Funding Information
Funding Information
January 2016
National
The FSI are providing free fundraising and charity training for small charities across England and Scotland – see link for further details The programme is supported by the Cabinet Office Small Charities Fundraising Training Programme and sponsored by Blackbaud, the event offers eight different courses, covering key fundraising skills such as Trusts & Foundations and Corporate partnerships. There are also courses available in Risk Management and Demonstrating Your Impact.
The Swimathon Foundation has opened its annual fund to applications from local not-for-profit organisations from across the UK for local community projects which encourage more people to swim. For more information go to their website Deadline for applications is the 4th March.
The Seafarers UK offer funding to support projects in the UK that fund maritime youth organisations. For further information go to their website Deadline for applications is the 22 February 2016.
IGas Energy Community FundMax. Value: £ 15,000
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
Grants are available to community groups for projects that have clear social benefits for people living in areas close to IGAS oil and gas sites. Projects should tackle issues faced by rural communities and make a positive contribution to the social fabric, environment, economic development or regeneration of the area.
For further information go to their website
The fund covers specific areas of Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Scotland.
Will Charitable Trust
Max. Value: £ 20,000
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
Support is available for activities in the UK that fall within the following categories: care of and services for blind people; long-term care of people with learning disabilities; and care of and services for people suffering from cancer.
For further info go to website -
Affinity Sutton Community Grants
Max. Value: £ 5,000
Deadline: 22 Feb 2016
Grants to charities and community organisations working for the benefit of people who live in the areas in which Affinity Sutton operates. Projects should help residents living in properties owned by Affinity Sutton.
For further info go to website -
John Rayner Charitable Trust
Max. Value: £ 3,000
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
Grant for registered charities undertaking general charitable activities in the UK.
For further info go to website -
Freemasons' Grand Charity
Max. Value: £ 50,000
Deadline: 26 Feb 2016
The charity makes grants to Masonic and non-Masonic charities in England and Wales. Grants are broadly aimed at charitable work in the following fields: Youth Opportunities; Vulnerable People; Medical Research; and Hospices.
For further info go to website -
Veolia Environmental Trust
Max. Value: £ 75,000
Deadline: 26 Feb 2016
Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations with environmental and community projects in the UK that are within five miles of a qualifying facility operated by Veolia Environmental Services (UK) plc. Projects must restore derelict land, prevent pollution, provide public amenities or encourage biodiversity.
For further info go to website -
Regional
North West
Bury Council - Township Forum Community Fund
Max. Value: £ 500
Deadline: 22 Feb 2016
Grants are available to small local community groups and organisations in Bury for projects which aim to improve the circumstances of people in communities within Bury.
For further info go to website - http://www.bury.gov.uk/townshipforums-funding
David Wilson Homes North West - Our Space, Your Place Grants
Max. Value: £ 1,000
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
Grants are available to local community groups, charities, and schools in the North West for projects that will genuinely enhance or improve services, facilities or the environment within their local area.
For further info go to website -
Dowager Countess Eleanor Peel Trust
Max. Value: Discretionary
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
The Trust awards grants to registered charities with the emphasis on helping: medical charities and research; older people; and those who have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own.
For further info go to website -
Golden Gates Housing Trust - Heart of the Community Grant
Max. Value: Discretionary
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
Grants are available to local voluntary and community groups for projects that benefit people living in Warrington.
For further info go to website -
One Manchester - Community Fund
Max. Value: £ 5,000
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
Grants are available to local voluntary, community and social enterprise groups and organisations for projects that will make a real difference to people living in East and Central Manchester.
For further info go to website -
BIG Bolton Fund - Small Grants Programme
Max. Value: £ 1,500
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Grants are available to voluntary and community organisations in Bolton for projects that will make a difference to people living in the local area.
For further info go to website -
Hadfield Charitable Trust
Max. Value: Discretionary
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Grants for charitable organisations to carry out projects in the areas of social needs, youth and employment, help for older people, the arts and the environment in Cumbria.
For further info go to website -
Hemby Charitable Trust
Max. Value: £ 5,000
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Grants are available for registered charities for charitable projects in the fields of social need, youth and employment, help for older people, the arts and the environment in Merseyside and Wirral.
For further info go to website -
PH Holt Foundation
Max. Value: £ 10,000
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Grants are available to small local charities based and working in Merseyside for projects which address the Foundation's priorities.
For further info go to website -
North East
Gateshead Housing Company Community Fund
Max. Value: £ 5,000
Deadline: 17 Feb 2016
Grants in cash or in-kind are available for projects which help tenants of The Gateshead Housing Company and their families overcome disadvantage, as well as for projects that create stronger communities and improve the health and wellbeing of young people and the elderly.
For further info go to website -
Sport Relief Community Cash Grants - Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
Max. Value: £ 1,000
Deadline: 25 Feb 2016
Grants are available to local community groups working in Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland for projects that will have a beneficial impact on local residents who are excluded or disadvantaged through low income, rural or social isolation, age, disability, race, sexuality or gender.
