Quartet Community Foundation Grants
Quartet Community Foundation covers the West of England: Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. It administers named funds for donors, so eligibility depends on which of those areas you work in and what a particular fund was set up to support. Grants are small and go to local voluntary organisations.
Quartet Community Foundation has 3 open funds listed here, 2 of which accept applications all year.
Checked daily. Last updated 9 November 2026.
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).
Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.
What Quartet Community Foundation funds
Counted across the 3 open funds on this page.
No deadline listed
Check the funder's current application window before you apply.
Express Grant Programme
Quartet Community Foundation
The Express Grant Programme from Quartet Community Foundation supports local grassroots groups and small to medium sized organisations working with communities that face inequality and disadvantage. It is open for applications all year, so there is no closing date to work towards. The programme funds activities, projects and services that help people affected by economic disadvantage, such as poverty, unemployment or low income. It also funds work that improves access to appropriate and affordable services and support for people who are currently excluded or underserved. The communities can be geographic, or groups brought together by race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. You can ask for up to £5,000. The average grant is around £4,000. You can apply for a new activity or to continue something you already do. Grants can cover core or running costs, project and activity costs, and capital costs such as equipment or refurbishment. You should plan to start spending the grant within six months of it being awarded. You must be based and working in Bristol, Bath and North-East Somerset, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. The foundation prioritises organisations with an income under £1 million, and particularly those under £0.5 million. A practical point to know: funds are limited, and currently 54% of applications are successful. The foundation aims to fully fund requests but may occasionally award part of the amount. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks, and may take up to 10 weeks at busy times. Some criteria changed from 1 May 2026, so read the Guide for Applicants before you apply. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/express-grant-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
North Somerset Community Transport Grant
Quartet Community Foundation
Quartet Community Foundation gives grants of £20 to £500 to local transport schemes serving residents of North Somerset with limited mobility. The schemes are typically run by local volunteers. Two types qualify: community transport groups with a section 19 or section 22 permit running fully accessible minibuses, and car schemes where volunteer drivers use their own vehicles, mainly for medical appointments. The money covers costs on top of normal running costs. Examples the funder lists include an unexpected rise in insurance premiums, unplanned vehicle maintenance, training for drivers and staff, and DBS checks for new drivers. Blue badge application charges and telephone or software upgrades also qualify. Applications are open all year, so there is no deadline to work to. Match funding is looked on favourably. The funder may not cover the whole cost you ask for. Read the guidelines first, then apply online or request a postal form.
Where this funding goes
Frequently asked questions about Quartet Community Foundation funding
How many Quartet Community Foundation grants are open right now?+
3 grants from Quartet Community Foundation are open on GrantMatch today, of which 2 have no fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
When is the next Quartet Community Foundation deadline?+
The nearest deadline is 14 December 2026. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.
How much does Quartet Community Foundation usually award?+
Across 3,730 published awards, the typical Quartet Community Foundation grant is £3,000, with most falling between £1,000 and £5,000. Figures come from 360Giving open data and describe past awards, not what is on offer now.
How do I apply for Quartet Community Foundation funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Quartet Community Foundation application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.