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All open grants for churches and faith groups (87)

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Benefact Trust Methodist Grants

Benefact Trust

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

Benefact Trust's Methodist Grants programme helps Methodist organisations in the UK and Ireland strengthen their mission and ministry. It is funded mainly by donations from Methodist Insurance PLC. The grants support building projects. You can use the funding towards building development work, or towards repair and maintenance that is essential to keeping your mission and ministry going. The trust makes contributions towards capital projects, so this fund is about work on your buildings. The programme focuses on four areas. It supports church growth, both in numbers and spiritually. It looks for community engagement. It welcomes projects that improve accessibility. It also values environmental benefits. Check that your project is a good fit for these funding priorities. This programme suits Methodist churches and organisations planning capital work that will help them grow, serve their community, open their buildings to more people or reduce their environmental impact. Recent news from the trust highlights funded work on community mission, young people, sustainability and support for people facing homelessness. Before you apply, the trust strongly recommends reading the Methodist Grants programme guidance. It gives full details on eligibility, funding priorities and how to apply, and helps you see whether your project is a good fit. You can also preview the application form, read the grant terms and conditions and look through the FAQs. If you are not sure this is the right fund for you, the trust suggests comparing it with its Community Impact Grants and Building Grants to find the best match for your project. Official source: https://www.benefacttrust.com/grants/methodist-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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National Lottery Heritage Grants: £10,000 to £250,000

National Lottery Heritage Fund

£10,000 - £250,000England

National Lottery Heritage Grants fund projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. This strand offers grants from £10,000 to £250,000 for projects that run for no more than five years. The money can pay for a broad range of direct project costs. These include volunteer expenses, new staff posts and training, capital works, repair, maintenance and conservation, professional fees, event costs and activities to strengthen your organisation. You can also include the acquisition of heritage and related purchase costs. Voluntary sector organisations may be able to include a share of their overheads through full cost recovery. The programme suits not-for-profit organisations, private owners of a heritage asset and partnerships. Your project must take into account all four investment principles: saving heritage, protecting the environment, inclusion, access and participation, and organisational sustainability. You decide how much emphasis to give each one. There is no deadline, so you can apply whenever you are ready. You can send an optional Project Enquiry first to get feedback on your idea. Once your application and supporting documents are complete, the funder aims to give you a decision in eight weeks. Payments are usually made in three stages: 50% in advance, 30% in advance and 20% in arrears. One important caveat: your project must not start before the funder makes a decision. Costs already incurred cannot be covered. The funder receives more applications than it can fund, so plan carefully before you apply. Official source: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/national-lottery-heritage-grants-10k-250k-0. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Newham 4 Community Funding Search

Newham Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, London

Newham 4 Community is a free search tool that helps you find grants for social and community projects. Newham Council points to it from its page on funding for voluntary, community and faith organisations. The council says there are a range of grants and funding opportunities that Newham residents can apply for. They can help you get a community project or initiative off the ground, or help with its running. The page aims to help you find the one that is right for you and then apply. The search is quick to use. You get a 60-second search with an easy-to-use drop down menu. You can also browse categories to see what funding is out there. The information is updated every 24 hours, so you can be sure it is the latest available. This listing suits charities and community groups, including faith groups, looking for funding for local projects. It is a handy first stop if you are not sure which grant fits your idea. One thing to know. This is a search service, not a single grant. The page itself does not give an award size, a closing date or a set of eligibility rules. Each opportunity you find through the search will have its own details, so read those closely before you apply. Official source: https://www.newham.gov.uk/community-parks-leisure/funding-community-projects-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Rochdale Communities Fund – Micro Grants for up to £1,000

Action Together

Up to £1,000National (UK-wide)

The Rochdale Communities Fund offers micro grants of up to £1,000 to help voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups support individuals, families and communities across the Rochdale Borough. The money comes from Rochdale Borough Council's Public Health team and is managed by Action Together. Your project needs to fit one or both of two priorities. The first is challenging poverty and driving equality, which includes practical support, advice or peer support, reducing inequalities and strengthening community voice. The second is promoting health and wellbeing, which includes supporting social, mental and physical wellbeing, working with marginalised groups whose needs are not met by existing services, and building strong relationships within and across communities. Funds are limited, so micro and small groups will be prioritised. You must be rooted in or actively working in the borough of Rochdale, have annual income below £25,000, and be a member of Action Together CIO. Membership is free. You also cannot apply if you have already received grants from Action Together worth more than £3,000 in total. The programme runs quarterly on a rolling basis. When the money for a quarter has all been allocated, the grant pauses and then reopens in the following quarter. So it is worth applying early in a quarter. Read the updated guidance notes before you fill in the application form, then email the completed form to the Rochdale Communities Fund team. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/rochdale-communities-fund-micro-grants-ps1000. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Weston Windfarm Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