For further info go to website -
Outdoor Sport & Play Funding (Former Tynedale Area)
Max. Value: Discretionary
Deadline: 19 Feb 2016
Grants are available for parish/town councils and non-profit making local groups and organisations to develop and improve children's play and outdoor sports facilities within the former Tynedale district area.
For further info go to website - http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Business/Grants/Grants-Funding.aspx?nccredirect=1
South East
Basingstoke - Leisure Facilities and Community Buildings Capital Grants
Max. Value: £ 25,000
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
Grants are available for voluntary organisations to help with the costs of providing, maintaining and improving local leisure facilities.
For further info go to website - https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/rte.aspx?id=895
Rother - Community Grant Scheme
Max. Value: £ 30,000
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
Funding is intended to assist local voluntary and community organisations with developing community facilities, activities and sustainable local action in Rother.
For further info go to website – http://www.rother.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1521Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Community Fund
Max. Value: £ 5,000
Deadline: 26 Feb 2016
Grants for local voluntary and community organisations operating within a 10 kilometre radius of Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm in Kent or Sussex that are undertaking environmental, educational, community and charitable activities.
For further info go to website -
Kent Community Foundation - Small Capital Grants Fund
Max. Value: £ 1,500
Deadline: 26 Feb 2016
Grants are available to charities and community groups in Kent for the purchase of small capital items which will directly benefit those in need.
For further info go to website -
Kent Community Foundation - Themed Funds
Max. Value: £ 5,000
Deadline: 26 Feb 2016
Grants are available to local groups, organisations and charities for projects that benefit the people and communities of Kent and that meet the priority themes.
For further info go to website -
Wiltshire Community Foundation - Foundation Grants
Max. Value: £ 15,000
Deadline: 24 Feb 2016
Funding for organisations in Wiltshire and Swindon to support projects focused on disadvantaged members of the community.
For further info go to website -
Hillingdon Community Trust - Small Grants Programme
Max. Value: £ 7,500
Deadline: 22 Feb 2016
Grants are available to local organisations for small-scale charitable projects that benefit the residents of the southern wards of Hillingdon.
For further info go to website -
Test Valley Borough Council - Community Asset Fund
Max. Value: £ 25,000
Deadline: 19 Feb 2016
Grants are available to assist with the construction, renovation or alteration of local community buildings and play and recreation equipment in Test Valley. Funding is also available for local public art projects.
For further info go to website - http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/resident/communityandleisure/workingwithcommunities/communitygrants/caf/
Southend on Sea - In-Year Grants to Voluntary Organisations
Max. Value: £ 2,000
Deadline: 17 Feb 2016
Grants to assist with pump priming new groups, emergency matters for existing groups, and special events that contribute towards community well-being, community cohesion and social inclusion within Southend on Sea.
For further info go to website - http://www.southend.gov.uk/info/200372/our_community/216/community_grants_-_in-year
Comic Relief Local Communities Programme - Berkshire
Max. Value: £ 10,000
Deadline: 15 Feb 2016
Funding is available for organisations in Berkshire for projects which will increase local services, build the skills of local residents, increase community cohesion and respond to local economic needs.
For further info go to website -
Watford - Small Grants Fund
Max. Value: £ 2,000
Deadline: 05 Feb 2016
Grants are available for not-for-profit groups and organisations for projects and initiatives that will enhance the local community.
For further info go to website -
Southampton City Council - Imagine the Future Grants
Max. Value: £ 2,500
Deadline: 05 Feb 2016
One-off grants are available to local voluntary and community groups for projects supporting children and young people aged 10 to 18 years in Southampton.
For further info go to website - http://www.southampton.gov.uk/people-places/grants-funding/default.aspx
Oxfordshire Community Foundation - Community Grant General Fund
Max. Value: £ 5,000
Deadline: 05 Feb 2016
Grants are available to groups and projects working to tackle disadvantage and improve the quality of life of people in Oxfordshire.
For further info go to website -
North Hertfordshire - Transport GrantsMax. Value: £ 150
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Small grants are available towards transport costs for trips that are beneficial to members of the community.
For further info go to website - http://www.north-herts.gov.uk/home/community/grants/area-committee-grants
North Hertfordshire - Young Person's Development Grant
Max. Value: £ 1,200
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Grants are available for project work which serves to enhance young people's opportunities to get involved in community and environmental projects, decision making processes and educational experiences.
For further info go to website -
North Hertsfordshire - Sports Grants
Max. Value: £ 1,000
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Grants are available to assist clubs and groups in developing their sporting infrastructure.
For further info go to website - http://www.north-herts.gov.uk/home/leisure/active-communities/grant-aid-sport
North Hertfordshire - Area Committee Grants
Max. Value: £ 1,000
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Grants are available for independent and not-for-profit organisations working for the benefit the local community.
For further info go to website - http://www.north-herts.gov.uk/home/community/grants/area-committee-grants
Worthing Community Chest Fund
Max. Value: £ 1,500
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
Grants are available for voluntary and community groups to support local community projects that benefit Worthing residents.
