpose: South West Investment Group has a loan fund for social enterprises. The scheme provides business support with access to loans, coaching, workshops and mentoring.
Who can apply: Local development trusts, community owned businesses and social ventures in the South West
Funding: Unsecured loans of up to £50,000 over five years
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time
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Further information: http://www.swigfinance.co.uk/seedbed Back to content page
Tewkesbury Business Support Grants
Purpose: Tewkesbury Borough Council has a programme of business support grants, aimed at: Supporting businesses that operate from home. Encouraging new business start-ups. Helping existing businesses to develop and grow.
Who can apply: Home-based, new start ups and existing businesses with up to 250 employees.
Funding: Not stated
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further information: https://www.tewkesbury.gov.uk/grants-and-funding Back to content page
UnLtd Do It Awards
Purpose: Do It Awards are designed to help social entrepreneurs turn their ideas for social change into social ventures. UnLtd is committed to three focus areas: building access to employment, developing resilient communities and solutions for an ageing society.
Who can apply: Individuals aged 16 or over, living in the UK, and not part of an established organisation.
Funding: Up to £5,000 in funding plus tailored support and guidance
Deadline: No deadline stated.
Further information: https://www.unltd.org.uk/our-support/starting-up/do-it Back to content page
UnLtd Grow it Awards
Purpose: The Grow It award is for social entrepreneurs looking to grow their venture, make a bigger difference and become sustainable. UnLtd is committed to three focus areas: building access to employment, developing resilient communities and solutions for an ageing society.
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Who can apply: Individuals aged 16 or over, who live in the UK, are not part of an established organisation and have identified a social issue and developed a business model that works to solve it.
Funding: £5,000- £15,000 plus mentoring and support.
Deadline: applications are currently closed.
Further information: https://www.unltd.org.uk/our-support/starting-up/grow-it Back to content page
UnLtd Impact Fund
Purpose: The Impact Fund is a practical finance package for ambitious social ventures that are improving access to employment for those distant from the labour market. The fund consists of debt finance, grant funding and intensive support.
Who can apply: England-based incorporated voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations focused on employment or employability. The organisation will have typically been operating for at least 21 months.
Funding: Investment between £50,000-£150,000. The Impact Fund offers unsecured business loans at an interest rate of 9.5% repayable over a maximum of five-years.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.unltd.org.uk/our-support/scaling-up/unltd- impact-fund Back to content page
Alternative Methods of Funding
Access Foundation for Social Investment
Purpose: Access works to make charities and social enterprises more financially resilient and self-reliant.
These funds have been used by Friends of the Cotswolds, Sofab Sports, the Barn Owl Centre and Active Impact.
Further information: https://access-socialinvestment.org.uk/our-programmes/
The Enterprise Development Programme aims to provide a broad range of support, helping charities and social enterprises become more financially resilient by developing new enterprise models, or by growing existing ones. In 2020 applications will be open to organisations working within the homelessness, youth, equality and mental health sectors.
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Who can apply: charities and social enterprises
Funding: Packages of support will be agreed for each organisation and could involve: Joining a peer cohort to share enterprise journeys (this is likely to be a standard requirement of all participants) Grants to research or test out new ideas, to launch new enterprises or grow existing ones. Grants can be for varying amounts but will not usually be more than £30,000 Training and learning opportunities plus direct advice and support
Deadline: midday on 9 April for organisations in the Equality sector. Other areas are currently closed.
Further information: https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/
The Growth Fund offers a mix of grants and loans delivered through social investors. Charities and social enterprises must apply direct to the social investors to secure Growth Fund support. Social investors currently include: Forward Enterprise Fund for charities and social enterprises that increase employment opportunities for ex-offenders and people in recovery. Homeless Link Social Investment Fund for organisations working to reduce homelessness UnLtd Impact for social ventures focused on creating jobs and employment opportunities. Cultural Impact Development Fund for socially driven arts and cultural organisations Sporting Capital Fund for organisations that make a difference to people and communities through sport
Who can apply: charities and social enterprises seeking finance of up to £150,000.
Further information: https://access-socialinvestment.org.uk/blended- finance/the-growth-fund/ Back to content page
The Community Shares Company
Purpose: Community shares are a way to raise money by offering your community a chance to own shares in your organisation. Community shares work best for people who want to get involved and support a cause or a project they really care about, often because it has a positive social impact for the community it serves.
Who can apply: a Community Benefit Society, Charitable Community Benefit Society or a Co-operative.
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Further information: http://communityshares.co.uk/ Back to content page
Community Shares Booster Programme
Purpose: The Community Shares Booster Programme is a funding scheme to support community share offers. It will invest equity to match community shares in societies that can demonstrate higher than average levels of community impact, innovation and engagement. The programme will also provide development grants to help societies get investment ready and meet standards of good practice. The objectives of the Booster Programme are to help disadvantaged and under-represented communities develop successful community businesses.
Who can apply: new and existing community businesses; it is not suitable for newly formed community groups that are in the early stages of developing a community business proposal.
Funding: development grants up to £10,000 and equity investments up to £100,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.communitysharesbooster.org.uk/how-it- works Back to content page
Community Investment Fund
Purpose: The Community Investment Fund invests in community based, locally led organisations which are providing essential support and services to improve the well-being of local residents, developing the local economy and creating positive social change for all individuals in the community.
