Community, health & welfare

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

  • David Gibbons Foundation

    The David Gibbons Foundation promotes the welfare and relief of those suffering from financial hardship; the elderly; people who are physically or mentally unwell or affected by learning disabilities.  Beneficiaries must live in Devon, with a priority to support people living in East Devon. Applications are accepted both from not-for-profit organisations and community groups, as […]

  • Gibbons Family Trust

    The Gibbons Family Trust awards grants to improve quality of life for young people up to the age of 25 who are in financial need.  Funding can be used for the care, benefit, support and education of young people: this can include, for example, sports, community groups and activities, essential educational items for SEND.   […]

  • cardfactory Foundation

    Registered charities that provide vital support to people and communities in need can apply for a £10,000 grant from the cardfactory Foundation. The goal is to address immediate needs while helping communities and individuals build long-term stability and resilience. The funding is for organisations that are working in the foundation’s three priority areas: You need […]

  • PenCarrie Foundation

    The PenCarrie Foundation supports charities and community organisations working with children and young people aged 0-21 years and their families in Devon. The foundation is particularly interested in work that helps children and young people facing challenges to overcome barriers, build confidence, access opportunities and feel supported in their communities. The funding can therefore be […]

  • Legal Support Grant

    Charities that provide free legal advice can apply for a grant from the new Legal Support Grant to participate in a research programme to identify what works well in delivering social welfare and legal advice to individuals and families. In order to be eligible, your organisation needs to be: There are two types of grants: […]

  • Weavers’ Company Benevolent Fund

    The Weavers’ Company Benevolent Fund makes charitable grants to support people in trouble, particularly young offenders and ex-offenders, as well as other disadvantaged young people. Funding is available for work that falls within one of the following three themes: Supporting offenders into work – for projects supporting offenders and ex-offenders to build skills and capability […]

  • CPF Trust

    Registered charities can apply for a small grant from the CPF Trust. Most grants are for between £1,000 and £3,000 and are awarded to charities operating in the following areas: Grants can be used towards revenue or capital costs and for project or core funding.

  • Henry Smith Foundation

    The Henry Smith Foundation (formerly the Henry Smith Charity) provides grants through a series of funds that relate to the themes of its strategy: Funds currently open / opening soon are: Proud Homes – for organisations supporting young LGBT+ people facing or experiencing homelessness.  Equity in Justice Fund – for organisations supporting young men from […]

  • Youth Music

    Youth Music gives grants for music projects that help to provide equal access to music. The current funds are as follows: Youth Music Trailblazer Fund Grants of £2,000 to £30,000 to run projects for children and young people (25 or under) to make, learn and earn in music. Your work must cover one of the […]

  • ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund

    A small number of grants are available in the UK for projects that support sustainable infrastructure or nature-based solutions in communities. The ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund is inviting schools and other not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding for activities that will benefit the community, either through a new idea or by signing up to one […]