For further info go to website -
East Midlands
North Derbyshire - Small Grants SchemeMax. Value: £ 1,000
Deadline: 26 Feb 2016
Financial assistance is available to help support health-related voluntary groups in the North Derbyshire area.
For further info go to website -
One Corby Health and Wellbeing Grants
Max. Value: £ 2,000
Deadline: 30 Jan 2016
Grants are available to local not-for-profit groups for projects that improve the health and wellbeing of Corby’s communities.
For further info go to website - http://www.corby.gov.uk/home/leisure-culture/community/grants
JN Derbyshire Trust
Max. Value: £ 15,000
Deadline: 31 Jan 2016
Grants are available to charitable organisations in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire for projects and activities that benefit people living in these areas.
For further info go to website -
Better Derbyshire Dales Fund
Max. Value: £ 5,000
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Grants are available to support the work of new or existing community and voluntary groups or organisations that are working within the Derbyshire Dales to develop or strengthen communities and people’s health and well-being.
For further info go to website -
Lincolnshire - Colin Batts’ Family Trust
Max. Value: £ 500
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Grants are available for not-for-profit community groups to provide opportunities for young people who are living in Lincolnshire and are in need whether by disability, low income or living in rural areas.
For further info go to website -
Lincolnshire - Evan Cornish Grassroots Fund
Max. Value: £ 5,000
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Funding is available to improve the wellbeing of people living in Lincolnshire and to make life more comfortable, and to ease distress and isolation for those most in need. Funding is particularly aimed at isolated communities, prisoners and their families, women’s groups, ethnic minorities, older people and those on low incomes and/or with disabilities and health problems.
For further info go to website -
Sleaford Town Fund
Max. Value: £ 1,500
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Funding is available to support community groups that help improve the lives and wellbeing of people living in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
For further info go to website -
West Lindsey - Councillor Initiative Fund
Max. Value: Discretionary
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Funding is available to support a wide range of community projects and activities in West Lindsey.
For further info go to website - http://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/your-council/your-councillors/local-councillor-initiative-fund/
Oadby and Wigston - Community and Youth Grants
Max. Value: Discretionary
Deadline: 16 Feb 2016
Financial assistance is available to local groups and youth groups for one-off projects taking place within Oadby and Wigston that directly benefit local communities.
For further info go to website - http://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/pages/community_youth_grant_scheme
Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire Council - 'Active Creative' Extending Opportunities GrantMax. Value: £ 1,000
Deadline: 26 Feb 2016
Grants are available for community clubs, groups, organisations and Town and Parish Councils to set up new sport and/or play clubs and activities in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
For further info go to website - http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/sport-play-and-arts-grants/
East Riding of Yorkshire Council - 'Active Creative' Facility Development Grant
Max. Value: £ 2,000
Deadline: 26 Feb 2016
Grants are available to sports organisations, clubs, play organisations, playing field associations, and town and parish councils to provide new and improved facilities designed to increase participation in sport, play and active recreation within the local community.
For further info go to website - http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/sport-play-and-arts-grants/
Leeds Community Foundation - Jimbo's Fund
Max. Value: £ 20,000
Deadline: 18 Feb 2016
Grants are available for third sector organisations undertaking social care projects, hospices, hospitals and health-related appeals in Leeds.
For further info go to website -
Brelms Trust
Max. Value: £ 5,000
Deadline: 16 Feb 2016
Grants are available for registered charities in Yorkshire who are working within local communities to tackle disadvantage and to provide sustainable benefit.
For further info go to website -
Calderdale - Small Grants Scheme
Max. Value: £ 3,000
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
One-off grants are available to voluntary and community organisations in Calderdale District for projects that will improve the local area.
For further info go to website - http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/advice/grants/voluntarygroups/smallgrants/index.html
Kirklees - Sport in the Neighbourhood Grant Scheme
Max. Value: £ 1,000
Deadline: 01 Feb 2016
Grants are available to local Kirklees sports clubs and voluntary groups for projects which increase and improve opportunities for people in Kirklees to participate in sport and recreational activities.
For further info go to website - http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/leisure/sportHealth/funding.aspx
Grassroots - Richard Weare Endowment Fund
Max. Value: £ 3,000
Deadline: 02 Feb 2016
Grants are available to small, mainly volunteer led, charities and voluntary and community groups in York, North Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull for projects that support personal development, education and training and care and support services.
For further info go to website -
West Midlands
Birmingham International Airport Community Trust FundMax. Value: £ 3,000
Deadline: 26 Feb 2016
Grants are available to local community groups and charitable organisations within Birmingham International Airport's 'area of benefit' for projects that improve the quality of life for residents.
For further info go to website -
Harborne Parish Lands Charity
Max. Value: Discretionary
Deadline: 25 Feb 2016
Grants are available for charitable organisations that assist people in need within the boundaries of the Ancient Parish of Harborne which includes present day Harborne and Quinton in Birmingham and Smethwick in the West Midlands.