Who can apply: community led social sector organisations with a neighbourhood focus
Funding: Loan and equity finance between £250,000 and £2 million.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://socialandsustainable.com/community-investment- fund/ Back to content page
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Crowdfunder Community Fund
Purpose: The Crowdfunder Community Fund is for volunteer-led community projects to raise funds by crowdfunding through the Crowdfunder website.
Funding: Crowdfunder will fund up to 50% of the project to a maximum of £2,500 for projects that achieve 100% of their project target.
Deadline: Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Further information: http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/community-fund Back to content page
First Steps Enterprise Fund
Purpose: First Steps Enterprise Fund is a pilot fund available to community organisations that are looking to take on their first loan to help them grow and become more sustainable.
Who can apply: Charities and social enterprises with preference given to organisations that work in the following areas: Older people Health and wellbeing Employment for young people
Funding: Up to £30,000 (90% loan and 10% grant). The loan element is charged at 5% (fixed) to be repaid over four years with an optional capital holiday for the first year.
Further information: https:/www.sibgroup.org.uk/firststeps. Back to content page
The Forward Enterprise Fund
Purpose: This is a social investment fund that supports individuals, charities and social enterprises run by, or creating employment opportunities for, ex- offenders and people in recovery from addiction.
Who can apply: charities and social enterprises that prioritise creating employment opportunities for people breaking the cycle of crime and addiction.
Funding: unsecured loans between £25,000 and £150,000 for revenue and / or capital projects for up to a 5-year term.
Deadline: expression of interest forms can be submitted at any time.
Further information: https://www.forwardenterprise.org.uk/ Back to content page
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Third Sector Investment Fund
Purpose: The Fund invests in social enterprises and charities through secured and unsecured loans. The Fund supports organisations across all social sectors, focused on improving the economic and social well-being of individuals, particularly those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged.
Who can apply: Registered charity or social enterprise
Funding: Loans of between £250,000 and £3 million
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://socialandsustainable.com/third-sector-loan-fund Back to content page
Other Funding Opportunities
Allen Lane Foundation
Purpose: The Allen Lane Foundation supports work that benefits groups of people who face hostility in the UK. The priority is adults in these priority groups: Asylum seekers and refugees; Gypsies and Travellers; Migrant communities; Offenders and ex-offenders; Older people; People experiencing mental health problems or People experiencing violence or abuse.
Who can apply: small registered charities, voluntary groups, and charitable organisations.
Funding: Up to £15,000. The average grant is £5,000-6,000.
Deadline: Applications are open until early April for the June 2020 meeting. The Trustees meet in February, June and October.
Further information: http://www.allenlane.org.uk Back to content page
Allen Lane Foundation: Social Cohesion Programme
Purpose: The Allen Lane Foundation’s Social Cohesion Programme has been established to provide support to local communities. The aim is to: Proactively work towards building better community cohesion and trust, and encouraging respect and understanding in the local area Proactively promote the inclusion of marginalised groups and individuals in the life of the local community Fund work which breaks down barriers and tensions in the local community.
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Who can apply: community-led grassroots groups and organisations which have a focus of work at a very local/community level, which could be a housing estate or distinct community.
Funding: In 2018 most grants ranged from £750 to £15,000.
Deadline: Applications are open until early April for the June 2020 meeting. The Trustees meet in February, June and October.
Further information: http://allenlane.org.uk/social-cohesion-programme/ Back to content page
Anchor Foundation
Purpose: The Anchor Foundation provides grants to encourage social inclusion through ministries of healing and the arts.
Who can apply: Christian charities.
Funding: Between £500 and £10,000. The Foundation will consider applications for capital or revenue funding.
Deadline: 31 January and 31 July each year.
Further information: http://www.theanchorfoundation.org.uk/ Back to content page
The Archer Trust
Purpose: The Trust awards grants to charities who provide aid or support to a defined group of needy or deserving people, for instance those with physical or mental disabilities or the disadvantaged.
Who can apply: Small UK charities working in areas of high unemployment and deprivation.
Funding: Grants between £500 and £4,000.
Deadline: The Trustees meet twice a year, normally in March and September.
Further information: http://www.archertrust.org.uk/ Back to content page
The Ashley Family Foundation
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Purpose: The Foundation supports projects that protect rural communities and encourage participation in the arts. They will fund good small scale arts and community projects. Half the funds are given to projects in Wales.
Who can apply: Charities, Unincorporated organisations and Community groups with a constitution or terms of reference and a charitable purpose. Community museums/organisations and secondary schools.
Funding: Requests below £10,000 are preferred. Friends of the Cotswolds and Three Choirs Festival have received grants in the recent past.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.ashleyfamilyfoundation.org.uk/funding/ Back to content page
Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
Purpose: In 2020 the first two grant rounds will focus on Music and the Arts, supporting projects that focus on improving opportunities and access for people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health difficulties. Grant rounds 3 and 4 will focus on people aged 60 and over.
Who can apply: registered and exempt charities
Funding: Those with an operating income between £100,000 and £1,000,000 can apply for up to £1,000; organisations with incomes over £1,000,000 can apply for up to £5,000.
Deadline: Grant round 2 open from 1-30 April 2020 for grants up to £5,000 Grant round 3 open from 1-31 July 2020 for grants up to £1,000 Grant round 4 open from 1-30 September 2020 for grants up to £5,000.
