Physical activity, sport & leisure

Funding for physical activity, sport and leisure

  • 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 August for organisations with projects that fit with the Education and […]

  • National River Walks

    The National River Walks programme sets out to deliver 9 new national river walks, one in each region of England. The programme is part of Defra’s commitment to improve access to nature, particularly by reducing barriers to accessing green spaces for people in areas of higher deprivation. One river walk has already been delivered in […]

  • BFBS Big Salute

    The military charity BFBS supports the UK armed forces, their families and veterans. Registered charities can now apply for a BFBS Big Salute grant for activities to support the military community. You can apply for a grant of up to £10,000 to cover the costs of a specific project. Previous projects include specialist equipment for […]

  • Heart Research UK: Healthy Heart Grants

    Applications are opening soon for the 2026 Healthy Heart Grants. Funding is available from Heart Research UK for new community projects working with adults, that focus on promoting healthy hearts and reducing the risk factors associated with heart disease. Projects must work solely with adults and have a main focus on one or more of […]

  • 60 for 60 Community Campaign

    To mark its 60th anniversary this year, Anglian Home Improvements has a total of £60,000 to share between 60 community groups. The winning group will receive uPVC windows and doors to upgrade a community building such as a hall, pavilion or shared space. The funding is for community organisations that bring people together, including community centres, […]

  • David Gibbons Foundation

    The David Gibbons Foundation promotes the welfare and relief of those suffering from financial hardship; the elderly; people who are physically or mentally unwell or affected by learning disabilities.  Beneficiaries must live in Devon, with a priority to support people living in East Devon. Applications are accepted both from not-for-profit organisations and community groups, as […]

  • Gibbons Family Trust

    The Gibbons Family Trust awards grants to improve quality of life for young people up to the age of 25 who are in financial need.  Funding can be used for the care, benefit, support and education of young people: this can include, for example, sports, community groups and activities, essential educational items for SEND.   […]

  • PenCarrie Foundation

    The PenCarrie Foundation supports charities and community organisations working with children and young people aged 0-21 years and their families in Devon. The foundation is particularly interested in work that helps children and young people facing challenges to overcome barriers, build confidence, access opportunities and feel supported in their communities. The funding can therefore be […]

  • Youth Music

    Youth Music gives grants for music projects that help to provide equal access to music. The current funds are as follows: Youth Music Trailblazer Fund Grants of £2,000 to £30,000 to run projects for children and young people (25 or under) to make, learn and earn in music. Your work must cover one of the […]

  • Devon County Council: Locality Budgets 2026/27

    Each County Councillor in Devon has a Locality Budget allocation of £10,000 that they can use in this financial year (until March 2027) to support local projects. County Councillors can use their Locality Budget to support projects that benefit the local community and support the priorities of the County Council’s Strategic Plan which are: Applications […]