Funding and Fundraising News
Energy Redress Scheme
This fund closed to applications on Tueday 9 September 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
Energy Outreach Project - Energy Champions
There is no stated deadline. However, delivery will be funded between Sunday 1 June 2025 and Tuesday 3 March 2026Citizens Advice has funding available for local organisations to take part in the Energy Outreach Project (EOP).EOP helps people from under-represented and vulnerable communities get practical, action-focused energy advice in the places they live their lives. The aim is to support… Read More
The True Colours Trust small grants
There is no deadline to applyCharities across the UK with an annual income of less than £350,000 can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 through the True Colours Trust Small Grants Programme.The fund is designed to improve the lives of:disabled children and young people (up to age 25)children and young people with life-limiting conditionstheir families and siblingsThe programme will support a… Read More
Material Focus: Electricals Recycling Fund
Applications are accepted on a rolling basisMaterial Focus, an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing waste from unwanted electricals, has launched a new round of funding for 2025/26. A total of £750,000 is available to support projects that make it easier for people to repair, reuse or recycle their consumer electrical items.Funding is available for two types of projects:… Read More
TNL Community Fund: Million Hour Fund
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 22 October 2025, 12 noonGrants of £30,000 to £100,000 are available for incorporated voluntary or community organisations and public sector organisations to provide extra support for young people in areas with higher levels of anti-social behaviour.The funding is specifically to increase the number of hours of youth work, giving young people more safe… Read More
Efficiency East Midlands grant to support people into employment
The deadline for applications is Monday 13 October 2025, 9amLeicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation are working with the Efficiency East Midlands Foundation to provide grants of up to £5,000 to community and voluntary sector organisations across Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.The fund will prioritise initiatives targeting young people but also welcome proposals supporting… Read More
Charles Hayward Foundation Small Grant Programme - social and criminal justice
The deadline for applications is Friday 19 September 2025The Charles Hayward Foundation funds projects that prevent people from entering the criminal justice system and support those already in contact with it to rebuild their lives. Funding for one to three years, with grants of £15,000–£25,000 per year, is available to UK-registered charities with annual income between £350,000 and £4,000,000.… Read More
Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 10 September 2025The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund, aimed at supporting projects that help digitally excluded people get online and build skills in using digital tools.The Fund is looking to support:Innovative interventions that generate new knowledge on ‘what works’ and… Read More
Travel Well Community Grant Scheme
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 31 March 2026 (this deadline is subject to change depending on changing circumstances)Community groups in parts of Nottingham can now apply for up to £10,000 through the Travel Well Community Grant Scheme – a one-off fund to help buy equipment that encourages walking and cycling.The scheme supports projects in Aspley, Beechdale, Bilborough, Bulwell,… Read More
Greggs Foundation community grants
The deadline for applications is Friday 22 August 2025The Greggs Foundation is offering grants of up to £20,000 to organisations working across areas in the Northeast and Midlands of England, as well as Belfast. You need to be working across one of four themes: addressing direct needs in the local community, providing food and support for individuals, reducing social isolation and widening… Read More