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Fundraising Opportunities

Links to ways to apply for funding for your space.

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Aviva Community Fund

The Aviva Community Fund helps local causes build stronger communities across the UK. It also gives causes access to volunteers, as well as tools and resources to help build their capabilities and achieve long-term sustainable success. This funding first come first come basis.

NLCF (Scotland) - Community Action

This funding is for communities in Scotland. By communities we mean people who share an identity, interest or experience. Or people living in the same place.

We're looking for projects that will help people connect more with each other. We'll support projects that are open, inclusive and led by their community.

‍We’ll fund new or existing projects.
‍Area: Scotland
Suitable for: Voluntary or community organisations that are led by a community.
Funding size: £20,001 to £250,000. For up to 5 years.
Application deadline: Ongoing

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NLCF (Scotland) - Fairer Life Chances

This funding is for projects that support children, young people and families. Or that help people to be healthier and have better access to support.

Projects should support people experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination.

Your project should be designed with the people you support. You should:
involve them in how it’s developed, delivered and led
make use of their existing skills and interests
complement and make connections with other services that support them.

Projects must meet one of these outcomes:
Children, young people and families thrive.
People have better relationships, connections, and physical or mental health.

‍We’ll fund new or existing projects.
‍Area: Scotland
Suitable for: Voluntary or community organisations, public sector organisations.
Funding size: £20,001 to £500,000. For up to 5 years.
Application deadline: Ongoing

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The Hedley Foundation

The Hedley Foundation provides grants to smaller charities operating across the spectrum of social need. Last year they supported hundreds of small charities, improving lives and lifting people’s aspirations.

Eligibility
We award grants to those charities that are able to demonstrate quantifiable outcomes to beneficiaries. Typically, grants of up to £5,000 are regularly made and occasional larger sums are given to charities where high impact can be achieved. Similarly, smaller charities often benefit from smaller grants of £250 upwards.

You should meet the following criteria:
* You are a small UK registered charity with an annual income below £1m
* Your application is not for core salaries, building construction, general running costs, transport, financial deficits or overseas projects
* Your application is not on behalf of a community interest company, for religious institutions, museum or for an individual
* You have not received a grant from The Hedley Foundation, or submitted an unsuccessful application to the Foundation, within the last two years

Deadline: 26/02/2025

More information and to apply follow the link below:

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Naturesave Insurance

We are looking to support projects that actively promote sustainable and eco-friendly approaches to travel and transport:
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* Vehicles: clean fuel, batteries, or both. This can include electric vehicles, hybrid power systems, and fuel cells.
* Infrastructure: such as public transportation systems.
* Energy source: Using renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels like coal.
* Activity: Walking, cycling, or using a scooter instead of driving

Deadline: 27/02/2025

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The Inman Charity

The directors are particularly interested in supporting the following areas of charitable work:-
* Medical research
* Care of the elderly
* General welfare
* Hospices
* The Deaf and Blind
* Care of the physically & mentally disabled
* The Armed Forces

Deadline: 28/02/2025

More information:

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The Kelly Family Charitable Trust

The Kelly Family Charitable Trust is a grant-giving body founded in 2004 by members of the Kelly family.

We’re interested in funding charities whose activities involve all or most family members, where possible, in initiatives that seek to tackle problems facing one or more of its members. We’ve funded charities working in fields including early intervention, mediation, prison services and services for families affected by sexual abuse, physical abuse and domestic violence, among others.

We generally offer grants worth up to £5,000 – though trustees will consider requests for higher amounts. We’re happy to fund charities’ core costs and we encourage applications from relatively new charities to help them become established.

More information below:

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The Anchor Foundation

* Our focus is on supporting Christian charities
* We receive many applications from worthwhile causes but sadly cannot support them all
* We will consider applications for projects in the UK or overseas
* The maximum grant provided is £12,000
* Only in exceptional circumstances will grants be given for building work
* Charities with a number of projects operating should select a single project for their application
* We do not give grants to individuals
* The Trustees look favourably on organisations whose Boards demonstrate equal opportunities

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Bernard Sunley Foundation

What we fund:
* Capital projects which include new buildings, extensions, refurbishments and recreational spaces.
* New minibuses and other vehicles that provide a vital service to those most in need in their local community.
* Churches and other places of worship with a strong, secular community focus.
* Charities or CIOs (Charitable Incorporated Organisations) registered in England and Wales.
* Certain organisations with exempt status such as specialist schools, scout and guide groups, housing associations, cooperatives and community benefit societies.

For more information and eligibility visit the link below.

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Matthew Good Foundation: Grants for Good

Grants for Good is funded by the John Good Group and is designed to direct funding only to small and growing local charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that are making a big impact on communities, people or the environment.