Further information: http://austin-hope-pilkington.org.uk/what-we-fund/ Back to content page
Barchester Charitable Foundation
Purpose: The Barchester Charitable Foundation helps older people aged 65+ and adults over 18 with a physical or mental disability. It favours applications that help improve people’s mobility, independence and quality of life.
Who can apply: Small community groups and small local charities.
Funding: £100 to £5,000. The average grant in 2018 was £850.
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Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further information: http://www.bhcfoundation.org.uk/ Back to content page
Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation
Purpose: The Foundation awards grants for capital projects across four main areas: community; education; health, and social welfare.
Who can apply: Registered charities or CIOs (Charitable Incorporated Organisations). Churches and other places of worship with a strong, community focus. Organisations with ‘exempt’ status, specialist schools, scout and guide groups, hospices, museums, galleries, heritage centres, housing associations and community benefit societies.
Funding: most grants are under £5,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.bernardsunley.org/ Back to content page
Charles Hayward Foundation
Purpose: The Foundation runs two grant programmes: Main grants: Social & Criminal Justice, Heritage & Conservation (for charities with an income of more than £350,000). Small grants: Social & Criminal Justice and Older People (for charities with an income of less than £350,000).
Who can apply: UK registered charities.
Funding: Small grants up to £7,000. Large grants £10,000 to £25,000.
Deadline: The main grant programme is a two stage process; the Grant Committee meets quarterly. The small grant programme is a rolling grant programme and applications are considered every two to three months.
Further information: http://www.charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk/ Back to content page
Charles Irving Trust
Purpose: The Trust funds groups that support those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
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Who can apply: Community organisations in Gloucestershire, especially Cheltenham.
Funding: Most grants are under £1,000.
How to apply: The Trust does not have a website or email address. Applicants should send a letter explaining the nature of the proposed project, including the total cost and funding raised so far. Other information such as a budget and how many people are expected to benefit will be helpful. Please write to: Mrs J E Lane, PO Box 868, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9WZ. http://opencharities.org/charities/297712 Back to content page
Childs Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Childs Charitable Trust supports projects that demonstrate a Christian approach to their work. Projects will be considered that fall into one of the following categories: Youth - projects working in schools and with vulnerable and disengaged young people. Supported activities may include RE Lessons; School Assemblies; Lunchtime/After school clubs; Evangelism; Personal Development Programmes; Homelessness Prevention. Outreach - the trust supports all aspects of Christian outreach, for example, Church Plants; Overseas Mission; Training in Evangelism; Chaplaincy. Society - the trust supports initiatives that have a positive impact in society, for example: counselling; night shelters; alcohol/drug rehabilitation; homelessness; or prison/ex-offenders work. Education - the trust supports initiatives in all areas of Christian education. . Who can apply: Christian registered or exempt charities.
Funding: No minimum or maximum amounts are specified, but grants are generally below £12,000.
Deadline: 31 May 2020
Further information: https://childscharitabletrust.org/funding/ Back to content page
Clothworkers’ Foundation
Purpose: The Clothworkers’ Foundation has an open grants programme that makes grants towards capital projects for: Buildings: purchase, construction, renovation or refurbishment.
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Fittings, Fixtures, and Equipment including office equipment/furniture, sports/gym equipment, digital/audio visual equipment, garden equipment, specialist therapeutic (excluding medical) equipment. Vehicles: eg minibus, car, caravan, people-carrier, or 4X4. We are unlikely to fund the total cost of a new vehicle.
Charities must be working in one or more of the following areas: Alcohol and substance misuse, Disadvantaged minority communities, Disadvantaged young people, Domestic and sexual abuse, Homelessness, Older people, People with disabilities, Prisoners and ex-offenders, Visual impairment.
Who can apply: UK registered charities, CICs, and other registered UK not- for-profit organisations (including special schools).
Funding: up to £10,000, with an average of £7,000. The total cost of the project must be less than £100,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://foundation.clothworkers.co.uk/Open-grant- programmes.aspx Back to content page
D G Albright Charitable Trust
Purpose: Grants are available for charitable organisations active in Gloucestershire, particularly those with projects for the young, relief of poverty for older people, religion, health and general charitable schemes.
Who can apply: Eligible organisations must operate in Gloucestershire. Some preference is shown for organisations working in the north west of the county.
Funding: Grants are generally about £1,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: Please contact Richard Wood, DG Albright Charitable Trust, Old Church School, Hollow Street, Great Somerford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5JD. The Trust does not have a website or email address. Back to content page
D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Purpose: The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust gives grants in three areas: the arts, medical welfare and environment. The Trust has a particular focus on organisations supporting disadvantaged and disabled children. Applications for core or project costs are considered.
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Who can apply: Registered charities
Funding: £500-£5000
Deadline: 18 June 2020. The Trustees usually consider applications in March, July and November each year.
Further information: http://www.doylycartecharitabletrust.org/ Back to content page
The Dulverton Trust
Purpose: The Dulverton Trust makes grants to charities and CIOs tackling a range of social issues, protecting the natural world and preserving heritage crafts.
Who can apply: registered charities or CIOs with an annual income between £200,000 and £10 million (preference is given to charities with an income of £5 million or below), and that operate at a national or at least county or regional level.
Funding: Typically £25,000 to £35,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time, the Trustees make decisions in February, June and October.
