New Funding Opportunities
Grants for Suicide Awareness & Prevention Projects (UK)
Grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 are available for charitable organisations delivering suicide awareness and prevention programmes across the UK.
Funded by the David Riddell Memorial CIO, the grants support innovative projects that educate people about suicidal ideation and inform them of ways to prevent suicide.
Eligible applicants include charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and community interest companies limited by guarantee. Preference is given to smaller organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million.
Funding can be used for both project delivery and core costs, including full cost recovery.
While the charity has a particular interest in supporting those working in the financial services sector and associated industries, applications are welcomed from all sectors.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and, if successful, are typically funded within three months.
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https://www.davidriddell.org/grants
New Fund to Boost Digital Inclusion and Employment for Blind and Vision-Impaired People (UK)
Fight for Sight has launched a new Digital Inclusion Fund to help blind and vision-impaired individuals overcome employment barriers by providing better access to technology and digital skills.
Technology and digital literacy are unlocking opportunities in employment, but too many vision impaired people face barriers and lack the skills and confidence necessary to utilise technology in unlocking these opportunities.
The charity is now inviting UK organisations that support blind or vision-impaired individuals to apply for grants of up to £30,000 for projects addressing the technological and digital divide. Grants of up to £30 ,000 are available per project.
The fund targets four key areas:
• Using technology in preparing vision impaired people for work,
• Increasing access to technology in supporting job applications,
• Using technology in helping vision impaired employees stay and progress in their work roles,
• and creating pathways into tech careers. Projects must include input from people with lived experience of sight loss.
Through this Fund, Fight for Sight wants to support practical, scalable solutions such as digital skills assessments, equipment loan schemes, peer mentoring, or accredited training for future tech trainers. The goal is to give people control over their digital needs and improve long-term employment outcomes.
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, CIOs, charitable companies, CICs limited by guarantee, and exempt charities like universities.
A virtual information session will be held on November 3 at 12:00 p.m. Funding decisions will be announced the week of 16 February 2026.
Applications close at midday on 6 January 2026.
Applicants need to register an account with Fight for Sight before they can apply.
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Grants of up to £1,500 for the Professional Development of Hospice and Palliative Care Staff (UK)
Hospice staff across the UK can access funding to boost their professional skills through three major bursary schemes managed by Hospice UK.
The programmes, backed by the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the National Garden Scheme, and the Wolfson Foundation, aim to strengthen the end-of-life care workforce through practical, careerfocused learning.
Eligible applicants include nurses, healthcare assistants, social workers, pharmacists, counsellors, and other staff employed by hospices that are members of Hospice UK. Grants can cover up to half of the course or module fees, to a maximum of £1,500 per person each year.
• The Wolfson Foundation supports courses in clinical care, teaching, or research.
• The National Garden Scheme fund supports training in areas such as dementia care and spiritual care.
• The Masonic Charitable Foundation bursary extends support to staff in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.
Eligible expenses include conference or course fees, travel costs, and accommodation. The grants can be used for both in-person and virtual learning opportunities, recognising the diverse ways in which professional development can be accessed in today's digital landscape.
Interested applicants should submit their proposals through Hospice UK's online portal. There is no application deadline, and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Successful candidates will be expected to share their learning experiences with colleagues, further amplifying the funding's impact across the sector.
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Funding to Support Frontline Services for Babies & New Parents (UK)
Charities that help babies and their families during pregnancy and the first two years of life can apply for multi-year funding from the 1001 Foundation. This funding is designed for services that improve outcomes for babies in their first 1001 days.
The 1001 Foundation offers grants of up to £100,000 per year, for up to five years. Most grants are expected to range from £20,000 to £80,000 per year. Funding is available for organisations delivering services in community-based family hubs or other ‘one stop shop’ settings, aiming to support parents and carers and give babies the best start in life.
