Eligible adult social care employers can claim financial contributions towards learning and development, aiding the non-regulated workforce to complete courses and qualifications. Deadline: 21 March 2025.

Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Grants tend to be in the range of £5,000 to £10,000 to registered charities for general charitable purposes, but has a preference for charities working in the fields of education, training, disability, sport and/or recreation. Apply anytime. Applications should be in writing to the address below and include full details of the charity for which funding is requested. adintct@btinternet.com

Grants, £250 to £1500, to registered charities in the UK undertaking a variety of charitable activities. Applications should be in writing to the secretary and must include accounts and an annual report if available. The Trustees meet twice yearly, usually in October and April. Tel 07901 737488; email astor.foundation@gmail.com

Grants up to £50,000 are available for not-for-profit organisations who can raise their initial funding through a crowdfunding campaign for projects that address Aviva’s current themes of climate champions and financial empowerment. Apply anytime.

Grants are available for churches, cathedrals, denominational bodies, Christian charities, schools, and theological institutions across the UK to deliver projects and activities that have a positive impact on communities. Funding is awarded at the discretion of the trustees. Funding can be used to cover direct capital and/or revenue costs. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Grants are available for churches of all denominations and Christian charities in the UK that are repairing, restoring, protecting and improving church buildings, cathedrals and places of Christian workshops, and helping the most vulnerable by tackling pressing social issues, including homelessness, poverty, climate change and cultural cohesion. Most of the grants awarded are between £1,000 and £15,000 for projects with a total cost of up to £1 million. Larger grants are available for projects costing over £1 million. Grants normally fund capital projects and equipment. Applications from all parts of the UK are welcome, particularly from areas of social and economic deprivation. Apply any time.

Grants of up to £100,000 are available, based on a percentage of the project costs, to Methodist churches, circuits and districts, and some key Methodist heritage sites across the UK to support building development projects that focus on church growth, community engagement, and improving accessibility. Funding will support Methodist churches in their mission and ministry with a particular focus on church growth, community engagement, accessibility, building development, and projects with an environmental benefit. There is no fixed deadline. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Discretionary grants are available for charitable organisations who are organising projects to improve the:

Environment
Education
The arts
And medical health.

Email patricia@quintadelarosa.com or call 01296748560 to apply.

Deadline: ongoing.

Big Local is a place-based investment programme supporting residents in 150 Big Local areas around England to lead change in their area. The funding provides at least £1 million to each of 150 communities across England. A few areas operate local small grants schemes/commissioning opportunities. Applicants should contact their local partnership for details on how to get involved and apply for funding. Groups should check the Big Local website to find out if their location is eligible.

Grants of up to £500 are available to community organisations based in Broadacres Housing Association locations of Yorkshire and the North East of England for projects that deliver benefits to local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that deliver at least one of the following themes:

• Community Projects: Set up or support of projects that promote personal or community development
• Environmental Projects: Projects and activities that are focussed on and improve the sustainability and environment of local communities
• Health & Wellbeing Projects: Projects that tackle health and wellbeing issues, particularly those that benefit children
• Inclusion: Projects that address issues around digital, social, and financial inclusion.

Applications may be submitted at any time.

Grants are available to UK registered charities involved in the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives; and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science. Grants are typically up to £30,000. Applications can be made throughout the year and are reviewed quarterly with cut off dates of: 30 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December each year.

Discretionary grants are available for charitable organisations undertaking health, education, welfare or arts projects in Yorkshire. Call 01904 424340 to find out more about this grant. Deadline: ongoing.

Discretionary grants are available to registered charities for projects taking place that are charitable in nature. Call 020 7248 6700 to find out more about this grant. Deadline: Ongoing.

Grants are available to registered charities for projects that benefit Yorkshire through the relief of need, particularly those related to youth, old age, welfare and medicine. Registered charities, schools, further education establishments, primary care trusts, hospitals or medical research organisations in Yorkshire can apply. Funding is provided at the discretion of the Trustees. Apply any time. Applications are considered at quarterly meetings which take place in March, June, September and December. The deadline for each meeting is the last Friday in January, April, July and October.

Capital grants are available to UK registered charities working in the UK in one of the following areas: communities experiencing racial inequalities, disabilities, domestic and sexual abuse, economic disadvantage, homelessness, LGBT+ communities, older people facing disadvantage, prison and rehabilitation, substance misuse and addiction, and young people facing disadvantage. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees who will determine what level of grant they will give. Applications may be submitted at any time.

