Grants for village halls and community buildings: what is open now
As of 28 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 106 live grants for village halls and community buildings in the UK. 18 close in the next 30 days, the first on 30 October 2026, 59 are open all year with no fixed deadline, and 45 were added this week. Each entry links to the official source.
Last checked 28 October 2026.
Village halls and community centres can get money from local councils, community foundations, wind farm and other community benefit funds, and National Lottery funders. Every grant on this page either names village halls, community halls or community centres as eligible, or funds work on community buildings. Each one links to the official source and shows when we last checked it.
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London Stansted Airport Community Award 2026/27
London Stansted Airport (MAG)
London Stansted Airport's Community Award offers grants of up to £5,000 for tangible items that bring lasting benefit to your community. Think equipment and furniture, the kind of things your group will use for years to come. The fund is for organisations that operate within the airport's 'Area of Benefit'. It is keen to support projects that help specific groups, such as voluntary youth groups like scouts, guides and youth clubs, older people or disabled people. It also welcomes projects that improve community facilities such as village halls, infrastructure for community use, community drama, art, music, sport and leisure, and environmental or conservation schemes that help people get out into the countryside. The fund will not pay for operating or running costs, maintenance, venue hire, salaries or other consumables. Schools and preschools are not generally eligible unless they can show the items will be used by the wider local community, including people who do not attend the school. Statutory bodies can only be funded for projects outside their statutory responsibilities. Applications opened on 5 October 2026 and close at 5pm on 6 November 2026. You should hear the decision in the week commencing 7 December 2026. When you apply, include quotes for the items you want to buy, your organisation's constitution and your annual financial information, including any other funding you have. One thing to keep in mind: if you have had a grant from this fund before, you must wait three years before applying again. If you have questions, email community@stanstedairport.com or call Dan Turpin on 07562 205 044. Official source: https://magcommunityfunds.smapply.org/prog/2026-27_london_stansted_airport_community_award_up_to_5000/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Stranoch Overhead Lines and Substation Community Benefit Fund (New Luce)
Foundation Scotland (SP Energy Networks)
This fund from SP Energy Networks, run by Foundation Scotland, offers grants of £20,001 to £500,000 for projects in New Luce, Dumfries and Galloway. It is linked to the Stranoch Substation and 5.9km of overhead lines. Your project must be located within, or directly benefit people in, the New Luce community council area. This is the Local Grants scheme. Multi-year awards of up to two years are available, and the fund can cover 100% of eligible project costs. There is £1,209,348 available in this round. If you need between £1,000 and £20,000, the separate Grassroots Grants scheme run by LocalGiving is the place to go. The fund backs projects that bring social, environmental and economic benefits. Local priorities include: - extra help for older residents with the cost of food, taxis and fuel - better community transport, parking and EV charge points - improved play equipment and changing rooms - job readiness and training, including for carers and parents returning to work - refurbishing the village hall - better upkeep of the village and more information on local walks The deadline is 6 November 2026, with decisions expected in late January 2027. Foundation Scotland assesses each application, and a community panel makes the final decisions. Another round is planned to open in late January. Be ready before you apply. Your costs must be confirmed, your plans and designs finalised and your permissions in place. You must also be able to start within six months of a grant offer. Every cost other than staffing needs three quotes with your application. The fund will not pay for feasibility studies, research, planning costs or one-off events with no lasting impact. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/SPEN-Stranoch. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/SPEN-Stranoch. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Eastern Green Link 1 Community Benefit Fund Local Grants
Foundation Scotland (SP Energy Networks)
The Eastern Green Link 1 Community Benefit Fund local grants scheme offers grants of £20,001 to £500,000 for community projects in parts of East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. SP Energy Networks provides the money, and Foundation Scotland runs the scheme. It is linked to the EGL1 subsea electricity cable from East Lothian to County Durham. Your project must be located in, or directly benefit, the West Barns, Dunbar, East Lammermuir or Cockburnspath & Cove community council areas. It should deliver social, environmental or economic benefits under one of six themes: financial resilience and educational inclusion; employability and skills; social and digital inclusion, health, wellbeing and active lifestyles; community facilities, spaces and buildings; green spaces and access to nature; and sustainable, inclusive transport. Locally identified priorities are also taken into account. The fund can cover 100% of eligible project costs. Multi-year awards of up to two years are available. Core costs such as rent and utilities can be pro-rated to the project, but you cannot apply for them on their own. Around £720,000 is available in this round for larger grants. If you need £1,000 to £20,000, use the separate Grassroots Grants scheme run by LocalGiving. The deadline is 6 November 2026, and decisions are expected in late January 2027. Foundation Scotland assesses each application, and a local community panel then makes the final decision. One practical point: your project must be ready to start. Costs must be confirmed, plans and permissions must be in place, and work must be able to begin within six months of an offer. You will also need three quotes for every cost other than staffing. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/Eastern-Green-Link1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Lorg Overhead Line and New Substations Community Benefit Fund (Carsphairn)
