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Funding to Support the Mental Health of UK Armed Forces (UK)
UK-based registered charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) with significant recent experience supportingArmed Forces communities can apply for grants of between £3,000 and £25,000 to address the mental health and well-being needs of marginalised groups within these communities.
The focus should be on prevention and early intervention.
The funding is being made available through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s Hidden Voices Programme 2024/25. The programme aims to identify and fill gaps in service provision and foster collaborative partnerships between Armed Forces organisations and specialist non-armed Forces organisations.
The programme supports projects lasting up to 12 months.
The funding is available for projects that meet all of the following outcomes:
building collaborative partnerships,
identifying and addressing gaps in service provision,
providing accessible and defined interventions,
and enhancing the awareness and understanding of the unique needs of Armed Forces communities among mainstream voluntary sector organisations.
The grant can support activities related to these objectives, such as developing new services, enhancing existing support mechanisms, and creating ongoing support opportunities for these communities.
Applications must be submitted by 12 noon on 1 October 2025.
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https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/hidden-voices-programme-2024-25/
Funding to Help Vulnerable Groups Move into Employment (UK)
Grants of up to £2,500 are available to UK-registered charities and charitable organisations that are seeking to help people move towards paid employment who are either:
the recently homeless or vulnerably housed
ex-offenders
16- to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training
The funding, which the Society Foundation provides, will support small or growing organisations with a turnover of up to £500,000 with capacity building activities, including:
IT infrastructure and equipment
staff training and development
external consultancy/support
The deadline for applications is midday on the 12th September 2025.
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https://society-foundation.org/about
Grants of up to £15,000 Available for Projects that Help Disadvantaged Young People (UK
- Various Locations)
Registered charities operating in areas in which Hays Travel operates can apply for grants from the Hays Travel Foundation. The Foundation offers funding between £2,000 and £15,000, aiming to support projects that help disadvantaged young people aged up to 25 years in the areas of education, poverty prevention, health, arts, culture, or sports.
Charities not located in Hays Travel areas must provide evidence of how their project impacts a community with a Hays Travel branch. The Foundation encourages applicants to demonstrate match funding, as this increases the likelihood of securing a grant.
Applications for the next round of Foundation funding are currently open. Interested charities can apply online through the Hays Travel Foundation website. For local good causes, individuals or organisations are encouraged to approach their nearest Hays Travel branch directly to discuss potential support.
In addition to the Foundation's grants, each Hays Travel branch has a yearly budget for local good causes, allowing them to support fundraising activities or worthy causes in their communities. This broadens the company's community impact beyond youth-focused projects.
Since its establishment in 2015, the Foundation has awarded more than £1 million in grant donations.
The next closing date for applications is the 28th September 2025.
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https://www.haystravel.co.uk/foundation/home
Motability Foundation Announces Funding to Improve Accessible Transport for Disabled People (UK)
The Motability Foundation has launched five new funding rounds to support organisations working to remove barriers to accessible transport for people with disabilities. The grants, which range from £50,000 to £1 million, are now open for applications and target a broad range of activities from providing mobility aids and travel training to influencing transport policy and improving driving tuition for people with disabilities.
Aimed at charities, social enterprises, and community organisations across the UK, these grants are designed to help both longstanding providers and newer, smaller organisations, including Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs), with the minimum annual turnover requirement now reduced to £50,000. This expands eligibility, allowing more groups working at local and grassroots levels to apply.
Funding is available for:
Improving access to wheelchairs and other mobility aids, with separate rounds for small and large-scale initiatives.
Expanding opportunities in active travel, such as cycling or walking, by providing suitable equipment and experiences.
Supporting travel training schemes to help disabled people use public and private transport more confidently.
Increasing access to driving tuition and theory test support tailored for disabled learners.
Applications for these new funding rounds will be accepted until the 15th December 2025, with some rounds open beyond this date. Additional funding rounds are expected to launch later in the year, covering further areas related to accessible transport. All funding awards are for future projects and must align with the Foundation’s aim to enhance transport equity for disabled people across the UK.