The Weston Windfarm Community Fund, run by Norfolk Community Foundation, supports projects that benefit residents of four Norfolk parishes: Weston Longville, Morton on the Hill, Attlebridge and Hockering. The fund is flexible. It can support any type of activity that involves local people through small community organisations and benefits their community. Your project must offer some economic, environmental, educational, social or cultural benefit for people living in the area. It is open to charities and community groups, faith organisations, parish and town councils, and social enterprises. Awards will not usually go above £5,000. A larger award may be considered for a project with clear and significant benefit to the eligible area. If you are thinking about asking for more than £5,000, talk to Norfolk Community Foundation before you start an application. The call for applications is open now. The fund has £14,342 in total for grant-making in 2026. As well as meeting this fund's rules, you must meet Norfolk Community Foundation's general eligibility criteria. Projects must benefit people in the four named villages only. You apply online through Norfolk Community Foundation. If you want to talk through your idea first, you can contact Corrie Colson-Melhuish, Programmes Advisor, on 01603 623958 or by email at corriecolson-melhuish@norfolkfoundation.com. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/weston-windfarm-community-fund/. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/weston-windfarm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Eric Wright Charitable Trust Small Groups Funding (Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde)

Community First Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde (Eric Wright Charitable Trust)

Up to £1,000North West England

The Eric Wright Charitable Trust Small Groups Funding 2026-27 offers small grants for grassroots community projects in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde. The programme is delivered by LACVS, supported by Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale CVS, and administered by Community First Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde. It backs projects that strengthen community cohesion, reduce social isolation and improve health and wellbeing. It also supports projects that help local people feel more connected, resilient and supported within their communities. Grants go up to £1,000, across three tiers. Grassroots grants of up to £250 are for un-constituted community groups working with Community First and the LACVS LOCAL project on community engagement activities or events. Community grants of up to £500 are for constituted community groups. Longer-term community grants of up to £1,000 are for constituted groups planning a project that runs for 12 weeks or longer. The fund suits small voluntary, community and faith sector organisations with an annual turnover of less than £30,000. There is no fixed deadline. Awards are made on a first come, first served basis, so once the money has gone, it's gone. If your project fits, it makes sense to apply early. If you would like help, Community First runs free 30-minute Funding Clinic appointments. You can book a virtual session on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10am and 4pm. You can also book a face-to-face drop-in session in Blackpool or Fleetwood on selected dates. Bookings are requests only, so wait for your confirmation by email or text before you attend. Official source: https://www.communityfirstbwf.org/small-grants. Official source: https://www.communityfirstbwf.org/small-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Sir James Reckitt Charity Grants

The Sir James Reckitt Charity

£1,000 - £10,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Sir James Reckitt Charity gives grants to charities linked to Hull and East Yorkshire, or to the Society of Friends (Quakers). Its funding is flexible. You can use it for start-up costs, core costs or other projects. Most grants are unrestricted, so your charity can spend the money as it sees fit. Grants usually range from £1,000 to £10,000, although the trustees can consider larger amounts. The charity also supports some core charities with annual funding, based on a long-term relationship. There is no single closing date. Trustees meet twice a year, in May and November, to review applications. Your application needs to arrive at least a month before the meeting, and it may take six months before you receive any money. If your need is urgent, the charity can approve smaller grants of up to £2,000 within a few weeks, outside the scheduled meetings. You can apply online, and the form takes about 30 minutes. You will be asked what the funding is for, the total cost of the project, how much you are hoping for, how soon you will spend the money and whether other donors can match the grant. Have your latest annual accounts or financial statements ready. One thing to note is the two-year rule. If you have applied in the last two years, whether or not you were successful, a further appeal will not normally be considered, except in emergencies. Local agencies seeking hardship funding for an individual or family can use a separate application form for the Grant Giving Consortium. Official source: https://thesirjamesreckittcharity.org.uk/apply. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Local Member Grants Scheme

Lancashire County Council

£100 - £2,000North West England

The Local Member Grants Scheme lets Lancashire County Council's county councillors support voluntary, community and faith groups in their area. You apply for a grant, and your local county councillor decides whether to award it from their own budget. Each councillor has £2,000 to give out in each financial year. Grants pay for specific projects that directly benefit the community. Examples include new equipment such as tablets or gardening tools, materials such as books or display boards, accessibility improvements such as wheelchair ramps, and group activities such as outings and fitness sessions. Projects must fit the council's priorities, particularly 'better lives for all' and 'stronger communities'. You can ask for between £100 and £2,000. You can apply to more than one councillor, as long as the project benefits people in each division. However, the most a group can request in a financial year is £2,000 in total. The page gives no closing date. One practical point to plan around: the scheme cannot fund running costs, such as staffing, salaries or office rent, and it cannot award grants retrospectively. It is not an emergency fund either, so apply at least one month before your project starts. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee a grant, because the decision rests with your councillor. If you are successful, allow three to four weeks after the decision email for payment to reach your group's bank account. Official source: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/community/grants-and-funding/local-member-grants-scheme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Kirby Laing Foundation Grants

Kirby Laing Foundation (Laing Family Trusts)

