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All open grants for youth organisations (105)

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Cumbria Young People’s Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Cumbria Young People's Fund gives grants to organisations for work that helps young people aged 14-22 develop life skills and fulfil their potential. An anonymous donor supports the fund. It suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations running activities for this age group. The page gives three examples of projects it has supported. One is a programme to help young people build confidence and resilience and improve their communication and team working skills. Another is community-based youth group activities. The third is counselling sessions for young people living in hostels for the homeless. Grants are normally up to £10,000 per year. Plan a budget that fits the work you want to do within that amount. The fund does not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this, so read them before you start your application. You apply through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is there to walk you through the process. If you want to talk about your idea first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. This fund could be a good fit if your organisation works with teenagers and young adults. It suits work that helps them grow in confidence, gain practical skills or get support through a difficult time. Youth groups, counselling services and skills programmes all match the examples the foundation gives. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumbria-young-peoples-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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East Suffolk Enabling Communities Budgets

East Suffolk Council

£100 - £7,500East of England

East Suffolk Council's Enabling Communities Budgets give small grants to community projects across East Suffolk. Your local ward councillor approves your application before it goes to the council's Funding Team. Councillors can also pool their budgets for projects that benefit more than one ward. Grants range from £100 to £7,500. The money can cover all of your project costs, or it can sit alongside match funding from other sources. The scheme backs projects with clear community benefit. These either start new activity to fill a gap in local services or grow existing activity. Past examples include play equipment, village hall refurbishments, defibrillators and training, youth groups, one-off community events, and support for disabled people and their carers. New initiatives can include staff or support costs in their pilot or start-up phase. The scheme suits charities and community groups, social enterprises, residents associations, village hall committees, schools running community or extracurricular activities, and town and parish councils. Your project must support the council's Strategic Plan and at least one of its four themes: Environmental Impact, Sustainable Housing, Tackling Inequalities and Thriving Economy. If your application is complete and successful, you will hear within 10 working days of the Funding Team receiving it. You then have 12 months to spend the grant. One practical point: do not start your project or buy anything until the council has issued your grant offer, because the scheme will not fund work that has already begun. For one-off events, send your application at least three weeks before the start date. The scheme is not meant to fund the same project in consecutive years, so plan how your work will carry on afterwards. Official source: https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/community-initiatives/enabling-communities/enabling-communities-budgets/enabling-communities-budget-scheme-guidance. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Derbyshire Community Leadership Scheme

Derbyshire County Council

Up to £1,930East Midlands

Derbyshire County Council runs the Community Leadership Scheme to give small grants to community, voluntary, youth and other local organisations. The aim is to support worthwhile projects and initiatives that will benefit local communities across Derbyshire. Each of the council's 64 county councillors has an annual fund of £1,930 to spend on projects in their own division. That is the total each councillor has for the year. The scheme is designed to meet one-off costs. To ask for support, you contact your local county councillor directly. Tell them what your project is, how much you are asking for, what other funding may be available, and how it will benefit the community. The council has an online tool to help you find your local councillor. It is for your councillor to recommend which projects should be supported. A clear explanation of how your project helps people in their division gives them what they need to back you. If you have questions about the scheme, you can email the council's Democratic Services team at democratic.services@derbyshire.gov.uk. Official source: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/policies-plans/community-leadership/community-leadership-scheme.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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GVS Youth Led Volunteering Grant 2026/27 (Vale of Glamorgan)

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS)