Discretionary grants are available for registered charities that are undertaking projects to further mathematical and financial education. Deadline: ongoing.

Grants are available for local, national and international charities for activities in medical care and research, environment protection, international aid, animal welfare, community projects, social mobility enhancement, educational projects and outreach in the arts. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. From 2019, the Trust’s strategy has been to award larger grants to fewer charities. Applicants should note that the Trust does not maintain a website. Applications can be made at any time and must be made in writing. The Trustees may make grants with no formal application; however, if considered appropriate, organisations may be invited to submit a formal application. For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please email Mr Ernest Raymond Anthony Travis travistrust86@yahoo.co.uk.

The Co-operative Bank offer Community Directplus account holders the opportunity to apply for up to £1,000 for community projects  through their unique Customer Donation Fund. Deadlines: end of September, end of March (scroll down to bottom of webpage to download application form).

Grants up to £5,000 are available to registered charities carrying out cultural, welfare or educational projects.
For further information on how to obtain this fund, contact:

Coral Samuel Charitable Trust
Smith & Williamson
25 Moorgate
London
EC2R 6AY
Tel: 020 71314376

Deadline: ongoing.

Discretionary grants are available for charitable organisations whose work focuses on both environmental and human rights issues.

To apply for this fund, contact:

Craignish Trust
Geoghegan and Co.
6 St Colme Street
Edinburgh
EH3 6AD
Tel: 0131 225 4681

Deadline: ongoing.

Grants are available for UK registered charities for general charitable purposes. This is a small trust with a small amount of funding to give away each year. Although funding is at the discretion of the Trustees, grants tend to be for about £4,000. Voluntary and community organisations operating in the UK are eligible to apply. The Trust does not have a website or a formal application form. Applications should be made in writing with details of the project. Applications are considered once per year at an annual Trustee meeting.

Tel: 020 7306 9100
Email: ian.woodhouse@arnoldhill.co.uk

Grants of between £25,000 and £35,000 are available to UK registered charities working to produce significant impact in the Trust’s priority areas: youth opportunities, general welfare, conservation, heritage, Africa (Kenya and Uganda), and international stability and reconstruction. Priority is given to organisations that are medium-sized (with income between £200,000 and £3 million), have a national footprint and do not receive a significant proportion of income from government or local authority contracts. Apply any time.

One-off grants are available to registered charities in the UK for projects that enable communities achieve their full potential. Funding is usually at the discretion of the Foundation but the majority of grants are under £5,000. Projects must address one of the following themes which complement DWF’s Corporate Social Responsibility:

Education, employability, homelessness, health and wellbeing, environment and sustainability. Applicants will need to provide their local DWF office location as the local offices are involved in the distribution of funding and have knowledge of the local area. Applications can be submitted at any time and will be considered at the Grant Committee Meeting in March, June, and December. The Foundation runs online sessions on making an application. Book your place here.

Grants are available for charities, voluntary and community groups, and businesses that are for community benefit in Eastfield to develop projects and activities that improve health and wellbeing, community facilities, access to green spaces and employment opportunities for local communities. There is no maximum or minimum award size. Grants will be awarded at the discretion of the Council. Apply anytime.

Discretionary grants are available for registered charities working in the departments of medical research, education and the arts. Deadline: ongoing.

Grants are available for not-for-profit organisations to support ex-Service men or women and their families as they make the transition to civilian life within the UK. Funding is at the discretion of the Trust. Not-for-profit organisations – from small groups and charities to larger institutions such as universities – working for the benefit of ex-Service men or women and their families can apply. There is a two-stage application process. The Trust aims to respond to the initial application within three months of receipt.

Grants are available to registered charities in the UK such as registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs), excepted charities and exempt charities to support the performing or visual arts and for projects that facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and learning. The majority of grants will be in the range of £10,000 to £50,000 for revenue projects, with some larger grants possible depending upon need and purpose. Applicants requesting funding of £75,000 or more for a building project should contact the Foundation to discuss their request before starting their application. Please note the revised criteria for the Main Grants Programme  for support due to the consequences of the pandemic. Apply any time.

