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Thomas Wall Trust
The deadline for applications is Monday 22 September 2025The Thomas Wall Trust gives money to help adults who find life a bit harder, especially if they are not in work, education or training. They believe learning how to talk and listen well is really important for getting jobs and feeling more confident.Charities in the UK can ask for up to £5,000 to run special projects that help adults (aged…
The Woodward Charitable Trust
The deadline for applications is Thursday 31 July 2025, 12 noonThe Woodward Charitable Trust has money to help small organisations that support children aged 0 to 11 and their families. Groups can ask for up to £10,000 each year to help with their everyday running costs. To get the money, the group must be small (earning less than £200,000 a year) and most of their work (about 75%) must match the…
New Ministry of Justice funding boosts partnership support for people facing severe and multiple disadvantage
Changing Futures Nottingham has announced a new funding partnership with the Ministry of Justice that will strengthen ongoing collaborative work with the probation service in Nottingham. The 18-month investment will support efforts to reduce reoffending, improve rehabilitation, and enhance resettlement pathways for individuals experiencing multiple disadvantage.As part of this initiative, an…
Green travel funding for organisations in Nottingham
There is no stated deadline, groups are advised to apply ASAPNottingham City Council has grant funding, through UK Government Funding, of up to £25,000 for organisations in Nottingham city looking to make green travel improvements. Grant funding can be used to pay for:Electric vehicle charging points and installation costsCycle parking and sheltersShower, changing or drying facilitiesE-cargo…
The Wolfson Foundation: Funding for older people’s care services
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 1 July 2025The Wolfson Foundation offers capital funding to support organisations that provide care and services for older people, particularly those who are isolated or living with a neurodegenerative condition. Grants are available for new buildings, refurbishment projects, and equipment.Eligible applicants must be UK-based registered or exempt charities…
Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund: Supporting Partners programme
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 23 July 2025, 12 noonThe Supporting Partners programme aims to improve the provision of support available for service partners. This includes promoting their skills and experiences in the workplace, enhancing wellbeing, improving access to support services, and addressing the challenges that partners can sometimes face.Grants of £10,000 to £70,000 are…
Energy Redress Scheme
This fund closed to applications on Wednesday 11 June 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…
Charity or social enterprise? Choosing the right structure for your purpose
As part of our monthly Focus Week, we're concentrating on our Frequently Asked Friday, a space for us to answer your frequently asked questions. This week, Helen Oparinde, NCVS Sector Growth Coordinator, has been looking into organisational structures.Question:As part of NCVS’s request for support services, we get asked for support on various topics, from volunteer recruitment to reviewing…
CrossCountry Customer and Communities Improvement fund
This fund closed to applications on Friday 6 June 2025, 12 midnightThe CrossCountry Customer & Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) is specifically designed to support community projects that deliver tangible social and environmental benefits. CCIF allows communities and stakeholders across the CrossCountry network to identify, develop local projects and schemes that can make a real difference…
Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025
The deadline for applications is Friday 4 July 2025At Big Give, Christmas always comes early. The Christmas Challenge is the UK’s biggest match-funded campaign. For seven days, supporters of participating charities can double their donations and, in doing so, make an extraordinary difference to some of the world’s biggest challenges.Eligible organisations must be a UK-registered charity with a…