Grants for Social Enterprises

The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund supports charities working with vulnerable young women and girls aged 11-30. You can get £50,000 to £100,000 for projects helping girls at risk of crime or already in the

The Thamesmead Community Fund offers grants up to £3,000 for activities that connect and support the local community. Both individuals and organisations can apply. The fund is specifically for project

The Department for Education is offering funding for new and innovative foster care models. You can apply for between £500,000 and £1,500,000. Only Regional Care Co-operatives and End-to-End fostering

This is not a single grant but a website that lists business support available in Scotland. FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot brings together grants, loans, and advice from over 100 Scottish public organis

This grant provides up to £10 million for developing electric vehicle charging solutions on England's main roads. You can get between £500,000 and £3 million to create charging stations that can charg

The National Lottery Heritage Fund offers grants between £10,000 and £250,000 for heritage projects. You can use the money for projects that benefit heritage, people and communities. Not-for-profit or

The Barrhill Community Fund provides grants to local projects and organisations. The money comes from wind farm community benefits in the Barrhill area. You can apply for funding to support community

The Volunteer Celebration Fund 2026 supports events and activities during Volunteers' Week (1-7 June 2026). You can get up to £1,000 to celebrate and thank volunteers in your community. The fund is fo

Lead the Change supports young people in Bristol to play a leading role in their community. The programme empowers youth leadership and community engagement initiatives across Bristol. Organisations t

Lancashire County Council offers grants for environmental and community projects. The grants support organisations working on projects that benefit local communities and the environment. Applications

Lancashire County Council offers grants and loans through County Councillors who act as Champions. Champions can fund outside bodies and organisations that align with their specific portfolio areas. T

This grant helps organisations support people who cannot afford food, utility bills and other essentials. It targets groups like minority ethnic communities, people experiencing homelessness, and hous

The Surrey Hills Trust Fund supports local projects in the Surrey Hills area. The fund covers landscape conservation grants and community enterprise schemes. Local organisations working on these types

The Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund supports organisations working in cultural and sporting activities across Lancashire. The fund is managed by Lancashire County Council. Applications appear to be

Sheffield City Council offers funding to run free holiday clubs for children who get free school meals. The programme covers Reception to Year 11 pupils during school holidays. You must provide a free

Liverpool City Council offers vacant council-owned land and property to third-sector organisations. You can use this to develop community-led housing projects. The scheme helps community groups create

The Alan Higgs Community Grants support projects that help reduce poverty and promote community development in Coventry and Warwickshire. Grants are available for employment projects and other charita

This grant supports feasibility studies for clean maritime technologies. UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £121 million. You must work with other UK organisations in a collaboration. The fu

The Suffolk Police & Crime Commissioner's Fund gives grants up to £20,000 to organisations that reduce crime and support crime victims. You can apply for projects that tackle crime and disorder in you

Kent Community Foundation offers unsecured loans between £10,000 and £100,000 for organisations in Kent and Medway. Up to 30% of your loan can be converted to a grant, which you do not need to repay.

The Dormant Assets for All scheme provides funding to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Northern Ireland. The money comes from dormant bank accounts and other financial produ

Grants for Good provides funding for local charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises. You can apply if your organisation has an average annual income of less than £50,000. The fund operates i

The Greater Manchester Victims Capacity and Capability Small Grant Fund supports VCSE organisations helping victims in Greater Manchester. This is part of a 3-year small grants programme that launched

This grant supports voluntary groups, community organisations, faith groups and social enterprises in Oldham. You must work directly with people recovering from addiction or mental health issues. The

The City Change Fund supports community projects in Plymouth through crowdfunding initiatives. The fund provides matched funding or support for crowdfunding campaigns. Projects must benefit local peop

The Community Covenant Grant Scheme provides up to £7,000 for local projects in Surrey. The money helps strengthen connections between military families and local communities. You can use the funding