To be eligible, applicants must:
* Be a local community group, charity, voluntary group or social enterprise that has a positive impact on communities, people or the environment.
* Have an average income of less than £50,000 in the last 12 months.
* Have a bank account in the organisation’s name.

Deadline: 15th March 2025

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Yorkshire Building Society

What the fund will support:
* The Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation will consider any project providing employability support to increase job prospects in Bradford.
* All projects must be delivered within the following Wards of Bradford; Bowling & Barkerend, Bradford Moor, City, Clayton & Fairweather Green, Eccleshill, Great Horton, Little Horton, Manningham, Royds, Tong and Wibsey.
* Applicants can apply for between £100,000 and £500,000, for a funding period of up to three years.
* Applications will only be considered from charities registered with The Charity Commission, that have submitted their annual returns on time.
* The funding is open to all registered charities that meet the criteria, including those who have previously received funding from the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.

Deadline: 31st March 2025

For more information follow the link below.

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Delamere Dairy Foundation

Applications are welcome from charities and organisations whose purpose fits with the objects of the Delamere Dairy Foundation for the benefit of the public, namely:

* The advancement of agriculture and of environmental protection
* The advancement in life of young people by developing their capabilities so that they may mature as contributory members of society
* The relief of financial hardship
* The advancement of education
* The relief of sickness

Applications for grants and financial support will be considered from charities and other organisations based in England, Scotland and Wales whose work benefits local communities, and whose purpose aligns with the Foundation’s objects (see list above).

Deadline: 28th February 2025

Follow the link below for more information:

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Persimmon

As well as building good quality homes and creating well-paid, high-skilled jobs, our Community Champions scheme makes a real difference to people's lives. We do this by supporting local charities, sports clubs and good causes across the country.

We have 30 offices across the UK that will each make a donation of up to £6,000 every quarter to those local organisations who are the lifeblood of our communities. Smaller donations are also available.

For more information and to apply follow the link below.

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Charles Brotherton Trust

The Charity is principally directed to encourage young people to improve their own lives by taking advantage of educational opportunites and organised recreational activities. The Charity is also empowered to help improve the standard of living of the elderly and disabled people and relieve the suffering caused by illness.

The geographical areas to which support is given is restricted to:-Bebington and the Wirral, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Wakefield and York

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BBC Children in Need - Emergency Essentials

Our Emergency Essentials programme supports individual children and young people living with severe poverty, a lack of the basic facilities which most of us take for granted and additional pressures such as domestic violence, disability or poor health in the family.

The programme provides items for the most basic needs of vulnerable children and young people aged 18 and under who are:
* Affected by issues such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, estrangement, disability or serious illness, mental health or behavioural difficulties, abuse or neglect, and/or
* Living in severe poverty and suffering deprivation as a result.

Funding is available for essential household items, such as (please note that this may not be an exclusive list and other items may be permissible):
* Children's beds and bedding, including cots.
* Clothing.
* Electric cookers.
* Equipment for babies.
* Fridges and freezers.
* Furniture, kitchen equipment and small appliances, and
* Tumble dryers and washing machines.

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Barchester’s Charitable Foundation

We help people and groups based in England, Scotland, Wales and Jersey. Our funding focus is about connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. We support applications that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged. We help individuals, but please note that all applications for named individuals must be completed by a third party who knows the individual in a professional or community-based capacity.

We help individuals with:
Manual and powered wheelchairs
Mobility scooters
Specialised trikes / bikes
Car adaptations

Our grants for individuals range from £100 up to £1,000.

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The Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund 2024

Organisations running village halls in rural areas across England could be eligible for capital grants of between £7,500 and £75,000. A wide range of organisations, including charities, social enterprises and statutory agencies, are invited to apply to enhance, upgrade, extend, improve, and construct halls so that, as a result, new activities can take place and help bring communities together. Please check the criteria for eligible requests.
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‍Application deadline: none – applications may be made at any time. However, any projects for which a grant is awarded must be completed by Monday 31 March 2025.
‍Funder: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (the Fund is being managed by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) on behalf of the DEFRA).
‍Who can apply: Funding is available to a wide range of organisations and we imagine many rural Warm Welcome Spaces (that are not CICs, companies or sports halls) could be eligible - please do check the criteria.

Organisations delivering the following through their space:

Improved health and/or wellbeing and/or reduction in rural loneliness.
Positive impact on the local environment, contributes towards net zero.
Support for the local rural economy, and/or
Promotion of community cohesion.

Applications may be made for a grant between £7,500 and £75,000 (20% of project costs).

Please note - to progress, you must contact your local hall adviser as they will support your project applications.

Further information and guidance is available on the Action with Communities in Rural England Fund (ACRE) website.