The Foundation supports different types of projects, such as:
• Help with infant feeding
• Parenting programmes
• Support for parent-infant relationships
• Perinatal mental health support
• Support for dads, carers, and non-birthing partners
• Help for families facing marginalisation or discrimination
The application process consists of two stages. Charities must submit their first-stage application by 5pm on 19th December 2025. Only those shortlisted will be invited to complete the second stage.
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https://www.1001criticaldays.com/charities
Grants to Support Families in Need (UK)
Families facing financial hardship in the UK can obtain small grants through Family Action’s Welfare Grants Programme. The funding aims to alleviate financial hardship by providing small but vital grants for essential personal and household items, enabling individuals and families to maintain their basic living standards and independence.
All applicants must fall into one or more of the following priority areas:
• Mental Health
• Domestic Abuse
• Older People
• Holidays for Women living in Greater London
Eligible applicants must be referred by recognised agencies such as charities, housing associations, or social services. The programme supports people receiving means-tested benefits who are facing exceptional pressure or crisis. Grants typically range from £200 to £300 and can cover household goods such as cookers, washing machines, fridge-freezers, beds, and bedding.
Additionally, women living in Greater London can apply for up to £1,500 to take a short break or holiday to promote their wellbeing.
Family Action, a national charity with over 150 years of experience supporting families, encourages organisations to act as referral partners to ensure those most in need receive timely assistance. Full eligibility criteria and application guidance are available on the charity’s website (link below).
The is no application deadline.
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Funding to Support the Campaigning Work of Women’s & Girl’s Organisations (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support the work of grassroots women’s and girls’organisations in achieving change in the UK. The fund can be used to support campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voices in addressing social issues.
This can include:
• Campaigning for changes in policy and laws, including activities such as petitions, social media campaigns and lobbying.
• National campaigns that address issues that affect women and girls.
• Influencing community leaders and power holders about issues that affect women and girls in a particular place or community.
• Gathering evidence or producing tools and reports which enable women and girls and women’s organisations to campaign for change.
• Video and media campaigns about specific issues facing women.
• Training activists in campaigning, advocacy, lobbying or public speaking.
Some examples of Voices from the Frontline grants supported in the past include:
• A campaign targeted at national policy makers, commissioners, service providers and funders about the barriers faced by women with complex needs when accessing public services.
• Avideo to raise awareness of honour-based violence to improve the understanding of the issue and influence professionals to encourage reporting and appropriate responses in public services.
• Influencing decision makers in government about migrant and refugee girls’ access to schools.
• A campaign for period dignity in UK schools.
Organisations must submit an application form and a three-minute video outlining how they plan to utilise the funding.
Potential applicants can participate in one of the ‘How to Apply’ webinars on:
• Wednesday 10th November 10.30-11.30am – Register here
• Wednesday 27th November 2.00-3.00pm – Register here
The deadline for applications is 4pm on 9 December 2025.
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https://rosauk.org/our-programmes/voices-from-the-frontline/
Grants of up to £3,000 Available for Community and Education Projects (UK)
Registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, and schools/PTAs can apply for grants of up to £3,000 for projects that benefit their local community.
The funding is made available by the Ford Britain Trust to support a range of projects focusing on education, environment, children, the disabled, youth activities and projects that provide clear benefits to the local communities.
Applications will be considered from all locations in the UK. However, organisations based in Essex (including East London), Bridgend (including South Wales), Southampton, Daventry, Manchester and Liverpool - areas close to Ford locations – will be given priority.
Funding will support capital projects, such as refurbishments, as well as expenditures on items like furniture, equipment, or computers.
There are two types of grants to apply for:
• Small grants of up to £250. The small grants application will reopen on 1 December and close on 28 February 2026.
• Large grants for amounts over £250 and up to a maximum of £3000. The large grants programme is currently open and will close on 31 January 2026.
