CLA Charitable Trust The CLA Charitable Trust focuses on promoting education about the countryside and advancing accessibility for disadvantaged or disabled individuals to engage with rural environments. Grant amounts vary depending on the project needs. Applications are reviewed quarterly, with deadlines on the first day of March, June, September, and December. For more information, visit […]

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 […]

The Sheldon Trust is a UK charity that awards grants to registered UK‑charities working in community development, special needs and youth in the West Midlands and nationally for 16‑25 year olds. Priority themes they want to fund Community projects within the West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Warwickshire) Special needs groups 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 […]

Detail and Impact – I think these are the two areas where most grant applications I see can be improved. Detail is so important in demonstrating that you have a firm understanding of the community you are working in, and that you can collect data effectively. It is far better for groups to give an […]

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