Grants are made annually in March. For the year ended 31st March 2020 grants totalled £984,670. Charities with a turnover of less than £5,000,000 may apply for up to £25,000 toward core costs. For these larger grants  you need to demonstrate an increased need for your services as a result of the pandemic. This category of […]

This is a really useful resource – well wort having a look at The Charity Excellence Framework enables you to not only survive, but also emerge from the crisis a stronger and more effective charity. The Charity Excellence Covid funder database is updated weekly and you can also access its 50 funder lists (including core […]

The deadline for applications to the UK Government’s £100 million Zoo Animals Fund has been extended until the 29th January 2021. The fund will provide grants of up to £730,0000 to zoos and aquariums which need additional support in caring for their animals and essential maintenance following a drop in income caused by the coronavirus […]

A new fund from the national lottery community fund for Wales Through Supporting Great Ideas, grants will be made to organisations that support innovative and strategically important project ideas that encourage positive social change in Wales. Applications are sought that meet their revised priorities. Supporting organisations to adapt or diversify to respond to new and […]

The National Lottery Community Fund have a new infra structure fund They will award  8 -10 infrastructure organisations a package of funding, combined with on-site coaching and expertise provided by a Design Lab over 12 months. The Design Lab will be a dedicated team which will provide expert advice and practical support. Infrastructure organisations support […]

This fund is for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community groups and organisations, working to deliver COVID-19 services in England.   This grants programme is designed to help tackle the disproportionate impact of COVID 19 on BAME communities.   The grants programme has three sections:   Delivering COVID 19 services. Groups can apply for […]

The main focus of the Gamesys Foundation is to preserve and protect the wellbeing of individuals suffering from mental health issues. They provide grants and funding to organisations who care for these individuals directly, as well as those who focus on research in the mental health field. Mental health is a broad term which can […]

The Ironmongers’ Company support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential. Grants are only given to registered charities. Projects must meet all of the following criteria: For children and young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged Consist of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and […]

  Didymus is a small, grant-making charity. Funding helps organisations in England, Wales, Africa, Central and South America to promote: Social inclusion Education The arts Equality and diversity Religious understanding More info on their website to find out more Didymus and the work they support. Take the eligibility quiz and submit your application online. Please […]

There is only one specific criteria, you must be providing front line services for people/individuals directly effected by Covid 19 who need support to combat, hardship, loneliness of potential mental/physical health issues directly due to the virus pandemic. Criteria: Registered small-medium size Charity, community voluntary group or small social enterprise and based in Cardiff, Newport […]