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https://www.ford.co.uk/experience-ford/about-ford/ford-britain-trust
Funding to Encourage Young People to Study Science Subjects (UK)
In response to the much publicised skills gap in the British engineering industry, the Ironmongers’ Foundation wishes to support initiatives that encourage talented young people under the age of 25 to study science subjects at school and go on to pursue STEM-related further education or vocational training; particularly in the area of Materials Science.
The funding is available to registered or exempt charities within the UK, with a preference for urban areas outside London and particularly areas in the north and midlands with a manufacturing presence. Grants are made to registered or exempt charities only. Applications will not be accepted from schools.
Activities must be additional to those funded by government or other sources, e.g. covered by school budgets. Applications will not be accepted from schools.
The Foundation prefers to support smaller projects where it is the sole funder, or its contribution makes a real difference. Most grants are below £10,000.
The Foundation Committee meets three times per year in January, May and September. The deadlines for receipt of applications are 1 December, 1 April and 1 August respectively.
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Grants Available to Support Science Projects for Students with Special Educational Needs (UK)
UK primary and secondary school teachers can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support investigative STEM research projects that are designed for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The funding, made available through the Royal Society’s Partnership Grants Scheme, can be used to purchase equipment for projects in science, mathematics, engineering, or computing (STEM).
To qualify for funding, projects need to partner with a practicing scientist or engineer currently working in a STEM-related profession, such as a researcher or analyst.
The Partnership Grants scheme is an annual funding round. The process opens in February each year, with three possible submission deadlines throughout the year. The next deadline this year is the 1st December 2025.
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UK Road Safety Charity Offers £10,000 Grants to Improve Road Safety (UK)
Organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 from the GEM Road Safety Charity to support innovative projects aimed at reducing road crashes and saving lives.
The funding is open to registered charities, road-safety organisations, universities, schools, and community groups working to improve road safety. The charity, which has a long history of championing safer roads, is calling for practical initiatives that can make a measurable difference to road safety in local communities.
GEM Road Safety Charity, established to reduce deaths and injuries on Britain’s roads, provides annual funding to help organisations develop education campaigns, research, and community-focused interventions.
Applications are now open, and interested organisations are encouraged to visit roadsafety.org.uk/grants for full eligibility details and guidance on how to apply.
No application deadline is given.
Examples of projects supported in the past include:
• A campaign by British Horse Society entitled “Looking out for Laura”, designed to raise awareness of equestrian road safety issues.
• A project by Devon Air Ambulance Trust to analyse injury patterns across different road-user types and identify those injuries viewed as potentially survivable grant awarded at about £4,500.
• Funding Gloucestershire Older Persons Association (£10,000) to support the first stage of a redevelopment of its Older Drivers Forum
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Funding to Support Science Activities in Colleges, Schools and Nurseries (UK)
The British Science Association has announced that applications for British Science Week “Kick Start” grants are now open for applications.
As part of British Science Week, which celebrates science, technology, engineering, and maths, statefunded schools in "challenging circumstances" can apply for grants to organise their own science and engineering events. The aim is to engage children who might not otherwise choose to participate in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)
The scheme is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Grants of up to £400 are available to support a range of projects that could include:
Running activities from the British ScienceAssociation's Crest Home BasedActivity Packs or the British Science Weeks Activity Packs
• Inviting speakers from local Universities, industry or family members who work in Science, technology, Engineering or maths.
• Taking field trips to local museums, science centres or university science departments.
• Putting on mini-festivals or science fairs.
• Running student led building projects such as a school garden, community lab or pond with parents and volunteers.
To be eligible, students must be from a school that fulfils one or more of the following criteria:
• over 30% of pupils eligible for pupil premium or equivalent
• over 30% of pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds
• small school based in a remote and rural location
For any questions, please email bsw@britishscienceassociation.org
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 24 November 2025.
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https://www.britishscienceweek.org/grants/kick-start-grant-scheme/
Grants of up to £6,000 Available to Charities Advancing Arts, Health, and the Environment (UK)
Grants are available for UK-registered charities that seek to enhance and improve people’s lives by advancing the arts, health and medical welfare, and the environment.