Up to £1,500Wales

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has opened its Youth Led Volunteering Grant Fund for 2026/27. It pays for small volunteering projects and activities that take place in the Vale of Glamorgan. The key point is that young people must be in charge. Projects need to be led and carried out by young people aged between 14 and 25. You can ask for a grant of up to £1,500. The fund is aimed at a range of small projects, so it suits young people with a clear, manageable idea for volunteering. Every project should deliver positive outcomes under the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, so be ready to explain the benefits your project will bring. There is no fixed closing date. You can apply at any time, and the panel will consider and assess applications throughout the year. This makes it a good fit if your plans are still taking shape, or if an opportunity comes up at short notice. There is one important catch. All funding must be spent by 12 February 2027. If you apply later in the year, you will have less time to deliver your project and use the money. It makes sense to apply early and plan a timetable that fits. To get started, download the application form and guidelines from the GVS website, or email grants@gvs.wales to ask for an application pack. Reading the guidelines before you fill in the form will help you put together a strong application. Official source: https://www.gvs.wales/news/do-you-need-funding-for-a-youth-volunteering-project-or-activity-3. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to voluntary-led groups and organisations for projects that involve sport and young people. The fund covers Carlisle and West Cumbria, and the money comes from the donor Thomas Graham & Sons Limited. The page gives three examples of what the fund has supported: uniforms for children's rugby teams, gymnastic equipment for a youth centre, and coaching courses for three volunteer coaches. These are small, practical costs, so the fund may suit you if your group needs everyday kit or training for young people. Make sure your project clearly involves both sport and young people. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. The page does not give a closing date. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Individuals cannot. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is linked from the funder's page. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/thomas-graham-grassroots-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Out of School artistic and creative activities for children and young people in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Funding amount not listedNorth East England

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, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. You can apply for activities that happen outside normal school hours. The closing date is 1st June 2026. This could fund art classes, drama groups, music workshops, or other creative projects for young people. No minimum grant amount is specified.

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Live the Dream Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Live the Dream Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation helps people in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland to take part in education or training that raises career aspirations. The money comes from the donor BNFL. Two groups can apply. Young people living in Allerdale or Copeland can apply as individuals, with priority given to those aged 16-25. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can also apply, as long as their work directly benefits individuals in those areas and they can show how they are raising aspirations for young people. Individuals can apply for up to £2,000 over one year. The foundation will consider household income when it assesses the application. Organisations can apply for up to £10,000 over one year, and multiple-year funding may be considered. Examples of projects supported include living costs for someone studying at university, coaching and training costs for a promising young athlete, apprenticeship wages for a youth organisation, an event to promote career aspirations, and an employment programme for young people. The fund will not support school trips, expeditions or family holidays. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. One practical point: individuals need to provide evidence of excellence in their chosen field, so gather that before you start. All applications go through the foundation's online portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/live-the-dream-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Barbara Ward Children's Foundation

Barbara Ward Children's Foundation

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation helps small, non-religious charities to support severely disadvantaged children. The page says the Foundation funds work anywhere in the world, and that registered charities working to improve the lives of children and young people in the UK and abroad may apply. In recent years, the Foundation has given grants to organisations running youth projects in five areas: education; health and wellbeing; holidays; sport, play and leisure; and support, care and respite. If your charity's work fits one of these, this fund could suit you. The amount you receive is at the discretion of the Trustees. The page does not give a minimum or maximum award, so it helps to explain clearly what you need and why. There is no deadline. The application process is ongoing, and you can apply at any time. That gives you room to prepare a thorough request rather than rushing to meet a closing date. You apply in writing to the Trustees. Explain the specific purpose of the grant you are asking for, and include a copy of your organisation's latest report and accounts. One practical caveat. The Foundation expects charities to be financially sound and not to be receiving funding from statutory bodies. Religious charities cannot apply. Make sure you meet both points before you spend time on a request. You can contact the Foundation at info@bwcf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/barbara-ward-childrens-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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David and Margaret Rankin Fund: Skills and Training (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The David and Margaret Rankin Fund for skills and training is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to individuals and organisations across Cumbria that help young people build skills, confidence and training for business or employment, and one of its stated priorities is encouraging young people into farming. Priority goes to projects that help and empower young people, activities that develop knowledge or skills, and activity that encourages young people into farming. Examples the fund gives include business training for young people, mentoring programmes, courses for industry-specific certificates of competency, and travel costs for work experience. Unusually, individuals can apply as well as organisations. Grants for individuals are normally up to £1,000 over one year, and household income is taken into account. Grants for organisations are normally up to £5,000 over one year, and multi-year funding may be considered. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: young people in Cumbria starting out in farming who need help paying for training or certificates, and local groups, colleges or mentoring schemes supporting them. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/david-and-margaret-rankin-fund-skills-and-training/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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Supporting young people in hardship in Northumberland to enhance their educational opportunities