Applicants must be UK-based incorporated organisations, have three months’ operating reserves, and primarily work in the field of transport for disabled people. Proposals should focus on supporting disabled individuals through innovative, effective, and scalable solutions. Detailed guidance and application forms are available on the Motability Foundation website.
As part of the assessment, preference will be given to projects that actively involve disabled people in their design and delivery and have a demonstrable impact on access, confidence, and choice in transport.
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https://www.motabilityfoundation.org.uk/organisation-grants/
Support for Homeless Charities to Enhance Indoor and Outdoor Spaces (UK)
The B&Q Foundation has announced that its July 2025 grant funding round will continue to support projects with a specific focus on supporting UK-registered charities working with people experiencing homelessness. This year, grants of up to £5,000 are available for garden and outdoor space projects, while funding for indoor or building improvement projects can reach up to £10,000. Larger grants may be considered in exceptional cases where projects demonstrate significant impact.
Eligible projects can include for example:
the creation or refurbishment of community gardens,
renovation of housing spaces such as kitchens or bathrooms,
improvements to accessibility for people with disabilities,
enhancements to shelters or community facilities.
The funding is designed to support practical projects that enhance the living environments of vulnerable groups.
Applicants must be registered charities based in the UK. All projects should be completed within six months of receiving funding, and grants are intended for standalone projects rather than core operating costs.
Application to the programme is managed through the Neighbourly platform, where charities must set up or maintain a profile to submit proposals.
There is a short application window, and the closing date for applications is the 1st August 2025.
Further details about the application process and eligibilitycan be found at the B&Q Foundation’s official website (link below).
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https://bqfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/
Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)
Schools, youth groups, not-for-profit organisations, and charities can apply for grants of £500 to £2,750 to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disabled or disadvantaged children (aged 13 or under).
Applications from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK will receive priority. Funded by the Henry Smith Charity, grants can cover up to two-thirds of the cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days.
Previous visits supported include:
All Saints Catholic Primary School received a grant of £1,500 towards a two-night trip to Wales for a group of disadvantaged children from Merseyside;
Bridgewater School, which received a grant of £1,900 towards an overnight trip to London for a group of disadvantaged children from Newcastle; and
6th St Helens (Parr) Scout Group received a grant of £1,100 towards a two-night trip to an activity centre in Lancashire for a group of children from a disadvantaged area of Merseyside.
Applications for trips between September and December 2025 can be made until the19th November 2025.
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https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our-grants-and-apply/holiday-grants-for-children/holidaygrants-for-children-funding-guidelines/
Funding for Transformative IT Projects (UK)
Registered charities, educational establishments, community interest companies, and other not-forprofit organisations can apply for grants of up to £15,000 for IT projects that benefit communities and people across the UK.
The funding is made available by the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists through their IT4Good Grant Programme, which aims to support innovative and scalable projects and activities that use information technology (IT) to create positive impact through:
education
inclusion
IT for Charities
public understanding of IT
This could include the development and delivery of innovative new:
services
solutions
training
apps
analytics
AI
robotics
accessibility features/hardware
Larger grants may be made in exceptional circumstances.
Applications can be submitted at any time until 5pm on the 18th August 2025.
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https://wcitcharity.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/
Funding to Improve Online Digital Presence for Small Charities (UK)
UK-registered charities can apply for funding of up to £2,500 to improve their online digital presence.
The Fat Beehive Foundation awards small grants to charities with an average income of less than £1,000,000 yearly to support hard-to-fund digital expenditures that other funders often do not cover.
Funding will help organisations to build websites and apps, digitise services, and purchase digital products.
Trustees are particularly keen to support traditionally hard-to-fund organisations, such as those supporting prisoners, refugees, or disadvantaged youth.
Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed at trustee meetings in April and October. The deadline for applications is the end of September for the October meeting and the end of March for the April meeting. The closing date for the next round of applications is 5 pm on the 30th September 2025.