The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust typically awards grants of between £500 and £6,000 for projects and core costs, with a preference for small-scale, locally based initiatives.
The types of services provided to communities could include:
• Arts: Promoting access to the arts, providing performance development opportunities for earlycareer artists, and supporting charities that engage young people on the fringes of society through music and drama projects
• Environment: Conserving the countryside, encouraging voluntary work and active involvement in hands-on activities, particularly those that benefit young people, and supporting rural crafts and skills in heritage conservation
• Health and Medical Welfare: Supporting charities that alleviate the suffering of adults and children with medical conditions, providing music and art therapy to improve quality of life, and providing breaks for carers without regular support
Three grant-making meetings are held annually, which occur in March, July, and November.
Projects should have a start date of at least three months after the meeting date.
The next deadline for applications is 11.59 pm on 21 January 2026.
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Grants to Promote Latin and Roman Studies and Activities (UK)
The Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies has announced that the next application closing date is 1 February 2026.
The Roman Society makes grants to schools to help promote Latin and Roman studies. Most grants are awarded for purchasing textbooks and other books on Roman topics. The Committee also awards groups, schools, and museums that organise lectures or study days on Roman themes, and money has recently been made available for archaeology fieldwork bursaries.
Schools that have recently been awarded funding include:
• Hereford Cathedral School received funding to run weekly Latin masterclasses;
• Agrant from the Roman Society enabled Feniton C of E Primary School to buy books and extra resources to help their pupils have fun learning;
• A grant from the Roman Society enabled thirty pupils in Year 9 at Ysgol Brynhyfryd to study Classical Civilisation GCSE;
• The Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School Robert received a grant to help Year 4 pupils study aspects of the Roman invasion and its impact.
Applications from schools planning to start Latin courses are particularly welcome. Grants usually range from £50 to £600.
The Society now also offers grants to schools working with the Minimus books.
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https://www.romansociety.org/Grants-Prizes/Grants-for-Schools
£1 Million Government Fund to Improve Social Tenant Engagement with their Landlords (England)
The Government has launched a £1 million fund to improve social housing residents’ experiences of their homes and landlord’s services.
The Social Housing Innovation Fund offers grants to social landlords, tenant representative groups and other relevant organisations across England to test innovative approaches that improve tenant engagement with their landlords and give residents greater influence over decisions affecting their homes.
Organisations eligible to apply include:
• Registered providers of social housing (including local authority registered providers and private registered providers)
• Tenant Management Organisations
• Arm’s Length Management Organisations
• Groups representing the interests of social housing tenants
Grants of up to £100,000 are available, with the indicative amount of funding awarded per project to be between £60,000 and £100,000.
Examples of innovative ideas could include marketing campaigns, online platforms, or recruiting specialist personnel to engage underrepresented residents.
Proposals must be co-produced with tenants, and the findings shared more widely across the sector.
Between ten to twenty projects are expected to be funded. Priority will be given to projects that involve underrepresented tenants, especially those with protected characteristics.
Consortia or partnerships are encouraged.
The closing date for applications is 9 January 2026.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-housing-innovation-fund-prospectus/socialhousing-innovation-fund-prospectus
Grants of up to £100,000Available to DebtAdvice Services (England)
Anew funding opportunity has opened for organisations in England’s debt advice sector, with the launch of the Debt Advice Transformation Fund 2025/26 by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS).
This £750,000 fund aims to support larger debt advice organisations and membership bodies, particularly those delivering free-to-client services, in driving innovation and improving sector-wide outcomes.
Organisations can apply for grants between £25,000 and £100,000 to deliver projects that transform accessibility, sustainability, and effectiveness in debt advice.
Examples of eligible activity include:
• Research into adviser or client needs.
• Discovery or testing of new approaches to service delivery.
• Exploring shared infrastructure or partnership models.
• Evidence gathering to inform future pilots or investment.