Further information: http://www.dulverton.org/ Back to content page
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
Purpose: The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation aims to improve the quality of life throughout the UK. It supports work that focuses on the arts, children and young people, the environment, social change and food.
Who can apply: Charities and not-for-profit organisations. The Foundation does not fund organisations with a regular annual turnover of less than £50,000.
Funding: £5,000-£1 million. The average grant is around £150,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/what-we-fund Back to content page
The February Foundation
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Purpose: The February Foundation’s priorities are for charities which: benefit people making an effort to improve their lives benefit people no longer physically or mentally able to help themselves have a long-term beneficial impact on individuals, groups or organisations protect the environment
Who can apply: registered charities
Funding: average grant is £5,000
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.thefebruaryfoundation.org/ Back to content page
Feminist Review Trust
Purpose: The Feminist Review Trust funds projects that support women. It gives priority to projects that: Promote lesbian and transgender rights Tackle violence against women and girls Support disabled women and girls. Support refugee women and girls
Who can apply: The Trust is particularly interested in applications for hard to fund projects.
Funding: Up to £15,000
Deadline: 31 January, 30 April and 10 September in any year.
Further information: http://www.feminist-review-trust.com/ Back to content page
The Finnis Scott Foundation
Purpose: The Finnis Scott Foundation focuses its grant-making in the areas of horticulture and plant sciences, fine art and art history. Funding can be used for both capital and revenue projects. Preference is given to smaller charities where the grant will have a significant impact.
Who can apply: Registered charities
Funding: £500 to £10,000. Grant recipients include Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum.
Deadline: 5 June 2020.
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Further information: http://www.finnis-scott-foundation.org.uk/ Back to content page
Foyle Foundation
Purpose: The Foundation supports charities in three areas:
Main Grants Scheme – Arts. The Foundation seeks applications that make a strong artistic case for support in either the performing or visual arts. Main Grants Scheme – Learning. Supporting projects which facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and learning and have a long-term strategic impact. The Foyle School Library Scheme gives priority to primary schools and to funding library books to encourage children to read widely. Small Grants Scheme supporting smaller registered charities operating in the United Kingdom, especially those working at grass roots and local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities. Charities should have a turnover of less than £150,000 per annum
Who can apply: Registered charities, state schools with primary schools a priority, and special schools. They do not accept applications from social enterprises or community interest companies.
Funding: Main Grants programme £10,000 to £50,000. Library Scheme £1,000 to £10,000 and Small Grants Scheme £1,000 to £10,000. In 2018 Milestone School received a Main Learning Grant and Ruardean Primary School received a grant under the Library Scheme.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.foylefoundation.org.uk/ Back to content page
Garfield Weston Foundation
Purpose: The Garfield Weston Foundation supports a wide range of charitable causes in the areas of welfare, youth, community, arts, faith, environment, education, health, museums and heritage. Grants are made for capital, revenue or project costs.
Who can apply: UK registered charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations working in the UK, plus organisations that have ‘exempt’ status: faith based organisations, schools and universities, hospitals, museums and galleries and housing associations.
Funding: Regular grants up to £100,000. Major grants over £100,000.
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In 2019 Gloucester Foodbank, GL11 Community Hub, Forthampton and Sheepscombe village halls received community grants and @The Rock in Cheltenham received a youth grant.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time. Applications for major grants should first send a one page summary and will then be given bespoke guidance on eligibility and next steps.
Further information: http://www.garfieldweston.org/ Back to content page
The Gibbs Trust
Purpose: The Trust supports initiatives taken by Methodist churches and organisations, in the creative arts and in selected areas of international concern. There has been an increasing concentration on projects in South Wales and East Wales.
Who can apply: Registered charities and religious organisations
Funding: Generally between £1,000 and £3,000.
Deadline: The Trustees meets three times a year: after Christmas, around Easter and late in the summer.
Further information: http://www.gibbstrust.org.uk Back to content page
Henry Smith Charity: County Grants
Purpose: The County Grants programme provides grants for smaller organisations working with disadvantaged people and communities in one of eight counties, including Gloucestershire. Funding is available for running costs, salaries, projects and small capital projects or expenditure.
Who can apply: Registered charities and not for profit organisations working in one of eight counties including Gloucestershire. Annual income must be below £250,000, unless the organisation is working county-wide, in which case income must be below £1 million.
Funding: £500 to £20,000. In 2019 Brockworth Link, IT Schools for Africa and Cirencester Housing for Young People received grants towards staffing costs. Gloucester Rugby Community Charity, The Music Works, TIC+ and Stroud Beresford received grants towards their running costs.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time and decisions are usually made quarterly.
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Further information: https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our- grants-and-apply/county-grants/county-grants-overview/ Back to content page
Henry Smith Charity: Improving Lives Grant Programme
Purpose: The Henry Smith Charity provides grants to charitable organisations that help people when other sources of support have failed, are inappropriate, or simply not available. Applications must meet at least one of six funding priorities to bring about change for the most disadvantaged people in the greatest need.
Who can apply: charities and not-for-profit organisations (including social enterprises) with a turnover of £50,000 - £2 million. They will support established organisations delivering services directly to beneficiaries which can demonstrate a track record of success, and evidence of effectiveness.
