Charities and community groups can apply for a small grant to help with a community gardening project. Community Garden Grants of £1,500 to £5,000 are awarded by the National Garden Scheme (NGS) for projects that use sustainable gardening methods and benefit the community. The grants can be used to purchase items that will help to […]
Physical activity, sport & leisure
Funding for physical activity, sport and leisure
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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 are now open for organisations with projects that fit with the Environment and […]
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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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Million Hours Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund has funding available through its Million Hours Fund for 2025 to 2027. This funding is for organisations to provide extra hours of youth work in areas with high levels of anti-social behaviour. Only projects in certain areas can be funded – see below for a list of the eligible wards […]
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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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Hays Travel Foundation
Hays Travel Foundation provides grants for projects to help disadvantaged young people in areas where Hays Travel operates. There are Hays Travel branches* across southern areas of Devon. Grant funding is for projects which help young people (up to 25 years) to develop in at least one of these areas: education, prevention of poverty, health, […]
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Leslie Sell Charitable Trust
Groups that are part of the Scout Association or Girlguiding movement can apply for a small grant from the Leslie Sell Charitable Trust. Grants range from between £75 and £1,000 and can be used for UK or overseas trips or for new start-up Scout or Guide units, replacement of camping or other equipment, one off […]
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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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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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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 […]