Foundation Scotland (SP Energy Networks)
The Lorg Overhead Line and New Substations Community Benefit Fund offers grants for projects in or directly benefiting the Carsphairn community council area in Dumfries and Galloway. SP Energy Networks provides the money, linked to 17.5km of new overhead power lines and two new substations. Foundation Scotland runs the fund. This round offers grants of £20,001 to £371,000. The Local Grants scheme normally goes up to £500,000, but £371,000 is all that is available in this round. You can ask for a multi-year award of up to two years, and the fund can cover 100% of eligible project costs. If you need £1,000 to £20,000, you can apply to the Grassroots Grants scheme run by LocalGiving instead. Your project should fit one of six themes: financial resilience and educational inclusion; employability and skills; social and digital inclusion, health and wellbeing; community facilities and buildings; green spaces and the natural environment; and sustainable, inclusive transport. Local priorities include community reuse of the primary school, upkeep of Lagwyne Hall and the Heritage Centre, better broadband and mobile signal, improved paths, and better bus and community transport links. The deadline is 6 November 2026, and decisions are expected in late January 2027. The next round is planned to open in late January 2027, and any unspent money from this round will roll forward. One caveat: your project must be ready to start. That means costs confirmed, plans and designs finalised, permissions in place, and a start within six months of a grant offer. All costs other than staffing need three quotes with your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/SPEN-Lorg. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Greenham Trust Community Grants
Greenham Trust
Greenham Trust gives grants to organisations working in West Berkshire and North Hampshire. Its grant committees meet roughly every six to eight weeks, so you have several chances to apply each year. You can submit an application at any time. It will go to the next available committee meeting. The next Greenham Trust Grants deadline is 9 November 2026. Your application must be live on The Good Exchange platform by that date. The Trust suggests you allow at least a week for any questions or extra information, so your project goes live in time. Dates for 2027 are already set. Greenham Trust Grants deadlines fall on 15 February, 22 March, 10 May, 6 September, 18 October and 8 November 2027. Peter Baker Grants deadlines are 11 January and 28 June 2027. Peter Baker Grants cover a slightly different area. They fund charitable purposes within a 20-mile radius of Market Place, Newbury, in line with the original wishes of Peter Baker. Several committees make the decisions. The Community Grants Committee sits twice a year. A Youth Distribution Committee of local secondary school pupils and youth organisations awards grants of up to £1,500 per project, from a total of £15,000. A Tenant Distribution Committee of long-term Greenham Business Park tenants has up to £150,000 a year to allocate. One practical point: the Trust says applications are more likely to be considered if you have already raised some funding for the project. Official source: https://greenhamtrust.com/distribution/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community Fund
Devon Community Foundation
The Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community Fund shares money from a local wind farm with 10 parishes in North Devon. Devon Community Foundation manages the fund, and a Community Panel of local representatives recommends which projects to support. Grants are for community organisations working on one or more themes: access to activities and services, community owned energy, skills and employment, rural business and social enterprise, sport and recreation, community buildings, transport, and health and wellbeing. Examples include community transport, community shops and Post Offices, lunch clubs, memory cafes, sports clubs, befriending schemes and life skills activities such as cooking or money advice. Small grants of up to £5,000 are available all year. Large grants of £5,000 to £30,000 are decided at quarterly panels. The next large grant deadline is noon on 11 November 2026. Grants over £30,000 are sometimes possible, so email the team if you have a bigger project in mind. Capital projects, such as a new roof, a heat pump or a play area, use a separate form. The fund covers Bishops Nympton, East Anstey, East Worlington, Knowstone, Meshaw, Molland, Oakford, Rackenford & Creacombe, Rose Ash and West Anstey. If the fund is over-subscribed, applications from Knowstone, Rackenford & Creacombe and Rose Ash will be prioritised. Churches can apply, but the money cannot pay for anything that promotes religious belief. For church building repairs, the panel will favour bids that show strong demand and benefit beyond the congregation. Large grant applications are also judged on value for money, including three quotes for any building or contracted work. Official source: https://devoncf.com/grants/batsworthy-cross-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Augean South Community Fund
GrantScape (funded by Augean)
The Augean South Community Fund gives up to £50,000 to community projects near King's Cliffe and Thornhaugh. This Landfill Communities Fund programme pays for capital improvements to community facilities and public amenities. Applications close on 11 November 2026. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/augean-south-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Ealing Better Spaces Fund 2026
Ealing Council