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £1,000North East England

The Henderson Family Fund supports young people in hardship in Northumberland to enhance their educational opportunities. It is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. The fund is open to both organisations and individuals. The funder's listing says the maximum grant is £1,000. It is a rolling grant, so there is no closing date on the listing and you do not need to wait for a set round. The fund is for activity in Northumberland. If you work with young people facing hardship in the county, or you are a young person in that position, it may suit you. To apply, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal. New applicants are asked to read the eligibility information first. The funder also has an FAQs page and a Help and Support page if you need extra help to apply. One practical point: the page we have only gives a short listing for this fund. It does not set out what the grant can pay for in detail, so read the fund's own "Read more" page before you start your application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Helping care leavers aged 18 – 25 from or living in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland to achieve their aspirations.

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £1,000North East England

The Brian Roycroft Fund helps care leavers aged 18 to 25 who are from, or living in, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland to achieve their aspirations. It is run by the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. The fund accepts applications from both organisations and individuals. The funder's listing names Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland as the areas it covers. The most you can ask for is £1,000. The fund is listed as a rolling grant, so there is no closing date on the page and you do not need to wait for a set round. If you are applying for the first time, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal before you can apply. The funder also has pages to help you check your eligibility, a set of FAQs and a Help and Support page if you need extra help with your application. This fund may suit you if you work with care leavers and want to support young people to take their next step. It may also suit a young care leaver applying in their own right. Read the fund's own page carefully before you start, so you know what the grant can and cannot pay for. One practical point to keep in mind. The funder says that if no current fund fits your needs, you can make a general application at any time of year, as long as your organisation is in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland. The Brian Roycroft Fund is already open on a rolling basis, so you can start when you are ready. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Young Start - Main Grants

National Lottery Community Fund

£20,001 - £150,000National (UK-wide), England

Young Start - Main Grants helps organisations in Scotland run projects that put children and young people aged 8 to 24 at the centre. You can apply for between £20,001 and £150,000 for a project that runs for up to 3 years. The funding suits organisations that involve children and young people in their project or organisation. Those young people should be able to choose when and how they take part. They should also be able to influence and make decisions about your organisation, its activities or services. For example, they might work on a project from idea to delivery, decide what activities happen, share feedback that leads to change, or get involved at all levels of your organisation. Your project must meet at least one of four outcomes. It must help children and young people build positive relationships that improve their wellbeing, learn more about themselves or other people, take action on issues that matter to them, or learn skills that help them feel more confident for the future. You can meet more than one outcome, but this will not improve your chances of getting funding. The programme is open to applications now, and the page does not give a closing date. The Fund says it aims to make a decision in 12 weeks, so plan your project start date with that in mind. Young Start is funded by the Dormant Assets Scheme, with priorities set by the Scottish Government. The National Lottery Community Fund distributes the money. The funding was designed with children and young people. There is also a separate Small Grants strand, so make sure Main Grants is the right fit for the size of your project. Official source: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/young-start-main-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Rooney Family Foundation