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

The Kirby Laing Foundation is one of the Laing Family Trusts. Sir Kirby Laing set it up in 1972 for general charitable purposes, and its trustees decide how its money is used. The Foundation had been spending down its endowment, but the trustees have now stopped that programme. They are reviewing and refining their priorities as a result. For now, giving stays focused on five areas. The first is promoting the evangelical Christian faith. This covers theological education and training, mainly in the UK, new projects that nurture faith in people from their teens to their 30s, and English cathedrals working on sustainability, access or outreach. The second is ageing and end of life care in the UK. The Foundation supports translational research into ageing, new and sustainable models of care for older people, and training for health professionals in ageing and age-related conditions. The third is developing young talent in music and theatre, especially young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. This includes national or regional talent programmes with clear routes into the profession, support for young professionals, including those exploring backstage roles, and capital projects that improve this work. The fourth is overseas development, mainly in Nepal and Bangladesh. Projects should be sustainable, replicable and built with local communities. They should help women and girls into education and work, or improve life for people with disabilities. The fifth is science and engineering innovation in the built environment, which is covered by the separate Constructive Pioneers Initiative. One thing to bear in mind: across all areas, the Foundation rarely funds core costs, the delivery of ongoing projects or individuals. Official source: https://www.laingfamilytrusts.org.uk/about-us/kirby-laing-foundation/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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West Lindsey Community Environment Fund

West Lindsey District Council

£200 - £5,000East Midlands

West Lindsey District Council's Community Environment Fund offers revenue grants for community environment and carbon reduction projects across West Lindsey. It supports the council's Environment and Sustainability Strategy 2024. Your project should fit one or more of five categories. Biodiversity and nature recovery covers work such as wildflower or hedge planting, pond improvements and pollinator schemes. Climate engagement covers workshops, awareness campaigns, repair cafés and school engagement. Energy efficiency and carbon reduction covers LED lighting, draught proofing, insulation, heating controls and feasibility studies for community buildings. Green spaces covers community gardens, accessibility improvements, all weather paths, planters and signage. Tree planting covers community planting schemes, native species and woodland creation feasibility. The grant can pay for equipment under £10,000, event costs, green spaces development and the revenue costs of delivering a project. There are two award levels. Small awards range from £200 to £1,000, and medium awards range from £1,000 to £5,000. The council expects most grants to fall between £200 and £1,000. It can fund up to 100% of your project costs, but match funding will be viewed favourably. The fund suits charities, community groups, parish and town councils, social enterprises and other local organisations. Businesses, faith organisations and schools can apply too, but only for projects with wider community access and benefit. The fund is open now and you can apply at any time. It is due to close in November 2027, but it may close earlier if all the money is awarded. Note that it will not pay for anything you have already spent or committed before receiving a grant. Official source: https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/communities-safety/grants-funding/community-environment-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Brent Together Towards Zero Grant: Round 5

Brent Council

Up to £5,000London

Brent Together Towards Zero is a small grants programme from Brent Council. It supports projects that help tackle the climate and ecological emergency in Brent. The aim is to make neighbourhoods greener, cleaner and more environmentally friendly, and to encourage community-led climate action across the borough. You can apply for up to £5,000 for one-off activities with a clear beginning and end. Round 5 opened on 15 June 2026 and is open now. The page gives no closing date. Funding runs until spring 2027, or until funds run out, so it makes sense to apply sooner rather than later. Eligible ideas include re-use and repair projects, recycling and waste reduction, community gardens and food-growing, environmental education and workshops, community campaigns and challenges, and community-scale energy efficiency work such as energy saving workshops. The list is not exhaustive, and the council encourages creative ideas. The fund suits individual residents, constituted community groups, tenant and resident associations, faith groups, charities, housing associations, social enterprises and local businesses with a clear community benefit. New residents and newly formed groups are particularly welcome. You must be 18 or over and based in Brent, and so must your project. Your application should show how the benefits will continue after the funding ends. One practical caveat: the grant cannot be used for projects that are only about tree planting. If your project involves planters on the public highway, talk to Brent's Highways team early and think about pedestrian safety, accessibility, insurance and upkeep. Official source: https://www.brent.gov.uk/neighbourhoods-and-communities/community-funding-and-support/brent-together-towards-zero-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Poverty Hurts Fund (Northamptonshire)

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £2,000East Midlands

The Poverty Hurts Fund from Northamptonshire Community Foundation helps local organisations support people struggling with poverty and the cost of living crisis. It is aimed at charities and community groups working with vulnerable residents in Northamptonshire who are already in financial difficulty. You can apply for up to £2,000. The fund gives examples of the kind of work it could pay for. These include food support, such as food parcels, stock for food banks, community fridges or larders. It also covers projects that reach residents who struggle to get affordable, nutritious food, including people with no recourse to public funds. Projects that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, such as providing culturally appropriate foods, are welcome too. Other examples are essential items like toiletries, blankets, hot water bottles and clothing. The fund can also support advice services, such as help with energy use and payments, benefit eligibility checks or debt advice. This is a rolling programme with no fixed deadline. Applications are assessed at the end of each month. The fund suits small, locally managed groups based in the county, including charities, constituted community groups, Community Interest Companies and companies limited by guarantee with charitable aims. One important caveat: the fund will close to applications once all the money has been awarded, so it is worth applying sooner rather than later. You will also need a written constitution with a dissolution clause and an equalities policy before you apply. The grants team can give advice during the process and can look at a draft application before you submit it. You can call them on 01604 230033. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/poverty-hurts. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Live Well Community Fund - Coaching Grants

