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Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Increase Employment Opportunities for Disadvantaged Adults (UK)

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people (18 or older in order) from disadvantaged groups with the communication skills necessary to gain employment.

Priority will be given to projects that target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups facing major hurdles to employment, especially women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers.

The funding is being made available through the Thomas Wall Trust and to be eligible, applicants must:

 Be a UK charity that has been registered with the Charity Commission for at least 3 years

 Be a project or running costs for a charity that equips people (aged 18 and over) with the skills ready for employment

 Have an annual turnover of between £25,000 - £500,000

Beneficiaries must gain at least one accredited vocational qualification during delivery or within two months of project completion.

The deadline for stage 1 applications is the 22nd September 2025. Applicants who are successful at this stage will be invited to submit a stage 2 application.

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https://www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk/grants-for-registered-charities-2/

Funding to Support Young People Living with Disabilities (UK)

UK charityFamilyFund is offering funding to support low-income families caring for disabled or seriously ill young people aged 18 to 24 who live at home.

Through the Your Opportunity grants programme, the charity aims to help families manage the significant additional costs of caring for young adults with high support needs in three or more of the following areas:

 personal care, supervision and vigilance

 access to social activities

 education/vocational training

 communication

 therapy and medical treatment

 specialist resources such as a wheelchair, oxygen, screen magnifier or electronic communication aid

 Support with getting around, travelling independently, and keeping safe

The flexible grants can support a wide range of essential items that promote independence and improve quality of life, including computers, white goods, clothing, specialist equipment like sports wheelchairs, transport costs, and club or membership fees.

Applications must be submitted by the parent or carer and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are fully allocated.

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https://www.familyfund.org.uk/grants/schemes/your-opportunity/

Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)

Registered charities (including Schools registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of £3,000 to £10,000 through the Ironmongers Company's grants programme.

Projects must meet all of the following criteria:

 For children and young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged

 Consists of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills

 Have clear aims and objectives to be met within a planned timescale

 Are within the UK

The Company is particularly interested in enabling primary age children to develop a strong foundation for the future. Projects could, for example:

 support special educational needs,

 address behavioural problems

 promote citizenship, parenting or life skills.

Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience.

The next deadline for applications is 30 June 2025

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https://www.ironmongers.org/helping-charitable-organisations

Funding for Addiction Treatment Innovation Projects (UK)

Innovate UK has launched the Accelerated Knowledge Transfer 4 (AKT4) programme, offering up to £2 million in funding to support short, targeted innovation projects aimed at improving treatment, recovery, and harm reduction or prevention for individuals with drug or alcohol addictions. This initiative seeks to foster collaborations between UK academic institutions and businesses, not-for-profits, or public sector organisations to accelerate the development or evaluation of innovative concepts with significant impact potential.

Each project under the AKT4 programme is expected to last 13 weeks, with a maximum grant of £35,000 per project. The business partner involved must contribute at least 10% of the total project costs in cash. The funding aims to facilitate knowledge exchange activities that can lead to meaningful advancements in addiction treatment and prevention strategies.

Eligible applicants include UK-registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations (RTOs), or Catapults, partnering with UK-registered businesses, not-for-profits, or eligible public sector organisations. The academic institution will act as the lead organisation and sole grant recipient, responsible for submitting the application. Projects must focus on addressing challenges related to drug or alcohol addiction treatment and prevention.

The AKT4 competition will close on 2 July 2025 at 11:00 am

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https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2178/overview/2699060f-dd6f-415bae47-bead15aa430e#eligibility

One Stop Community Partnership Programme Re-opens for Applications (UK)

Convenience store operator One Stop has announced that its Community Partnership programme has re-opened for applications. The programme provides grants of up to £1,000 to community groups and other not-for-profit organisations operating within a two-mile radius of a One Stop shop.

The grants are available to support projects and initiatives that are:

 Tackling food poverty

 Supporting the vulnerable

 Supporting the elderly

 Supporting low-income families

 Running youth sports teams

 Reducing / recycling waste

 Improving the environment

In addition to the grant, the One Stop Community Team and One Stop Store Team create a long-term tailored support programme for successful applicants. Grant recipients then partner with the One Stop Store Team at their local shop to deliver this programme.

Applications will be welcomed from various organisations including voluntary/community organisations, registered charities, schools, health bodies, Parish/Town councils, social enterprises, Community Interest Companies.