Foundation Scotland

Up to £5,000Scotland

The Rooney Family Foundation, managed through Foundation Scotland, gives grants of up to £5,000 to support disadvantaged children with disabilities and their families. It was set up by members of the Rooney family, who are Trustees. The fund backs organisations and projects that provide vital care and support in the City of Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. It will consider respite holidays for families and special equipment the children need. Costs tied to a specific project or item that directly benefits the children or family are the priority. General running or salary costs will not be considered. Your organisation must be based in the Scottish Borders or Edinburgh City, and its annual income must be no more than £100,000. Organisations that have already received a grant from this programme cannot apply again at this time. This is not an open grants programme, so there is no open call and no deadline. If you meet the criteria and are interested, contact the Funds Adviser at Foundation Scotland to talk it through. The Trustees make the final decisions on any recommendations put to them. Read Foundation Scotland's common eligibility criteria and standard exclusions before you get in touch. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/rooney-family-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Evening Hill Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Evening Hill Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by an anonymous donor. It gives grants to organisations in Cumbria. The fund supports work with young people aged 16-25, older people and people living in rural areas. You can apply for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or help people reach their potential. You can also apply for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The fund suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority will go to projects that support children and young people, improve the quality of life for elderly people, or improve the lives of children, young people and older people in rural communities. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year, so plan a project that can be delivered within that time. Please note that the fund will not support individuals, or refurbishments and improvements to village halls. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The page links to a step-by-step portal help guide, which is worth reading before you start. If you would like more information about the fund, you can call Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512 395 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. It is a useful option if your organisation works with young or older people in Cumbria's rural communities. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/evening-hill-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Kipling Fund for Younger People

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Kipling Fund for Younger People is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations helping children and families in Cumbria. The fund began with a legacy from George Kipling, who was born in Westmorland and farmed at Burgh-by-Sands. He cared about his community and rural life, and he was especially concerned about the welfare of children and older people. His executors set up two funds at the Foundation. This one benefits children and young people. The fund suits charitable not-for-profit organisations. Priority goes to projects that support young people with mental health needs, children and young people, and households on low incomes. Projects it has backed before include youth groups, equipment for a family group, educational projects for teenagers, accredited learning and young carers' projects. Grants to organisations are normally up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, focused projects. One thing to know before you start: the fund does not support school trips. This is in addition to the Foundation's normal exclusions. All applications are now made through the Foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/kipling-fund-for-younger-people/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports the education of young people under the age of 25. It gives grants to individuals and to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. The young person must live, or have parents who live, in the former county of Cumberland. That covers Allerdale, Copeland, Carlisle and the northern part of Eden. They must also need financial assistance. The fund pays for a wide range of education-related costs. Examples it has supported include kit and training costs for an aspiring athlete, and course costs such as books, computer equipment and travel expenses. It has also backed theatre workshops for young people, a voucher scheme for training and technical courses for young farmers, and a community garden that helps young offenders build social and employment skills. Grants to individuals will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Grants to organisations will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered, so it is worth saying so if your project needs longer. If you are applying as an individual, be aware that household income will be considered when your application is assessed. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The funder has a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to know more about the fund before you apply, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumberland-educational-foundation/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

The Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation supports organisations working with young people aged 14-25 who live in Cumbria. It aims to improve their life skills, education, employability and enterprise. The donor is CN Group Limited, proprietor of Cumbria Newspapers. Priority goes to activities that help young people gain academic or social skills, life or employment skills, or further qualifications that open up job opportunities. Training programmes and internships fit well. So do projects that raise aspirations and develop moral, educational and mental capabilities. The funder gives some examples of what it could support. These include equipment for further education, employability programmes and interview training. It also mentions projects that bring businesses and young people together to prepare them for work, and programmes for young people studying music, sport or the arts. There is no minimum or maximum award amount, so you can ask for what your project genuinely needs. Multi-year funding may be considered, which could help if your work runs over a longer period. The fund is open to charitable and not-for-profit organisations. One important caveat: it will not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so it is worth reading those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The fund page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. If you have questions, you can call Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/printers-inc-social-mobility-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fevara Group Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

The Fevara Group Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by Fevara Group PLC. It gives grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action locally. Among its priorities are support for rural and farming communities and improving people's knowledge of countryside matters, alongside life skills, raising aspirations and helping people fulfil their potential. Examples of projects it has supported include educating young people in rural matters, agricultural qualifications for people with disabilities, advice and support for people living in rural areas, and community facilities run by grassroots groups. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. This is community funding, not a farm business grant. It suits groups supporting farming families and rural residents, for example rural advice services, farming support charities, young farmers' clubs and village halls. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/fevara-group-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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The Forrest Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £4,000North West England

