The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust considers applications from UK registered charities that are seeking funding towards core costs or projects in the UK in the following areas: Advancement of the arts: access and participation in the arts with an emphasis on choirs and singing to bring people together, performance arts, music and drama projects for […]
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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Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation
Each year, the Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation gives more than £4.5 million in grants to capital projects that support communities and provide facilities for those in need. Charities that are seeking funding for a capital project such as new build, major refurbishment or transport, can apply to the Foundation for a contribution towards the costs. […]
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Alpkit Foundation
Small grants are available to community groups, schools and other not-for-profit organisations for projects that champion education, participation, environment, diversity and health in the UK. Grants from the Alpkit Foundation are in the region of £50 to £500 and are intended for: diversity and inclusion projects that engage individual and groups from a diverse range […]
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Church of England: Net Zero Grants
Please note that the Boiler Replacement Hardship Fund is now fully subscribed within the Diocese of Exeter. Churches in Devon can refer to the following website for information about grants that are available to assist with their journey towards net zero: Net Zero Grants – Diocese of Exeter
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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation provides revenue funding to support charitable work in the UK. The foundation spends around £45m to £50m a year through its grant programme which has three funding priorities: Our natural world – grants to help restore and protect: species health and habitats; sustainable and ethical food (encompassing nature-friendly farming and fishing); […]
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Screwfix Foundation
The Screwfix Foundation provides grants up to £5,000 for projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings. The aim is to help those in need: this could be by reason of financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages. The funding can be used for projects that […]
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Energy Resilience Fund
The Energy Resilience Fund (ERF) provides a blended funding package of loan and grant to help charities and social enterprises to reduce their carbon emissions and energy costs. The funding can be used for: Installing energy-saving measures or generation technology to buildings or land (including new builds) Purchasing energy-efficient or environmentally-friendly vehicles or equipment Funding […]
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Electricals Recycling Fund
Material Focus provides grants for projects that make it easier for people to repair, donate or recycle their old electricals. A total of £750,000 is available to support two types of projects: Growing existing services – grants of up to £100,000 for projects that grow existing collection methods for small electricals. This could be community drop […]
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East Devon Carbon Action Fund
East Devon District Council launched its Carbon Action Programme earlier in the year and is now inviting applications to the Carbon Action Fund which forms part of the programme. Businesses and community organisations in East Devon can apply for a grant to decarbonise their premises or to reuse/reduce waste in their production process. The funding […]
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South West Water Community Grants
South West Water has two grant schemes to support communities in the SWW area. Neighbourhood Fund There is a total budget of £100,000 to help fund community groups that benefit people and the environment. Schools, registered charities, other not-for-profit organisations, CICs and community groups can apply for a grant of £1,000 or £2,000 to help […]