Groundwork has announced this year’s deadlines for applications to the One Stop Community Partnership programme. Successful applicants will receive an initial grant of up to £1,000 and begin a partnership with their local One Stop store. This programme is designed to support community groups or organisations operating within two miles of a One Stop store* […]
Community, health & welfare
Funding for social and community enterprise, schools and innovative social services.
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Social and Affordable Homes Programme
The government has announced its new grants programme to support the capital costs of developing affordable housing in England. The Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) will run from 2026 to 2036 with a total budget of £39bn – of this, £27.3bn is for delivery outside London via Homes England. The focus is on new […]
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Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust
The Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust provides grants for registered charities that support people of all ages who are socially disadvantaged and/or have disabilities. Grants in previous years have supported children’s charities, family support, health charities, support for older people, homelessness and refugees. The maximum grant is £10,000. Most grants are for between £3,000 and £5,000. […]
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Children’s Alliance
Non-profit organisations including schools, registered charities, community interest companies and registered community groups can apply for grants to deliver water-based projects for disadvantaged children. The funding comes from the Children’s Alliance which aims to get children into water safely to learn, develop and purposefully play for the benefit of their physical and mental wellbeing. The […]
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Boost Charitable Trust
The Boost Charitable Trust aims to fund and support inspiring programmes that help to improve the lives of the disabled and disadvantaged through the power of sport. Small grants are available to charities or non-profit making organisations that have a real passion for improving people’s lives through sport. It focuses on five areas of disadvantage: […]
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Trading for Good: Community Business
Trading for Good provides funding, education and support for social entrepreneurs and community businesses across England. Community businesses in the South West can apply to take part in the Trading for Good programme starting 31 March 2026 and running until 30 September 2026. This is an online programme designed to support community businesses to strengthen […]
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NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
Grants are available from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust for projects and initiatives which: The trust has a particular interest in supporting initiatives which educate young people in rural areas and relieve poverty within rural areas. There is a focus on providing funding to larger initiatives which would have a significant impact on the rural […]
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Speech, Language & Hearing Foundation
The Speech Language and Hearing Foundation makes donations to promote education, therapy and research for children who have difficulties with hearing, speech and language. Grants can be awarded for projects to support: The foundation awards a small number of grants each year ranging from £3,000 to £20,000. Registered and exempt charities can apply; the priority […]
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The Happiness Fund
Applications open on 2nd March for the first 2026 round of the Happiness Fund which will award two £5,000 grants. Small not-for-profit organisations in the UK can apply for funding for grassroots, neighbourhood-based community projects. The focus is on mental health, wellbeing, inclusion and skills development. Applicants must be community based, not-for-profit and non-political and […]
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B&Q Foundation
Charities working to improve the lives of people in need can apply to the B&Q Foundation for a grant of up to £10,000 to make homes safe, welcoming and comfortable. The grants are for essential home improvements and home-starter kits to help individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disabilities, illness, or financial hardship. The […]