The Forrest Family Fund gives grants to charitable organisations that support children and young people in Cumbria. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with money from the Forrest Family. Your project should meet one or more of these priorities: reducing poverty, improving health, tackling social inequality, or helping people reach their potential. Projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action can also be funded. The funder gives some examples of the work it would like to support. These include youth group activities and equipment, a voucher scheme for training and technical courses for young farmers, and activities that improve practical skills or personal development. Another example is a community garden that helps young offenders develop social and employment skills. Grants will normally be up to £4,000 over one year. That suits small, focused projects. Please note that individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read these before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants & Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or at tracy@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-forrest-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Robinson Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Robinson Family Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations that support young people with drug and alcohol problems, homeless people, and people with physical disabilities. It also supports aspiring young sportspeople aged 15-25 who need help to reach their potential. Priority goes to groups and individuals in West Cumbria and Barrow. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations based in Cumbria can apply. So can individuals who fit the fund's criteria. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Organisations may receive a single award, or a series of awards paid annually for up to three years, depending on progress. If you apply as an individual, the foundation will take your household income into account when it assesses your application. Young sportspeople need to show evidence of excellence in their chosen field. Alternatively, they can show how they are or will be raising aspirations for young people in the priority areas. The fund will not support school trips, family holidays or expeditions. It will not support people who live outside Cumbria. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step help guide is available. The page gives no closing date. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/robinson-family-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Barker Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Barker Family Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation supports young people in Cumbria. It gives grants to organisations that help empower young people and support education. It also gives grants to individuals aged 25 and under, including young farmers, who live in Cumbria. The page gives examples of what could be supported. These include business training for young people, helping young people with a disability into employment, further qualifications for young farmers, and activities that promote life skills and confidence. Grants to organisations will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Larger grants may be given in exceptional circumstances, and multiple-year funding may be considered. Individuals can normally apply for up to £1,000 over one year. For individuals, household income is considered when the application is assessed. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations and to individuals aged 25 and under. If you run an organisation that works with young people in Cumbria, this could suit projects that build skills, confidence or routes into work and training. There are some things the fund will not pay for, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. These are staff costs for a youth group, trips, university costs and nursery schools. Read this list before you start, so you do not spend time on an application that cannot be funded. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. If you would like to know more about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-barker-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,000Scotland

The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation is a fund run by Foundation Scotland. It was set up by Bill and Lorraine Budge to support charitable organisations whose work focuses on the health, education and well-being of children and young people. Grants are for up to £1,000. The fund is particularly interested in groups working in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray. It will also consider organisations from across the UK, and the page says it supports work that operates nationally and internationally. This fund suits charities and community groups that work with children and young people, especially in the north-east of Scotland. Any applicant must meet Foundation Scotland's common eligibility criteria. The exclusions on the "What we can't fund" page apply to this fund too. The key practical point is that applications are by invitation only. You cannot simply send in a request. The page does not give a closing date. If you want to ask about the criteria or the fund's priorities, the page lists a Funds Adviser as the contact. There is also a central systems support team for questions about the application process and technical issues. The page also links to the questions on the application form, so you can see what is asked, and to a list of projects the fund has funded before. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bill-and-lorraine-budge-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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The Solway Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Solway Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that help children and young adults in the Maryport and Workington areas develop skills for adult life. It is funded by an anonymous donor. The fund can support personal development, activities that improve confidence and life skills, accredited and non-accredited training, and mentoring and peer support. It also backs activities that stop children and young people developing problems that lead to difficulties later in life. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That suits small, focused projects run by charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people locally. It helps to show clearly how your project builds skills that young people can use as they grow up. One thing to know before you start: individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this, so read them first. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide on the fund page. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants and Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or at tracy@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-solway-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to projects that improve health and help people reach their full potential. It is aimed at charitable, not-for-profit organisations that work with young people to promote taking part in sport, especially young people who face barriers to getting involved. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Preference goes to projects that benefit people and communities in North Cumbria. The funder gives priority to projects that support children and young people facing significant challenges or barriers. It also prioritises projects that tackle issues in rural communities, where access to opportunities is limited. The page gives some examples of projects the fund has supported. These include equipment for a netball club, cricket activities for females, wheelchair football sessions, floodlights for a community lawn tennis club, an achievement programme for young people and a lakeside residential youth training and activity centre. One thing to know before you start: the fund will not support individuals, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. Applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step 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. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/quarry-hill-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Drapers' Charitable Fund