Surrey County Council offers grants up to £7,000 for voluntary and community organisations. The money helps develop projects that get more people using local stop smoking services. You can use the fun

Trading for Good supports community businesses in England to develop trading income streams. The programme includes a Match Trading Grant and learning programme. It helps build resilient community bus

Innovate UK is offering up to £2 million for projects that help fathers get more involved with their children. The funding supports new ideas, technologies, and methods to boost father engagement. Thi

This grant offers up to £20 million for developing new treatments for drug and alcohol addiction. You can create pharmaceutical drugs, digital health tools, or medical technology. The funding helps im

This grant supports projects that help young people in Birmingham connect, feel safe, lead local action and build stronger relationships in their communities. Funding is provided for 3 years. The maxi

The NNS Digital fund helps organisations in Birmingham become more digitally inclusive. You can get up to £2,000 to bridge the digital divide in your community. The fund supports projects that help pe

Manchester City Council offers multi-year funding for cultural organisations and partnerships in Manchester. The grant supports cultural activities, arts programmes and creative projects that enhance

This fund supports organisations in Scotland who want to undertake creative activity. You can apply for funding for specific projects, productions, programmes of creative work, or research and develop

Action Together offers micro grants of up to £1,000 for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups in Rochdale Borough. The funding comes from Rochdale Borough Council's Public Health te

Action Together offers grants up to £1,000 for one-to-one coaching for VCFSE leaders. The funding comes from the Live Well Fund. You can use the money to pay for professional coaching sessions. This h

The Fore provides unrestricted grants to small charities and social enterprises in the UK. The funding aims to have a transformational impact on your organisation. You can use the money for sustainabi

The Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme funds organisations that provide activities for children and young people in Bristol. You can use the money for recreational, educational and developmental

This joint project is funded by Sheffield City Council and the local NHS Integrated Care Board. It connects people to community services to improve health and wellbeing. The funding aims to delay the

Sheffield City Council offers grants for community meal projects that bring people together to tackle loneliness and social isolation. The funding supports new approaches to community development thro

Access to Resilience funds organisations that help small voluntary, community and social enterprise groups in Northern Ireland. The grant pays for capacity building support to strengthen these small g

The Community Right to Bid helps community groups buy important local buildings when they go up for sale. You can nominate assets like pubs, shops, libraries or football grounds as community assets. W

Bristol Impact Fund provides £8.8 million over four years to tackle inequality in Bristol. The fund prioritises neighbourhood organisations and citywide equalities communities. It supports community-l

Nottingham City Council offers grants of £10,000 to £15,000 for digital equipment. The money helps community organisations buy computers, tablets, and other digital tools. You can use the funding to h

The Social Investment Fund provides a mix of grants and loans to social enterprises, community groups and charities in Scotland. This is blended funding, meaning you get both grant money you don't rep

This fund helps charities and community groups tackle rough sleeping in England. You can get £50,000 to £200,000 per year for running costs or one-off capital projects. Your organisation must have und

The Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund provides up to £1,000 for community groups and projects in Rochdale Borough. The money supports voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations that he

The Rochdale Communities Fund offers grants up to £500 for small community groups in Rochdale Borough. The money helps groups develop their ideas into sustainable organisations. You can use the fundin

The Big Bike Revival Grants Programme helps get more adults cycling, especially women, people on low incomes, and ethnic minorities. You can get up to £3,500 to run bike events that fix, teach, and en

The John D Fund provides grants up to £2,500 for out of school artistic and creative activities for children and young people. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, Sou

Salford City Council offers grants to not-for-profit organisations that improve wellbeing and health outcomes for local people. You must provide at least 25% match funding. Priority goes to activities

Nottingham City Council offers contracts to care home providers in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County. You can apply if you run residential care homes, nursing homes, or continuing healthcare

This small grants scheme supports local organisations in Greater Manchester to encourage more women and girls to cycle. The funding is linked to the Women and Girls Summer 2026 campaign. Projects must