The government has launched its new Pathways to Work Innovation Fund to develop and test innovative approaches that support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to move towards, enter, stay and progress in work. The PtW Innovation Fund will support ambitious and practical proposals such as: Applications can be made by public-sector organisations, […]
Community, health & welfare
Funding for social and community enterprise, schools and innovative social services.
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WCIT Charity
The WCIT Charity is responsible for the charitable activities of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists. It provides funding for projects that make use of information technology and that relate to one or more of WCIT’s priority areas – education, inclusion, tech for charities and public understanding of technology. Projects need to demonstrate an innovative […]
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Webinar for Devon towns: 6th October 2026
Businesses and communities in Devon are being invited to a free online webinar exploring how to revitalise high streets and town centres. The event, called “From Ideas to Action: Building Thriving High Streets and Town Centres”, will be held from 10am until 12noon on Tuesday 6 October. Attendees will hear from guest speakers including Kate […]
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Princetown Community Fund
The Princetown Community Fund has been established by the Duchy of Cornwall to support community-led projects that deliver social, economic and environmental benefits for Princetown. Grants can be used to support one of more of the following five aims: There is a total budget of £250,000, with two levels of support available: smaller grants of […]
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Places to Go, Things to Do
Devon County Council has funding available to support inclusive, accessible and enriching activities for those aged 11 to 25. Not-for-profit organisations in Devon can apply to the Places to Go, Things to Do fund for a small grant to provide activities for young people that: Projects can include sports and leisure activities, creative workshops, skills […]
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Growing Communities Fund
Devon County Council’s popular Growing Communities Fund is still open for applications from Devon communities wishing to build self-reliance, tackle hardship such as food and fuel inequality, improve mental health and wellbeing or address loneliness and isolation. The Growing Communities Fund will typically provide grants of between £500 and £1,000. The funding can be used […]
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Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund
Towns, parishes and communities in Devon can apply for small grants towards improvements to the roadside environment, including minor pothole repairs. The grants come from Devon County Council’s Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund (HMCEF) and can be used for protective clothing, materials and tools for volunteers to do minor works to help maintain roads in […]
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Suez Communities Fund
The Suez Communities Fund provides grants of up to £50,000 for capital improvements to facilities that benefit the general public. This includes village halls, community centres, cycle paths, playgrounds, sports facilities and historic buildings. Projects need to be within 2 miles of a qualifying Suez site: these include Woodbury Salterton and Brynsworthy (Barnstaple). The funding […]
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Common Ground Award
Grants are available to help voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to bring people together from different backgrounds and build social connections. The Common Ground Award has a total budget of £2.5m for the 2026-27 financial year to invest in physical spaces, facilities and equipment. The award aims to support organisations that are successful in […]
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Let’s Celebrate Towns
Towns across the UK can enter the Let’s Celebrate Towns competition, a joint initiative of Visa and Nationwide. Winning towns will each receive a £20,000 grant towards community-led projects or new initiatives that give small businesses a boost. The competition is looking for a range of positive stories from towns across the country such as […]