Action Together

Up to £1,000North West England

This fund pays for one-to-one coaching for local leaders in voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in the Rochdale borough. It is run by Action Together, with funding from the Live Well Fund. The aim is to give community leaders time, headspace and support to reflect on their wellbeing, their leadership and the difference they make. Around 20 leaders will receive a grant. The page says many leaders never get the chance to step back, because they are busy keeping an organisation or service running. The grant amount depends on the coaching quote you receive. The estimated cost is £700 to £850, and the most you can receive is £1,000. The fund is rolling. There is no fixed closing date. It will close once the money has been used up, so it is worth applying sooner rather than later. When making decisions, Action Together looks at clarity of goals, personal benefit, benefit to your organisation or community, commitment and readiness, and equity and access. One practical point: you need to be a member of Action Together to apply. Your work should also focus on social justice or social change, and your organisation needs a turnover below £1m. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/live-well-community-fund-coaching-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Leeds Community Committee Small Grants

Leeds City Council

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Leeds City Council's community committees award small grants of up to £1,000 per ward and large grants of over £1,000 per ward to local projects that meet committee priorities and benefit the local area. There are 8 community committees covering the city's 33 wards. Each committee is made up of local councillors. At the start of each year, every committee receives a wellbeing fund and a youth activities fund. The committees award these budgets as grants to community projects and youth activities. In 2024/25 they spent over £1.2 million across 350 separate grants to grass roots organisations, voluntary groups and charities. There are 2 types of funding. The Wellbeing Fund supports the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the committee area. The Youth Activity Fund pays for activities for children and young people aged 8 to 17 in the committee area. The grants suit voluntary, community and faith organisations, charities, commercial organisations that operate on a non-profit basis, and council services. Local priorities can include environmental improvements, community safety, health and wellbeing, employment and issues that affect young people. Elected members make funding decisions at public meetings, held 4 times a year. Money goes to projects that address the priorities in each committee's forward plan, so it helps to know your committee's priorities before you apply. One practical point: before you apply, contact the community committee support team to find out if you are eligible. Official source: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/consultations-and-feedback/community-committees. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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English Lakes Hotels Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The English Lakes Hotels Trust Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with money given by the donor, English Lakes Hotels. It supports two groups: employees of English Lakes Hotels who are nominated by the company, and charitable or not-for-profit organisations delivering community projects in Windermere, Ambleside, Morecambe and Lancaster. These are the areas where the hotels are based. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, focused pieces of work rather than large projects. Priority goes to projects that address hardship, help families in crisis, promote education (especially internships and apprenticeships), or support the Christian church and community projects. Examples the funder gives of past support include funeral costs for a family experiencing hardship and premises hire for a hub for homeless young people. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation has a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley at the foundation on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. One thing to keep in mind: awards are described as "normally" up to £1,000, and priority is given to the themes above. Make sure your project connects clearly to one of them, and to one of the four towns, before you apply. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/english-lakes-hotels-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Joseph Rank Trust Grants

The Joseph Rank Trust

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

The Joseph Rank Trust gives grants to registered charities for capital costs, such as building projects, or three-year grants towards running (core) costs. There is no typical grant size. Each application is judged on its own merits. It suits charities with a clear mission and outreach. The Trust asks you to describe who will benefit from your missional outreach and your planned spiritual outcomes, so it fits work with a faith dimension. Churches and places of worship that are excepted or exempted charities can apply too. Methodist churches have extra requirements. For core cost grants, you need other sources of funding or must be able to match what the Trust gives. Matched funding does not apply to capital grants. Building projects need evidence of existing mission and how it will grow, plus planning permission (or a building warrant in Scotland). Church of England projects also need a faculty from the Chancellor. There is no published deadline. The next Trustees meeting is in January 2027, and applications are dealt with on a first come, first served basis. Assessment can take a number of weeks. If you have not heard back by the date the Trust gives you, the Trustees have not been able to make a grant. One caveat: the Trustees take an active role in finding projects themselves and have ongoing commitments, so they cannot always fund unsolicited applications. The Trust is also not a repeat funder, so past grant holders should not apply again. The Secretary is happy to talk through your plans if you are unsure whether your work fits. Official source: https://www.ranktrust.org/rank-trust-grants.htm. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Maurice and Hilda Laing Charitable Trust Grants

Maurice and Hilda Laing Charitable Trust (Laing Family Trusts)

£5,000 - £25,000National (UK-wide)

The Maurice and Hilda Laing Charitable Trust is one of the Laing Family Trusts. It was set up in 1996 and gives grants to organisations, mainly Christian ones, working in three areas. First, it supports work that advances Christian faith and values. This includes new "fresh expressions" of church and pioneer ministries, helping children and young people explore and grow in the Christian faith, and supporting oppressed Christian communities overseas. Second, it funds organisations, primarily those inspired by Christian faith, that give practical help to people in the UK who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or socially isolated. The trustees focus on families and young people at risk, prisoners and ex-offenders (particularly women in the justice system), people who are homeless, and refugees. Third, it funds the relief of poverty overseas, mainly through Christian organisations working in low income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Projects should improve educational opportunities and build sustainable livelihoods for street children, young people at risk and people with disabilities. Grants typically range from £5,000 to £25,000. The trustees can also make a small number of larger grants each year. In every area, the trustees look for projects that are financially and environmentally sustainable and that could be replicated. Show clearly how your work will last and how others could repeat it. Before you apply, read the How to Apply guidelines and the Exclusions. These are shared across all the Laing Family Trusts. The Trust's latest annual report and accounts, on the Charity Commission website, give examples of recent grants and can help you judge whether your work fits. Official source: https://www.laingfamilytrusts.org.uk/about-us/maurice-hilda-laing-charitable-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Funding for voluntary or community groups