Funding: £20,000-£60,000. Grants can cover running costs, salaries or project costs. Forest of Dean Children’s Opportunity Centre received a grant in 2018.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time and decisions are usually made quarterly.
Further information: https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our- grants-and-apply/improving-lives-grants-programme/improving-lives-grants- programme-overview/ Back to content page
Hilden Charitable Fund
Purpose: The Hilden Charitable Fund supports projects that address homelessness, asylum seekers and refugees, community initiatives for disadvantaged young people (aged 16-25) and penal affairs.
Who can apply: Preference is given to small community organisations with an income of less than £500,000 per year.
Funding: The average grant is £5,000. The Furniture Recycling Project and Marah Trust received grants in 2018.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk Back to content page
The Kelly Family Charitable Trust
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Purpose: The Trust supports charities whose activities support and encourage the family to work as a cohesive unit in tackling problems that face one or more of its members. The three areas of focus are: Interventions that support families and help them in ways that prevent the fracture of the family unit Families where sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, alcohol abuse and drug abuse threaten the integrity of the family unit Prisoners, in particular their families, during and after a period of imprisonment
Who can apply: Registered charities whose income is below £500,000. The Trust actively encourages applications from relatively new organisations to help them become established.
Funding: £1,000-£5,000. The Trust will consider capital and revenue grants.
Deadline: 1 March and 1 September every year.
Further information: http://www.kfct.org.uk/apply.html Back to content page
Langtree Trust
Purpose: The Langtree Trust offers grants for charitable organisations undertaking community projects in Gloucestershire. Particular help will be given to organisations involved in the preservation of the historical or religious heritage of the county and its cultural development. The Trust supports youngsters with Gloucestershire connections who engage in character building adventures which will bring tangible benefits to the peoples they visit.
Who can apply: Charitable organisations operating in Gloucestershire.
Funding: Grants range from £50 to £1,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: Langtree Trust, GCSD Accountants, Unit 701 Stonehouse Park, Sperry Way, Stonehouse, GL10 3UT. The Trust does not have a website or email address. Back to content page
The Leche Trust
Purpose: The Leche Trust offers grants in performing arts and conservation. In performing arts the priorities are theatre, music and dance. In conservation they support the conservation of historic objects, collections and features of buildings and designed landscapes which are pre-Victorian in date, i.e. pre-
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1830s. For churches grants are made to conserve items such as monuments, wall paintings, stained glass, and historic furniture and fittings.
Who can apply: UK registered charities, public authorities or public institutions. Applications from Community Interest Companies are not accepted.
Funding: Up to £5,000. The average grant in 2019 was £2,000. St Peter’s Church in Dumbleton received a grant in 2018.
Deadline: 24 April, 28 August and 4 December 2020.
Further information: http://www.lechetrust.org/ Back to content page
Marsh Christian Trust
Purpose: The Trust provides grants for small charities working in the areas of arts and heritage, education and training, environmental causes and animal welfare, healthcare and social welfare. The Trust focuses on providing funding which could help small organisations pay for various running costs, such as volunteer expenses, training days, equipment maintenance and other core outgoings.
Who can apply: Registered charities but not Community Interest Companies.
Funding: £300-£2,000. New applications will be at the lower end of this scale.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.marshchristiantrust.org/grants/ Back to content page
Masonic Charitable Foundation
Purpose: The Foundation aims to tackle some of society’s most important issues through grants to local and national charities. They help disadvantaged and vulnerable people to live happy, fulfilling lives and participate in society. The Early Years Opportunities programme is open to charities that help disadvantaged children and young people overcome the barriers they face to achieve the best possible start in life. The Later Life Grant programme is open to local and national charities who are working to reduce loneliness and isolation in later life. The hospice grant programme funds core operating costs to hospices that receive 60% or less of their funding from the NHS. Currently closed.
Who can apply: Registered charities
Funding:
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Large Grant: £10,000-£150,000 for charities with a turnover of over £500,000. The average grant ranges from £20,000-£80,000. Large grants must be used for a specific project. Small Grant: between £500 – £15,000 for charities with a turnover below £500,000.
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, Crossroads Care Forest of Dean and Herefordshire, Longfield, Allsorts Gloucestershire and The Door Youth Project all received grants in 2018-19.
Deadline: Large grants: 15 June. Small grants: 17 April. Applications will re-open from 8 June to 14 August.
Further information: https://mcf.org.uk/charity-grants/ Back to content page
Notgrove Trust
Purpose: The Trust supports charities and charitable organisations in Gloucestershire.
Who can apply: Charitable organisations operating in Gloucestershire
Funding: Grants range between £1,000 and £5,000. Cirencester Housing for Young People, Gloucester City Mission, Home-Start Cotswolds, The Nelson Trust and the Rock were among grant recipients in 2018.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://notgroveholidays.com/notgrove-estate/#_trust. Write to Diana Acland, Notgrove Trust, The Manor, Notgrove, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3BT Telephone: 01451 850239 Back to content page
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Ideas and Pioneers Fund
Purpose: The Ideas and Pioneers Fund supports people with unusual or radical ideas to improve the life chances and opportunities of people in the UK.
Who can apply: individuals, partnerships, small organisations.
Funding: up to £10,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.phf.org.uk/funds/ideas-and-pioneers-fund/ Back to content page
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Percy Bilton Charity
Purpose: to support charities assisting disadvantaged youth, people with disabilities, people with mental health problems and older people, with grants towards furnishings and equipment (excluding office items), building or refurbishment projects.
