Funding and Fundraising News

Cycling UK

This fund closed for applications on Monday 25 June 2024  Cycling UK has opened applications for its Big Bike Revival Fund, an intervention aimed at getting more adults involved in cycling. Organisations can apply for up to £3,500 in funding to deliver free community events and activities that motivate adults to start or return to cycling. Events should be social and inclusive, encouraging… Read More

Nottingham Internship Scheme - Summer 2024

The fund closed for applications on Wednesday 3 April 2024The University of Nottingham is opening its internship scheme for summer 2024. Since its inception in 2014, the scheme has benefited hundreds of organisations. Successful charitable organisations will receive a grant to fully cover the employment of an intern from the university for four weeks. Internships will commence on Monday 3 June… Read More

Community Nature Fund

The fund is closed for applications on Thursday 14 March 2024, 11.45pmHubbub is providing funding of up to £5,000 for 13 groups across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to create or enhance existing green spaces.Projects should:Be community-led.Be publicly accessible.Increase access to nature.Bring people together.Upskill the community.Promote climate resilience.Be committed to… Read More

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Refurbishment Grants Programme

This fund closed for applications on Wednesday 19 June 2024 The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has opened its Refurbishment Grants Programme for organisations assisting veterans with housing. Grants of up to £75,000 are available for registered charities and registered social housing providers that can show it works with veterans. The grant will provide capital funding for refurbishment… Read More

Impetus: Youth Employment fund

The fund closed to applications on Sunday 7 April 2024, 11.59pmThe Impetus Youth Employment fund has unrestricted grants of up to £100,000 available for organisations that support young people, particularly those from ethnic minority or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to find work or develop work-related skills. To receive funding, organisations must meet all of the… Read More

McCarthy Stone Foundation

This fund closed to applications on Tuesday 2 April 2024, 12 noon McCarthy Stone Foundation has opened its Spring 2024 Grant, which is aimed at organisations supporting the elderly. Grants of up to £7,500 (there is no minimum grant amount; however, McCarthy Stone recommends a minimum ask of £3,000) are available for registered charities, community groups with a constitution, or Community… Read More

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

This fund closed to applications on Friday 15 March 2024, 5pm The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has funding of up to £120,000 for up to three years for organisations whose work is led by and for young people who have less access to creative programmes or who are underrepresented in arts and culture. This includes young people who: Are D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. Are from communities… Read More

Garfield Weston Foundation

There is no deadline for Regular Grants, Major Grants are considered at one of eight board meetings. Garfield Weston has three grant types available for organisations looking for funding: operating or core cost grants, capital project grants, and project or specific activities grants. Organisations can apply for either the Regular Grant, of up to £100,000 funding or the Major Grant which can… Read More

People's Health Trust - Nature for Health

This fund closed to applications on Wednesday 20 March 2024, 1pm.  People’s Health Trust has a grant fund of between £20,000 and £40,000 available for organisations looking to improve their community’s well-being through nature-based activities. Organisations must be able to match at least 25% of the requested amount, with the funded project lasting for two years. The grant can be used to… Read More

The Henry Smith Charity

The Henry Smith Charity was founded in 1628 by Henry Smith, a businessman working in the City of London. Since that time, the charity set up in his name, has been working to combat disadvantage throughout the UK. The Henry Smith Charity was amongst the largest grant makers in the UK in 2022, distributing £64.9 million in funds.   The Strengthening Communities fund provides grants of… Read More