Manchester City Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, North West England

Manchester City Council's page for voluntary and community groups lists the council's current grant schemes. There are two: The Neighbourhood Fund helps communities make their neighbourhoods better places to live and is open for applications all year. Community Events Funding is development funding for registered groups running community-based, not-for-profit celebrations that show citywide impact and benefit. The larger Our Manchester Voluntary and Community Sector Fund 2026-29 (£10,000 to £100,000 a year) closed on 1 September 2025 and is not taking applications. The council also funds free support for groups, such as organisation health checks, advice and training, delivered through Macc. Each scheme has its own amounts, rules and dates, so check the page for the one you want. Official source: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/people-and-communities/grants/funding-available-for-voluntary-and-community-groups. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Burton Pidsea Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (EnergieKontor UK)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Burton Pidsea Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants scheme offers up to £1,000 for projects that benefit communities in Holderness, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The money comes from an annual donation of around £20,400 from EnergieKontor UK Ltd, which owns and runs the wind farm. East Riding of Yorkshire Council manages the fund. A local panel decides how it is spent. The fund supports educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives for public benefit. It also backs activities prioritised in the parish plans of parishes in the area. Projects within 5 kilometres of The Garage, HU12 9AX, are given preference. It suits charities and community groups, along with parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups, or ideas where no group yet exists, can also be considered. If you need more than £1,000, up to £10,000, you would apply to the main fund instead, which re-opens on 1 April 2027. The Small Grant Fund is open now, while funds allow. In most cases a decision takes about 14 days from application. One thing to note is that the fund can pay up to 100% of costs in some cases. Projects that show their own contribution are viewed more favourably. As a guide, the panel suggests around 20% of total project costs. Your contribution can be cash, donations, equipment loans, free use of land or buildings, or volunteer time. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/burton-pidsea-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Solihull VCFSE Capacity and Development Fund

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Up to £1,000West Midlands

Solihull Council has launched a new fund for 2026 to help local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations grow stronger. The Solihull VCFSE Capacity and Development Fund offers grants of up to £1,000. The money supports training, coaching, mentoring and organisational development. It is aimed at organisations that want to strengthen their organisation, develop their workforce, improve their governance, or build skills and knowledge. The fund is for VCFSE organisations in Solihull. The council says grants are now available, and you can apply at Your Voice Solihull. The fund sits alongside other support the council offers the sector. With CAVA (Warwickshire and Solihull Community and Voluntary Action), the council runs Open4Community, a funding portal. Solihull-based VCFSE organisations can use it to search for local and national funding, tailor results to their size, focus and goals, and keep up with new grants and deadlines. To strengthen your application, the council points you to Our Story of Solihull, its Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. It covers health and wellbeing, social care needs, and the economy and infrastructure. The council also offers Ward and local area profiles, an interactive tool with facts and figures about Solihull's population. Both can help you understand local priorities and show how your organisation's development fits them. One practical point: the council's Capacity and Development Fund factsheet explains who can apply and how the funding will be provided. Read it carefully before you start your application. Official source: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/communities/support-voluntary-and-community-sector/voluntary-and-community-sector-vcs-funding. Official source: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/communities/support-voluntary-and-community-sector/voluntary-and-community-sector-vcs-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Nadara)

£500 - £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants offer £500 to £1,000 for very small, one-off projects that benefit communities near Roos in East Yorkshire. The money comes from an annual donation of around £7,000 from Nadara, which owns and runs Tedder Hill Wind Farm. East Riding of Yorkshire Council manages the fund, and a panel of council and local parish council representatives decides how it is spent. The Small Grants Fund is open now, while funds allow. There is no fixed closing date. The process is simpler than the Main Fund. In most cases you should get a decision about 14 days after you apply. Your project must be for public benefit within 5 kilometres of Roos Post Office (HU12 0HP). The fund supports education, citizenship and community development, environmental protection or improvement, and sustainable development, such as energy efficiency and sustainable transport. The fund suits community groups, charities, parish councils, schools, faith-based groups and other local organisations. New groups, or project ideas where no group exists yet, can also be considered. Up to 100 per cent of costs can be funded in some cases. However, the panel looks more favourably on projects that show their own contribution. This can be cash, donations, loaned equipment, free use of land or buildings, or volunteer time. If you need more than £1,000, apply to the Main Fund instead. The Main Fund is closed at the moment. It will re-open on 4 January 2027, with decisions in May 2027. The Small Grants Fund stays open only while money remains, so applying sooner rather than later makes sense. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/tedder-hill-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Hertfordshire Community Spaces Fund

Hertfordshire Community Foundation (Hertfordshire County Council)