Who can apply: Registered charities whose primary objectives assist one or more of the following groups: Disadvantaged/underprivileged young people (under 25 years of age) People with disabilities (physical or learning disabilities) or mental health problems Older people (aged over 60)
Funding: The charity has two grant schemes: Large grants: one-off payments for capital expenditure of £2,000-£5,000 Small grants: up to £500 towards furnishing and equipment
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://www.percy-bilton-charity.org/ Back to content page
Pilgrim Trust Grants
Purpose: The Pilgrim Trust aims to preserve and promote Britain’s historical and intellectual assets and to provide assistance to vulnerable members of society.
Under the preservation and scholarship programme, the Trust seeks to fund projects that conserve historic buildings, monuments and collections.
The social welfare programme aims to improve the life chances of vulnerable women and girls.
Who can apply: Registered charities, organisations that are exempt from registration, recognised public bodies and registered friendly societies. Social enterprises and CICs are not eligible unless they are registered charities.
Funding: There are two grants schemes: Main grants above £5,000 Small grants of £5,000 or less. Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and the Nelson Trust received grants in 2017.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time. The Trustees meet quarterly.
Further information: http://www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk Back to content page
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Porticus Grant Programme
Purpose: Porticus UK supports charitable projects that promote human dignity and social justice. It funds projects in the following categories: Education – enabling people to fulfil their potential Society – striving for a just society that understands and values the dignity of all, especially those at the margins. Faith – nourishing the role of faith in society, using Catholic Social Teaching to address contemporary issues Care – strengthening relationships and support networks, reducing isolation
Who can apply: Registered charities and not for profit organisations
Funding: most grants are above £10,000.
Deadline: Porticus does not accept unsolicited applications. If you wish to be considered for a grant you should submit a letter of introduction.
Further information: http://uk.porticus.com/en/home Back to content page
The Rank Foundation – Pebble Grants
Purpose: The Rank Foundation has funding for charities and churches which are raising money for projects costing less than £1million. Eligible projects are capital costs (building work, refurbishment or the purchase of long-term equipment) or a one-off short term activity (such as an annual respite break or holiday for disadvantaged young people).
Who can apply: registered charities and churches with an annual income of less than £500,000.
Funding: Most grants are £1,000. A third of the total cost must be raised before applying.
Deadline: Applications have now closed, pending a review of the programme which was due to relaunch in early 2020.
Further information: https://rankfoundation.com/pebble-grants/ Back to content page
Rayne Foundation
Purpose: The Rayne Foundation supports work which is untried, tests new approaches and has clear objectives, which could change the way issues are tackled in society and have lessons for others. They will consider applications
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Who can apply: charitable and not-for-profit organisations.
Funding: Typically £10,000 to £20,000.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Further information: http://www.raynefoundation.org.uk/grants Back to content page
Rhododendron Trust
Purpose: The Rhododendron Trust focuses mainly on the welfare of the disadvantaged in both the developing world and the UK, but also supports several arts and wildlife charities.
Who can apply: Registered charities
Funding: Grants of £500 - £1,500. Preference is given to smaller charities.
Deadline: The Trustees meet in January and generally make grants in February or March in any year.
Further information: http://www.rhododendron-trust.org.uk/ Back to content page
Sanctuary Housing Grand Ideas Fund
Purpose: Sanctuary’s Grand Ideas Fund offers funds for projects which aim to make a difference to the lives of residents and their communities. Funds can be spent on projects which:
Support people to develop new skills, gain a qualification or to access work experience leading to increased employability. Increase levels of health and wellbeing. Enable people to feel safe in their communities and to have an increased sense of belonging. Support people to access technology. Enable residents to engage in improving spaces or places and for them to be better used by the community. Focus on financial inclusion, for example enabling people to access appropriate and impartial advice, managing money or financial services which lead people to have increased confidence to manage their money.
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Who can apply: Community and residents groups, voluntary groups, social enterprises, registered charities, schools, statutory organisations or parish/town councils.
Funding: Up to £1,000
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.sanctuary-housing.co.uk/about-the-grand- ideas-fund Back to content page
Skinners’ Company Lady Neville Charity
Purpose: This charity provides grants for small charities and not for profit organisations working in local heritage and the performing and visual arts.
Who can apply: Registered charities or not-for-profit organisations with an annual income less than £100,000 pa and the total project cost is less than £10,000.
Funding: Up to £1,000 for items of non-recurring expenditure eg equipment, an event, a particular element of capital building works
Deadline: 11 September 2020
Further information: https://www.skinners.org.uk/grants-and-trusts/the-lady- neville-charity/ Back to content page
The Souter Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Souter Charitable Trust supports projects engaged in the relief of human suffering in all its aspects in the UK and overseas – especially, but not exclusively, those with a Christian emphasis and ethos.
Who can apply: Registered charities.
Funding: The average grant is £1,000 to £3,000.
Deadline: The Trustees generally meet once a month.
Further information: http://www.soutercharitabletrust.org.uk Back to content page
Steel Charitable Trust
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Purpose: The Trust makes grants for projects in the areas of arts and heritage; environment; health; education and social or economic disadvantage.
Who can apply: Registered charities, exempt charities, CICs, CIOs. Cheltenham Festivals received a grant in 2018.
