Community, health & welfare

Funding for social and community enterprise, schools and innovative social services.

  • Climate Action Fund: Food Systems

    The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has launched a new fund to support the production and consumption of healthy, affordable food. The Climate Action Fund (Food Systems) is for projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities. Grants of between £2.5m and £7m are available for large-scale, partnership projects […]

  • GWR Customer and Community Improvement Fund

    APPLY BY 2 FEBRUARY 2026 GWR is inviting bids for up to £25,000 from its Customer and Community Improvement Fund. The fund is designed to support small and medium rail-related projects that can be completed over the course of the 2026/27 financial year. As well as being rail related, projects should have a customer and […]

  • Groundwork Grassroots Grants

    Small, local organisations that are making a positive difference in their communities can apply for between £500 and £2,000 in unrestricted funding from Groundwork Grassroots Grants. These are flexible grants and can therefore be used where they are most needed, including for core organisational costs. The aim is to support groups that provide vital services […]

  • Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2026

    APPLY BY 10 FEBRUARY 2026 Applications are now open for the Windrush Day Grant Scheme which is about bringing communities together across different ages and ethnic backgrounds to commemorate, celebrate and educate their local area about the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants across the UK. You can now apply for funding for […]

  • Truelight Trust

    The Truelight Trust is a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that has taken on the charitable objectives and activities of the Truemark Trust. It will continue the work of the Truemark Trust by making donations to small local charities dealing with all kinds of disadvantage, with preference for supporting neighbourhood based community projects and for […]

  • Fat Beehive Foundation

    The Fat Beehive Foundation provides small grants to registered charities for websites and digital projects. Small charities can apply for up to £2,500 towards a distinct digital project such as website design and development, creating new online resources or improving digital accessibility. The aim is to help under-resourced charities to reach more people, raise more […]

  • UK Town of Culture 2028

    Towns of any size can apply to be named UK Town of Culture 2028 and receive £3million to deliver an ambitious programme of cultural activity in 2028. The aim is to celebrate towns and help to create a lasting cultural legacy. There is an initial Expression of Interest phase followed by a full application process […]

  • Barchester’s Charitable Foundation

    Funding is available from Barchester’s Charitable Foundation for projects to support older people and adults with a disability. The focus of the foundation is on helping people to connect with others in their local community and so grants can be made for projects that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged. Applications […]

  • Baily Thomas Charitable Fund

    The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund provides grants for general and research work with people with learning disabilities. The charity stipulates that its support is for people with global intellectual impairment (onset before the age of 18) who need support/help to fulfil ordinary daily activities. Grants can be provided towards building/renovation/refurbishment works for residential, nursing and […]

  • The Giving Machine: Community Grants

    Small charities can apply for a £250 grant to support their work. There are eight unrestricted grants available each quarter. Any not-for-profit organisation with a turnover of less than £1m can apply, including: You just need to explain what your organisation does, how you would spend £250 and how it would make a difference to […]