Ealing Council's Better Spaces fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to community and faith groups. The money helps you make your building cheaper to run, warmer in winter, cooler in summer and better able to cope with extreme weather. The fund pays for improvements that lower energy costs and help your building adapt to the impacts of climate change. Examples on the council's page include shutters and awnings, solar panels, double glazing or insulation, LED lighting upgrades, heat pumps and solar film on windows. The scheme used to be called community climate grants. The council has already awarded over £165,000 through it, and communities have added more than £100,000 of their own investment. This round has a record £100,000 available in total. It suits community and faith groups with a building that costs too much to heat or struggles in hot weather. If you have been putting off insulation, new windows or a switch to cleaner heating because of the cost, this fund could help you get started. Applications are open from 22 September to 15 November 2026. The council asks you to read its application guide before you apply. One thing to keep in mind: grants go to organisations that meet set criteria. If the fund is oversubscribed, priority goes to groups in Northolt, Southall and Greenford. Official source: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201304/climate_action/3146/better_spaces. Official source: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201304/climate_action/3146/better_spaces. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
FCC Community Action Fund
FCC Communities Foundation
The FCC Community Action Fund offers grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 to not-for-profit organisations. It pays for amenity projects that are eligible under Object D and Object DA of the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF). Location matters most here. Your project must be sited within 10 miles of an eligible FCC Environment waste facility. If it is not, your application cannot be accepted. To see whether you are near an eligible site, click Apply and complete the pre-application eligibility check. The 2026-4 round opens on 2 September 2026 and closes on 18 November 2026. The Board makes funding decisions quarterly, around 16 weeks after a round closes. Build that wait into your project timeline. The fund is oversubscribed. The funder limits the types of project it will support and what it will pay for. Before you apply, download and read the Guide for Applicants for this round, FCC CAF Guide 2026-4. It explains in detail what can and cannot be funded and what you will need to provide. This fund suits not-for-profit organisations planning a community amenity project close to an FCC Environment waste site. Your project needs to fit the LCF rules, and you need to be able to wait several months for a decision. Official source: https://fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk/funds/fcc-community-action-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund (Aberford and Micklefield)
Point North
The Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 to charities and community groups in Aberford and Micklefield, in West Yorkshire. OnPath Energy pays for the fund. It runs Hook Moor Wind Farm, just east of Leeds. Point North manages the fund. The fund supports projects that fight poverty and enrich lives in the local area. Examples include energy efficiency, environmental protection and nature conservation, health and wellbeing, regeneration and improvements to community facilities. It can also pay for education and training facilities or equipment. Social welfare is covered too, such as events, trips, lunch clubs and food banks. This list is not complete, so if you are unsure whether your idea fits, get in touch with Point North. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must have charitable aims. The fund suits community groups, voluntary organisations, playgroups, youth clubs, church and village halls, sports clubs, Scouts and Guides, environmental projects and clubs for older people. Schools can apply for non-statutory projects that the council does not normally fund. Projects outside Aberford and Micklefield may be considered if you can show they benefit local people. You need to apply by 22 November 2026. Point North aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving your completed application. Keep in mind that the fund will not pay for costs you incur before a grant is formally approved. It also does not cover salaries, so plan your request around other costs such as equipment, activities or improvements to facilities. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/hook-moor-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Investment Fund VCFSE Grant Programme
Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CWIP)
The Mayoral Investment Fund VCFSE programme offers £100 to £50,000 to community organisations across Cheshire and Warrington. It funds prevention and progression work, improvements to community buildings and spaces, and feasibility studies. A second round opens in April 2027. Applications close on 22 November 2026. Official source: https://cwva.org.uk/mayoralinvestmentfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Armistead Wind Farm Community Fund (South Lakeland)
Point North
The Armistead Wind Farm Community Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for charities and community groups in a small part of South Lakeland, Cumbria. OnPath Energy pays for it. The company runs the Armistead Wind Farm on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and Point North manages the fund. The fund covers Old Hutton, New Hutton, Killington, Preston Patrick and Mansergh. Projects outside these areas might still be considered if you can show they benefit local people from these places. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your group must have charitable aims. Village and church halls, playgroups, youth clubs, sports clubs, Scout and Guide groups, clubs for older people and environmental projects can all apply. Schools can apply for non-statutory projects that the Council would not normally fund. The money can support a wide range of local work. Examples include energy efficiency, nature conservation, health and wellbeing, regeneration and better community facilities. It can also pay for education and training equipment, and for social welfare activities such as events, trips, lunch clubs and food banks. If you are not sure whether your idea fits, get in touch with Point North. Applications close on 22 November 2026. You apply through Point North's online portal. The team aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application. One practical point: the fund will not pay for salaries. It will not cover costs you spend before a grant is formally approved. Plan your project around the 12 week decision period and avoid committing money until you hear back. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/armistead-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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Stranoch Overhead Lines and Substation Community Benefit Fund (New Luce)
