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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barratt Redrow Foundation Community Fund<\/a> Bellway Foundation<\/a> Churchill Foundation<\/a> McCarthy Stone Foundation<\/a> Persimmon Community Champions<\/a> Sanctuary Housing Sustainable Communities Fund<\/a>
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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each of Bellway\u2019s divisions has a charity budget to support organisations and community causes in their area (current developments in Tiverton and Sandford, Mid Devon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Churchill Living Group staff can refer charity and community projects to the foundation\u2019s small grants programme in areas where they build and operate (current developments in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Honiton and Torquay). Projects must be supported by a \u2018Churchill referrer\u2019 and must focus on older people\u2019s health, relief of sickness\/ill health, or wellbeing of younger people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small grants are available to support not-for-profit organisations working with adults aged over 65<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each of Persimmon\u2019s local offices has a total of \u00a36,000 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charities, schools, voluntary groups and residents\u2019 associations can apply for funding for initiatives that build connections and resilience in communities where Sanctuary Housing residents live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n