Funding and Fundraising News

The Albert Hunt Trust

There is no deadline. however, the trust does want to use up all of its available funding before January 2029The Albert Hunt Trust provides core funding to registered charities that are working in the health and welfare sector, specifically:Hospice care—grants to support the running costs of hospices are typically in the range of £10,000 to £30,000. Support for the homeless—typical core… Read More

McCarthy Stone Foundation

This fund is now closedMcCarthy Stone Foundation is offering around 20 grants of up to £7,500 each to help with the project costs of running dementia clubs and memory cafes run by organisations that are working with adults over 65 years of age. The funding is for groups providing services that assist people with dementia and/or their carers, such as memory cafes, dementia clubs, and courses for… Read More

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme

This fund is now closedFunding of up to £300,000 is available for registered charities, registered social housing providers, and local authorities that work to reduce veteran homelessness and end rough sleeping. This new round of the programme will provide funds to further improve the capacity of services in supported housing to meet the needs of vulnerable veterans.You can also apply for an… Read More

Lloyds Bank funding for local collaborations

The deadline for applications was Wednesday 30 April 2025, 5pmLloyds Bank Foundation is welcoming applications from collaborations led by small and local charities pushing for long-lasting change.Key themes are:Making the social security system work better for those facing the greatest challengesMaking sure people facing complex issues have access to suitable accommodationImproving support and… Read More

How to raise funds to keep your community active with Crowdfunder

Monday 10 March 2025, 12 noon to 1pmOnline through ZoomUnlock up to £15,000 in match funding for your community project!Are you part of a not-for-profit group keeping your community active? Why not join Crowdfunder's free online workshop with Sport England.You'll learn:How to set a crowdfunder successfullyTips on how to access up to £15,000 in match fundingUse real-life insights from successful… Read More

SOS Charity Fashion Shows - A new way to fundraise

Are you looking for a new way to refresh your fundraising efforts? Look no further than this very fashionable idea.SOS Charity Fashion Shows is an East Midlands-based company that hosts fashion shows designed to help you raise money for your charity or voluntary group.So what do you need?Have a suitable location to host the event (must be ground floor access only), willing volunteers, and at… Read More

Defra - Tackling food surplus at the farm gate

This fund is now closedFood redistribution charities can now submit applications for a new £15 million government scheme, which is helping to ensure surplus food is delivered to those who need it. The new Tackling Food Surplus at the Farm Gate scheme will strengthen links between farms and charities to help solve the problem of food surplus on farms, with grants starting from £20,000 to help… Read More

Jeans for Genes funding

This fund is now closedThe annual Jeans for Genes fundraising event encourages children and adults to wear their jeans to school or to work between Monday 15 and Sunday 21 September 2025 in exchange for a small donation. The total donations then go into the creation of this fund.This funding focuses Jeans for Genes’ grant making on trying to achieve two ambitious impact goals:Organisations… Read More

Asylum Dispersal Fund

This fund is now closedThe Asylum Seeker Dispersal Grant Programme, funded by Central Government, supports asylum seekers placed in Nottingham as part of the Asylum Seeker Dispersal Scheme. Nottingham City Council’s Migration Team utilises this grant to help asylum seekers integrate into local communities, fostering a welcoming and cohesive environment where they feel safe and supported.It… Read More

Big Give - Small Charity Week

The deadline for applications was Wednesday 2 April 2025, 5pmBig Give, Global’s Make Some Noise, and NCVO are thrilled to announce the launch of their yearly Small Charity Week match funding campaign. This seven-day online campaign, running from Monday 23 to Monday 30 June 2025, aims to support small charities across the UK, helping to build the resilience, skills, and profile of the small… Read More