Physical activity, sport & leisure

  • Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation

    Each year, the Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation gives more than £4.5 million in grants to capital projects that support communities and provide facilities for those in need. Charities that are seeking funding for a capital project such as new build, … Continue reading →

  • Alpkit Foundation

    Small grants are available to community groups, schools and other not-for-profit organisations for projects that champion education, participation, environment, diversity and health in the UK. Grants from the Alpkit Foundation are in the region of £50 to £500 and are … Continue reading →

  • Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

    The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation provides revenue funding to support charitable work in the UK. The foundation spends around £45m to £50m a year through its grant programme which has three funding priorities: Our natural world – grants to help restore … Continue reading →

  • Screwfix Foundation

    The Screwfix Foundation provides grants up to £5,000 for projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings. The aim is to help those in need: this could be by reason of … Continue reading →

  • Community Ownership Fund: CLOSED

    The Community Ownership Fund (COF) which was originally due to close at the end of March 2025 has now been closed to new applications. The aim of the programme was to support community groups to take ownership of assets that … Continue reading →

  • Army Benevolent Fund

    The Army Benevolent Fund gives grants to charities and organisations that provide lifetime support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families. The funding is intended to support charities and organisations with projects and activities that directly benefit the Army community … Continue reading →

  • Steel Charitable Trust: UK Under-26 Fund

    The Steel Charitable Trust has launched a new funding strategy with changes to its grants programme. From 2025, it will offer two funding streams: one focused on activities benefiting Luton; and a new Under-26 Fund for the rest of the … Continue reading →

  • Bruce Wake Charitable Trust

    Charities and other not-for-profit organisations can apply to the Bruce Wake Charitable Trust for funding to help provide leisure activities for people with physical disabilities. There is a particular focus on assisting wheelchair users and the Trust will therefore favour … Continue reading →

  • Misses Barrie Charitable Trust

    The Misses Barrie Charitable Trust provides small grants to charities. The focus is on supporting the arts, young people, old people and people with disabilities or health conditions. Small and medium-sized charities in Devon can apply (charities in Worcestershire, Warwickshire, … Continue reading →