The Drapers' Company

Up to £20,000London

The Drapers' Charitable Fund gives grants to improve the quality of life and aspirations of people and communities, particularly those who are socially excluded or disadvantaged. Most grants go to charities in Greater London, where the Drapers' Company has its historical roots, for projects in education and social welfare. For young people in Greater London, the fund supports projects that help NEET young people into education, training or work. It also funds projects that build essential skills or raise academic attainment, especially in literacy and numeracy. Social welfare funding covers homelessness programmes in Greater London, projects in prisons, through-the-gate work and support for ex-offenders. It also covers help for veterans in need and welfare work such as food poverty projects, debt advice, community centres, befriending and services for older people. The fund also backs projects linked to its heritage. These include textile conservation, textile skills and innovation, and helping young people into the textile industry. Memorials, monuments and museum projects about the armed forces, the history of London or the textile trade are also welcome. Grants are for sums up to £20,000, although larger grants may be selectively awarded. You can apply at any time of year. The Charities Committee meets five times a year. Your application will normally be considered at the next meeting if it arrives at least four weeks beforehand. Upcoming meetings are on 1 December 2026, 23 February 2027, 27 April 2027 and 22 June 2027. Bear in mind that a busy round can push your application to a later meeting, because consideration at a particular meeting cannot be guaranteed. Grants also depend on you having written safeguarding policies and procedures covering child protection, vulnerable adults and your beneficiaries' welfare. Official source: https://thedrapers.co.uk/drapers-charitable-fund/. Official source: https://thedrapers.co.uk/drapers-charitable-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Manchester Active grants for children and young people’s cycling

Manchester Active

Up to £1,000North West England

Manchester Active is offering City of Cycling grants of up to £1,000 to help develop cycling activity for children and young people in Manchester. The money is for activity aimed at young people aged 6 to 16, and the activity must take place within Manchester. The grants are part of Manchester's wider push to become a truly cycle-friendly city. In 2024, Manchester became the first European Capital of Cycling. The new Manchester City of Cycling Implementation Plan (2026 to 2031) sets out a vision for cycling to be a safe, inclusive and accessible choice for everyone. The plan is a collaboration between the Council, voluntary and community groups and regional partners. This fund could suit you if you want to start or grow cycling activity for young people in the city. Manchester already has a wide mix of cycling, from Learn to Ride sessions and led rides to bike maintenance, BMX, track cycling, mountain biking and inclusive cycling for people with disabilities. You can apply for up to £1,000. Manchester Active says it currently has these grants available. To apply, you complete Manchester Active's funding form. One thing to note: this grant is only for children and young people's cycling. If your project is for adults, this fund is not the right fit. Manchester Active says that TFGM, Cycling UK and other organisations often have funding to support adult cycling. You can email info@mcractive.com to join a mailing list about available funding to develop cycling. If you have any questions about the grants, you can contact the Manchester Active team at info@mcractive.com. Official source: https://mcractive.com/cycling/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Freemasons' Charity Small Grants

The Freemasons' Charity (Masonic Charitable Foundation)