Foundation Scotland (SP Energy Networks)
This fund from SP Energy Networks, run by Foundation Scotland, offers grants of £20,001 to £500,000 for projects in New Luce, Dumfries and Galloway. It is linked to the Stranoch Substation and 5.9km of overhead lines. Your project must be located within, or directly benefit people in, the New Luce community council area. This is the Local Grants scheme. Multi-year awards of up to two years are available, and the fund can cover 100% of eligible project costs. There is £1,209,348 available in this round. If you need between £1,000 and £20,000, the separate Grassroots Grants scheme run by LocalGiving is the place to go. The fund backs projects that bring social, environmental and economic benefits. Local priorities include: - extra help for older residents with the cost of food, taxis and fuel - better community transport, parking and EV charge points - improved play equipment and changing rooms - job readiness and training, including for carers and parents returning to work - refurbishing the village hall - better upkeep of the village and more information on local walks The deadline is 6 November 2026, with decisions expected in late January 2027. Foundation Scotland assesses each application, and a community panel makes the final decisions. Another round is planned to open in late January. Be ready before you apply. Your costs must be confirmed, your plans and designs finalised and your permissions in place. You must also be able to start within six months of a grant offer. Every cost other than staffing needs three quotes with your application. The fund will not pay for feasibility studies, research, planning costs or one-off events with no lasting impact. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/SPEN-Stranoch. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/SPEN-Stranoch. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Eastern Green Link 1 Community Benefit Fund Local Grants
Foundation Scotland (SP Energy Networks)
The Eastern Green Link 1 Community Benefit Fund local grants scheme offers grants of £20,001 to £500,000 for community projects in parts of East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. SP Energy Networks provides the money, and Foundation Scotland runs the scheme. It is linked to the EGL1 subsea electricity cable from East Lothian to County Durham. Your project must be located in, or directly benefit, the West Barns, Dunbar, East Lammermuir or Cockburnspath & Cove community council areas. It should deliver social, environmental or economic benefits under one of six themes: financial resilience and educational inclusion; employability and skills; social and digital inclusion, health, wellbeing and active lifestyles; community facilities, spaces and buildings; green spaces and access to nature; and sustainable, inclusive transport. Locally identified priorities are also taken into account. The fund can cover 100% of eligible project costs. Multi-year awards of up to two years are available. Core costs such as rent and utilities can be pro-rated to the project, but you cannot apply for them on their own. Around £720,000 is available in this round for larger grants. If you need £1,000 to £20,000, use the separate Grassroots Grants scheme run by LocalGiving. The deadline is 6 November 2026, and decisions are expected in late January 2027. Foundation Scotland assesses each application, and a local community panel then makes the final decision. One practical point: your project must be ready to start. Costs must be confirmed, plans and permissions must be in place, and work must be able to begin within six months of an offer. You will also need three quotes for every cost other than staffing. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/Eastern-Green-Link1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Lorg Overhead Line and New Substations Community Benefit Fund (Carsphairn)
Foundation Scotland (SP Energy Networks)
The Lorg Overhead Line and New Substations Community Benefit Fund offers grants for projects in or directly benefiting the Carsphairn community council area in Dumfries and Galloway. SP Energy Networks provides the money, linked to 17.5km of new overhead power lines and two new substations. Foundation Scotland runs the fund. This round offers grants of £20,001 to £371,000. The Local Grants scheme normally goes up to £500,000, but £371,000 is all that is available in this round. You can ask for a multi-year award of up to two years, and the fund can cover 100% of eligible project costs. If you need £1,000 to £20,000, you can apply to the Grassroots Grants scheme run by LocalGiving instead. Your project should fit one of six themes: financial resilience and educational inclusion; employability and skills; social and digital inclusion, health and wellbeing; community facilities and buildings; green spaces and the natural environment; and sustainable, inclusive transport. Local priorities include community reuse of the primary school, upkeep of Lagwyne Hall and the Heritage Centre, better broadband and mobile signal, improved paths, and better bus and community transport links. The deadline is 6 November 2026, and decisions are expected in late January 2027. The next round is planned to open in late January 2027, and any unspent money from this round will roll forward. One caveat: your project must be ready to start. That means costs confirmed, plans and designs finalised, permissions in place, and a start within six months of a grant offer. All costs other than staffing need three quotes with your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/SPEN-Lorg. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Greenham Trust Community Grants
Greenham Trust