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https://www.fatbeehivefoundation.org.uk/
Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for Care Leavers (UK)
The Open University, in collaboration with the John Lewis Partnership, offers young people who have experienced care the opportunity to study for a free undergraduate qualification.
The Care Experienced Scholarship programme offers four full undergraduate scholarships for 2025/26 to young people aged 25 and under who have spent time in care and faced significant barriers to entering and succeeding in higher education.
Those who successfully apply for the scholarship can study flexibly, including spreading their learning over more than three years, to accommodate family or existing work commitments.
Applications close at midday on the 30th July 2025.
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https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/fees-and-funding/care-experienced-scholarship/
Funding to Support Creative Public Engagement with Engineering (UK)
The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced a new round of their Ingenious Awards scheme which offers grants of up to £30,000 to support creative public engagement with engineering.
Applications are welcome from anyone interested in engineering public engagement, including:
engineers
universities
colleges and schools
youth charities
science and engineering communicators and engagement professionals
those working in the arts and cultural sectors
Priority will be given to projects that reach diverse audiences and groups currently underrepresented in engineering including communities in the UK’s most deprived neighbourhoods, and which engage with engineers and people of different genders, ages and ethnic backgrounds.
The deadline for applications is 4pm on the 24th September 2025.
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https://raeng.org.uk/programmes-and-prizes/programmes/uk-grants-and-prizes/ingenious-publicengagement-grants-scheme/
Funding Opportunity for Charities Supporting Young People to Speak Up and Secure Their Rights (UK)
The Henry Smith Charity has opened applications for its Shout! Fund, offering up to £240,000 (£60,000 per year) over four years to support independent, rights-based advocacy for young people aged 14–25 across the UK.
This grant fund is part of our Building Independence programme, which funds services that support young people through the transition into adulthood and is designed to strengthen the ability of young people to make informed decisions, express themselves, and secure their legal and social rights. It is particularly focused on reaching those who are care-experienced, LGBT+, or who have learning disabilities and/or are neurodivergent.
There is a stated interest in applications from organisations based in Northern Ireland, Wales, and rural areas, recognising that advocacy services in these regions are often limited or under-resourced.
Eligible applicants must be UK-based not-for-profit organisations with an annual income below £5 million. While services do not need to be explicitly labelled as "advocacy", they must demonstrate a clear commitment to person-led, independent, and rights-focused support for young people.
Grants may be used flexibly to support core operational costs, including staff salaries, rent, utilities, safeguarding, and staff well-being. This flexibility is intended to provide stable, long-term funding for organisations already delivering advocacy or incorporating it into broader youth services.
It is expected that 20 grants will be made.
To initiate the application process, applicants must complete an eligibility test.
The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) is 20August 2025. Organisations shortlisted from the EOI stage will be invited to submit a full application by 5 September 2025, with final funding decisions expected by the 28 November 2025.
Accessibility support grants are also available to help cover costs such as BSL interpreters, scribes, translation services, assistive technology, or support workers:
£250 at the Expression of Interest stage
£500 at the Full Application stage (if invited).
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https://henrysmith.foundation/grants/shout/#funding
Hilden Charitable Fund Re-Opens its UK Funding Programme (UK)
The Hilden Charitable Fund has reopened its UK funding programme and is now accepting applications. The fund offers grants ranging from £5,000 to £7,000 and focuses on two key areas:
1. Asylum Seekers and Refugees: The fund is interested in supporting projects that provide essential services to asylum seekers and refugees, aiming to facilitate their integration into the broader community.
2. Penal Affairs: The fund aims to fund projects involving organisations working within prisons to support and assist prisoners, particularly women. The goal is to help them cope, maintain family bonds, and enhance their ability to reintegrate positively into society upon release. The fund also encourages applications for projects that focus on post-release support, promoting successful resettlement and reducing the likelihood of reoffending.
Applications are open to the following types of organisations:
Registered Charities
Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO)
Community Interest Companies (CIC)
Charitable Companies
Excepted Charities
The application deadline is 3 p.m. on 21st August 2025, and decisions will be given by the end of November 2025.
