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.   […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Queen Elizabeth Trust

    The Queen Elizabeth Trust is a new independent charity that has been set up to honour the life and service of Queen Elizabeth. It will be a grant-making trust that will provide funding for community spaces, with an emphasis on restoring, renovating or updating existing spaces. Funding from the new trust will begin in 2027.

  • Cellnex Community Fund

    Charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 from the Cellnex Community Fund. Projects need to fit with one of four funding themes: You can apply if your organisation is a registered charity, CIO, CIC, or not‑for‑profit organisation, or an unregistered community group applying through an accountable body.

  • NextEnergy Solar Impact Fund

    Not-for-profit organisations in South West England can apply for funding from the NextEnergy Solar Impact Fund. The funding is intended for activities that will have positive social, economic and/or environmental impacts on the area. There is a particular focus on education, training and skills. The programme objectives are: Registered charities, CICs, charitable trusts, academic institutions, […]