Physical activity, sport & leisure

Funding for physical activity, sport and leisure

  • Airbnb Best of British Fund

    Hospitality businesses that are doing great work to support tourism in their local area can apply for a grant from the Airbnb Best of British fund. The grants are intended to reward tourism businesses for the contribution they make to the local economy. Projects should fall into at least one of the following categories: You […]

  • John Rayner Charitable Trust

    The John Rayner Charitable Trust makes donations to small and medium-sized charities that support the following: The Trust likes to support charities that show a passion for their cause and have tangible goals. Grants are between £1,000 and £5,000 and can be used for individual projects as well as for core costs.

  • W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation

    The W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation provides grants to registered charities that provide care and improve the wellbeing of people over the age of 65. You can apply for a grant of £1,000 to £1,500 for capital works and innovative projects: Salaries and everyday running costs cannot be covered. This funding is for registered charities that […]

  • BlueSpark Foundation

    BlueSpark Foundation supports the education and development of children and young people by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. The foundation aims to help children and young people between the ages of 5 and 22 to reach their full potential by supporting projects that: Projects can include a range of activities such as academic […]

  • Arnold Clark Community Fund

    Grants are available for community projects and for organisations supporting people experiencing hardship or you can apply for a free youth sports kit for your team. The funding comes from the Arnold Clark Community Fund which was set up to support community groups and charities that benefit their local community. There are three separate funds: […]

  • Lionesses HERe to Play Fund

    The Football Foundation has announced new funding to improve football facilities for women and girls involved in grassroots football. The new fund, the Lionesses HERe to Play Fund, provides grants up to £25,000 to help make football facilities more inclusive, safe and welcoming for women and girls. You can apply for up to 75% of your total project […]

  • Active Travel Innovation Fund

    A new £1million fund has been announced by government to help deliver initiatives that enable more people to walk, wheel or cycle. Grants of up to £100,000 are available for initiatives that improve access to active travel, including: Eligible projects may involve community initiatives, partnerships between local authorities and businesses or digital tools to enhance […]

  • Common Ground Award

    A new government fund opens this month (October 2025) to help voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to bring people together from different backgrounds and build social connections. The Common Ground Award will provide capital grants up to £10,000 to invest in physical spaces, facilities and equipment. The award aims to support organisations that are […]

  • Gardening with Disabilities Trust

    Small grants are available to help people with disabilities or limited mobility to take an active part in gardening. The Gardening with Disabilities Trust helps people to continue to garden despite advancing age, illness or disability whether mental or physical. Grants can be used to purchase plants and equipment such as raised beds, polytunnels, greenhouses, […]

  • Places to Go, Things to Do

    Devon County Council has launched a new fund to support inclusive, accessible and enriching activities for those aged 11 to 25. Not-for-profit organisations in Devon can apply to the Places to Go, Things to Do fund for a small grant to provide activities for young people that: Projects can include sports and leisure activities, creative […]