Applicants may apply individually or lead consortium bids; collaborative proposals tackling shared challenges are encouraged. The deadline for applications is 14 November 2025 at noon, and successful applicants must deliver project outputs by March 2026.
Projects should aim for sector-wide benefits and practical solutions, rather than day-to-day operations or internal IT upgrades. Full details, guidance, and application materials are available from MaPS.
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Funding to Tackle Inequalities in Creative Education and Employment (England)
Youth Music has launched a £2.25 million initiative to tackle barriers facing disabled children and young people in the arts. The announcement follows the charity’s Excluded by Design? report, which exposed stark inequalities in creative education and employment.
The new Shift the Scene Fund will support long-term, community-based creative programmes across music and other art forms designed by and with disabled young people aged 9 to 30. Funding may include paid employment, bursaries, or micro-grants.
The fund is open to established organisations in England already working inclusively with d/Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent young people.
Eligible projects must be:
• Long-term: running three to four years, not short-term or one-off.
• Community-based: rooted in and responsive to local needs.
• Multi-disciplinary: spanning music, theatre, dance, visual arts, film, digital, or cross-arts approaches.
• Co-created: shaped and led with Disabled young people at every stage.
• Progression-focused: offering sustained opportunities, such as 1:1 support, mentoring, and career pathways.
• Inclusive: embedding the social model of disability, anti-ableist practice, and accessible design.
Applicants must show a proven track record in anti-ableist practice, amplify young Disabled voices, and embed inclusion, diversity, equity, and access across their work.
Grants of up to £200,000 per project are available.
The fund is now open for applications with a closing date of 28 November 2025. Successful applicants will be announced on 27 March 2026.
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Funding for School Breakfast Programmes (England)
Schools across England can apply for the National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP), offering a generous subsidy to help provide children with a healthy morning meal before the school day.According to the online expression of interest form, schools that meet eligibility criteria can sign up and start benefiting straight away.
Under the scheme, participating schools receive a 75 % subsidy for food and delivery costs, meaning that schools only need to cover 25 % of those expenses. The programme is targeted at schools in disadvantaged areas specifically those where 40 % or more of pupils come from the most incomedeprived communities (IDACI bands A-F).
The broader aim is to kickstart the day for pupils by removing barriers to a nutritious breakfast, improving readiness to learn, concentration and behaviour. Schools that join will not only get financial support but also access to an online ordering portal, delivery logistics and a network of peer schools sharing best practice.
Eligible institutions which are ready to expand, or initiate breakfast provision are encouraged to complete the expression of interest form on the NSBP website promptly. With funding and support available until the end of the programme, now is a timely opportunity for schools to improve pupil wellbeing and engagement.
The support is currently available until the end of the 2025/26 academic year.
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Schools currently receiving support for their breakfast provision from Magic Breakfast, or Gregg's will not qualify for the National School Breakfast Programme.
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Arts Council Announces New R&D Support for Creatives (England)
The Arts Council England (ACE) has paused it Developing Your Creative Practice scheme until April 2026.
To ensure continued support for individual artists and creative practitioners, ACE has ringfenced £7.5 million for research and development through its National Lottery Project Grants (NLPG) scheme.
Grants of up to £30,000 are available to help individuals explore new ideas, experiment with creative approaches, test new ways of working, or carry out research into their practice.
Examples of R&D projects supported through NLPG:
• Taking up creative residency opportunities, in England and internationally, that might benefit your future practice
• Mentoring, partnership, peer network, critique group, and shadowing opportunities, to trial new ideas and develop market opportunities
• Accessing production spaces or workspaces to develop new ideas and work
• Taking up opportunities to ‘go see’ other cultural and creative works to guide your own practice
Applicants must demonstrate how their project will provide public benefit, either through future engagement, improved accessibility, or wider cultural impact.
This funding is in addition to the existing NLPG support for individuals.
Applications should be made via the £30,000 and under strand of NLPG.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with decisions made within twelve weeks of submission.