The closing date for applications is the 30th June 2025.

For further information, please contact: onestop@groundwork.org.uk

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https://www.groundwork.org.uk/one-stop-community-partnership/

Funding for Projects which Benefit People & the Environment (UK & Republic of Ireland)

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, schools, local authorities, and social housing providers across the UK and Republic of Ireland to support projects that positively impact local communities and the environment.

The Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants programme will fund practical initiatives which benefit both people and the planet's health, with priority given to the regeneration of green spaces for community use, particularly in disadvantaged areas.

Examples of green projects could include:

 improving a local community garden for community use and recreational activities

 volunteer-led tree or flower planting to improve air quality and biodiversity

 creating an outdoor classroom or ‘forest school’ on school grounds

 creating a community food growing space

Since 2023 the Bupa Foundation has invested more than £1m in Green Community Grants including.

 over 270 schools creating outdoor classrooms, forest schools, sensory gardens and similar projects.

 over 200 community groups, charities and food banks for community allotments, parks, playgrounds and green space improvements.

Delivered in partnership with Groundwork as part of Bupa's #HealthyCities campaign, the programme will be open to applications from the 1st June 2025 to the 30th June 2025.

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https://www.bupafoundation.org/green-community-grants/

Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change (UK)

Community-led projects can apply for grants of up to £500,000 through the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future programme. With a total of £20 million available, this is one of the UK’s most significant funding opportunities aimed at addressing climate change through locally driven initiatives. The programme will close to new applications later in 2025.

The final deadline will be announced shortly.

The fund is designed to support projects that encourage more people to take climate action by connecting it to their everyday lives and interests. It also seeks to build partnerships across different communities and sectors, either within one country or across the UK as a whole.

The type of actions supported could include:

 Engaging communities through arts, sports, or other interests to link climate action to their daily lives.

 Influencing policy at regional or national levels through public engagement campaigns.

 Involving underrepresented groups in climate action, particularly those new to it or facing disadvantage.

 Testing innovative engagement methods to find the most effective ways to involve diverse groups in climate action.

 Expanding successful local initiatives to a national scale by sharing effective approaches.

Applications must be submitted by partnerships that bring together a mix of organisations and sectors, including smaller groups working at the local level. Eligible organisations include voluntary and community groups, registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, not-for-profits, community interest companies, schools, colleges, universities (provided the project benefits the wider community), public sector bodies, and co-operative societies.

Although the minimum grant available is £500,000, most successful projects are expected to receive between £1 million and £1.5 million for work delivered over a period of three to five years. A small number of larger or longer-term projects may also be supported. In total, it is anticipated that up to 25 projects will be funded through this programme.

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https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/climate-action-fund-our-shared-future

National Lottery Grants for Heritage - Grants of up to £10 Million Available (UK)

Not-for-profit organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of between £250,000 and £10 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for projects connecting people and communities to UK heritage.

The funding can be used to support a broad range of activities and project costs, such as:

 volunteer expenses, new staff posts and training costs

 capital works, repair, maintenance and conservation

 professional fees, event costs and activities to strengthen organisations

 acquisition of heritage and costs associated with the purchase

 costs to join Fit for the Future, a UK-wide environmental sustainability network

Projects must take into account the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s four investment principles:

 saving heritage

 protecting the environment

 inclusion, access and participation

 organisational sustainability

Partnerships are encouraged.

Up to 10% match funding is required.

The next deadline for applications is 12 noon on 6 August 2025.

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https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/national-lottery-heritage-grants-250k-10m

Funding Available for Citizen Science Projects (UK)

The Royal Society of Biology has announced that its Outreach and Engagement Grant Scheme will open for applications from the 5th June 2025.

This round offers funding of up to £1,000 to support RSB members in engaging the public through citizen science projects.

These projects involve people collecting or analysing data such as surveys on species sightings, animal behaviour, or plant growth to answer specific ecological or environmental questions.

Applications are invited from:

 Society members at Affiliate, Associate (AMRSB), Member (MRSB), or Fellow (FRSB) levels

 Teachers who are members of the Royal Society of Biology, aiming to engage their students and local communities

Applicants should consider how they will recruit participants, collect and process data, and share their findings once the project is complete.

The Royal Society of Biology is also offering Regional Events Grants of up to £1,000 to help create inspiring events or activities that celebrate the biosciences and engage diverse audiences.

