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, […]
Education & training
Grants for education and training, including funds for schools in Devon
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King Charles III Charitable Fund
The King Charles III Charitable Fund awards small grants of up to £3,000 a year for up to three years to community-based organisations. Each year there are three application rounds for the small grants programme, each focusing on different funding themes. Applications open in January for organisations with projects that fit with the Social Inclusion […]
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7Stars Foundation
The 7Stars Foundation supports young people aged 18 years and younger who are living in challenging circumstances. Applications will be considered from organisations that require funding for: Organisations must have a turnover of under £1.5 million and be supporting young people aged 18 years and under. Funding is supplied through the following streams:
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Wise Music Foundation
The Wise Music Foundation provides small grants for a range of charitable activities – not necessarily music related. The focus of the funding is on children, the homeless and people living in poverty but the foundation also supports education, culture, arts and heritage, and health initiatives. The average grant is £1,500. Charitable groups, voluntary and […]
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Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs
New grants are available to expand the network of Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs (EYSP hubs) across England. The hubs provide advice, share good practice and offer evidence-based professional development for early years practitioners. There are currently two hubs in the South West (Plymouth and Bristol) and the aim of the grants is to expand […]
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Diamond Education Grant
The Diamond Education Grant provides financial support to women seeking to enter or return to the workforce or transition into growing industries by gaining new skills. The grant prioritises women facing significant financial need or barriers to employment, with an average award of around £1,000. Funding can be used for course fees or essential materials, […]
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CABWI: Learning & Development
Grants are available for charities working with young people aged 16+ and adults to help them gain additional skills and confidence to enter the labour market. The funding comes from CABWI, the certification and assessment board for the water industries, which makes grants up to £40,000 for projects that: In 2026, CABWI will be particularly […]
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Educational Opportunity Foundation
The Educational Opportunity Foundation supports education projects in the UK for those who have experience of living in care. It also supports work to improve access to education or the quality of education for children and young people from marginalised or low-income communities or displaced by conflict. The foundation’s Main Fund supports UK and international […]
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Clare Milne Trust
The Clare Milne Trust supports people living with disabilities in Devon and Cornwall. Clare Milne was the granddaughter of A.A. Milne, the author and creator of Winnie the Pooh. The Trust makes grants to small, registered charities that work directly with people who have disabilities and who live in Devon or Cornwall. Projects should benefit […]
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WCIT Charity
The WCIT Charity is responsible for the charitable activities of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists. It provides funding for projects that make use of information technology and that relate to one or more of WCIT’s priority areas – education, inclusion, tech for charities and public understanding of IT. Projects need to demonstrate an innovative […]