Funding amount not listedEast of England

The Community Spaces Fund helps charities and community groups in Hertfordshire open their doors to local people. It is also known as Warm Spaces and Cool Spaces. Hertfordshire County Council provides the money as part of the Government's Household Support Grant, and Hertfordshire Community Foundation runs the fund. The aim is to give people a free, welcoming and safe place to socialise and join in activities, to keep warm in winter and to keep cool in summer. The fund especially supports groups that welcome people who are vulnerable or have been hit by the rising cost of living. You can apply for £2,000 for your community space. If you are a rural space, or you need to help residents reach your venue, you can ask for up to £500 more for transport in the same application. The money can pay for extra energy costs, transport to your venue, volunteer expenses, free or subsidised food and drinks, and training. It suits village halls, community centres, faith buildings and groups that run a service in a venue that could become a community space. Your space can be brand new or an extension of something you already offer. Please note the limits. The fund is only for new community spaces or extensions to existing ones. It will not pay the running costs of a service you already provide. For example, if you already run a coffee morning, you would need to open for longer or add a new service. If you have run a registered warm or cool space before, you must wait at least six months after your last grant before applying again. All successful groups must register on the Hertfordshire County Council Community Spaces directory. Official source: https://www.hertscf.org.uk/warmspaces. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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MK Community Foundation Seed Grants

Milton Keynes Community Foundation

Up to £750South East England

Seed Grants from Milton Keynes Community Foundation help charities and community groups try out early-stage ideas. The fund backs projects that test new ways of working, give local people a stronger voice and build grassroots action in Milton Keynes. You can apply for up to £750. There is no deadline, so you can apply at any time of year. The Foundation aims to make a decision within three weeks. The Foundation welcomes a wide range of projects. It especially encourages ideas that respond to issues in its annual Vital Signs MK report, meet local needs, involve working in partnership or help strengthen the voluntary sector. The grant does not usually cover core or running costs, unless they are essential to delivering the project. It also will not pay for anything you have already bought or committed to, so plan ahead and apply before you spend. Rare exceptions can be made for deposits, but only if a member of the Philanthropy Team agrees in advance. Other exclusions include statutory activities, animal welfare, medical research or treatment, deficit funding, loan repayments, fundraising events and unspecified or miscellaneous costs. Food, drink, travel and accommodation are only covered if they are vital to the project. Before you apply, read the Foundation's grants policy and application guidelines in full to make sure your organisation and project are eligible. If you have questions, the team is happy to help by phone or email. Official source: https://www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/apply-for-a-grant/seed-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Mercers' Company Church and Communities Programme

The Mercers' Company

£10,000 - £120,000North East England, East Midlands, East of England, London

The Mercers' Company Church and Communities Programme funds churches and other faith and community-based organisations working in areas of deprivation or with marginalised groups. It covers Greater London, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Tees Valley, Lincolnshire and Norfolk. Your proposal must fit one of two priority areas. The first is Building Stronger Communities. This includes people in the most disadvantaged communities coming together, organisations led by or for minoritised communities, and community responses that support people who are refugees or homeless. The second is Delivering Better Outcomes for Families and Carers. This means in-depth whole family support for families facing poverty or other challenges, and for unpaid carers and their families. Awards range from £10,000 to £120,000 in total, spread over one, two or three years. The Mercers' Company is a flexible funder. It considers grants, loans and other social investments, and can cover core, unrestricted, project or development costs. It can also pay towards the wellbeing of your leaders, staff and volunteers. Capital costs are funded only in exceptional circumstances, where there is an obvious lack of other local facilities. You can apply at any time of year. The Church and Communities Committee meets four times a year and looks at each application case by case. Be realistic about the odds and the timings. Between April 2023 and March 2025, about 1 in 7 applications succeeded. A full application usually takes three to five months from expression of interest to final decision. The funder will not generally award more than 50% of your annual income in any year, and it expects you to pay your staff the Real Living Wage. Official source: https://www.mercers.co.uk/church_and_communities_funding_guidelines. Official source: https://www.mercers.co.uk/church_and_communities_funding_guidelines. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Routh Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Foresight)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Routh Wind Farm Community Fund shares out an annual donation of around £55,000 from Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Ltd, which owns and runs the wind farm. It has awarded grants since 2014 for projects that benefit local communities. The fund supports charitable, educational, community, energy efficiency and environmental activities, as well as community amenities. It covers the whole East Riding of Yorkshire, with a preference for projects close to the wind farm. It suits charities and community groups, parish councils, schools, faith-based groups and not-for-profit companies or societies. New groups can also be considered, and so can project ideas where no group exists yet. There are two strands. The Small Grants Fund is open now, funds allowing, for requests of up to £1,000. Decisions usually take about 14 days. The Main Fund is for requests over £1,000 and re-opens on 2 November 2026. The panel treats requests above £15,000 as exceptional. Main Fund applications get a technical check first. A local panel then scores them and decides on a full award, a part award or a decline. Grants are the usual form of support. The panel can also consider other help, such as loans or commissioning. One practical point: projects that put in some of their own money are viewed more favourably. As a guide, the fund suggests you cover 20 per cent of the total project costs yourself. You will also need supporting documents. For small grants these include a bank statement, constitution, accounts and a safeguarding policy. For the Main Fund you need quotes, permissions, accounts and bank statements. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/routh-wind-farm-community-fund/. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/routh-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Villages Windfarm Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