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https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ProjectGrants
Funding to Support Early Career Music Promoters (England)
The PRS Foundation is currently offering grants to support the career development of music promoters in England.
The Early Career Promoter Fund offers grants of up to £3,500 and capacity-building support to help early career independent promoters of all genres with a range of activities including:
• the booking, programming and promotion of events (including gigs, concerts, club nights, showcases, tours and other performances)
• costs associated with music activities (including venue hire, production, artist and/or DJ fees, crew fees, administration and other related costs)
• promotion costs (including design costs, print costs, distribution costs, advertising, and digital marketing costs)
• capacity building (including mentoring, coaching, shadowing, workshops, masterclasses, and other skill-building and networking opportunities)
• Other expenditure which helps grantees to programme a diverse range of artists, develop new audiences and build their skills
The scheme will also help to address underrepresentation in music by ensuring support reaches a diverse range of promoters.
The Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport support the fund.
The closing date for applications is 11 December 2025.
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Funding to Support Youth-Led Climate Action Projects (London,
West Yorkshire, & West Midlands)
Youth organisations across London, West Yorkshire, and the West Midlands will be able to apply for funding through the Save the Children Young People Climate Fund to deliver projects that address the climate crisis. The Climate Fund aims to raise awareness of the impacts of the climate crisis, and its effects on children and young people in the UK and around the world.
The Fund will provide grants ranging from £1,000 to £3,500 to support creative and educational initiatives such as documentaries, community gardening, art, poetry, and workshops that raise awareness of climate change and its impact on children and communities.
Projects must involve young people in both design and delivery and take place between May and September 2026.
The fund has previously supported Parliamentary receptions and roundtables, music videos, documentaries and skate jams as well as nature-themed workshops and community garden projects. It has also supported activities such as climate education and 'Teach the Parent' events, poetry, art and theatre groups using the arts to educate others about the climate as well as community clean-up initiatives.
Up to twelve organisations will be supported, with applications encouraged from those led or supported by children and young people aged up to 18.
Applications open from the 10th November to the 30th November 2025.
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Grants of up to £35,000Available to RefurbishYouth Service Delivery Areas (London)
Organisations providing services to young people can apply for funding to cover one-off refurbishment costs for the spaces where they deliver services to young people
The funding is made available through the John Lyon's Charity's Refurbishment Fund, which offers two types of grants:
• Small Grants up to £10,000 for projects not exceeding this amount in total,
• Main Grants up to £35,000, typically averaging £15,000, for projects with total costs, including the Charity's contribution, not surpassing £100,000.
Eligible organisations include those with charitable status, operating within the Charity's beneficial area, and primarily delivering services to children and young people up to the age of 25.
Priority is given to smaller organisations with an annual turnover under £500,000. Schools are ineligible to apply. The fund supports various refurbishment activities, including:
• minor or essential maintenance like rewiring, roof repairs, or plumbing;
• upgrades to kitchens, toilets, or communal spaces;
• enhancements to indoor or outdoor activity areas;
• and improvements to accessibility for users.
However, it does not cover equipment purchases or refurbishments of non-service delivery spaces, such as offices.
For Refurbishment Small Grants, applications are accepted on a rolling basis without specific deadlines and are reviewed six times per year.
Applications for the Refurbishment Main Grants have two annual deadlines. The 1st July for consideration by the charity in November; and the 1st November for consideration by the charity in the following March.
For further information on the application process please go to the John Lyon's Charity's Refurbishment Fund web page (link below).
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Funding to Help Communities Prepare for Emergencies (London)
A new programme has been launched to support London’s voluntary, community, and faith sectors in becoming more resilient in the face of emergencies.
The London Resilient Communities programme is funded by London Resilience and delivered by Groundwork, in partnership with Communities Prepared and the British Red Cross.
The programme offers funding to help communities develop community emergency plans or set up resilience hubs.