Grants are available to charitable organisations in the UK for a wide range of projects in the areas of welfare, youth, community, arts, faith, environment, education, health, and museums and heritage. The Foundation offers two levels of funding, which can be used towards capital, revenue or project costs:

• Regular Grants of up to £100,000
• Major Grants of £100,000 and above. (When awarding major grants, the Foundation typically expects the project and organisation’s overall annual income to be in excess of £1 million.)

Applications for a Regular Grant of less than £100,000 may be made at any time throughout the year and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. There are no deadlines.

One-off grants of up to £1,000 are available for local voluntary and community organisations doing charitable work to improve social welfare in areas formerly served by a Hillards store in North and Central England. In North Yorkshire, eligible areas are Scarborough, Selby, and Skipton. Registered charities, not-for-profit making, voluntary or community based organisations that are independent, locally managed and accountable (with a local bank account) can apply. Apply any time.

Grants are available for registered charities undertaking general charitable activities in North and West Yorkshire. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Most grants are in the range of £500 to £2,500. Registered charities that are locally based and working in North and West Yorkshire can apply. The Applications are accepted at any time and are considered at quarterly meetings (February, May, August and November).

Grants are available for charities for general charitable purposes in Great Britain. The Trustees have complete discretion as to the type of charitable work supported, however the Trust has focussed on supporting projects relating to young people, people with disabilities, the environment and the arts over the last few years. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Grants tend to range from £500 to £2,500. Applications may be submitted at any time and will be considered quarterly in January, April, July and October.

Grants are available for charitable organisations carrying out projects in the UK that benefit the Foundation’s focus areas: Royal Navy/Royal Marines, Youth, Education or Health. The minimum grant awarded is £5,000. There are no set grant amounts; trustees may award more or less than requested, and will rarely fully fund projects. Applications should therefore include a fundraising plan. Applications are accepted from registered charities/CIOs/CICs in the UK that have an income of less than £30 million per annum. Apply anytime.

Grants are available to UK registered or exempt charities for projects that address the objectives of the Foundation which are welfare, education, medical treatment and research, and religion. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. UK registered or exempt charities, such as special needs schools and universities, can apply. Apply anytime.

Grants are available to local not-for-profit groups for projects which bring general benefit to residents and communities across Great Britain, with a focus on health, poverty, education and Christianity. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Previously, the Foundation has awarded grants ranging from £5,000 to £400,000. Applications can be submitted at any time, for consideration on a quarterly basis.

Grants up to £1,500 are available for small grassroots community groups and small local registered charities that provide activities and projects to prevent social isolation and loneliness for older people (the over 55s). Deadline: application windows are in January, April, July and October.

Grants are available for public, private, and voluntary sector organisations to assist with works that contribute to the management of the landscape, biodiversity, historic environment and enjoyment of the Howardian Hills AONB, as well as community and sustainable development projects. Grants are normally in the range of £100 to £4,000, depending on the type of project. Some projects may be eligible for larger awards. Apply any time.

The Laing Family Trusts include four grant-making trusts (Beatrice Laing Trust, Kirby Laing Foundation, Maurice and Hilda Laing Charitable Trust and Martin Laing Foundation) sharing one administration. Focus is on: the relief of poverty, the advancement of the evangelical Christian faith, education, particularly science and engineering, and youth development, medical research, social/ medical welfare projects, preservation of cultural/environmental heritage, improving access to the arts, and Relief of Poverty. Funding is available as follows:

• The Beatrice Laing Trust – grants typically range between £2,000 and £10,000, although the Trust has the capacity to make a few larger grants each year
• Maurice & Hilda Laing Trust – grants typically range between £5,000 and £25,000, although the Trust has the capacity to make a few larger grants each year
• Kirby Laing Foundation – it is anticipated that most grants awarded will be in the region of £2,000 to £20,000
• Martin Laing Foundation – most grants range between £500 and £10,000.

Apply anytime. Applications will automatically be directed to the most appropriate of the four Trusts.

Funding is available to charities for projects that advance the Christian faith, promote urban and rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation, and relieve sickness within Yorkshire. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Although there is no set amount, grants tend to range from smaller grants of around £1,000 to a few larger grants of £275,000. Charities working in the Yorkshire region may apply. Applications may be submitted at any time and will be considered at one of the quarterly Trustees’ meetings. These meetings are normally held in January, April, August and November but can be subject to change.

