Funding and Fundraising News
Energy Redress Scheme
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 15 January 2025, 5pmOfgem’s Energy Redress Scheme offers four funding streams, providing grants ranging from £20,000 to £2 million. Funded by voluntary payments from companies that may have breached Ofgem rules, the scheme has been managed by the Energy Saving Trust for five years. The scheme prioritises support for vulnerable energy consumers, the… Read More
Baobab Foundation
The deadline for applications is Monday 3 February 2025, 11.59pmBaobab Foundation is a grantmaker, connector, and support system for Black African/Caribbean and Global Majority communities in the UK who are working towards racial justice. They have funding of between £5,000 and £30,000 per year for up to five years that is available to Black and Global Majority-led registered and non-registered… Read More
The Hedley Foundation
There are multiple deadlines throughout the yearThe Hedley Foundation has grants of up to £5,000 for UK-registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1 million that are dedicated to improving lives. Larger grants may be awarded to charities capable of achieving a significant impact.Projects can fall into the following categories:Youth SupportProjects that help disadvantaged young… Read More
BCBN Grant Initiative
The deadline for applications is Sunday 16 February 2025Better Community Business Network (BCBN) has grant funding of up to £3,000 for non-profits, charities and small but credible community projects that are able to demonstrate their positive impact on their communities. The grant criteria is quite broad, but you must be able to demonstrate how your project will benefit your local community… Read More
Fight for Sight - capacity building grants
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 7 January 2025, 9amBy supporting and empowering grassroots organisations and fostering collaboration within the sector and between the sector and external organisations, this funding aims to address challenges that are preventing the growth and sustainability of services.This funding can make a real difference to small organisations, whose capacity-related… Read More
Big Give - Green Match Fund
The deadline for applications is Friday 17 January 2025A seven-day online match funding campaign dedicated to helping charities playing a vital role in tackling pressing environmental issues, run in partnership with Environmental Funders Network (EFN).The Green Match Fund utilises the Multi Model of match funding. Environmental charities apply to Big Give and can select either the 1:1 or Pledge… Read More
Make it Big Round 2 with Pathway Fund
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 14 January 2025Make it Big with Pathway Fund—Round 2, delivered in collaboration with Pathway Fund, has now launched. This unique programme is designed to empower Black and Global Majority-led charities and social enterprises across the UK. Through grants of £25,000, alongside expert-led support and training, organisations like yours will be equipped to… Read More
The landscape of funding is changing
Helen Oparinde, NCVS Group Support Coordinator takes time out to chat with local representatives from The National Lottery Community Fund and shares with us advice on applying for funds in the coming months. What's changing with the National Lottery Community Fund?The National Lottery Community Fund (TNL), legally named the Big Lottery Fund, awards money raised by National Lottery… Read More
Thomas Farr Charity
The deadline for applications is Monday 20 January 2025Grants of up to £5,000 are available for organisations working within the areas of education, children and young people, health, or the elderly. The grant can cover project and core costs, including:Activities related to community healthcare.Health education.Projects that help people of any age achieve their educational potential.… Read More
The Gemini Fund
The deadline for applications is Monday 6 January 2025Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 are available to constituted voluntary and community groups, locally registered charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs), Community Interest Companies (CICs), companies limited by guarantee with charitable aims, and social enterprises.Grants are available to qualifying projects under the… Read More