Physical activity, sport & leisure

Funding for physical activity, sport and leisure

  • Wooden Spoon Charity

    Wooden Spoon is a grant-making charity that aims to transform the lives of vulnerable children and young people through the funding and support of the rugby community. It supports projects that will benefit children and young people under 25 years of age who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially.  Projects must normally be of a capital nature, […]

  • Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund

    There is still funding available for communities and businesses that want to install an automated external defibrillator (AED) for their area. The Community AED Fund is helping to provide AEDs in public places to ensure that they are easily accessible if someone is experiencing an unexpected cardiac arrest. This is a one-off scheme which allows you […]

  • Landfill Communities Fund

    The Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) is a scheme through which Landfill Operators are able to redirect a small proportion of their landfill tax liability to support a wide range of community and environmental projects which are near to licensed landfill sites. LCF funding is for capital expenditure only and is generally intended for improvements to amenities […]

  • National Lottery Awards for All

    If you are looking for funding for a community or voluntary organisation, the National Lottery Awards for All is a good place to start and, from 15 November 2023, you can apply for up to £20,000. Awards for All support community organisations with all kinds of projects and activities in their local area. The important […]

  • Grassroots Fund

    Grants are available to support grassroots football and the people involved in FA-accredited clubs and leagues. This fund is provided by Grassroots Football in partnership with Utilita Energy’s Football Rebooted initiative. There is a simple application process to apply for funding to help your football club. For example, making improvements to your clubhouse, supporting volunteers, […]

  • Livewell Foundation

    The Livewell Foundation supports projects and initiatives that will help improve health and wellbeing, prevent ill health or reduce social isolation within Plymouth and South West Devon. The foundation provides small grants up to £1,000 and large grants up to £10,000 for projects or initiatives that will: improve health and wellbeing reduce mental and physical […]

  • Has Devon Funding News helped you?

    If you have applied for a fund that you found out about in Devon Funding News and would like to share your success with a wider audience – we’d love to hear from you. It would be great to know if DFN is making a difference for organisations in Devon so please let us know […]

  • Collecteco

    Do you need furniture or equipment for your organisation? Collecteco partners with companies across the UK to generate social value, net zero and circular economy benefits by donating furniture and equipment to charities, schools, community groups, NHS trusts and other not-for-profit good causes. If you are looking for good quality items for your good cause […]

  • 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 reach their full potential by supporting projects which have the following objectives: encouraging independence developing team working skills developing self confidence promoting creativity & individuality encouraging […]

  • Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust

    Grants are available to individuals, clubs, community groups or teams in the UK to encourage vulnerable and underprivileged children and young adults to get active and enjoy taking part in sport. The Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust was set up to enable young people to reach their sporting potential and creating new opportunities for those who […]