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The MSE Charity new grants programme
This fund closed to applications on Friday 31 January 2025Grant funding of up to £10,000 is available for UK non profit organisations to deliver activities which make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money.Click here to read the guidance notesYou will have to complete the Grant Eligibility Quiz to be able to applyClick here to read more
The Naturesave Trust - Sustainable and active travel
This fund closed to applications on Thursday 27 February 2025, 12 noonSustainable and active travel options are more important than ever, as more people shift toward eco-friendly practices. The impact of travel on the environment has become a key focus, with consumers increasingly demanding greener options.Grant funding of up to £5,000 is available to support projects that actively promote…
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust: Sustainable Future
The deadline for applications is Monday 3 March 2025, 12 noon. Please note that you must have registered an account with the Trust before Monday 17 February 2025The overall focus of this grant is on developing and promoting sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to the current consumerist and growth-based paradigm. The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust will support a range of actions to achieve aims…
Paralympic legend launches Nottingham youth initiative
Runspire Nottingham’s new youth initiative combines fitness, music, and fun to inspire young people. Mark your calendars for an exciting new event in Nottingham! On Saturday 18 January 2025, Runspire Nottingham will launch Run to the Beat, a youth-focused initiative that blends running, music, and community spirit to create an unforgettable experience for young people. To kick off the event…
Race Equality and Infrastructure Flexible Fund
This fund closed to applications on Friday 24 January 2025, 5pmIn partnership with Comic Relief, Voice4Change England (V4CE) has created the ‘Race Equality and Infrastructure Flexible Fund,’ which aims to improve infrastructure provision at both a local and regional level across five regions in England, supporting Black and Minoritised Ethnic (BME) organisations to develop and to address race…
UK Shared Prosperity Fund open call for 2025-26 projects
This fund closed to applications on Sunday 2 February 2025, 11.59pmIn response to the government’s announcement that further UKSPF funding will be made available to Mayoral and Local Authorities for the 2025-2026 financial year, Nottingham City Council held a workshop on Thursday 19 December 2024, to present its plans to ensure that delivery in two of the key areas of its existing UKSPF…
Nottingham City Consultations
Below are two consultation opportunities for our voluntary sector to engage with. Nottingham City Safeguarding Adults Board - Draft Strategic Plan 2025 - 2028The deadline for feedback is Friday 3 January 2025, 10amNottingham City Safeguarding Adult Board is in the process of developing its new three-year strategic plan for 2025-2028. Board members have already started thinking about…
Survivor Engagement Project – LGBTQ+ survivors
Nottingham City Council has a strategy (plan) to support survivors of domestic abuse; it is called the Safer Accommodation Strategy. As part of this strategy, Nottingham City Council wants to talk to and listen to domestic abuse survivors. They want to understand:The needs or issues that are experienced in Nottingham CityHow to change and improve services providedHow to design new…

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…
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…