Grants are available for local community groups, charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises in the UK for projects that have a positive impact on communities, people, or the environment. A total of £15,000 will be made available every three months, and five shortlisted organisations will each receive a share. Local community groups, charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises in the UK with an average income of less than £50,000 in the last 12 months are welcome to apply. Applications can be submitted at any time. Funding will be awarded every three months in April, July, October, and January, with an application deadline of the 15th of the month before.

Grants are available for UK registered charities that are working in the fields of social welfare, healthcare, arts and heritage, environmental causes and animal welfare, and education and training. Grants range from £300 to £2,000 with new applications at the lower end of this scale. Funding is available for long-term, core funding for various running costs, such as volunteer expenses, training days or equipment maintenance for charities working in the fields mentioned above. Applications can be made at any time. The Trust does not have a standard application form.

The scheme is intended to support medium and small charitable organisations undertaking projects which aim to help those who are in need, particularly in the areas of poverty relief and education. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations which benefit disadvantaged people in the UK can apply. Small and medium charities led by those in the field are favoured for funding. The application process is ongoing and interested applicants may apply at any time.

Grants are available for registered charities and Community Interest Companies who can raise their initial funding through a crowdfunding campaign to support sustainable community projects based across England. The total fund is £100,000. Grants of up to £5,000 are available. Mortgage Advice Bureau Foundation will match up to 50% of the money raised by groups through Crowdfunder, up to a maximum of £5,000. Applications are accepted from existing UK Community Interest Companies or charities. Applications to Mortgage Advice Bureau Foundation are done through the Crowdfunder site and considered on a rolling basis.

Update: The Lottery has released its new strategy. Groups can apply for grants of up to £20,000 and for up to two years funding.

Grants are available for charities, voluntary groups, schools and local authorities in England to carry out projects that will improve their local community. Grants of between £300 and £20,000 are available for up to one year.

Discretionary grants are available for registered charities carrying out projects that focus on social welfare and disadvantaged people. To apply, write to:

The Trustees
Mrs F B Laurence’s Charitable Trust
BM Box 2082
London
WC1N 3XX

Deadline: ongoing.

Grants of £500,000 to £5 million are available to not-for-profit groups for projects which forge connections between communities to create a better-connected society across the UK. It is expected that most awards will be for two to five years, though funding for up to ten years may be considered. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Grants are available to local charitable organisations for projects that benefit the residents, particularly the young, aged, infirm, of York and surrounding areas. Grants rarely exceed £5,000 and are often in the range of £200 to £2,000. The Trust provides the following financial support:

• General grants which are for charitable organisations to assist the young, the disabled, the aged and infirm, and local community organisations where need is demonstrated
• Social grants which are provided through third party agencies for individuals.

Apply any time.

One-off grants are available for local community organisations and charities for local community initiatives across England,  in communities where Persimmon has a presence. Grants of £1,000, £5,000 or £6,000 are available. Each of Persimmon Homes 30 offices across the UK make a donation of up to £6,000 every three months to local charities and organisations in their communities. Local charities, sports clubs and voluntary and community groups based and working in England can apply. There are no deadlines.

Grants up to £5,000 are available for community innovators to turn bold ideas into projects that deliver long-term change for their neighbourhoods. Deadline: ongoing.

Grants are available to UK registered charities for a wide range of charitable purposes in Great Britain. The Trust awards grants to UK registered charities over a wide range of charitable objects with a current focus in the following areas:

• The advancement of health or the saving of lives
• The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
• The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
• The advancement of education.

Funding is provided at the discretion of the Trustees. The Trust does not have a website.

Applications may be made at any time. For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please email charities@rftrustee.com

Grants from £20,000 to £500,000 are available for charities and not-for-profit organisation to run new road safety initiatives, trials and research. No deadline specified.

Funding for registered charities in the UK for projects in the following areas: arts and heritage UK, cathedrals and major churches, parish churches, arts and heritage overseas, developing countries, education, and health and social welfare. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Most applications will not secure a grant because the amount of funding requested from the trusts greatly exceeds the funding available. General applications to the Trust may be submitted at any time.

