Grants are available from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust for projects and initiatives which: The trust has a particular interest in supporting initiatives which educate young people in rural areas and relieve poverty within rural areas. There is a focus on providing funding to larger initiatives which would have a significant impact on the rural […]
Funding updates
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Norman Family Trust
The Norman Family Trust provides grants for small, local charities and not-for-profit organisations in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. The priority is to support applications from East Devon. The Trust has reviewed its priorities and is increasing its support to organisations working in animal welfare and those looking after and protecting the natural environment, this means […]
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The Grocers’ Charity
The Grocers’ Charity provides one-off grants of £5,000 to UK charities. Funding can be awarded to registered charities for: There is more information on the Grocers’ Charity website about the kinds of activities that can be funded under each of these themes. UK registered charities with a turnover of below £500,000 can apply. Places of […]
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Motability Foundation
Motability Foundation provides grants to charities and organisations that support the transport needs of people with disabilities. There are currently 5 grant schemes open to applications. Apply by 15 December 2025 for: Apply by 31 March 2026 for: Grants range from £50,000 to £1m depending on which grant scheme you are applying to. Grants are […]
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Hays Travel Foundation
Hays Travel Foundation provides grants for projects to help disadvantaged young people in areas where Hays Travel operates. There are Hays Travel branches* across southern areas of Devon. Grant funding is for projects which help young people (up to 25 years) to develop in at least one of these areas: education, prevention of poverty, health, […]
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Leslie Sell Charitable Trust
Groups that are part of the Scout Association or Girlguiding movement can apply for a small grant from the Leslie Sell Charitable Trust. Grants range from between £75 and £1,000 and can be used for UK or overseas trips or for new start-up Scout or Guide units, replacement of camping or other equipment, one off […]
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Defra Capital Grants
Defra has re-opened its Capital Grants offer which is designed to help farmers and land managers to enhance biodiversity, protect natural resources and improve the landscape. There is a total of £150million available for on-farm projects, in six broad areas: Air quality (£25,000 max) Assessments (no funding limit) Boundaries, trees and orchards (£35,000 max) Natural […]
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New Allotment Site Fund
Grants are available to create new allotment sites in England. If you are part of a constituted not-for-profit organisation, you can apply for a grant of up to £50,000 per acre to purchase land for a new allotment site. Individuals can also apply. The funding is to be used for allotment sites that will be […]
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Better Futures Fund
UK government will be launching a new fund to support vulnerable children. The aim is to provide support to give children a better start in life, including in the home and school environment. Funding will be available to help improve school attendance, behaviour and overall attendance as well as early support to tackle challenges such […]
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Better Youth Spaces
Youth organisations providing services for young people in Torbay will be eligible to apply for a grant from the new Better Youth Spaces fund. Torbay is one of the 42 areas in England that are eligible for the funding. Capital grants of £5,000 to £100,000 are available. These can be used for equipment, small refurbishments […]