Schools can apply for between £1,000 and £5,000 for books for their school, with a specific focus on reading for pleasure. The LoveReading4Kids Funding for Schools Scheme accepts applications from state-funded schools in the UK. Primaries, secondaries and early years’ settings are all eligible to apply. Priority will be given to schools with income deprivation […]
Funding updates
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Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust provides grant funding for work that seeks to make a positive change across the UK as a whole. The trust is open to funding a range of different organisations and approaches, but generally funds work that is about addressing the root causes of problems rather than delivering services or alleviating […]
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Sofronie Foundation
The Sofronie Foundation provides grants for projects that provide young people with skills for jobs and increase access to higher education. There is a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills. Funding is for initiatives that: increase access to higher education, such as educational programmes for young people that raise aspirations, build […]
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Sport England: Movement Fund
Sport England’s Movement Fund provides support for sports clubs and other organisations that help people to take part in physical activity. There is a total budget of £160million and Sport England has recently announced that 10% of this is being earmarked for clubs and groups that are looking to become more environmentally friendly and sustainable. […]
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Devon Emergency Resilience Fund
The Devon Emergency Resilience Fund provides small grants to support communities in Devon to be better prepared in the event of an emergency, including flooding. There are two funding schemes: Scheme 1 – up to £250 to help communities to develop emergency plans Scheme 2 – up to £1,500 to support small scale works and […]
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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme provides financial assistance for projects that support the development of the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors, and for projects that enhance the marine environment. It has re-opened with a further £6m of funding to distribute. The scheme provides funding for activities that create a sustainable and resilient seafood sector, reduce […]
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Linder Foundation
The Linder Foundation provides grants to charities for specific projects within the themes of the Environment and Young People. Environment: for land-based projects relating to biodiversity (such as sustainable farming practices) and/or species preservation/re-introduction. Young People: for projects that aim to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people (aged 12-24). The foundation is interested in supporting […]
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Solidarity Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) is launching its new Solidarity Fund on 11 June 2025. The fund will provide long-term core funding for up to ten years to organisations tackling the root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. It is anticipated that around ten organisations will receive funding in the first year. The principles […]
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The MSE Charity
The MSE Charity gives grants to UK not-for-profit organisations for projects that have a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money. Grants up to £10,000 are available for the delivery of activities that improve people’s ability to become more financially capable in their present and future circumstances. The charity will consider […]
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Devon County Council: Locality Budgets 2025/26
Devon County Council’s Locality Budgets 2025/26 will soon be opening for applications for funding to support projects that benefit local communities in Devon. Each County Councillor in Devon has a Locality Budget allocation of £8,000 that they can use in this financial year (until March 2026). Devon County Council Members can use their Locality Budget […]