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 are at risk of being lost to the community. This included sports facilities, arts and […]
Funding updates
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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust provides grants to support the wellbeing of service personnel, armed forces families and veterans. The Trust has a new £30million Funding Framework for 2024 to 2027 and is launching new funds as part of this. There is an eligibility checker on the Armed Forces Covenant Trust website as well […]
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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 UK. Under-26 Fund Charities can apply for funding for projects that focus on creating educational […]
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DWF Foundation
Registered charities can apply to the DWF Foundation for one-off grants up to £5,000 to support work in the areas of: homelessness health and wellbeing employability education environment and sustainability In particular, the foundation is looking for projects that develop and improve local communities by: tackling a specific community issue helping voluntary and community groups […]
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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 applications which meet one or all of the following criteria: the potential beneficiaries are physically […]
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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 […]
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Ufi Ventures Challenge Fund
The Ufi Ventures Challenge Fund is designed to support early-stage businesses that are developing and deploying vocational technology to support people with essential skills for work. The funding is in the form of investment capital for businesses that have scalable tech solutions that will have a significant impact on helping adults to acquire workplace skills. […]
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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: […]
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Heritage Crafts
Heritage Crafts is a national charity that provides support for traditional heritage crafts. The charity offers a selection of grants and bursary schemes to support makers with skills development and to ensure the viability and sustainability of craft businesses. The following opportunities are available: Maker Relief Fund: small grants for people facing financial hardship while […]
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National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has announced new plans to put community agency, power and control at the heart of its funding. It is committed to investing at least £3 billion of funding to support communities in England by 2030. The plans include the introduction of three new programmes which will have a total […]