Greenham Trust gives grants to organisations working in West Berkshire and North Hampshire. Its grant committees meet roughly every six to eight weeks, so you have several chances to apply each year. You can submit an application at any time. It will go to the next available committee meeting. The next Greenham Trust Grants deadline is 9 November 2026. Your application must be live on The Good Exchange platform by that date. The Trust suggests you allow at least a week for any questions or extra information, so your project goes live in time. Dates for 2027 are already set. Greenham Trust Grants deadlines fall on 15 February, 22 March, 10 May, 6 September, 18 October and 8 November 2027. Peter Baker Grants deadlines are 11 January and 28 June 2027. Peter Baker Grants cover a slightly different area. They fund charitable purposes within a 20-mile radius of Market Place, Newbury, in line with the original wishes of Peter Baker. Several committees make the decisions. The Community Grants Committee sits twice a year. A Youth Distribution Committee of local secondary school pupils and youth organisations awards grants of up to £1,500 per project, from a total of £15,000. A Tenant Distribution Committee of long-term Greenham Business Park tenants has up to £150,000 a year to allocate. One practical point: the Trust says applications are more likely to be considered if you have already raised some funding for the project. Official source: https://greenhamtrust.com/distribution/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Augean South Community Fund
GrantScape (funded by Augean)
The Augean South Community Fund gives up to £50,000 to community projects near King's Cliffe and Thornhaugh. This Landfill Communities Fund programme pays for capital improvements to community facilities and public amenities. Applications close on 11 November 2026. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/augean-south-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Ealing Better Spaces Fund 2026
Ealing Council
Ealing Council's Better Spaces fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to community and faith groups. The money helps you make your building cheaper to run, warmer in winter, cooler in summer and better able to cope with extreme weather. The fund pays for improvements that lower energy costs and help your building adapt to the impacts of climate change. Examples on the council's page include shutters and awnings, solar panels, double glazing or insulation, LED lighting upgrades, heat pumps and solar film on windows. The scheme used to be called community climate grants. The council has already awarded over £165,000 through it, and communities have added more than £100,000 of their own investment. This round has a record £100,000 available in total. It suits community and faith groups with a building that costs too much to heat or struggles in hot weather. If you have been putting off insulation, new windows or a switch to cleaner heating because of the cost, this fund could help you get started. Applications are open from 22 September to 15 November 2026. The council asks you to read its application guide before you apply. One thing to keep in mind: grants go to organisations that meet set criteria. If the fund is oversubscribed, priority goes to groups in Northolt, Southall and Greenford. Official source: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201304/climate_action/3146/better_spaces. Official source: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201304/climate_action/3146/better_spaces. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund (Aberford and Micklefield)
Point North
The Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 to charities and community groups in Aberford and Micklefield, in West Yorkshire. OnPath Energy pays for the fund. It runs Hook Moor Wind Farm, just east of Leeds. Point North manages the fund. The fund supports projects that fight poverty and enrich lives in the local area. Examples include energy efficiency, environmental protection and nature conservation, health and wellbeing, regeneration and improvements to community facilities. It can also pay for education and training facilities or equipment. Social welfare is covered too, such as events, trips, lunch clubs and food banks. This list is not complete, so if you are unsure whether your idea fits, get in touch with Point North. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must have charitable aims. The fund suits community groups, voluntary organisations, playgroups, youth clubs, church and village halls, sports clubs, Scouts and Guides, environmental projects and clubs for older people. Schools can apply for non-statutory projects that the council does not normally fund. Projects outside Aberford and Micklefield may be considered if you can show they benefit local people. You need to apply by 22 November 2026. Point North aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving your completed application. Keep in mind that the fund will not pay for costs you incur before a grant is formally approved. It also does not cover salaries, so plan your request around other costs such as equipment, activities or improvements to facilities. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/hook-moor-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Investment Fund VCFSE Grant Programme
Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CWIP)
The Mayoral Investment Fund VCFSE programme offers £100 to £50,000 to community organisations across Cheshire and Warrington. It funds prevention and progression work, improvements to community buildings and spaces, and feasibility studies. A second round opens in April 2027. Applications close on 22 November 2026. Official source: https://cwva.org.uk/mayoralinvestmentfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Armistead Wind Farm Community Fund (South Lakeland)
Point North
The Armistead Wind Farm Community Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for charities and community groups in a small part of South Lakeland, Cumbria. OnPath Energy pays for it. The company runs the Armistead Wind Farm on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and Point North manages the fund. The fund covers Old Hutton, New Hutton, Killington, Preston Patrick and Mansergh. Projects outside these areas might still be considered if you can show they benefit local people from these places. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your group must have charitable aims. Village and church halls, playgroups, youth clubs, sports clubs, Scout and Guide groups, clubs for older people and environmental projects can all apply. Schools can apply for non-statutory projects that the Council would not normally fund. The money can support a wide range of local work. Examples include energy efficiency, nature conservation, health and wellbeing, regeneration and better community facilities. It can also pay for education and training equipment, and for social welfare activities such as events, trips, lunch clubs and food banks. If you are not sure whether your idea fits, get in touch with Point North. Applications close on 22 November 2026. You apply through Point North's online portal. The team aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application. One practical point: the fund will not pay for salaries. It will not cover costs you spend before a grant is formally approved. Plan your project around the 12 week decision period and avoid committing money until you hear back. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/armistead-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Clifton Neighbourhood Board Community Spaces and Places Grant
