Express Grant Programme

Funding

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Location

England, South West England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant supports charitable and community activities in the West of England. Charities, voluntary groups, and community organisations based in the region can apply. Read the guidelines before applying to check you are eligible.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charitycicsocial enterprise

Key requirements:

  • Must be based and working in the West of England
Who is this for?

This grant is for charities, voluntary groups, and community organisations based and working in the West of England. It is not for businesses or individuals. If your organisation is outside the West of England, you cannot apply.

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

3,730

Typical award

£3,000

Most awards

£1,000 to £5,000

Most funded region

South West

970 awards in 2025, level with 999 the year before.

Recent awards include HomeStart Bristol and South Gloucestershire (£500, 2026), Mothers For Mothers (£1,500, 2026) and The Long Table Stroud CIC (£500, 2026).

This funder has made 3,730 awards with a typical award of £3,000. Would you qualify?

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Full details from Quartet Community Foundation

Supports charitable and community activities across the West of England. Open to charities, voluntary or community organisations based and working in the region. Applicants should read the guidelines before applying to check eligibility.

How to apply

Read the guidelines on the Quartet Community Foundation website before applying. This will confirm whether your organisation is eligible to apply.

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Last updated: 16 August 2026