Grants are available for community initiatives which make a difference to the lives of Sanctuary residents in England with priority for initiatives which build resilience and foster connections between Sanctuary customers and their communities. Funding is at the discretion of Sanctuary Housing and dependent on the impact the project will have on Sanctuary residents. Interested groups can discuss their project proposal with Sanctuary by contacting Joe Leighton in the Community Investment team on 01905 335163 or by emailing community@sanctuary-housing.co.uk

Grants up to a maximum of £1,000 are available to support eligible projects to help meet essential or start-up costs. If you have an idea for a project or event in your community and it meets at least one of the key outcomes and priorities, then North Yorkshire Council would love to help.

Grants up to £3,000 are available to registered charities for the advancement of education, arts and culture, amateur sports and the promotion of good health.

To apply, contact:

Enquiries
Sterry Family Foundation
RSM
5th Floor
Central Square
29 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS14DL
Tel: 01132855000

Deadline: ongoing.

Grants are available for UK registered charities working to deliver positive and lasting change to UK society under three programme areas: opportunity, environment and heritage. Charities can also apply for support if they are providing a critical response to the coronavirus/Covid-19 crisis or are facing severe short-term funding pressures as a result of this. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. There is no maximum or minimum grant size. There are no deadlines or closing dates. Applications may be submitted throughout the year.

The Tarn Moor Estate provides grants to organisations and groups with proposals of benefit to Skipton residents. Applications may be made for capital grants of all sizes and for grants for educational purposes. Grants are only approved for applications of benefit to Skipton residents. Apply any time.

Grants are available to non-profit making, constituted groups and organisations for local good causes that focus on supporting children and families in the UK. Three levels of grants are awarded. Three projects in 575 local communities are voted on by customers in Tesco stores throughout the UK, with projects changing every three months.

• First place (the most votes in its area) – a grant of up to £1,500
• Second place – a grant of up £1,000
• Third place – a grant of up to £500.

The current focus of the programme is projects working in schools to provide healthy food and snacks to pupils and equipment for indoor and outdoor activities.

There are no deadlines.

Grants are available to UK registered charities for a range of charitable projects, including end-of-life care, healthcare and patient support, and education. Funding is at the discretion of the trustees but the average (median) award is £5,000. The Foundation is happy to part-fund projects and will consider applications for continuation funding for previously funded projects. There are no application deadlines as trustees normally make grant decisions on a monthly basis.

This is a fundraising opportunity for local charities and voluntary/community groups across the Harrogate district. Once registered (for free) as a LOCAL LOTTO partner, you can encourage your supporters to participate in the lottery for £1 per week. You will then keep 50p from every £1 ticket sold from your own customisable lottery page.

The Foundation aims to support excellence in the UK, generally through the funding of capital infrastructure in the fields of science and medicine, heritage, arts and humanities, education, and health and disability. There are no minimum or maximum levels of grant that can be applied for and the size of the grants varies greatly across different programme areas. Projects where the total cost is below £15,000 will not be funded. There are two funding rounds per year and the Foundation operates a two-stage application process. The deadlines for Stage 1 applications are generally 5 January and 1 July each year but these can vary between specific categories, so applicants are advised to check the Foundation’s website before applying.

Grants up to £5,000 are available for projects that improves communication skills for disadvantaged adults and supports those not in education, employment or training into employment. Deadline: ongoing.

Grants are available for small and medium sized local charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK with a track record of success working to address local issues in communities of extreme urban deprivation or deprived rural areas. Projects should fall into the following two categories:

• Community support – small grants
• Family support – major grants.

Applications are accepted from charitable organisations (including community interest companies, social enterprises, not-for-profit registered companies and voluntary organisations) in the UK. Funding is available for revenue costs including core costs, salaries, running and projects costs. Applications for small and major grants are accepted at any time and are assessed on a rolling basis.

Unity Trust Bank is a socially responsible bank that offers flexible banking services including current and savings accounts, and loan finance to charitable organisations in the UK. The bank offers a number of services including savings and current accounts. Loans of between £250,000 and £20 million are available to support UK organisations seeking funding that will help them create jobs or bring wider economic, social or environmental benefit. (Loans are subject to fees of 1.5% of the loan value plus legal and valuation fees). Applications may be made at any time.

Grants are available to community and voluntary groups to support small-scale projects with a community emphasis that would find it hard to obtain funding elsewhere. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Applications may be submitted at any time. For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please call 01730 821274 or email: thewakehamtrust@icloud.com