Two grants will be available:
• Developing a Community Emergency Plan: £500
• Becoming a Community Resilience Hub: £1,000
The programme also provides expert guidance, online resources, and access to training and events.
By strengthening local networks and sharing practical tools, the initiative aims to build stronger, more connected communities that are better prepared to respond to future emergencies.
Applications are open from 12 November 2025 until 10 December 2025.
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Funding Reminders
Funding to Improve the Sustainability of Community Sports Clubs (UK & Ireland)
To ensure more people have access to local sports, the Cash4Clubs grant programme is making grants of £2,000 (€2,000) available to support the sustainability of community sports clubs and organisations throughout the UK and Ireland.
The programme, funded by Flutter Entertainment and delivered by Sported, offers community groups the opportunity to access unrestricted funding to improve facilities, buy new equipment, gain coaching qualifications and invest in the sustainability of their club.
A total of £500,000 is available in this funding round.
Applicants must solely be delivering activities to adults (18+) to be eligible for funding.
Costs that can be funded included:
• venue hire including floodlights / heating
• coaching costs
• volunteer expenses
• equipment
• kit
• marketing and communications
• training and qualifications
• insurances and affiliations
Applications are particularly welcomed from clubs targeting communities from deprived areas, as well as those using sport for other social purposes such as targeting underrepresented groups, developing skills, reducing crime or addressing anti-social behaviour.
The closing date for applications is 8 December 2025.
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Funding for School Climate & Biodiversity Projects (UK)
UK primary and secondary schools can apply for grants of up to £3,000 for projects tackling climate change and biodiversity. This funding is provided by the Royal Society's Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme, an extension of their Partnership Grants Programme, which aims to engage students in environmental challenges while promoting STEM education.
To qualify for the funding, schools must partner with a STEM professional from academia or industry. The grants are primarily intended to cover the cost of necessary equipment for these projects.
The application deadline is the 1st December 2025.
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https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/partnership-grants/tomorrows-climatescientists/
The Classical Association Grants (UK)
Grants are available to support classical projects in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Classical Association. The Classical Association is an educational charity that makes classical subjects widely accessible. The grants typically fund activities undertaken by schoolteachers, students, academics and organisations with the aims of:
• Supporting the teaching and learning of classical subjects and topics, primarily in UK schools but also amongst the wider public;
• Increasing access to classics, widening participation and pursuing EDI objectives in UK classics;
• Increasing the sustainability and viability of classics as a discipline in UK schools and beyond.
Applications for small grants of up to £4,9999 should be submitted by the following deadlines: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December.
The application deadlines for major grants of over £5,000 are the 1 March and the 1 September.
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https://classicalassociation.org/grants/
Grants of up to £3,000 for School Science Projects (UK)
The Royal Society, the world's oldest scientific institution promoting scientific research and knowledge, has announced that its Partnership grants programme has reopened for applications. The programme awards grants of up to £3,000 to primary and secondary schools to support the teaching of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
These projects must be run at a primary or secondary school or college, collaborating with a professional scientist or engineer. Eligible applicants include any UK primary or secondary school teacher or a practicing scientist/engineer, provided that the students participating in the project are aged between 5 and 18.
Applicants are required to establish a partnership before initiating the application. The application should be started by the school partner, serving as the primary applicant, while the secondary partner should be a STEM professional currently working in a related field, such as a researcher or analyst.
The scheme also runs a sub-programme, "Tomorrow's Climate Scientists," which specifically funds schools to research climate change and biodiversity issues. The application process for this extension mirrors that of the main scheme. For additional details regarding this extension, please email the Schools Engagement team at education@royalsociety.org
The next deadline for applications is the 1st December 2025.
Projects previously funded:
• What’s the Weather Like? - a Partnership Grants project between Mead Community Primary School and Black and Veatch that has enabled pupils to begin predicting their local weather.
• Shooting stars on camera: Colour composition and contrasts:A project between William Perkin C of E High School and the Open University. Students have been determining the origin and elemental structure of meteors under the guidance of academic professional, Professor MonicaGrady.