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Grants of up to £1,000 for Local Environmental and Social Initiatives (UK)
Veolia has announced the launch of its Annual Sustainability Fund for 2025, offering more than £150,000 to support community and environmental initiatives across the UK. The fund, open to not-forprofit organisations, community groups, and individuals living in areas served by Veolia’s recycling and waste services, provides grants typically up to £1,000 per project.
This year also marks an expansion in eligibility: alongside environmental projects that boost biodiversity and promote sustainable habits, the fund now welcomes social projects. Initiatives that offer employment support, aid rehabilitation, support youth, and strengthen communities are encouraged to apply.
Selection will prioritise projects with clear, lasting benefits for people or the planet, and those fostering strong community involvement. Past recipients have included community orchards, repair cafés, biodiversity corridors, school-based environmental education, and local waste reduction campaigns.
In celebration of the fund’s fifth anniversary, 2025 introduces a “bumper” grant of up to £5,000 for an exceptional project demonstrating remarkable community benefit
To qualify, applicants must operate within local authority areas where Veolia delivers its services. Full eligibility criteria and a list of qualifying areas can be found on the Veolia website, where applications are now open. The closing date for submissions is 30 September 2025.
A list of eligible areas can be found on the Veolia website (link below)
Previously successful projects include:
Haringey’s Friends of Hartington Park and Carbuncle Passage are transforming Carbuncle Passage into a thriving biodiverse nature corridor by installing planters, with brightly painted murals making the Passage a more welcoming space.
Birmingham's Fruit and Nut Village is a local, volunteer-run network of ‘Forest Gardens’, made up of nearly 70 orchards across the city. The funding will be channeled into compost, tools and plants to transform more sites. Volunteers harvest a diverse range of food, from apples to walnuts, plums, and rhubarb, and produce is distributed to those most in need.
Southwark's Surrey Docks Farm updated their signage promoting sustainability practices on site as well as increasing their recycling and waste infrastructure around the charitable farm and cafe.
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https://www.veolia.co.uk/sustainability-fund
Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Support Diversity in the Creative Industries (UK)
Amazon has launched the Regional Creatives Fund, a new grant programme designed to support UK charities with proven experience in running training programmes within the creative industries and help people from underserved communities access careers in creative industries. The initiative aims to drive greater diversity and bring fresh perspectives to sectors including publishing, music, gaming, film, television, fashion, and advertising.
Individual registered charities can apply for grants of up to £30,000, while consortia of charities from the same region working together are eligible for grants of up to £100,000. The funding is intended to expand or sustain existing programmes that upskill individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Eligible projects may involve hands-on training in areas such as music production, game development, digital skills workshops, portfolio building, and placements in the creative sector.
In addition to financial support, successful applicants will receive pro-bono opportunities for mentoring, work experience, and digital training with professionals fromAmazon divisions includingAmazon Music, Prime Video, and Amazon Games. This additional industry support is intended to strengthen the impact of supported programmes further and enhance participants’ pathways into creative careers.
Applications will be assessed by an independent panel comprising representatives from Amazon, the National Theatre, Arts Council England, and other cultural bodies. The panel will assess proposals based on five key criteria: a clear and creative purpose, real-world impact through access and skills development, practical and achievable plans, the amplification of underrepresented voices, and the potential to build upon and strengthen existing effective initiatives.
Charities must demonstrate that their proposed projects will help expand, scale, or continue impactful work, with a focus on bringing more diverse talent into creative industries. Programmes already delivering tangible results and offering clear routes into employment and creative opportunities will be prioritised.
The closing date for applications is 31st August 2025.
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https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/community/amazon-regional-creatives-fund
Electronic Music Award Launched (UK)
Help Musicians, in partnership with DJ Mag, has announced the Electronic Music Award, a 12-month career accelerator program designed to support electronic music creators, including producers, DJs, and musicians. Aimed at those lacking financial resources to pursue significant career opportunities, the initiative seeks to help artists take the next step in the competitive electronic music industry.