The Villages Windfarm Community Fund supports projects that benefit people living in the parishes of Holton, Sotherton and Westhall in Suffolk. Norfolk Community Foundation runs the fund. It can pay for almost any type of activity that involves local people, as long as a small community organisation delivers it for the good of the community. Your project must offer some economic, environmental, educational, social or cultural benefit for people living in the area. The fund suits charities and community groups, faith organisations, parish and town councils, and social enterprises or CICs working in these three parishes. If your group runs activities, events or services for local residents, it is worth a look. Awards will not usually go above £5,000. A larger award may be considered for a project with clear and wide benefit to the eligible area. If you are thinking about asking for more, speak to Norfolk Community Foundation before you start your application. The fund has £14,775 in total to give out in 2026. The fund is open for applications now, and no closing date is given. You apply online through the Norfolk Community Foundation website. Before you apply, make sure your organisation meets the Foundation's general eligibility criteria as well as the rules for this fund. If you have questions, you can talk to Corrie Colson-Melhuish, Programmes Advisor, on 01603 623958 or email corriecolson-melhuish@norfolkfoundation.com. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/villages-windfarm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Sancton Hill Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (funded by Equitix and RES)

Up to £8,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Sancton Hill Wind Farm Community Fund gives grants to projects that bring public benefit to communities near Sancton Hill Wind Farm in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The wind farm is owned by Equitix and managed by RES, who donate around £45,000 a year to the fund. East Riding of Yorkshire Council runs it, and a panel that includes local parish councils decides who gets funding. It suits charities and community groups, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups working within three miles of Sancton Village. That covers the parishes of Sancton, Newbald, South Cliffe, Goodmanham, Market Weighton and Hotham. New groups, or project ideas where no group exists yet, can also be considered. There are two routes. The Small Grants fund offers up to £600 and is open now while funds last, with most decisions made in about 28 days. The Main Fund offers more than £600 and up to £8,000. It closes on 30 October 2026. The funder's page gives conflicting information on when Main Fund decisions will be made, so email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk to confirm the date. The fund can pay up to 100 per cent of project costs in some cases. However, the panel looks more favourably on projects where you put in your own contribution. This can be cash, donations, loaned equipment, free use of land or buildings, or volunteer time. Keep in mind that the fund will not pay for political or religious campaigns, anything that harms the wind farm's commercial operation, or the statutory duties of public bodies such as the council, police, fire service or parish councils. Successful applicants are paid by invoice after returning a signed offer letter, with normal payment terms of 30 days, and must send an end of grant report once the project is finished. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/sancton-hill-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Broadland and South Norfolk Winter Pressures Grant 2026

Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils

Up to £500East of England

The Winter Pressures Grant from Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils helps community organisations support local people who are struggling with the rising cost of living. It funds help for individuals and families during the colder months. Grants are worth up to £500. You can use the money for projects that bring people together and help residents directly. Examples on the page include free or subsidised warm food and drinks, new activities, hats, scarves and blankets for residents, and Christmas food hampers and gifts. A community space, a hamper appeal or a new idea you can show a need for this winter could all fit. Projects that bring partners together, such as libraries, charities and councils, are welcomed. It suits community groups, faith organisations, CICs, CIOs, parish and town councils, and trusts based in Broadland and South Norfolk. This round is not first come, first served. Applications are open until midnight on 30 October. The councils will look at all bids together during the first week of November, and outcomes will be announced by 5pm on 6 November. Late applications will be rejected. Priority goes to costs that directly help residents, rather than venue heating or utility bills. The councils may also refuse an otherwise eligible bid if they feel a town or parish already has enough provision. If you run a community space, it must open for at least one session of four hours or more each month. If you are successful, you will need to send the council monthly figures showing how many residents you support. Official source: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/community-safety/community/funding/winter-pressures-grant. Official source: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/community-safety/community/funding/winter-pressures-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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URC North Western Synod Grants

United Reformed Church North Western Synod

Up to £50,000North West England

The North Western Synod offers grants to churches for mission projects and building projects. A mission project might respond to an opportunity or a need in the community your church serves. A building project might simply be significant repairs flagged by a recent inspection. The Grants Committee meets four times a year. It makes the final decision on grants up to £50,000. For larger grants, it makes a recommendation to the Synod Executive. If you ask for more than £100,000, you will need to give more information than the standard form asks for. The next listed closing date is 31 October, for the committee meeting on 3 December. The other listed round closes on 31 July, for the meeting on 10 September. You apply using the Synod's revised application form. Every applicant completes the summary section and Parts A to E. These cover your church and congregation, the project and why you are doing it, how it fits your mission priorities, any building works, and the full project finances. You will also explain how you involved your community, what outcomes you expect, and how you will share your learning across the Synod. The Synod expects churches to use their own resources and to seek support from other funders too. The page lists some third party funders to help. If your project involves building work, plan ahead. You should consult the Property Officer before you apply. You must also get approval from the Synod Trust before you agree anything with tradespeople or start work. This applies however the work is funded. If you need help, contact the Finance Manager. Official source: https://www.nwsynod.org.uk/grants. Official source: https://www.nwsynod.org.uk/grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Springwell Solar Farm Pre-Operational Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (EDF Renewables)

