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 are now open for organisations with projects that fit with the Environment and […]
Environment, energy & transport
With a focus on the low carbon economy, the funds featured in this section cover energy efficiency, renewables, resource management, biodiversity and nature conservation.
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Norman Family Trust
The Norman Family Trust provides grants for small, local charities and not-for-profit organisations in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. The priority is to support applications from East Devon. The Trust has reviewed its priorities and is increasing its support to organisations working in animal welfare and those looking after and protecting the natural environment, this means […]
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The Grocers’ Charity
The Grocers’ Charity provides one-off grants of £5,000 to UK charities. Funding can be awarded to registered charities for: There is more information on the Grocers’ Charity website about the kinds of activities that can be funded under each of these themes. UK registered charities with a turnover of below £500,000 can apply. Places of […]
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Motability Foundation
Motability Foundation provides grants to charities and organisations that support the transport needs of people with disabilities. There are currently 5 grant schemes open to applications. Apply by 15 December 2025 for: Apply by 31 March 2026 for: Grants range from £50,000 to £1m depending on which grant scheme you are applying to. Grants are […]
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Wild About Devon 2025
Communities can apply for up to £300 to fund initiatives that support local wildlife and biodiversity. The Wild About Devon grant scheme recognises the vital role that community action can play in creating long-term benefits for wildlife. A range of community wildlife projects and activities can be funded. This includes restoring neglected habitats such as […]
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McCarthy Stone Foundation: Creating Connections
Not-for-profit organisations working with adults over 65 years of age can apply for grants from the McCarthy Stone Foundation. Funding from the Creating Connections programme is for organisations that are delivering services that help to reduce loneliness and isolation. You can apply for up to £7,500 to fund initiatives that help create meaningful social connections […]
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Theatre Improvement Scheme
Theatres Trust’s Theatre Improvement Scheme is inviting applications for capital grants to help theatres to improve their environmental sustainability. The funding is offered by Theatres Trust in association with the Wolfson Foundation. The scheme is open to theatres with a charitable or not-for-profit legal structure, including local authorities or Town Councils that own and/or operate […]
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South West Water: Better Futures Fund
South West Water has introduce a new fund to support communities in its supply area. The Better Futures Fund will provide support for community groups involved with physical activity, education, health and wellbeing, positive environmental impacts and alleviating hardship. You can apply for between £2,000 and £15,000 for projects that fit with one or more […]
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Defra Capital Grants
Defra has re-opened its Capital Grants offer which is designed to help farmers and land managers to enhance biodiversity, protect natural resources and improve the landscape. There is a total of £150million available for on-farm projects, in six broad areas: Air quality (£25,000 max) Assessments (no funding limit) Boundaries, trees and orchards (£35,000 max) Natural […]
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New Allotment Site Fund
Grants are available to create new allotment sites in England. If you are part of a constituted not-for-profit organisation, you can apply for a grant of up to £50,000 per acre to purchase land for a new allotment site. Individuals can also apply. The funding is to be used for allotment sites that will be […]