The award targets electronic musicians ready to advance, whether they are producers with momentum for a debut EP or established DJs transitioning into production. Full eligibility criteria and selection details are available on the Help Musicians website.
Successful applicants will receive a robust support package, including up to £3,000 in funding for a personal music project, six hours of one-on-one business advice from industry experts, and an eightsession online music business course tailored to electronic music. Additional benefits include online meetups with peers and industry guests, expenses-covered attendance at a one-day mixer event in London, optional monthly peer drop-in sessions, and a healthy practice session by BAPAM.
A select number of awardees can also opt into an exclusive opportunity with DJ Mag for project platforming, which includes one-on-one discussions with staff, networking guidance, and potential editorial coverage, at DJ Mag’s discretion. DJ Mag, a global multimedia brand since 1991, reaches 96 million monthly and has won ‘Best Music Magazine’ at the International Dance Music Awards 17 times.
Applications for the Electronic Music Award open on Monday, 4 August 2025, and close on Friday, 29 August 2025.
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Grants for Musicians and Bands (UK)
Artists or bands can apply for a grant of £5,000 to £15,000 to significantly develop their careers over the next two years.Applications can be submitted by the artists themselves or by those working on their behalf, such as a manager, an independent label, or a publisher. Priority will be given to those who have not received funding from the PRS for Music Foundation in the previous 12 months.
The PRS Momentum Music Fund is open to Artists/Bands that are at a crucial tipping point in their careers, showing current progression and growth as artists with the potential to significantly develop their careers over the next two years.
Grants of £5,000 to £15,000 are available, with an average of around £10,000.
Grants can cover:
Recording – i.e. a new album, EP, single, producer, engineer, mixer fees, studio hire, session musician fees, etc.
Touring (in the UK only) – i.e. travel, accommodation, musician fees, set/production design, tour management, equipment hire, etc.
Marketing and promotions – i.e. PR, radio plugger, digital marketing, music videos, merchandise production, etc.
Purchase of equipment / software / hardware (covers up to 20% of costs)
Priority will be given to expenditures that help the artist develop professionally and creatively.
Applications can be made by UK based artists/bands directly or representatives of the artist who may be a Manager; Label; Publisher; Booking agent; PR/Plugger; Lawyer or Trusted advisor to the artist.
The next deadline to apply to the PPL Momentum Music Fund is the 11th August 025.
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https://prsfoundation.com/funding-support/funding-music-creators/next-steps/ppl-momentum-musicfund/
Funding to Provide Wheelchairs for Children with Disabilities (England,
Wales & Scotland)
Parents, teachers, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists of a child or young person under the age of 19 living with a disability or long-term health condition, can now apply for funding to purchase a new wheelchair.
The funding is made available by children’s charity Variety, which will fund bespoke wheelchairs for any purpose, including manual, powered and sports wheelchairs that are not available through local authority wheelchair services in England, Wales & Scotland.
Applicants, which can include the child themselves (aged 13 and over), will need to provide a letter of support for the item required from a relevant healthcare professional.
Applications can be made at any time and will be considered by the Wheelchair Committee.
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https://www.variety.org.uk/how-can-we-help/wheelchairs-for-children/
Grants of up to £100,000 Available to
Restore Historic Buildings (England)
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is offering Project Development Grants of up to £100,000 for not-for-profit organisations that are working to develop and restore historic buildings in the UK. The grants are available to charities, social enterprises, and community groups seeking to take ownership or adapt heritage properties including those in economically disadvantaged or at-risk areas.
Funding can be used for professional fees, business plan development, capacity building, community engagement, and preparation for capital works. Grants may also cover organisational overheads up to 20% of the total.
Eligible projects must demonstrate a viable end use for the building and have a freehold or a long lease (usually at least 25 years) or show that they are working to secure this. Preference will be given to projects that have clear social and economic benefits, such as creating jobs, training opportunities, or serving diverse communities.
The application process includes two stages. Applicants first submit an online Expression of Interest and can expect a decision within six weeks. If shortlisted, they are invited to submit a full application, with a final decision communicated within two to three months.