The application window closes on the 6th July 2025.

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Royal Society of Biology - Outreach and Engagement Grants (UK)

The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is inviting applications for its Outreach Grants 2025. These grants aim to support events and initiatives that engage public audiences with biology in an accessible and engaging way. The fund is part of the RSB's mission to enhance understanding of the life sciences across diverse communities.

The need for this grant is underscored by growing concerns about declining public engagement in science, particularly among young people and marginalised groups.

Applicants can apply for up to £1,000 per project. Grants can be used for a wide range of activities including school visits, community workshops, exhibitions, and interactive experiences that communicate biological concepts. Projects must demonstrate creativity and the potential to reach underserved or underrepresented audiences.

The grant is open to individual members of the RSB, including students, researchers, educators, and professionals. Collaborative proposals are also welcomed. The scheme particularly encourages proposals that support equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Applications for the 2025 round are currently open, with a deadline of 6 July 2025. Interested applicants can apply by completing an online form available on the RSB website.

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Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK)

Organisations, clubs, and schools involved in rowing can apply for grants of between £500 and £4,000 (up to 50% of the overall cost of the project) from the Rowing Foundation to support junior & student rowers and adaptive rowing for all ages.

These grants are intended for groups who may have small funding requirements or be ineligible for other sources of funding such as the National Lottery.

The Rowing Foundation focuses on providing equipment such as boats, sculls, ergos, oars, and safety gear to encourage the participation of young people and the disabled in rowing.

The funding is being made available through two funding programmes:

 Equipment grants

 Refurbishment grants

To be eligible for funding, the projects or work must be non-elitist, for public benefit, and aim to benefit young people, those in education, or people with disabilities.

The next application deadline for equipment grants is noon on the 29th September 2025.

Applications for refurbishment grants can be made at any time.

Recent grants awarded can be viewed here

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https://therowingfoundation.org.uk/

Grants to Create a Fairer Economy (UK)

Organisations working towards systemic economic change in the UK can apply for funding under two key strands of the Friends Provident Foundation’s 2024-2027 grants programme.

 The “Transforming Financial Systems” strand supports projects addressing structural issues within the financial system - such as banking, investment, and government regulation - to promote a fairer, more sustainable economy.

 The “New Economy Infrastructure” strand offers long-term support to organisations driving systemic economic change, strengthening their capacity to challenge norms and build a resilient, equitable economy.

Grants typically range from £100,000 to £120,000 over two years.

Applications are accepted from any type of organisation, provided the proposed work is charitable in nature.

This rolling programme runs until September 2027, with applications reviewed three times a year. The next application deadline is the 5th August 2025.

Projects supported in the past include:

 ClientEarth – “The Laws of Economics Are Not What You Think They Are”

ClientEarth explores how legal systems uphold current economic norms. The project identifies ways law can be reshaped to support fairer, more sustainable economic models. It promotes legal reform that enables progressive economic thinking and dismantles outdated legaleconomic assumptions.

 Heard Organisation – Narrative Change for Economic Justice

Heard works with those facing economic injustice to shift public discourse. By creating new narratives and influencing media, the project helps people understand economic systems and encourages support for systemic reform through compelling, accessible storytelling.

 Impact Investing Institute – Rethinking Capital Markets

This initiative promotes inclusive investment models. It challenges the financial sector to value social and environmental outcomes, not just profit. The project encourages systemic change by redefining how capital is used for public good.

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Grants to Support Collaborative Festival Projects (UK &

SubSaharan Africa)

Grants of up to £15,000 are available to support collaborative festival projects between creatives from Sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.

The British Council’s Festival Connect Fund is offering a total of £100,000 for partnership projects that encourage cultural exchange, creative innovation, and deeper engagement between creators from both regions.

Eligible activities include co-productions, artist residencies, workshops, and digital or hybrid events across art forms such as music, dance, theatre, literature, film, and creative technology.

The fund aims to:

 foster artistic collaboration

 promote mobility and showcase

 encourage cross-regional partnerships

 support inclusive and socially impactful festivals

To be eligible, festivals must have held at least two previous editions, either in-person or online.

The deadline for applications is the 27th June 2025.

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https://arts.britishcouncil.org/get-involved/opportunities/festival-connect-fund-2025

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 1st November 2025.

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 organize 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

The Classical Association Grants (UK)

Grants of up to £5,000 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 should be submitted before the deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1.