£1,000 - £5,000England, Wales

The Freemasons' Charity offers Small Grants to smaller registered charities. The grants are unrestricted, so you do not have to spend them on a specific purpose. You can use the money where your charity needs it most. Grants range from £1,000 to £5,000 per year, for up to three years. Your charity's annual income must be between £25,000 and £500,000, based on your latest published accounts. The total amount you ask for must not be more than 20 per cent of your charity's total income, averaged over the past two years. Grants can be offered to charities and projects focusing on Early Years, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), or Domestic Abuse. For Early Years, beneficiaries must be aged 0 to 5. For Domestic Abuse and SEND, beneficiaries must be children and young people aged 0 to 18, or up to 25 for those with SEND. You can include family or carer support, as long as the children and young people are the ultimate beneficiaries. Your beneficiaries must be in England and Wales, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man. The page directs you to take an eligibility quiz and submit an expression of interest. It does not describe any later stages, so check the funder's website for the full process. One practical caveat: you cannot apply if you currently hold a Freemasons' Charity Small or Large grant. You also cannot apply if a previous grant ended less than two years ago, or if you submitted an expression of interest in the last 12 months. Read about the funding priority groups before you submit. Official source: https://freemasonscharity.org.uk/grants-to-charities/eligibility/. Official source: https://freemasonscharity.org.uk/grants-to-charities/eligibility/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Safer Arun Partnership Community Safety Grant Fund

Safer Arun Partnership (Arun District Council)

Up to £2,500South East England

The Safer Arun Partnership offers grants of up to £2,500 for community-led projects that tackle community safety issues in local neighbourhoods across Arun district. The partnership is the statutory Community Safety Partnership for the district. It brings together Arun District Council, Sussex Police, West Sussex County Council, the Probation Service, the Police & Crime Commissioner Office and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Its aim is to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour and to make Arun a safer place to live, work and visit. Your project must support the priorities in the partnership's 2026-2028 Community Safety Plan. There are three priority areas: antisocial behaviour, improving overall feelings of safety, and serious violence. The plan's aims include early intervention where young people are involved in antisocial behaviour, building public confidence to report crime, raising awareness of fraud and scams among vulnerable groups, creating more Safe Spaces, deterring the use of weapons and protecting children at risk of criminal exploitation. Projects that empower local communities to lead their own safety initiatives fit well with the plan. This is the second round of funding. It opened on Monday 13 July 2026. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis until the budget is fully allocated. There is no fixed closing date, but the round ends once the money has gone, so it makes sense to apply sooner rather than later. The partnership publishes a criteria and guidance document with the application form. Read it carefully before you apply, as it explains how your project should link to the plan's priorities and aims. Official source: https://www.arun.gov.uk/safer-arun-partnership. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Everybody Foundation Club and Organisation Grants

Everybody Foundation (Everybody Health and Leisure)

Up to £500North West England

The Everybody Foundation offers Club and Organisation Grants of up to £500 to local clubs and community organisations. The grants help groups facing short-term challenges or pressures, so that young people can keep taking part in sport, physical activity and wellbeing. You can use the funding for hardship funds for young people, essential equipment or replacement items, and costs that help keep activities running, safe and accessible. The Foundation says this route is designed to respond quickly and practically to real-world challenges. One past example is Macclesfield Boys Boxing Club, which used a grant to replace worn, unsafe punch bags. The grants must benefit young people under 18, or under 25 if they have special educational needs or a disability (SEND). The Foundation currently focuses on applications from local sporting organisations. If you want to create or top up a hardship fund, your club or organisation must be based in Cheshire East. You apply online. The Foundation's Trustees meet quarterly to review and score applications, and grants go to the highest-scoring applications until the funds are committed. The Foundation aims to contact you within one week of the Trustees meeting. Keep in mind that successful applicants are asked to provide proof of purchase or a short update afterwards. If your application succeeds, you can apply once per financial year. If it does not, you can reapply with more information. The Foundation is funded through community fundraising and donations. It also runs separate routes for individual support and a larger annual Impact Grant, so make sure you choose the correct route when you apply. Official source: https://everybody.org.uk/about/everybody-foundation/funding-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Dulverton Trust Grants