Funding: From £2,500 to £25,000.
Deadline: 30 April 2020
Further information: http://www.steelcharitabletrust.org.uk Back to content page
Strategic Legal Fund for Vulnerable Young Migrants
Purpose: The fund supports legal work that goes beyond securing justice for an individual and makes a significant contribution to law, practice and procedures to uphold and promote the rights of vulnerable migrant children and young people more generally.
Who can apply: Not for profit organisations and solicitors’ firms that work with young migrants.
Funding: Up to £30,000. The average grant size is £12,000.
Deadline: 1 May 2020.
Further information: http://strategiclegalfund.org.uk/ Back to content page
The Summerfield Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Trustees aim to benefit charities based in Gloucestershire, or engaged in projects that benefit residents of the county. Viewed especially favourably are projects and organisations working in: The arts, museums and the built heritage; The environment and natural heritage; Community work; Education, sport and recreation; Vulnerable or disadvantaged sectors of society.
Who can apply: Charities and organisations based in the six district councils of Gloucestershire (i.e. Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cotswolds and Forest of Dean); or engaged in a project that is of specific benefit to residents within the county.
Funding: The Trust awards between 70 and 80 grants each year ranging from £500 to more than £20,000.
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Deadline: Applications re-open from 4 May–5 June and 27 July–25 September 2020.
Further information: http://www.summerfield.org.uk Back to content page
The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation
Purpose: Grants are provided for projects relating to education (specifically organic farming, animal husbandry, veterinary science, animal welfare and animal surgery), the visual and performing arts, medical research, the relief of disability and severe illness, the preservation of buildings of architectural or historical significance and the accommodation of those in need.
Who can apply: Registered charities, CICs, Registered Societies and exempt charities.
Funding: Up to £10,000 depending on the area applied for.
Deadline: The Trustees meet in January, April, July, and October. Applications are open in the month before the Trustees’ meeting and will close when sufficient applications have been received.
Further information: http://www.pwwsolicitors.co.uk/funding-applications/13- the-sylvia-waddilove-foundation-uk Back to content page
Tampon Tax Fund
Purpose: The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is inviting large charities to apply for a share of £15 million from the Tampon Tax Fund. The aim of the Tampon Tax Fund is to fund projects which directly benefit disadvantaged women and girls, tackle violence and support their mental health and wellbeing.
Charities that successfully bid for funding are expected to distribute these grants through their networks to support women and girls and to organisations that offer small and medium- sized onward grants.
Who can apply: individual organisations, or groups with an identified lead organisation. The value of the grant requested must not represent more than 50% of the applicant’s or consortia’s collective annual income.
Funding: Applications should be for £1 million or more. Grants may be for one or two-year projects, and all activities must be concluded, and funds spent by 30 June 2022.
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Deadline: 31 May 2020.
Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tampon- tax-fund-application-form-2020-2021-funding-round Back to content page
The Transform Foundation
Purpose: The Transform Foundation is offering grants to charities to fund the redevelopment of their websites to increase their ability to raise funds; more effectively serve their beneficiaries; raise broader awareness of their cause. They do not fund organisations looking for a basic brochure-style website.
Who can apply: UK registered charities with an annual income between £350k and £30m, smaller charities with ambitious digital plans can also apply.
Funding: Up to £18,000 to redevelop a charity-specific website including strategy, design, build, training and launch.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: https://www.transformfoundation.org.uk/website-grants Back to content page
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund
Purpose: The Trust offers funding for community and voluntary organisations working with unpaid carers or the rehabilitation of offenders or ex-offenders within the UK. Development grants provide funding to support organisations to implement a step change in their development and build sustainability for the future.
Who can apply: Registered charities, social enterprises and community interest companies working with carers or the rehabilitation of offenders or ex- offenders.
Funding: £10,000 to £80,000 for 6 months to 3 years. A maximum of £30,000 per year or £2,500 per month for smaller developments.
Deadline: Applications until 4 May for organisations working with the rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders. Applications for organisations working with unpaid carers are closed until 2021.
Further information: http://www.triangletrust.org.uk/apply-funding Back to content page
Tudor Trust Grants
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Purpose: The Trust makes grants to community-led groups that support people at the margins of society.
Who can apply: Smaller community groups. Around 77% of grants are awarded to groups with an annual income of less than £500,000.
Funding: Most grants are over £10,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Further information: http://tudortrust.org.uk/ Back to content page
Veterans’ Foundation
Purpose: The Veterans’ Foundation has a grants programme to support charities and organisations that provide lifetime support to those in need among serving armed forces personnel, veterans and their immediate families.
Who can apply: Armed Forces charities and other organisations. The Foundation prefers to support small bodies that cannot afford marketing teams and need funds to continue their work.
Funding: up to £30,000 for projects and activities supporting serving or veteran members of the Armed Forces and their families. Gloucester Rugby Community Charity has received a grant in the past.
Deadline: The Grants Committee sits four times a year. Grant applications need to be submitted by the end of June, September, December and March.
Further information: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk/grant- application/ Back to content page
Warburtons Community Grants
Purpose: Warburtons financial giving programme is aimed at supporting projects, activities and organisations that have charitable aims and will be of real direct benefit to families.
Who can apply: Charities.
Funding: up to £250.
Deadline: 11 May and 17 August 2020.