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https://classicalassociation.org/grants/

Grants to Help Get People Back on their Bikes this Summer (England)

Local volunteer-led groups, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit organisations can applyfor grants of up to £3,500 to deliver cycling events to get people back on their bikes this summer.

The Big Bike Revival Programme will support organisations across England to deliver a summer programme of activity that will encourage people who do not currently cycle to consider either starting or returning to cycling.

This includes people experiencing:

 social, economic and health deprivation

 people from diverse backgrounds

 those facing complex challenges

The programme supports three types of events:

 Fix Events – offers basic services to repair cycles and provides essential checks to ensure cycles are safe to ride

 Learn Events – offers instruction, training or skills for adults to learn to maintain or repair their cycle or learn cycle skills to help them feel safer when cycling

 Ride Events – offers led rides for adults to practice cycling locally

The funding, which is made available by the Department for Transport, can be spent on anything that supports the delivery of events such as staffing, promotional costs, equipment, consumables and volunteer transport.

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https://www.cyclinguk.org/bigbikerevival/delivery-partners

Grants & Loans to Support Black & Racially Minoritised Organisations (England)

Black and Racially Minoritised charities and social enterprises in England can now benefit from £4 million of funding and support via the Social Investment Business.

Delivered in partnership with the Ubele Initiative and Create Equity, the Flexible Finance Fund will support the growth and long-term resilience of up to twenty-five organisations working to improve people’s lives or the environment they live in.

The fund combines a flexible grant with a loan from the Community Builders Fund.

Flexible loans of between £50,000 to £1.5 million are available with up to 100% of this amount as a grant (capped at £200,000), with terms of between 1 to 6 years at a fixed rate of 7.9% per annum.

Eligible applicants must have been operating for at least two years and have a minimum turnover of £200,000.

There is the potential for up to 12 months of interest-only payments, with no early repayment charges.

Applications are accepted at any time.

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https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/funds/flexible-finance/

£85 Million Fund to Support Arts & Cultural Buildings (England)

The Government and Arts Council England have announced a new £85 million capital grants fund for not-for-profit creative and cultural organisations in England to improve cultural buildings and equipment.

The funding aims to support organisations in restoring, retrofitting, or renewing cultural assets, including urgent work to address issues which prevent them from effectively delivering work for the public.

There are two levels of funding:

 Strand 1 has a budget of £25 million with grants of between £100,000 and £1 million

 Strand 2 has a budget of £60 million with grants above £1 million up to and including £10 million (maximum)

Grants near the maximum value are likely to be made only by exception.

The fund is for capital expenditure to support the following broad categories of projects:

 Equipment projects - moveable furniture, equipment, and vehicles (Strand 1 only)

 Building projects - building work to existing cultural buildings or expanded cultural facilities within an existing site (Strand 1 & 2)

 Building and equipment projects in one application (Strand 1 & 2)

Eligible projects could include building repairs, replacing outdated systems, and improving energy efficiency and accessibility.

The Creative Foundations Fund will be open to venues including theatres, galleries, grassroots music venues, and contemporary arts centres, but excludes libraries or museums.

Projects must not start before 1 April 2026 and must end no later than 31 March 2029.

There is a two-stage application process for both strands. Expressions of interest will be accepted from the 30th June 2025 until the 25th July 2025. Those who are successful at this stage will be invited to submit a full application.

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https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/our-open-funds/creative-foundations-fund-guidance-applicants

New Grant Opportunity for Not-for-Profit Debt Advice Providers (England)

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has launched the Debt Advice Modernisation Fund 2025–2026 to help the free debt advice sector enhance and futureproof its services.

Eligible organisations that can apply for the grants must be registered not-for-profit organisations (e.g., charities or Community Interest Companies - CICs); be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide debt counselling and adjusting services and have the capability and capacity to spend funds awarded and complete activities by 31st March 2026

The fund responds to increased pressures on debt advice organisations, including staff retention challenges, rising demand, and the need for improved technology.

A total of £9.5 million is available, with individual grants ranging from £50,000 to £750,000.

Funding will support projects that improve organisational efficiency, invest in digital tools, restructure services, or upskill staff. Activities might include system upgrades, leadership development, collaboration initiatives, or piloting new delivery models.

