Physical activity, sport & leisure

Funding for physical activity, sport and leisure

  • New Allotment Site Fund

    The New Allotment Site Fund offers grants of up to £50,000 per acre to purchase land for new non-profit allotment sites. The funding is for sites that will be managed by the community, with a strong focus on environmental stewardship. Anyone who is passionate about allotments and willing to collaborate with Green Allotments to get […]

  • Finnis Scott Foundation

    Registered charities can apply to the Finnis Scott Foundation for grants to support activities relating to horticulture and plant sciences, as well as fine art and art history. Grants are awarded for the following types of projects: You can apply for up to £10,000 although most grants are for £5,000 or less. UK registered charities […]

  • The Gardens Trust Community Fund

    If you are involved with a voluntary organisation that supports a historic designed landscape you can apply to The Gardens Trust for a community grant of up to £10,000. The fund is for any activity that relates to a historic designed landscape, garden or park: these are landscapes or outdoor spaces of historical, cultural or […]

  • Digital Learning Grant

    JustGiving has partnered with online learning community Fundraising Everywhere to launch the next round of its Digital Learning Grant. The initiative aims to help 250 charity professionals build the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world. The 2027 Digital Learning Grant provides successful applicants with fully funded access to six months of Fundraising Everywhere’s […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. The […]

  • 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 […]