Greggs the bakers has set up a grants scheme used from the proceeds of the 5p levy on carrier bags. This environmentally focused grants scheme aims to make a difference to people in need at the heart of their local communities, by improving the environment in which they live. Small grants of up to £2,000 […]

The Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust was the largest single shareholder in the Gordon Fraser Gallery and when the company was sold in 1989 the funds that were released enabled a much more significant programme of donations to commence. At present donations totalling some £140,000 are made to about 100 charities each year. Recipients must be […]

Small Grant Programme – Social and Criminal Justice FUND PROJECTS IN THE FOLLOWING SUB-CATEGORIES: They are looking to fund projects at a local and community level delivering an aspect, or strands, of the following sub-categories. Targeted early intervention programmes aimed at reaching the most troubled and vulnerable families in a community Preventative and diversionary projects for […]

Community Grant Scheme now open  Gwanwyn is a month-long national festival held across Wales in May each year celebrating creativity in older age. Gwanwyn, which means ‘spring’ in Welsh, celebrates older age as a time of opportunity for renewal, growth and creativity. Our aim is to offer opportunities for greater participation by older people in […]

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE’S LIVES The Morrisons Foundation has been set up to make a positive difference to people living in England, Scotland and Wales. They provide match funding for Morrisons colleagues and offer grants to charities undertaking projects that improve people’s lives The Foundation provides grants towards projects undertaken by registered charities.They  believe that good […]

Community Business Bright Ideas Fund  The£1.85m Community Business Bright Ideas Fund is now open for applications! Aimed at local people who need help developing their budding community business ideas, the programme is jointly funded by Power to Change and the Department for Communities and Local Government. Delivered by Locality, it will offer tailored support and […]

The aim of the scheme is to: • Support formal volunteering projects that aim to recruit, support, train and place new volunteers • Support volunteering projects working towards meeting the Volunteering Wales Grants themes (based around Welsh Government’s Volunteering Policy). The Volunteering Wales Grants themes are: • Young people • Welsh language • Tackling poverty • Underrepresented Groups (BAME, Asylum seekers […]

The Rural Community Development Fund (RCDF) offers grants which are primarily aimed at LEADER Local Action Groups and other community-based organisations. The grants will provide investment funding for a wide range of activities to help meet local needs and strengthen communities so that they can grow and thrive. Key areas for support will include: drawing […]

The Prince’s Countryside Fund provides more than £1m in grants each year to projects across the UK. We have grants of up to £50,000 available for innovative projects that will provide a lasting legacy to the individuals and communities they seek to benefit. They recognise that rural communities face a range of challenges. One way in […]

The Office for Civil Society and Nesta have announced new funding to explore how more charities and public services in England can better tap into the skills and experience of volunteers over 50 for the benefit of all society. The three grant funds are the first to be funded by Government through the second phase […]