The AHF recommends that applicants contact their regional Support Officer before applying. Expressions of Interest are accepted on a rolling basis. The next deadline for Capital Grant applications is 29 September 2025.
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https://ahfund.org.uk/grants/england/
Funding to Buy Books for School Libraries (England)
UK schools and early years’ settings can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to buy books for their libraries and encourage more children to read for pleasure.
The LoveReading4Kids Funding for Schools Scheme will help schools to provide children with a range of non-curriculum books to improve their reading standards, particularly amongst children experiencing disadvantage or underrepresentation.
Areas for Consideration will include:
Schools with income deprivation or cultural deprivation
FSM
IDACI
Literacy levels
Schools looking to improve standards
Please note that any grant awarded will be awarded as credit to be spent on www.lovereading.co.uk or www.lovereading4kids.co.uk and should be spent within six months of being awarded.
Applications can be submitted at any time, with decisions taking up to three months.
PTAs are not eligible to apply; the application needs to come directly from the school.
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https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/the-lovereading4kids-funding-for-schools-scheme
Funding
Available to Increase Opportunities for Young People in Disadvantaged Areas to Play Sport (Greater Manchester, Greater London Oxfordshire and West Midlands)
Local community groups, sports clubs, and charities in Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London, and the West Midlands can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund (AIPFF). Larger grants may be possible in some circumstances.
Schools with facilities open to the community are also eligible to apply.
The fund is provided by Access Sport, a charity that works to increase opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas to participate in sports. The fund is named afterAngus Irvine, a former chairman of Access Sport who was passionate about providing young people with access to quality sporting facilities.
TheAIPFF is available to organisations based in or serving a borough or ward within the top 20% of the Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Grants can be used for a variety of projects that aim to increase opportunities for young people to play sport, such as:
The development and improvement of playing fields and other facilities
The development and training of volunteers, including the provision of qualifications
The purchase of specialist disability equipment
The development of long-term sustainability, for example marketing and finance expertise
The organising, coaching and other key operational costs of running sports activities
Projects should be focused on including young people (up to the age of 25) who would otherwise be excluded from sport such as:
Disadvantaged young people
Women and girls
Disabled children and young people
Young people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
The AIPFF will not fund 100% of facility builds or renovation projects (capital costs). Clubs requesting funds towards such projects will need to show some other funding has been secured or be willing to work with the Access Sport team to secure third party contributions.
The next closing date for applications is the 30th September 2025.
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Funding Opportunity for Grassroots Sport Projects Supporting Disadvantaged Young Londoners (London)
Go! London has launched Round 4 of its Foundation Fund. The aim of the fund is to tackle inequalities in access to sport and physical activity among young people across the capital. Backed bya partnership between the Mayor of London, the London Marathon Foundation, and Sport England, the fund aims to empower small, not-for-profit organisations that work with underserved children and young people aged 4 to 24.
This latest round offers grants of up to £40,000 over two years, with the possibility of up to £55,000 for organisations delivering more specialised support. The programme is structured across three tiers participation, targeted support, and specialised intervention allowing applicants to tailor their projects to the needs of the young people they serve.
To be eligible, organisations must be based in London, have an annual income under £500,000, and not currently be in receipt of more than £50,000 from Go! London partners unless that funding ends by December 2025. Applicants must also commit to paying the London Living Wage for funded roles and demonstrate that appropriate safeguarding measures are in place.
Notably, local authorities, schools, and private companies are excluded from applying directly, although they may support delivery as unpaid partners. The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Monday, 15 September 2025, with successful grantees expected to begin delivering their projects by January 2026.
A virtual briefing session for prospective applicants will be held on 29 July 2025 to provide further guidance. Interested organisations are encouraged to apply through the Go! London website (link below).
Previously funded projects have included:
Hackney Laces Community Club (Hackney)
Awarded £40,000, this project aims to strengthen the operations and sustainability of a community football club dedicated to women and girls. The funding supports the club's efforts to deepen its impact and ensure long-term engagement in sport for its participants.
