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B&Q Foundation grant funding 2024
This fund closed for applications on Friday 17 May 2024The B&Q Foundation has funding of £10,000 for internal projects and £5,000 for garden projects available for charities only who are supporting people in need in the UK—those experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, impacted by health, disability, or other disadvantage or distress.The B&Q Foundation is looking to fund projects…
Groundwork - VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme
Applications will close in August 2024The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme will help voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across England deliver more efficient services for people and communities by saving money on their energy bills. The scheme is funded as part of a package of over £100 million of support being delivered by the Government to help frontline delivery…
Women's Health Community Fund
This fund closed for applications on Sunday 19 May 2024Wellbeing of Women has partnered with Holland and Barrett to offer grants of up to £5,000 to small, grassroots organisations and community groups to support women, girls and people from underrepresented groups.They are seeking projects that cover the following areas:Projects that aim to improve information, education and support for menstrual…
Funding and tailored support for social entrepreneurs
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, the next deadline will be Sunday 30 June 2024An award scheme from UK-registered charity UnLtd is providing funding and tailored support to social entrepreneurs, to help them grow their social venture and become social leaders. Successful applicants will be given a dedicated support manager, expert mentors and pro bono support as well as…
Building Resilience in Ethnically Diverse Communities: what we've learned
There are definite inequalities within our communities. Breaking down barriers and stigma is fundamental to people engaging. Better health outcomes for people and less demand on health services. In early 2023, NCVS engaged with community organisations to understand why some communities (especially those from South Asian backgrounds) were not accessing NHS Talk Therapy services. Based on…
Aviva Community Fund
There is no deadline, organisations are encouraged to apply at any timeAviva has partnered with Crowdfunder to give charities and social enterprises the opportunity to raise up to £500,000. Organisations can submit an application at any time; once approved, they can then create a page detailing the project and start collecting donations. Aviva will match each individual donation up to £250. Their…
Schroder Charity Trust
There is no deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the Schroder Charity Trust to support UK-registered charities with their core and project costs.In order for a charity to be eligible, their work must feature within any of the following categories:Arts, culture and heritageEducation, training and employment Environment…
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, there are no deadlines. Funding of up to £150,000 spread over three years i.e. up to £50,000 per year is available for organisations whose main purpose is working with and for young people, aged 14 to 25, who face complex transitions to adulthood. The Youth Fund is designed to be a strategic investment in your organisation, so they only fund…
The Leche Trust Heritage Conservation grants
This fund closed for applications on Friday 3 May 2024 The Leche Trust has grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 available for projects that support the conservation of historically, artistically and culturally significant buildings and objects dating from before 1837 that are in urgent need of remedial treatment. Items must be in public or charitable ownership and accessible to the public.…
The Leche Trust Performing Arts grant
This fund closed for applications on Friday 3 May 2024. The Leche Trust has grants of up to £4,000 for projects that support work that is original and nurtures artists and their creativity. The funder is keen to support smaller projects and organisations with an annual turnover of less than £1.5 million. Applicants must be UK registered charities or public authorities; Community Interest…