The Severn Trent Community Fund – New Project Funding programme supports community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations delivering new projects that improve wellbeing across the Severn Trent region. Priority themes focus on three key areas: People, Place and Environment. Projects may include improving mental or physical wellbeing, skills development, greener and safer community spaces, biodiversity, […]

The Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund, delivered through the Greater Manchester Environment Trust (GMET), provides grants of between £2,000 and £40,000 to community-led projects that improve or create accessible, nature-rich green spaces across Greater Manchester. Since launching in 2022, the fund has invested millions into community orchards, allotments, pocket parks, green alleyways, urban growing spaces […]

The WCIT Charity offers grants to charities and not-for-profit organisations using technology to create positive social impact across the UK. The fund is particularly suited to projects that improve digital inclusion, education, accessibility, community engagement and the effective use of IT within the voluntary sector. Grants are usually up to £15,000, although larger awards may […]

A new Greater Manchester funding programme is offering small grants to VCSE organisations supporting people hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis. The programme aims to strengthen local community responses to poverty, inequality and financial hardship across the ten Greater Manchester boroughs. A total of thirty-six grants of £5,000 are available for organisations already delivering frontline […]

Young Women in Mind is a new joint funding programme from the The Pilgrim Trust, Prudence Trust and Julia Rausing Trust. Together, the funders will invest £5 million over three years to strengthen mental health support for girls and young women aged 14–25 across the UK. The programme has been developed in response to growing […]

The Fletchers Foundation provides grants to support individuals and communities affected by serious injury, medical negligence, disability, or long-term illness. The Foundation aims to improve quality of life and help people rebuild confidence, independence, and wellbeing following life-changing circumstances. Funding is available for both individuals and organisations, including charities, schools, and community groups. Support can […]

A great niche fund for charities looking to strengthen their digital presence and impact. The Fat Beehive Foundation offers grants of up to £2,500 to help small charities develop websites or digital tools that improve how they deliver services and reach beneficiaries. What they fund This is specifically for discrete digital projects, such as: • […]

A few years ago I have a go to list of 15-20 funders that would cover most groups activities and wider more detailed searches only needed for more specific bits of work or where they had exhausted other funds. Things have moved on a lot and it is now rare that i can give standard […]

Between May and July, Henry Smith are opening four funds. A fifth follows later in the year. Proud Homes — opens 6 May. Safe, inclusive homelessness services for LGBT+ young people. Early Years and Parenting — opens 3 June. Parenting support built around trust, not judgement. Equity Justice — opens 24 June. Walking with racially minoritised young men […]

The Randal Foundation is a growing UK and international funder focused on one clear aim: saving lives and significantly improving lives for people facing serious disadvantage. It supports charities and organisations delivering direct, measurable impact, often backing projects that are both evidence-led and innovative. What they fund The Foundation has a broad but focused set […]