Carers Lewisham (Lewisham)
Receiving £33,636, Carers Lewisham focuses on improving the physical and mental wellbeing of young carers. The grant facilitates holiday clubs and monthly support sessions, providing these young individuals with much-needed respite and opportunities for social interaction and physical activity.
Swimunity CIC (Multi-borough: Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster)
With a grant of £39,700, Swimunity CIC continues its free Saturday Learn-to-Swim programme. This initiative offers marginalized young people the chance to learn swimming skills and build water confidence, promoting safety and inclusivity in aquatic activities.
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https://golondon.org.uk/foundation/
£5,000 Grants Available to Boost Walking and Cycling (London)
Community groups across Greater London can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to run walking and cycling projects through the Walking and Cycling Grants London (WCGL) programme. Funded by Transport for London (TfL) and the London Marathon Foundation, and delivered by Groundwork London, the scheme supports inclusive, community-led initiatives that promote active travel.
The WCGL programme backs projects that encourage more people to walk and cycle regularly, safely, and with confidence. Activities must take place between January and September 2026. Eligible applicants include constituted community organisations, charities, CICs, and other not-for-profit groups. The fund particularly welcomes applications from those working with under-represented communities facing barriers such as limited income, poor health, disability, lack of skills, cultural factors, or restricted access to equipment or information.
A second strand, the Community Ideas Grants (CIG), is also open for applications. Targeted at grassroots and first-time applicants, CIG offers up to £5,000 for projects delivered over a 12-month period. To qualify, organisations must have received less than £10,000 in grant funding to date or have an annual income under £50,000.
CIG applicants must choose from a menu of tried-and-tested project templates and receive additional support throughout the application and delivery process. This streamlined approach is designed to help newer or smaller groups get involved in active travel for the first time.
The deadline for both schemes is 10am on the 8 September 2025.
Groundwork London is running a series of online workshops via Zoom to help applicants understand the process and strengthen their proposals. Details can be found on the Groundwork London website (link below)
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Internship Programme Opens to help Young People gain Experience in the Youth Sector (London & Essex)
The Jack Petchey Foundation has re-opened its Internship Programme to help young people gain valuable experience in the youth sector. The programme will provide funding for year-long internships for up to twenty young people at youth organisations in London and Essex.
In addition to part-funding the intern’s salary, the programme also includes a training bursary, personal development workshops, and mentoring for each intern to help them develop their skills.
Applications are accepted from youth charities or CIOs running the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme with an income between £150,000 and £5 million.
Grant amounts will depend on the size and location of the organisation.
The programme has so far supported over 170 young people with roles in the youth sector over the past seven years.
The deadline for applications is 9am on the 8th September 2025.
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https://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/opportunities/internships/
Funding Reminders
Free Trees for Schools & Community Groups (UK)
Hundreds of thousands of trees are being given away to help the UK reach its 2050 carbon net-zero target.
Schools, nurseries, colleges, universities, outdoor learning centres, and other groups such as resident associations, sports clubs, parish councils, scouts and guides from across the UK are among the organisations eligible to apply for up to 420 saplings to improve their local environment.
Tree packs available include:
hedge,
copse,
wild harvest,
year-round colour,
working wood,
wild wood,
wildlife,
urban trees.
Applications can be made for up to four separate tree packs as long as the total does not exceed 420 trees
The Woodland Trust are currently taking applications for tree packs to be delivered in November 2025. Applications will close on the 28 August 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/schools-andcommunities/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpv2TBhDoARIsALBnVnl4mX3ME2YPKMkKZu_l0kI5ujcVNuUrw9IhbLo ocKo68CjWepkrLXQaAhtJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation (UK)
The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation has announced that the next application deadline for their grants programme is 5pm on the 26th August 2025.
The programme provides support to small UK-registered charities in five areas:
the performing arts
music
Jewish life and learning (including interfaith initiatives)
Medical Research Travel Grants
Personal Awards (New July 2025)
A new Personal Awards category has been introduced, offering grants of up to £5,000 to support individuals driving innovative change within the Foundation’s existing themes.
