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JustGiving: Digital Learning Grant
The deadline for applications is Friday 12 September 2025, 5pmNeed help with digital fundraising?You’re not alone - more than half of charities say digital fundraising is a top priority, but 41% don’t feel confident in their skills.That’s where the Digital Learning Grant comes in. It’s fully funded, so there’s no cost to you, and it’s designed to help you grow your digital skills and confidence.…
Henry Smith Foundation: Shout! fund
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 20 August 2025A new funding opportunity is offering up to £240,000 over four years (that’s £60,000 per year) to organisations that support young people aged 14 to 25.The focus is on young people who:have experience of the care systemare LGBT+have a learning disability or are neurodivergentThe funding is for services that help young people speak up,…
Screwfix Foundation
The deadline for applications is Sunday 10 August 2025Funding of up to £5,000 is available to support projects that improve, fix, and repair buildings, homes, and facilities specifically used by people in need throughout the UK. Prioritising those that will create a longer-term difference and where our donation will make an impact and fund the total cost (or the majority) of a project.Your…
Know Your Numbers Community Engagement Fund
The deadline for applications is Friday 8 August 2025Nottingham City Place-Based Partnership (PBP) has secured funding as part of the Nottingham City Know Your Numbers campaign – and local community and voluntary organisations are invited to take part!Organisations can apply for up to £200 to run local activities that support Know Your Numbers Week, a national campaign focused on raising…
I want to fundraise – do I need to start a charity?
In this Frequently Asked Friday blog, Helen Oparinde, our Sector Growth Coordinator, explores a common question we hear from passionate changemakers. She explains why setting up a charity isn’t always the best route – and what your options are if you want to start fundraising the right way, without getting lost in legal complexity.The questionI want to fundraise for a charity; should I set up my…
GSK Community Health programme
The deadline for applications is Monday 11 August 2025.The GSK Community Health programme supports small charities tackling health inequalities with total annual income between £20,000 and £150,000. Up to 10 charities will receive up to £10,000 in unrestricted funding plus access to free training and development valued at £5,000.GSK and The King’s Fund actively encourage organisations to…
GSK Impact Awards
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 20 August 2025. The GSK IMPACT Awards are for charities with total annual income between £150,000 and £3 million. They are funded by GSK and provide core funding and free training for charities doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from £4,000 to £50,000, plus free training and…
Amazon Regional Creatives Fund
The deadline for applications is Monday 15 September 2025Grant funding of up to £30,000 for charities with an income less than £5 million and up to £100,000 for consortium applications that are currently running a programme that focuses on upskilling people from underserved communities for careers in creative industries.Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said, 'I want every young person to have the…
Winter Support Grant launched to support the city
The deadline for applications is Sunday 14 September 2025, 11.59pmThe city has faced significant economic challenges in recent years, including the unprecedented rises in the cost of living and doing business.Nottingham has a mixed economy, with a young population. As the East Midlands’ only core city, Nottingham has key strengths in life sciences and the wider service sectors. Unemployment and…
What Fundraising Regulator Registration really means for small charities
What does registering with the Fundraising Regulator really mean for small charities?In this Frequently Asked Friday blog, Helen Oparinde, our Sector Growth Coordinator, breaks down what registration looks like in practice and why it might be more achievable (and beneficial) than you think.The question:I’m thinking about registering with the Fundraising Regulator to make sure we’re doing things…