Nottingham City Council (Clifton Neighbourhood Board)
Clifton Neighbourhood Board is offering capital grants to improve the community spaces and places in Clifton where events and activities happen. The money comes from its Pride in Place Programme. It aims to help local voluntary and community organisations run more inclusive, more frequent and better quality community activities. The grant pays for small to medium scale improvements to spaces and places, equipment and activity infrastructure. Examples include digital equipment for community engagement, employment or skills activities. It also covers improvements to public spaces or community venues, better access to or security for venues, and large equipment that lets you run extra or improved events. You can apply for between £1,000 and £30,000 per venue or space. Equipment only grants range from £1,000 to £5,000. Equipment means portable items, such as laptops, indoor or outdoor furniture or play equipment. Improvement only grants range from £1,000 to £30,000. An improvement is a permanent change, such as new doors and windows, solar panels, a new boiler, a pond or better accessibility. You can combine both in one project, but the total cannot be more than £30,000. The limits apply to each venue or space, not to each organisation. If you look after more than one venue or space, you can apply for each one. There is only one stage, so you send a full application straight away. The closing date is 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026. Bear in mind that this is capital funding. Your project needs to focus on physical improvements, equipment or activity infrastructure within the Clifton Neighbourhood Board area. Official source: https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/community/communities/clifton-neighbourhood-board/clifton-neighbourhood-board-s-community-spaces-places-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Hartlepool Pride in Place Open Call for Proposals 2026
Hartlepool Borough Council (Hartlepool Board)
The Hartlepool Board has launched the first open call for proposals under the Pride in Place Programme. Up to £200,000 of capital funding is available in this call. It is for projects that bring a clear community benefit within Hartlepool. Your project must fit one of two priorities. The first is activating parks, public spaces and beaches. The second is community assets and neighbourhood spaces. Applications are welcome from organisations that can show how local people will benefit. Priority goes to projects that help communities with the greatest levels of need in Hartlepool. A map of Mission Critical Neighbourhoods is available on the funder page. The prospectus, application guidance and application form are published there too. The deadline is Monday 30 November 2026 at 5pm. You do not have to develop your proposal alone. The Board has commissioned Hartlepool Opportunities Partnership (HOP) to support organisations and groups working on proposals. You can contact HOP at myprideinplace@hopvcse.org.uk. This call is part of a wider programme. Hartlepool has secured up to £20 million over ten years, from April 2026 to March 2036. The money is split with 75% for capital projects and 25% for revenue projects. The Hartlepool Board oversees how it is spent. The Board is independently chaired and brings together residents, businesses and strategic partners. Your idea may not be ready to become an application yet. If so, you can submit a community idea instead. These ideas help shape future funding rounds, feasibility studies and investment across Hartlepool. Official source: https://www.hartlepool.gov.uk/prideinplace. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Hornsea 3 Legacy Fund
GrantScape (funded by Ørsted)
The Hornsea 3 Legacy Fund gives one £100,000 grant each year to a single flagship capital project. Ørsted funds it and GrantScape runs it. Your project must be ‘Inspired by Green’. This means you show how you are cutting its carbon footprint and how it will make a positive difference to the environment. Your project must also fit one of two themes. The first is community buildings and facilities, such as capital improvements to village halls, community centres, sports centres, museums or heritage centres. Projects that help a building move to greener operations are particularly welcome. The second is environmental, green and public open space projects, such as habitat or species conservation. It suits charities and community groups, parish and town councils, and other not-for-profit organisations whose project is in the fund's area of benefit. Your total project cost must be between £100,000 and £1 million. Match funding is not required, but you will probably need other funding too. There is one deadline a year. This round closes at midnight on 2 December 2026, and decisions are due by early March 2027. Late applications cannot be considered. You can also send a separate application to the Hornsea 3 Community Fund for the same project. If your Legacy Fund bid succeeds, the Community Fund will not also support it. This means the most you can get in one round is £100,000. Treat the Community Fund bid as a back-up. If you are offered a grant, your project should be ready to start within six months and finish within 24 months. The assessors will look closely at match funding gaps and project consents, so have these in hand before you apply. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/hornsea-3-legacy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
And 33 more in all open grants below.
