Physical activity, sport & leisure

Funding for physical activity, sport and leisure

  • Grassroots Grants

    Small, local organisations that are making a positive difference in their communities can apply for between £500 and £2,000 in unrestricted funding. The grants are flexible and can therefore be used where they are most needed, including for core organisational costs. The aim is to support groups that provide vital services in their local communities […]

  • RYA Foundation

    RYA-affiliated sailing clubs and centres and other organisations that are seeking to develop their facilities or programmes for disadvantaged people may apply for grant funding. The aim is to improve sailing opportunities for people who are disadvantaged by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances. Funding is available for: Most […]

  • Hargreaves Foundation

    The Hargreaves Foundation is a charitable foundation set up to transform young lives through sport and education. It provides grants to support under 18s living with a mental health problem, physical disability or growing up in poverty. The aim is to improve wellbeing, self-esteem and independence through sport and education. It prioritises organisations based in […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Better Youth Spaces

    Youth organisations providing services for young people in Torbay will be eligible to apply for a grant from the new Better Youth Spaces fund. Torbay is one of the 42 areas in England that are eligible for the funding. Capital grants of £5,000 to £100,000 are available. These can be used for equipment, small refurbishments […]

  • Devon Community Foundation

    Devon Community Foundation (DCF) has adopted a new approach to distributing grants. The foundation has an extensive database of community groups and charities and will use this to identify those that fit the funds that are available at any time. DCF will then invite relevant organisations to submit an application. If you have submitted an […]