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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…
Parkinson's UK: Marginalised communities grant
The deadline to apply is Sunday 10 August 2025Parkinson’s UK has launched a new small grants scheme to help people from marginalised communities get active and take part in local exercise sessions.Community organisations can apply for up to £3,000 to support physical activity and community engagement. This could include running exercise classes, holding events, or consulting with the Parkinson’s…
Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme
This is a rolling programme and will close once all of the funding has been awarded.Being active can have a significant impact on living well with Parkinson’s, regardless of symptoms or time since diagnosis. The Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme supports activity providers, communities, networks, organisations, and others to develop opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to…
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…