Cash for Kids

Cash for Kids is a charity providing funding to local charities, community groups and projects that are dedicated to supporting children, young people and families. There are two grants to apply for.
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General Funding:This grant is to support families with children up to and including 18, that come from disadvantaged backgrounds, living with disabilities or living with an illness or disability. The value of the grants are typically from £1,000 to £3,000 but they may consider applications for larger amounts. To apply for the general funding, please click here.

Cost of Living Funding: There is also a cost of living grant - This grant is to provide essentials for children to support their physical and mental wellbeing. These could include food, clothing and household energy costs, but we'll also consider anything that helps meet children's most basic needs. Grants are £50 per child per household, and we aim to get the funds to families as soon as possible. To apply for the Cost of living grants, please click here.

Screwfix Foundation

The Screwfix Foundation is grant giving charity with a clear purpose to support projects that improve, repair and maintain homes and community facilities used by those in need throughout the UK. Currently offers local registered charities and not for profit organisations funding up to the region of £5,000.

To be eligible for funding from the Screwfix Foundation, your organisation must:
- Be a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Help those in need. This could be because of financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages in the UK.
- Be looking for funding to support projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of. homes, community buildings and other buildings.
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Applications are considered at three meetings this year, the deadlines are 10th February, 10th May, 10th August and 10th November.

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Charity Excellence Cost of Living Crisis Grants

A valuable and extensive resource listing grants available both nationally and by geographical area.

Your Local Supermarkets

You can go to your local supermarket to ask for help with food and supplies. A lot have national and local grant giving schemes so it’s worth also asking if your Space could be put forward for this eg.

Tesco Stronger Starts

Morrisons Foundation

The Morrisons Foundation awards grant funding for charity projects which make a positive difference in local communities. In the main, grants are available to fully fund projects up to £25,000.

Crowdfunder

Crowdfunder announced the launch of a Cost of Living Resilience Fund. You may be eligible to apply for up to £50,000 if your project helps individuals and communities navigate the challenges posed by the cost of living crisis, and donations made to your project could be tripled. The Fund is designed to empower initiatives and community organisations across England to address these pressing issues.

Welsh Government - Direct Food Support

The Welsh Government has provided Welsh local authorities with funding to help community food organisations to meet the needs of an increased number of people facing food poverty. This includes capital funding which can be used in a variety of ways, for example but not limited to, purchasing fridges, freezers and cooking equipment. The revenue funding can be used to support voluntary organisations, community groups and housing associations etc. to develop or strengthen projects such as social supermarkets, community cafes, lunch clubs and community cookery classes. The funding should support community food organisations to purchase additional supplies of good quality food and essential goods, boosting their capacity to meet the needs of their customers. Organisations wishing to access the funding should approach their local authority.

Welsh Communities Together Grants Programme

The Welsh Government Communities Together grants programme is due to reopen for applications. It provides small grants to community organisations which are helping to support people through the cost of living. More information about the grant criteria can be found on the button below.

Welsh Communities Income Maximisation

Welsh Government Communities are currently running their fourth benefits take up campaign, Here to Help which is running until the end of March and is helping people to access the financial support they are entitled to.

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Halifax Foundation (Northern Ireland)

The Community FLEX programme is open to registered charities with an income of £500,000 or less, with a least one year of annual returns published on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s website.In line with the priorities of The Halifax Foundation, your charity must directly support people in greatest need. For example, supporting people living in poverty; those who are unemployed; those with disabilities or mental ill health. (This is not an exhaustive list – other areas of need will be considered.) Community FLEX is a rolling programme, which means you can apply at any time. However, we may need to close the Programme later in the year, should our budget be fully allocated.

Costs considered:
*Materials & Equipment
*Salary Contributions
*Overheads / Core costs
*Transport costs
*Volunteer expenses
*Training / Tutor costs
*Activity costs
*Minor refurbishment
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McCarthy Stone

One to watch:
Although current rounds are closed McCarthy Stone is one to watch for smaller organisations with some great grant programmes available throughout the year. We will update here when programmes become available.
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Our foundation runs a number of grant programmes throughout the year for organisations supporting people over 65 and an annual income under £250,000 p.a.

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The Hobson Charity

The Hobson Charity was founded in 1985 and was established to achieve the following objectives:
* The relief of poverty, suffering and distress of those in need in the United Kingdom, including the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure in the interests of their social welfare.
* The advancement of education amongst the inhabitants of the United Kingdom
* The furtherance of other charitable purposes beneficial to such communities of the United Kingdom as the charity may think fit
* To make grants to such associations, trusts, societies or corporations established for charitable purposes.

The trustees will consider applications for grants which are in accordance with the stated objectives of the charity and:
* Are from a registered charitable organisation based in England and Wales
* Do not include salary, people or core running costs of any kind
* Are not repeat or multi-year requests
* The items have not already been purchased.

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