The Foundation aims to support initiatives that significantly impact individuals and/or communities and leave a lasting legacy.
Large charities will not be considered.
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Funding criteria
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https://wingate.org.uk/support/
Rewilding Innovation Fund Opens for Applications (England,
Scotland and Wales)
Rewilding Britain, a nature restoration charity, has reopened for applications to its Rewilding Innovation Fund.
The fund offers grants of up to £15,000 to support innovative rewilding projects across Britain.
The fund accepts applications from a range of organisations, including community groups, private landowners, and public-sector organisations involved in environmental conservation. To be considered, land-based projects must encompass a minimum of 40 hectares of contiguous land, while marine projects can be of any size.
Eligible projects can cover a wide range of activities, from community engagement and feasibility studies to technological innovations and strategic planning. The primary goal is to remove barriers to rewilding and encourage creative, impactful approaches to ecological restoration that benefit nature, climate, and local communities.
Since its inception, the Rewilding Innovation Fund has alreadysupported 44 diverse initiatives, including groundbreaking projects in carbon capture, seagrass restoration, tree seeding experiments, and community consultation. Examples of projects supported are available on the Rewilding Britain website (link below).
Applicants need to be part of the Rewilding Britain's Rewilding Network (applicants may join at the point of application).
The closing date for applications is the 29th August 2025.
Useful Links:
Rewilding Britain Youtube Channel
Application Hints and Tips
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https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/how-to-rewild/funding-for-rewilding/rewilding-innovation-fund
£5.5 Million Fund to Boost Council Housebuilding Capacity (England)
Homes England has launched a new £5.5 million Council Housebuilding Support Fund to help councils in England (excluding London) prepare to deliver more affordable homes under the next Affordable Homes Programme (AHP), starting in April 2026.
The funding is available to local authorities seeking to re-enter or scale up housebuilding.
Revenue grants of up to £300,000 are available per council to enhance local capacityto plan and deliver new housing. Eligible activities include upskilling staff, hiring interim project teams, commissioning feasibilitystudies, developing deliverystrategies, and undertaking pre-development technical work such as site appraisals and planning applications.
The fund also supports activities that strengthen collaboration with housing associations and private developers, with the aim of boosting the pipeline of deliverable, good-quality council-led housing projects.
To qualify, councils must demonstrate how the funding will accelerate futureAHP bids, particularly those targeting social rent homes. All funded work must be completed by 31 March 2026.
Applications will close on 22 August 2025, or sooner if the fund is fully allocated. Councils are encouraged to apply early.
The fund is revenue-only and cannot be used for direct construction or ongoing operational costs. Projects must provide measurable outcomes and value for money.
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-the-council-housebuilding-support-fund
Grants of up to £100,000 Available for Community Facilities (England)
Registered Charities, Churches, Parish Councils, Local Authorities, and CASC-registered sports clubs can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £100,000 to provide, maintain, or improve community facilities.
This can include:
Village Halls and Community Centres;
Public Play Areas;
Publicly available Multi use games areas;
Skate parks and BMX tracks;
Sport and recreation grounds including pavilions and clubhouses with full public access;
Churches – community spaces only;
Nature Reserves;
Public gardens, parks, country parks and woodlands with at least dawn to dusk access;
Museums.
The funding is being made available through the FCC Community Action Fund and is available to projects located within 10 miles of an eligible FCC Environment site.
Recent changes to its funding policy mean that the FCC Community Foundation will now accept applications for renewable energy projects based at community buildings, including solar panels. Applications for non-substantial extensions such as porches, storage areas, and toilets/kitchens will now also be accepted in some circumstances.
All grants require applicants to secure a contributing third party (CTP) payment. This is a very specific payment required to be paid to the landfill operator and should not be confused with match funding. Please see the application guidelines below for further information.
The maximum total project cost is £500,000.
The next application closing date is 5pm on 20 August 2025.
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https://fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk/funds/fcc-community-action-fund
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