Guide: grants for village halls and community buildings
Checked 16 October 2026 against the official sources linked.
Help for hall committees
ACRE runs a network of village hall advisers in every rural county of England. They help with governance, recruiting volunteers, applying for funding and working with councils. ACRE also manages grants and loans for renovation, refurbishment and building projects, including a rural community buildings loan fund to fill temporary gaps in funding.
Source: ACRE: support for village halls
Where the money usually comes from
Repairs, new kitchens and toilets, accessibility work and energy saving improvements are often funded by local council and community foundation grants, community benefit funds from wind and solar farms, and National Lottery funders. National Lottery Awards for All England offers £300 to £20,000 for projects that bring people together and improve communities.
Source: National Lottery Awards for All England, The National Lottery Community Fund: funding programmes
Check the area and the building
Many building grants are limited to one council area or to the communities around a wind farm or development, and some ask you to own the building or hold a long lease. Check both on each grant page before you start.
Build up in steps
Start with smaller, rolling grants to build a track record. A funder that has given you a few thousand pounds and seen a good report is far more likely to back a bigger bid later.
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | 59 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 22 |
| Over £100,000 | 8 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 17 |
By nation
| Nation | Open grants |
|---|---|
| UK-wide | 4 |
| England | 69 |
| Scotland | 30 |
| Wales | 6 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 |
A grant open in more than one nation is counted in each.
All open grants for village halls and community buildings (106)
No deadline listed
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Barrow Community Trust Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Barrow Community Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. That suits smaller, focused projects. Priority goes to projects that benefit people and communities in the former Heart of Barrow wards. These are Old Barrow (Barrow Island and Central) and Hindpool; Ormsgill and Parkside; Risedale and Roosecoate; and Hawcoat and Newbarns. If your work reaches people in those areas, say so clearly in your application. The fund has supported improvements to community facilities, social inclusion activities for older people, recruiting and training volunteers, and IT equipment and training sessions for community use. You can apply if you are a charitable or not-for-profit organisation. The fund does not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. The money comes from the Heart of Barrow Initiative and individual contributions. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/barrow-community-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Over 55 Community First Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Over 55 Community First Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations that benefit people aged 55 and over in the communities of the former local authority areas of Allerdale, Carlisle and Eden. The money comes from the donor, Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Limited. The fund backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The page gives examples of what the fund supports. These include exercise classes for older people, befriending or social activities to reduce isolation, and IT classes and digital education. It also covers equipment for a community centre that will also benefit older people, and improvements to community facilities that make them easier for older people to use. Grants will normally be less than £5,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, focused projects. Charitable not-for-profit organisations can apply. Individuals cannot, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications go through the foundation's online application portal. The page links to a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk your idea through first, the page names a contact at the foundation for this fund. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/abbeyfield-carlisle-society-over-55-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Patna Community Fund
Foundation Scotland
The Patna Community Fund from Foundation Scotland backs community-led charitable activities that support the regeneration and sustainability of Patna in East Ayrshire. The money comes from Greencoat, through the South Kyle Wind Farm. Groups can apply for between £500 and £5,000. Awards can cover a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. The page says this list is not exhaustive, so if you are unsure whether a cost is eligible, you can ask Foundation Scotland for advice. Projects need to be located within, or directly benefit people in, the Patna Community Council area. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. Groups and organisations based outside the fund area will be considered case by case, and must show a clear benefit for residents in the fund area. There is no deadline. You can apply at any time, and decisions are expected to take around 4-6 weeks. A community panel made up of people who live in Patna makes the decisions. One practical point: the fund's standard eligibility and exclusion criteria apply, so read the application criteria before you start. Foundation Scotland welcomes pre-application enquiries if you would like to talk your idea through first. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/patna. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Energy Resilience Fund
Social Investment Business
Blended finance of £25,000 to £250,000 per site (60% loan, 40% grant) for energy efficiency and renewable upgrades to community buildings. Social sector organisations in England with two years of trading and turnover of at least £100,000 that cannot get mainstream bank lending can apply. Apply online through Social Investment Business. The fund is open now. Official source: https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/fund/energy-resilience-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
