Physical activity, sport & leisure

Funding for physical activity, sport and leisure

  • 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, Surrey and Scotland are also eligible). Most grants are in the range of £1,000 to […]

  • Sport England: help to recover from storm damage

    Sport England has announced that it is currently prioritising support from its Movement Fund for sports facilities and pitches that have been damaged by recent severe weather. Community organisations affected by the impact of recent storms can apply to the Movement Fund to recover quickly. Funding can be used to help with emergency costs including: […]

  • Boost Charitable Trust

    The Boost Charitable Trust aims to fund and support inspiring programmes which help improve the lives of the disabled and disadvantaged through the power of sport. Small grants are available to charities or non-profit making organisations with a focus on sport. You will need to submit a short application on two sides of A4 setting […]

  • Grants for Schools in Devon

    A new list of grants for schools in Devon is now available from Devon Funding News. The list provides links to local and national grants that accept applications from schools in Devon. It includes funding for curriculum support, reading schemes, sports, outdoor education, SEND support, music and arts. The list is available under ‘Resources’ on […]

  • Home Instead Charities

    Grants are available for small grassroots community groups and small local registered charities that are providing activities and projects to prevent social isolation and loneliness for older people (the over 55s) in the UK. Home Instead Charities provides two levels of funding: Grants of up to £500 for small grassroots organisations Grants of up to […]

  • Nineveh Charitable Trust

    The Nineveh Charitable Trust supports a broad range of UK-based projects and activities, with an emphasis on promoting better understanding of the environment and countryside. The trust also has an interest in encouraging schools’ interactions with the countryside and farming as a part of their STEM curriculum. Grants are available to registered charities and Community […]

  • South West Water Community Grants

    South West Water has two grant schemes to support communities in the SWW area. Neighbourhood Fund There is a total budget of £100,000 to help fund community groups that benefit people and the environment. Schools, registered charities, other not-for-profit organisations, CICs and community groups can apply for a grant of £1,000 or £2,000 to help […]

  • England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Funding

    Funding is available to support ECB affiliated cricket clubs to improve their pitches, facilities and playing opportunities. This includes the County Grants Fund and a new Grass Pitch Improvement Fund to tackle inequalities by providing improved access to good quality, safe playing facilities for targeted groups. County Grants Fund Clubs can apply for between £1,000 […]

  • McCarthy Stone Foundation

    Not-for-profit organisations working with adults over 65 years of age can apply for grants from the McCarthy Stone Foundation. The funding is for activities in specific named locations listed by the Foundation: Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay are eligible and projects delivered in the more deprived areas of these locations will be prioritised. You must be […]

  • Exeter Grants Programme

    Community groups and organisations in Exeter can apply for funding from the City Council to bring people together and help them make a difference in their community. The Exeter Grants Programme is for projects that have a focus on one or more of the following priority themes: Address inequalities Improve health and wellbeing Get people […]