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https://royalsociety.org/grants/partnership-grants/
Grants to Support Animal Welfare Charities (UK)
Charities registered in the UK that work to provide sanctuary, rehoming, and rehabilitation for animals both domestically and/or internationally are invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000.
Organisations involved with wildlife conservation, the rescue, rehabilitation and (where possible) release of animals are also eligible to apply.
The funding can be used for general running costs or capital purchases.
This funding opportunity is provided by the Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust, which welcomes repeat applications from charities, subject to funding availability.
Preference is given to smaller animal welfare charities.
The next deadline to apply is the 1st December 2025. Awards are usually made within 4 months of the application deadline.
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https://www.jeansainsburyanimalwelfare.org.uk/
New £1 Million Fund to Boost Local Tourism (UK)
Airbnb, in partnership with VisitBritain, has launched a £1 million fund to boost tourism across the UK.
The “Best of British” fund aims to help small businesses, social enterprises, charities, and cultural organisations attract more visitors by turning local traditions into engaging experiences.
Organisations can apply for grants of up to £100,000 to support stays, attractions and experiences that represent the best of British.
Eligible projects should fall into at least one of the following categories:
• Nature & Outdoors - submissions that encourage visitors to get outside and explore the very best of UK's rich and diverse landscape
• Food & Dining - submissions that showcase the best of UK food culture, from pubs and street food to world- class cuisine
• Music & Arts - submissions that shine a light on UK's global creative influence, from local festivals and theatre to iconic cultural stories
• Culture & Heritage - submissions which protect, restore or celebrate UK's rich history and traditions
Examples include local festivals, traditional events like bog snorkelling, and regional culinary showcases.
Applications close on the 23rd November 2025, with funding to be awarded in 2026.
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https://www.airbnb.co.uk/e/bestofbritishfund
Funding for Community Environmental Projects (UK)
The Naturesave Trust, a charity funded by premiums from Naturesave Insurance, has announced its latest funding round for environmental projects in the UK. The Trust offers grants of up to £5,000 for small projects run by charities, social enterprises, and grassroots community organisations.
For this funding window, the Trust is looking to support organisations who are working to connect communities to nature to improve people's physical and mental wellbeing as well as create positive action for climate change.
Activities supported through the Trust could include:
• arts and cultural activities
• community gardening
• green gyms
• eco anxiety and mental health
• training a community with green skills
• conservation volunteering
• urban nature programmes
• social prescribing
• access to nature
• community wildlife surveys
• nature mindfulness
The aim is to improve the Applications for the current funding round are open until 12pm on 27 November 2025.
It is important to note that the Trust does not provide grants to schools or government-funded organisations, and all projects must be based within the UK.
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https://www.naturesave.co.uk/naturesave-trust/
New Funding Programme to Tackle Health Inequities & Structural Racism (England)
The National Lottery Community Fund has announced a new funding programme addressing health inequities caused by structural racism and discrimination.
This refers to the ways that systems and practices affect people based on their race. This can include:
• rules and processes
• the way services are usually organised
• everyday behaviours and decisions
The Health Inequities: Structural Racism and Discrimination Partnership programme will support up to ten partner organisations in England with grants ranging from £250,000 to £5 million over five years.
The programme focuses on organisations led by and working with racialised communities, including:
• Black communities
• Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
• Jewish communities
• Middle Eastern and East Asian communities
• South Asian communities
Partners will:
• work with people in your communities to reduce inequities caused by structural racism and discrimination
• work with us and other partners to share learning, test new ideas, and shape future funding
Funding is available for both new and existing work, including the costs of project delivery and collaboration with partners.
Potential applicants can learn more about this funding and the application process at the upcoming webinars
The fund is now open for applications with a closing date of the Applications open on the 15th October 2025, and close at midday on 26 November 2025.
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https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/health-inequities-structural-racismand-discrimination-partnership
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