South Cambridgeshire Community Chest Grants
South Cambridgeshire District Council
The Community Chest from South Cambridgeshire District Council gives small grants to voluntary and community groups, charities and public sector bodies that want to improve quality of life in South Cambridgeshire. The amount available for 2026-27 is £64,890. You can ask for up to £2,000 in any single financial year, and this can cover 100% of your project costs. If you are awarded less than £2,000, you can apply again in the same year, as long as the total stays within £2,000. The grant can pay for improvements to community buildings and spaces, repairs to historic buildings, monuments and memorials, equipment, materials, and start-up costs for new projects. Your project must meet a local need, leave a legacy for the community and ensure equality of access. It must also support at least one aim: healthy and active communities, inclusive communities, developing skills, or enhancing the natural environment. You will need to show you have considered a green option when buying items. There is no single closing date. Applications must be received by the seventh day of a month to be considered at that month's Grants Advisory Committee meeting. Meetings are held most months, subject to scheduling and the availability of funds. The grant cannot pay for ongoing running costs such as salaries or rent, events that have already taken place, or fundraising events. Your project also needs the support of all local District Councillors for the ward concerned. The separate Biodiversity Grants stream is currently closed for applications. Official source: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/grants-and-funding/community-chest-grants-open. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Brighter Borough Fund
Wigan Council
The Brighter Borough Fund is run by Wigan Council. It lets local councillors propose and support schemes that improve the environment and benefit the community in their wards. It suits community and voluntary organisations based in Wigan Borough, or able to show benefits to the area. Projects should aim to improve the environment, enhance community facilities or help develop community spirit. Examples include contributions to community events, improvements to community facilities, school initiatives outside the national curriculum, festive celebrations, and improvements to open spaces and local parks. You start by contacting one of your local councillors, for the area where you live or where your organisation is based. If a councillor agrees to support your application, they will send you a web link to the online form. You will need to give details such as your organisation's name, how you plan to use the funds and a breakdown of costs. Once the councillor has received your application, you will get an email telling you whether it has been supported. After final approval, payment is made by BACS within 7-10 working days. One thing to bear in mind: the funding is for specific projects, not for the annual running costs of an organisation. There should be no expectation of future funding. It cannot pay for activities that have already taken place or purchases already made. Audit checks may be carried out, so keep your original invoices and receipts. Official source: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Finance-and-Grants/Community-funding/Brighter-Borough-Fund.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
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Devon Community Foundation
The Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community Fund shares money from a local wind farm with 10 parishes in North Devon. Devon Community Foundation manages the fund, and a Community Panel of local representatives recommends which projects to support. Grants are for community organisations working on one or more themes: access to activities and services, community owned energy, skills and employment, rural business and social enterprise, sport and recreation, community buildings, transport, and health and wellbeing. Examples include community transport, community shops and Post Offices, lunch clubs, memory cafes, sports clubs, befriending schemes and life skills activities such as cooking or money advice. Small grants of up to £5,000 are available all year. Large grants of £5,000 to £30,000 are decided at quarterly panels. The next large grant deadline is noon on 11 November 2026. Grants over £30,000 are sometimes possible, so email the team if you have a bigger project in mind. Capital projects, such as a new roof, a heat pump or a play area, use a separate form. The fund covers Bishops Nympton, East Anstey, East Worlington, Knowstone, Meshaw, Molland, Oakford, Rackenford & Creacombe, Rose Ash and West Anstey. If the fund is over-subscribed, applications from Knowstone, Rackenford & Creacombe and Rose Ash will be prioritised. Churches can apply, but the money cannot pay for anything that promotes religious belief. For church building repairs, the panel will favour bids that show strong demand and benefit beyond the congregation. Large grant applications are also judged on value for money, including three quotes for any building or contracted work. Official source: https://devoncf.com/grants/batsworthy-cross-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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Questions
What grants can a village hall apply for?
Local council and community foundation grants, community benefit funds and National Lottery funding for repairs, improvements, energy saving and activities. This page lists every grant we track that is open to village halls or community buildings today.
Who can help us apply?
In England, ACRE village hall advisers in each rural county help with funding applications and running your hall.
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We collect grants from official funder pages, GOV.UK and community foundations, and remove them when they close. Each grant page links to its source and shows when we last checked it. Always confirm the details with the funder before you apply.
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