The grant is open to debt advice providers in England who receive MaPS funding, particularly for vulnerable groups. Both sole applicants and partnerships may apply, provided the lead applicant holds a MaPS debt advice contract.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 13 June 2025.

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Grants to Support Individuals and Families Living in Temporary and Emergency Accommodation (London)

The Stef & Philips Foundation has announced that grants are available to support individuals and families living in temporary and emergency accommodation in London, including single-parent households and care leavers living independently for the first time.

Through personal and project grants, the Foundation provides opportunities for a wide range of support needs. This includes essential items for home or family life, training and education, recreational trips for children, and community projects that promote social inclusion and welfare

The Foundation provides two grants:

Grants of up to £2,000 are available for community organisations supporting individuals or families in temporary or emergency accommodation. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate how funding will enrich the lives and well-being of those supported or offer opportunities to further and realise potential.

Individual grants of up to £200 are available. Applications must be submitted by an outreach/social/care worker or legal professional (the referee), on behalf of the beneficiary.

The next deadline for applications is the 1st August 2025.

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Funding for Youth Sports & Activity Programmes (London)

Grants up to £40,000 will soon be available to community groups and other not-for-profit organisations delivering sport and physical activity to underserved children and young people in London.

The funding is made available through the Go! London Foundation Grants programme, which aims to:

 transform the lives of young people aged 4-24 through sport and activity

 improve the sustainability of the groups delivering these activities

Grants are usually available for a maximum of two years and can support both project and core costs.

Groups and organisations with an annual income of less than £500,000 will be eligible to apply.

Further details will be made available when the fund opens on the 30th June 2025. The deadline for applications will be the 15th September 2025.

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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Grants for Community and School Gardening Projects (London)

Community organisations and schools in London can apply for small gardening grants awarded by the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association (MPGA), a charity that preserves and improves gardens, neglected sites and green public open spaces in all 33 London Boroughs.

Grants of up to £1,500 can be used for various projects, including planting, equipment purchase, benches, and churchyard refurbishments.

In the past, grants have been awarded to Libraries, Churchyards, Parks and Gardens, street Scenes, Hospitals and Hospices, Allotments, Community Gardens, Museums, Schools, and Community Centres, many of which benefit the disadvantaged.

The Executive Committee meets four times a year to consider applications. The next application deadline is 18 August 2025.

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Funding Reminders

Grants for Charities Working in Mental Health (UK)

Grants of up to £75,000 are available to charities and local authorities working in mental health.

The Wolfson Foundation provides funding for capital projects, with a particular focus on training, employment, and supported housing.

Projects should address at least one of the following aims:

 increased access to services for new and existing users

 improved quality and range of services

 improved future sustainability of the organisation

Grants are typically awarded for new builds, refurbishments, or equipment.

Match funding is required for projects costing more than £50,000.

Projects should include capital costs of at least £50,000 and have a shortfall in capital funding of at least £25,000.

Applications follow a two-stage process. The deadline for Stage 1 applications is 1 July 2025. Organisations invited to proceed will have until 1 September 2025 to submit a full application.

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War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)

The War Memorials Trust provides grants for repairing and conserving free-standing war memorials in England.

These grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. The grants support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, and to prevent the decay of this important part of our built heritage. Grants will normally be for between 25% and a maximum of 75% of eligible costs. The maximum grant is £5,000 for non-freestanding war memorials while freestanding, non-beneficiary war memorials may be considered up to a maximum grant of £20,000.

The fund is open to anyone to apply; individuals or organisations, including councils.

The next closing date for applications is the 30th June 2025.

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Grants for Urgent Structural Repairs to Churches (UK)

Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship needing major, urgent structural repairs can apply for grants of up to £50,000.

The funding, made available through the National Churches Trust’s Large Grants Programme, will cover up to 50% of larger, more complex projects costing over £80,000 incl. VAT. Funding is also available for projects costing more than £30,000 incl. VAT that improve facilities such as kitchens and accessible toilets, etc, to enable increased community use.

Priority will be given to architecturally and historically significant buildings.

There is a two-stage application process. The deadline for stage one applications is midnight on the 1st July 2025. Applicants will be informed of the stage 2 deadline if they are successful at stage 1.

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Development Programme to Support Early Career Teachers of Physics (UK)

The Ogden Trust is inviting applications for its Early Career Teacher Development programme, which offers free mentoring and support for early career physics teachers from initial teacher training through to their fifth year of teaching.

