Boshier-Hinton Foundation   THIS FUNDER IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Boshier-Hinton Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities or learning difficulties by funding projects that provide education, treatment, or personal development opportunities. Grants are typically up to £2,000. Applications can be submitted at any time, as the trustees review […]

Benefact Trust – Community Impact Grants The Benefact Trust’s Community Impact Grants Programme supports projects that make a positive and transformative impact on lives and communities. This programme empowers Christian organisations across the UK and Ireland to tackle major societal issues. Funding is available under four main areas: Growing Congregations and Christian Communities: Projects focusing […]

Our statement on the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in funding applications Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming increasingly embedded in our lives. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Claude are changing the way people work by saving them time and improving accessibility. We understand that the communities we serve will be keen to find […]

Charity Digital have produced an excellent guide to the different donation platforms that are currently available – only 1 is 100% free (Total Giving) but those with a fee offer more adaptability in their service   https://charitydigital.org.uk/topics/the-best-online-fundraising-platforms-for-charities-5324

Our principal aim is to make grants to registered charities mainly based in Birmingham, the 4 boroughs of the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton), Worcestershire and Herefordshire focusing on those which provide support in the following key sectors: Children & Young People. Disabled & Health. Environment & Heritage. The Arts. Work in the […]

Hello I’m thinking of putting together a short course in the use of AI in writing grant applications. I see more and more people using it, and whilst it has a palace, it is not (yet anyway) good enough to make complete applications that are really strong; and tends to reuse information and can mis […]

The programme will re-open to new applications in 2025. They will announce the date at least a month ahead of the programme re-opening. If you have any questions, please contact us at co*************************@*ov.wales.   https://www.gov.wales/community-facilities-programme

Seven Friends Foundation   Seven Friends Foundation are temporarily pausing their grant making to review our guidance and carry out urgent work to improve our systems. They are likely to restart grant making in the new year. In the meantime, they politely ask that you do not send applications during this time as they will […]

The Gosling Foundation is a private grant-making foundation, which was established in 1985 by the late Sir Donald Gosling. His son Adam is now chairman. They focus grant-making in three principal areas, based on Sir Donald’s interests and philanthropic priorities. The Foundation has awarded over £100 million in grants since 1985.   ✔ Charities, CIO’S and […]

Music for All’s next funding round of 2024 is NOW OPEN to applicants! Available awards (£2000) Learning and cognitive challenges For groups working with those facing financial hardship Working with children in early years age group 0-4 Physical mobility or accessibility needs Choral Groups   https://www.musicforall.org.uk/apply-for-funding/community-project-funding/