Up to £1,000East Midlands

The Springwell Solar Farm Pre-Operational Community Fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to local groups working in the villages around the proposed Springwell Solar Farm, near Scopwick in Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire Community Foundation runs the fund with EDF Renewables. The fund supports voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations that meet the current and ongoing needs of people living nearby. Projects could include reducing isolation, supporting good health and mental wellbeing, digital inclusion or peer support, skills development, community and cultural events, and youth activities, including uniformed groups. You can use the money for: - volunteer costs and expenses - equipment and resources - event costs such as refreshments and entertainment - premises costs and sessional fees - digital resources - running costs, overheads and insurance Priority goes to smaller, local, volunteer-led groups delivering activities for and on behalf of their community. There are two closing dates each year, 1 May and 1 November. You should hear back within six to eight weeks of the closing date. Payments are usually made in advance. You need to spend the money within a year unless the Foundation agrees otherwise. Things to plan for before you apply: - You can only hold one grant at a time. - You must show that the rest of your project costs are already in place. - You will need quotes for any cost over £200. - The fund will not pay for building work, improvements to land or buildings, or vehicles. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/ssf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Inspire Lambeth Black Communities Health Inequalities Small Grants Fund

Lambeth Together (Inspire Lambeth)

£2,000London

The Inspire Lambeth Black Communities Health Inequalities Small Grants Fund will award five grants of £2,000 to Black-led voluntary, community and faith sector organisations based in or operating in Lambeth. Inspire Lambeth delivers the fund with support from Lambeth Together. South East London NHS health inequalities funding pays for it. The money supports new community-led activities, pilot projects and new ways of working. The aim is to improve health and wellbeing, reduce health inequalities and build grassroots community capacity for Black African and Black Caribbean communities in Lambeth. The fund is particularly interested in projects that improve health and wellbeing, help people access and use health services, bring people together and reduce isolation, and build trust and confidence in local health support. It also welcomes projects that use local knowledge, lived experience and community leadership. Projects can also strengthen community support and resilience, or help people understand their health and make informed choices about their wellbeing. Ideas shaped by local people that build on existing community assets and use culturally relevant approaches are a strong fit. Lambeth Together is developing its neighbourhood health model. The fund hopes to back a range of projects that together cover all five of Lambeth's neighbourhoods. Applications close at 11.45pm on Sunday 1 November 2026, and late applications will not be considered. Read the Applicant Guidance before you apply. It sets out the full eligibility criteria, funding conditions and assessment criteria. If you have questions, technical issues or accessibility needs, you can contact the project manager. The team is committed to making the process accessible and will do its best to support you with any adjustments you need. Official source: https://www.lambethtogether.net/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/inspire-lambeth-black-communities-health-inequalities-small-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Tower Hamlets Mayor's Small Grants Programme 2026/27 (Round 2)

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

£1,000 - £3,500London

The Mayor's Small Grants Programme from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets gives small grants to small voluntary and community sector organisations. The council wants a thriving, diverse voluntary and community sector that improves the lives of residents. Round 2 for 2026/27 has an indicative opening date of September 2026 and an indicative submission deadline of 1 November 2026. You can apply under four themes in this round. Community Events offers £2,500 for events that bring communities together and celebrate diversity, including national and regional celebrations. Capacity Building offers £2,500 to help you get support that strengthens your ability to deliver high quality services. Community Chest offers £1,000 for a wide range of activities, projects, events and workshops; this limit has risen from £500 for 2026/27. The Youth Empowerment Fund offers £3,500 for projects where young people take part in decisions and design, deliver and evaluate work that supports their peers. The Positive Activities for Young People theme is closed. The programme is for small organisations with an annual income of no more than £150,000. You apply through the council's online portal, Blackbaud Grantmaking. If you are successful, award notifications are planned for 25 January 2027, with project delivery from February 2027. Successful applicants are sent a funding agreement to sign, and the council will hold a monitoring and evaluation workshop for them. The council pays 70% of the grant once the agreement is signed and any pre-award conditions are met. You get the final 30% after you send a monitoring form showing delivery, impact and evidence of spend. The council describes the 1 November deadline and later dates as indicative. A third round is planned to open in February 2027. Official source: https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/community_and_living/voluntary-and-community-sector/Council-funding-for-VCS/small-grants/Mayors-Small-Grants-Programme.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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National Churches Trust - Large Grants

National Churches Trust

Up to £50,000National (UK-wide)

The National Churches Trust Large Grants programme can give your church, chapel, meeting house or cathedral up to £50,000. It is open for new stage one applications, and the next deadline is 3 November 2026. You can apply for one of two kinds of project. The first is major urgent and structural repairs costing over £80,000, such as a leaking roof, cracked masonry, rotting timbers or a crumbling tower. The second is installing or upgrading a kitchen and/or accessible toilet costing over £30,000. The trust is a late-stage funder. You need to have at least 50% of the cost of this phase of your project already raised. Your project must still be in its planning stages, be deliverable within two years and not yet have started. Permissions must be in place, and the work must be led by a professionally qualified architect or chartered building surveyor. Competition is strong. The average grant is currently about £21,000, and only around one in four applications is successful. There are two stages. Stage one is a simple form that checks your project meets the eligibility criteria. If you pass, you are invited to complete a more detailed form. An officer assesses it, then an independent Grants Committee reviews it. You may also be considered for funds the trust distributes for other funders, such as the Wolfson Foundation and the Headley Trust, by marking your interest on the form. If you are applying for repairs to a church in Northern Ireland, the deadline is extended to 13 December 2026. Official source: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/get-support/grants/large-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.