There are two strands within the programme to offer the support needed as teachers progress through their early teaching career:

 Teaching Core Physics programme - provides half termly coaching in local peer groups for secondary (or middle school) teachers in their first or second year of teaching physics at any level

 Developing Physics Specialisms programme - offers individual mentoring for second to fifth year teachers teaching GCSE and/or A Level physics

Priority will be given to applications that meet one or more of the following criteria:

 applicant school’s free school meals % above national average (27%)

 applicant school is Ofsted 3 or 4 rated

 applicant teacher is lone physics specialist, or

 applicant teacher is a non-physics specialist teaching post-16 physics and employed as a physics teacher.

All those who successfully apply for the Early Career programme will be invited to a fully funded twoday festival in August, where they can build networks, share practice and develop skills.

Applications must be submitted by the 4th July 2025.

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https://www.ogdentrust.com/teacher-support/teacher-network/early-career-teacher-support/

AXA Startup Angel Competition 2025 (UK)

The AXA Startup Angel Competition 2025 is now open for applications, offering two top prizes of £25,000 along with mentoring from leading UK entrepreneurs. This initiative provides both financial support and expert guidance to help transform innovative business ideas into successful ventures.

The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 and above, welcoming a diverse range of applicants from recent graduates to those considering a career change.

Past winners include WeDonate, a platform that rewards blood and plasma donors, and Bluco, which leverages conversational AI to streamline job applications via WhatsApp.

In addition to the two top prizes, four runners-up will receive a media and mentoring package worth over £18,000, designed to offer valuable support and exposure to emerging entrepreneurs.

The deadline for entries is 6th July 2025.

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https://www.axa.co.uk/startup-angel/

Funding for Respite Breaks for Disabled Children and their Families (UK)

Families and groups of children, schools, organisations, and other registered charities can apply for financial assistance from the Adamson Trust for the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children with physical, mental, or emotional impairments.

To be eligible, the child must be a resident of the UK and between the ages of 3 and 17. The Trust requires evidence of their disability or illness from a medical or social services professional. Grants from the Trust usually only cover a portion of the holiday expenses.

The next application closing date is the 30th June 2025 for the August meeting.

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https://www.theadamsontrust.co.uk/index.html

Grants Available to Support the Armed Forces Community (UK)

Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations directly supporting the armed forces community can apply for grants to assist serving and former armed forces personnel, operationally qualified seafarers, and their immediate families.

The funding is being made available through the Veterans’ Foundation and is designed to fund projects addressing various aspects of social care, including homelessness, employability, financial disadvantage, disability, welfare issues, mental health, and support during old age.

The Foundation offers several funding streams:

 Small Grants: Ranging from £500 to £5,000, these are intended for grassroots groups delivering impactful community-based activities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with organisations permitted to submit one application per quarter. The next closing date for applications is the 30th June 2025.

 Standard Grants: Amounts between £5,001 and £30,000 are available. The next application deadline is 21st July 2025

 Salary Grants: Offering up to £25,000 per year for up to three years (maximum £75,000), these grants share the same application deadlines as the Standard Grants. The next application deadline is 21st July 2025

 Major Grants: Providing between £100,000 and £200,000 over one to three years, the Expression of Interest submission for 2025 is currently closed.

Priority is given to organisations demonstrating direct involvement in providing support to those in need, particularly those with low to medium incomes.

To apply, organisations should complete the relevant eligibility checker available on the Veterans’ Foundation website. Detailed guidance for each funding programme is also available online. (link below).

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Social Entrepreneurs (UK)

Social entrepreneurs across the UK who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities can apply for grants of up to £18,000. The funding, which is being made available through UnLtd, offers support through two distinct funding streams.

1. The Funding Futures Programme – This programme is aimed at young social entrepreneurs aged 16 to 30, specifically those working to improve financial inclusion.

2. The Millennium Awards Trust – Open to social entrepreneurs aged 16 and above, this stream welcomes applications from all sectors, provided the venture demonstrates clear social impact.

UnLtd is particularly interested in supporting innovative social ventures that address inequality and support marginalised communities. The organisation strongly encourages applications from disabled entrepreneurs and those from Black,Asian, or minority ethnic backgrounds, with at least 50% of awards dedicated to these groups.