Further information:
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Wolfson Foundation Main Grants Programme
Purpose: The Foundation’s main grants programme provides support for places. They make grants for capital initiatives, buildings (new build or refurbishment) and equipment.
Who can apply: Charities and organisations with charitable status covering disability, mental health, older people, hospices/palliative care, museums, libraries, secondary schools and special schools, local authorities
Gloucester Cathedral, The Orchard Trust, Chamwell Centre, Chipping Campden School and Cotswold School all received grants in 2019.
Funding: Generally £15,000 to £75,000. Match funding is required for projects over £50,000.
Deadline: 5 January and 1 July each year.
Further information: https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places Back to content page.
Woodroffe Benton Foundation
Purpose: The Foundation provides grants for: Relief of Hardship Care for the Elderly Education & Youth Development Environment & Conservation
Who can apply: Registered UK charities and educational institutions
Funding: From £500 to £2,500.
Deadline: The deadline is normally six weeks before the trustees’ meetings, in January, April, July and October.
Further information: http://www.woodroffebenton.org.uk/ Back to content page
Woodward Charitable Trust
Purpose: The trustees will consider applications for core costs which will achieve a positive impact in at least one of the following areas: Arts outreach work by local groups involving disadvantaged people;
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Children and young people who are isolated, at risk of exclusion or involved in anti-social behaviour and organisations that work to discourage individuals getting involved in gangs or violent behaviour; Disability projects, which can include rehabilitation and training for people who are either physically or learning disabled as well as charities supporting mental health issues; Disadvantaged women and their children, covering refuges and domestic violence shelters and groups; Disadvantaged families including parenting support; Prisoners and ex-offenders, specifically helping the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners and/or ex-offenders and prisoners’ families; Projects that promote integration and community cohesion particularly amongst minority groups, refugees and traveller communities.
Who can apply: Registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £300,000. The Churn Project received a grant in 2019. Cirencester Housing for Young People and GRASAC received grants in 2018.
Funding: £100-£5,000. Around 100 grants are made each year, most are below £3,000.
Deadline: applications are due to re-open after the end of May.
Further information: http://woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk/ Back to content page
Yapp Charitable Trust
Purpose: The Yapp Charitable Trust make grants for running costs and salaries to small charities who work with at least one of these priority groups: Elderly people Children and young people aged 5 - 25 People with physical impairments, learning difficulties or mental health challenges Social welfare – people trying to overcome life-limiting problems, such as addiction, relationship difficulties, abuse, offending Education and learning (with a particular interest in people who are educationally disadvantaged, whether adults or children)
Who can apply: Registered charities with a total annual expenditure of less than £40,000 working with one of the priority groups.
Funding: Grants of up to £3,000 per year for up to three years.
Deadline: The Trustees meet three times a year.
Further information: http://www.yappcharitabletrust.org.uk/ Back to content page
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Useful sources of information
Gloucestershire Funding Advisers’ Network
The Gloucestershire Funding Advisers’ Network is a group of funding advisers who give capacity building and support to voluntary and community sector groups in Gloucestershire. If you are looking for funding support, please contact one of its members, some of whom are listed here:
Tewkesbury District: Martha Higginbottom, Community Funding Officer at Tewkesbury Borough Council. 01684 272099 or email [email protected]. GRCC is a capacity building organisation which gives funding advice and support. It also runs funding workshops and training courses, and supports new and established groups and organisations. o Cheltenham: Angela Gilbert, 01242 227737, [email protected] o Gloucester, Tewkesbury, North Cotswolds and Stroud : Barbara Pond, 01452 528491, [email protected] o Forest of Dean: Kate Baugh 01452 528491, [email protected]. This work is funded through an SLA with the Forest of Dean District Council. Bromford Housing supports charities and community projects across Gloucestershire, especially in areas where their tenants live. Janette Vizard, Grants & Social Value Officer, 01684 272718, [email protected] Back to content page
Inform Gloucestershire
Inform Gloucestershire contains a wealth of information to increase understanding of communities at county, district, parish and ward level and support funding bids. Produced by the Strategic Needs Analysis Team at Gloucestershire County Council the website is divided into 12 themes including population, economy, children and young people and community safety. Find it at https://inform.gloucestershire.gov.uk/. Back to content page
Funding Central
Funding Central provides access to thousands of funding opportunities, plus tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies. Funding Central has an annual subscription service: Free access for organisations with an income under £100,000 pa £120 + VAT for organisations with an income over £100,000 pa £60 + VAT for individual users without an organisation Further information: http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk Back to content page
Grants Online
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Grants Online is a comprehensive grant funding information service. Updated daily, Grants Online lists grant funding opportunities from the European Union, UK Government, the Lottery, grant making trusts and foundations. Annual subscriptions from £99 + VAT. Further information: https://www.grantsonline.org.uk/ Back to content page
Heritage Funding Directory
Managed by The Heritage Alliance and the Architectural Heritage Fund, the Directory is a free guide to financial and other support for UK related heritage projects. Further information: http://www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/fundingdirectory/main/fundinghome.php Back to content page
Voluntary Arts
Voluntary Arts aims to promote and increase active participation in cultural activities across the country. This could be music, dance, crafts, drama, literature, visual arts and festivals. Their website includes funding opportunities. Further information: http://www.voluntaryarts.org/category/funding/ Back to content page
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