Many UK housing developers and housing associations offer small grants to support local communities and charities in the areas where they have housing developments. The following housing providers have developments in Devon and may be able to support community organisations with funding for projects that benefit the local community:
Barratt Redrow Foundation Community Fund
Charities close to a Barratt Redrow site can apply for a small grant for work to support children, young people and people experiencing disadvantage (current development in Okehampton).
Bellway Foundation
Each of Bellway’s divisions has a charity budget to support organisations and community causes in their area (current developments in Tiverton and Sandford, Mid Devon)
Churchill Foundation
Churchill Living Group staff can refer charity and community projects to the foundation’s small grants programme in areas where they build and operate (current developments in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Honiton and Torquay). Projects must be supported by a ‘Churchill referrer’ and must focus on older people’s health, relief of sickness/ill health, or wellbeing of younger people.
McCarthy Stone Foundation
Small grants are available to support not-for-profit organisations working with adults aged over 65
Persimmon Community Champions
Each of Persimmon’s local offices has a total of £6,000 each quarter that is awarded to local charities, sports clubs, schools and good causes in their area. Projects in Devon could be funded from the Cornwall and West Devon office in Plymouth or the South West office in Exeter.
Sanctuary Housing Sustainable Communities Fund
Charities, schools, voluntary groups and residents’ associations can apply for funding for initiatives that build connections and resilience in communities where Sanctuary Housing residents live.
Sovereign Network Group (currently closed)
Support for activities to improve wellbeing and quality of life for SNG customers and to develop thriving and resilient communities
Taylor Wimpey
Support for charities and local community groups in the areas where Taylor Wimpey operates (current developments in Topsham, Cranbrook, Dawlish, Collaton St Mary and Sherford). The priorities are to promote aspiration, education and wellbeing and to address homelessness.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants from housing developers and housing associations
Application deadline:
Refer to individual schemes