In addition to financial support, successful applicants receive a package of tailored support, including access to:

 A dedicated support manager

 Peer learning opportunities

 Expert advice

 Legal consultancy

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis throughout 2025–2026, with decision dates scheduled for June, September, and December 2025, and March 2026. Funding decisions are typically made within three months of application submission.

The next application deadline is 30th June 2025.

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Grants Available to Tackle Domestic Abuse in Armed Forces Communities (UK)

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has reopened applications for its Free from Fear Programme, which aims to address domestic abuse within armed forces communities. This initiative responds to the specific challenges faced by service personnel and their families, where factors such as frequent relocation, social isolation, and rigid hierarchical structures can contribute to higher rates of abuse. These issues have been highlighted in research by King’s College London and the Ministry of Defence.

Eligible applicants include registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), armed forces units or bases, local authorities, and NHS bodies.

Grants between £75,000 and £150,000 are available to support projects lasting one to two years.

The programme will fund projects that meet at least one of the following outcomes:

 Delivering effective prevention measures for current and emerging risks;

 Providing accessible support pathways for victim-survivors, including better recognition and reporting of abuse;

 Implementing sustainable improvements to service provision in response to evolving needs.

Applications must be submitted by 12 noon on 2 July 2025. Funding decisions are expected by the end of September 2025. Full guidance and the application portal are available via the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s official website.

Previous projects supported through this programme include the establishment of a UK-wide helpline, development of training programmes to identify early signs of abuse, behaviour change initiatives, and the creation of support networks for victim survivors

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Grants for Hospices & Palliative Care Organisations (UK)

UK hospices and palliative care organisations can apply for grants of up to £75,000 from the Wolfson Foundation. The grants will support capital costs for new builds, refurbishments, or equipment projects.

The Wolfson Foundation has announced that its grants programme to support hospices and palliative care organisations across the UK is now open. The funding is designed to improve care environments for people with life-limiting conditions by supporting capital projects that enhance facilities and provide modern clinical equipment. This forms part of the Foundation’s wider commitment to strengthening the UK’s health and social care infrastructure.

Grants of between £50,000 and £150,000 are available for projects involving new buildings, refurbishment works, or the purchase of clinical items that directly benefit patient care.

To be eligible, projects must meet at least one of the following aims:

 Increase access to services for patients and families

 Improve the quality and range of services offered

 Strengthen the future sustainability of the organisation

The funding is open to registered charities and hospices operating within the NHS. Projectsmust involve capital costs of at least £50,000 and show a shortfall in capital funding of at least £25,000. Match funding is required for any project with a total cost exceeding £50,000.

Applications follow a two-stage process. The deadline for Stage 1 applications is 1 July 2025. Organisations invited to proceed will have until 1 September 2025 to submit a full application.

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Funding for Charities Working with Older People (UK)

The Wolfson Foundation invites applications for its Funding for Charities Working with Older People programme.This initiative aims to support UK-registered charities and local authorities that provide care and services for older individuals, particularly those with neurodegenerative conditions or experiencing social isolation. The grant focuses on capital projects that enhance the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of services.

Applicants can request grants ranging from £25,000 to £75,000.

Projects with total costs exceeding £80,000 are expected to secure at least 25% in match funding before submitting a Stage 2 application. The funding is designated for new buildings, refurbishment work, or equipment purchases that contribute to improved service delivery and organisational stability.

Eligible organisations must be UK registered charities or local authorities. If applicable, they should have at least a 'Good' rating from a regulator such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Projects should also aim to increase the financial sustainability of the organisation.

Applications follow a two-stage process. The deadline for Stage 1 applications is 1 July 2025. Organisations invited to proceed will have until 1 September 2025 to submit a full application.

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The Ouseley Trust (England, Wales & Ireland)

Cathedrals, choral foundations, parish churches, choir schools, and other relevant institutions that promote and maintain the choral services of the Church of England, the Church in Wales, and the Church of Ireland can apply for funding from the Ouseley Trust

Grants are available in the following areas:

 Courses for individuals or groups

 Endowment grants for scholarships or bursaries

 Fees for individual choristers having places at recognised choir schools

 Purchase of liturgical music

 Other projects (e.g. outreach) of an innovative kind are that are likely to further the object of the Trust directly and effectively. In very exceptional circumstances, these may include music commissions.

No maximum grant size is specified.

The closing date for applications is the 30th June 2025.

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http://www.ouseleytrust.org.uk/

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