Discretionary grants are available for organisations in Scarborough and Bridlington to assist those furthest from the workplace move closer to employment and support businesses to grow and be sustained. (Deadline: ongoing).
Funding focusing on cost of living
Below is a list of ongoing grants focusing on the cost of living.
Please note: the ongoing grants listed below do not represent all the funds available to groups.
Searching for funding
If you wish to make a key-word search, please click below on the relevant section, then press CTRL + F. In the search box that pops up, write down the funding body or the name of the grant your are looking for.
Please note this page is reviewed monthly. For this reason, please always have a look at the funder’s websites for up-to-date information. If you know of other sources to be included below please email communitysupport@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk.
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Big Issue Invest - Big Energy Saving Loans
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Big Issue Invest is offering loan finance between £20,000 to £150,000 to social enterprises and charities in England, for energy efficiency and renewable energy installation. This lending programme is aimed at enabling social enterprises and charities to access loan funding to help save money on energy during the unprecedented cost of living crisis. Applications can be made at any time.
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Friends of the Elderly - Grants for Older People
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Small grants are available to support older people living on low incomes in England with the costs of home essentials, unexpected large bills, living costs and getting connected online. The maximum grant value for Digital Connections, Home Essentials or Financial Support is £400, or £500 for households where two or more people are eligible for grants (eg a couple, siblings, friends living together at the same address). The maximum grant value for Essential Living Costs is £250 or £315 for joint applications.
Applications are only accepted from a Referral Agent who knows the older person in a professional or community capacity. Referral Agents can include: housing associations, local authorities, charities, community organisations, social workers, advice providers, health centres, cultural and religious centres etc. Guidance notes and FAQs are available on the Friends of the Elderly website. Applications can be made at any time.
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Help for communities with the cost of living
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The cost of living crisis is really hitting hard for many people living in our communities. How do charities, community groups and voluntary organisations help those who are struggling? We’ve pulled together a range of information and support not just to help you support individuals and communities, but to also help you as the voluntary and community sector in North, South and West Yorkshire. Please note we will be bringing you updates on funds and funders that are supporting groups with the cost of living crisis.
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South Yorkshire Community Foundation
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Discretionary grants are being offered to community groups that are helping individuals facing hardship and groups working to build stronger and healthier communities in South Yorkshire. Deadline: ongoing.
