Community, health & welfare

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

  • Postcode Local Trust

    The Postcode Local Trust supports smaller charities and good causes in the West of England. Your organisation’s main aims and objectives must fit with one of four funding themes: You can apply for up to £50,000 in total over three years as flexible funding that doesn’t need to be tied to a specific project or activity. […]

  • Clark Foundation

    Not-for-profit organisations with a community project in Plymouth or Barnstaple can apply to the Clark Foundation for a capital grant towards building or equipment costs. The funding can be used for the following types of projects: You can apply for a community grant for any amount over £1,000: most grants are for less than £10,000. […]

  • Local Power Plan

    Funding will become available later this year through the Local Power Plan which has been announced by government. The Local Power Plan will support local and community-owned clean energy across the UK. It is being delivered by Great British Energy (GBE) and will bring together grants, loans, advice and expert help to invest in the […]

  • One Stop Community Partnership

    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* […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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: […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]