The Dulverton Trust

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

The Dulverton Trust is an independent grant-making charity. It funds UK charities with a national reach that tackle social issues, protect the natural world and preserve heritage crafts. Its largest category is Youth Opportunities. This supports work with young people aged up to 25 who take part mainly because of low income. The work should help them build life skills, such as employability, academic or social-emotional skills, so they can move into education, employment or training. The Trust wants a strengths-based approach that values the skills young people already have, rather than treating them as something to be fixed. General Welfare supports work in communities with high levels of poverty. This includes strengthening family relationships, work with offenders with a focus on desistance, helping young homeless people move forward, keeping older people active and independent, supporting carers and promoting social cohesion. Heritage funding backs craftsmanship in traditional repair and restoration. The Trust has a strong interest in heritage skills training, particularly where it may benefit a disadvantaged group. Conservation funding supports the health and resilience of UK wildlife habitat. This covers trees and native woodlands, and coastal and marine environments. Two categories are restricted. Kenya and Uganda funding is only for UK registered charities working there that already have a long association with the Trust. International Stability and Reconstruction is by invitation only. Be ready for strong competition. The Trust receives many more applications than it can fund. Its FAQ explains how it prioritises applications and what timescales to expect. Official source: https://www.dulverton.org/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Subs for Clubs

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £1,000East of England

Subs for Clubs helps children and young people in Norfolk keep taking part in out-of-school activities when money is tight. Norfolk Community Foundation runs it for clubs, groups and units, such as sports clubs, arts groups and uniformed groups. These groups apply on behalf of young members who need financial support. The grant pays for costs a young person would normally meet themselves. This covers regular subs or membership fees, travel to and from activities, and uniform or kit that could not be paid for otherwise. It must benefit young people under 18, or under 25 if they have special educational needs or a disability. You can apply for up to £1,000. The guide is between £100 and £150 maximum per young person. The fund has £20,000 in total. This is a rolling grant with no fixed deadline. Applications are considered as they arrive, and the fund will close once all the money has been allocated. The Foundation aims to give you a decision within a month, as long as it has all the information it needs. Grants must be fully spent within 12 months of award. You will need to identify the young people who need support when you apply. The fund cannot pay for general equipment, overheads, a general hardship fund, or trips and camps beyond regular subs. It also cannot refund families for payments already made. If your group already has access to a hardship fund, for example through a national governing body, you are expected to try that route first. Groups can usually have no more than 3 applications considered in a 12-month period. When demand is high, priority goes to groups new to the fund. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/subs-for-clubs/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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PAVO Youth Led Grant Scheme 2026 to 2027

PAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations)

Up to £500Wales

PAVO's Youth Led Grant Scheme offers grants of up to £500 to help young people in Powys turn great ideas into community action. Projects must be planned and led by young people aged 14 to 25. They must also create volunteering opportunities that make a positive difference in local communities. Your project should contribute to at least one of the seven Well-being Goals for Wales. These include creating healthier communities, reducing inequalities, protecting the environment and supporting local culture and communities. Past projects have included fundraising for local charities, environmental activities, community gardens, improvements to spaces for older people, well-being initiatives, support for young carers and community arts projects. The young people leading the project should complete the application themselves. Adults can help if needed, but the ideas, decisions and application should come from the young people involved. Your group needs at least three young people planning and delivering the project. It also needs an adult aged 18 or over to oversee it. PAVO also has extra funding to help remove barriers that might stop young people volunteering. This can cover travel, accessibility, communication, caring responsibilities or other reasonable costs of taking part. There is one important catch. Projects must be finished and all funding spent by 31 March 2027. Any money not spent by then must be returned, so plan a project you can realistically deliver in that time. If you would like to talk through an idea or need help with your application, you can contact Louise Hardwick at PAVO. Official source: https://www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-organisations/funding/pavo-grant-schemes/youth-led-grant-scheme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Freemasons' Charity Large Grants

The Freemasons' Charity (Masonic Charitable Foundation)

£10,000 - £60,000England, Wales

The Freemasons' Charity Large Grants fund specific projects run by larger charities. Each project needs defined goals and a clear budget. You can spend the money on things like salaries, equipment, training, monitoring and administration. These grants suit registered charities with an annual income between £500,000 and £5 million, based on your latest published accounts. Your project must focus on one of three areas: early years, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), or domestic abuse. For early years work, beneficiaries must be aged 0 to 5. For SEND and domestic abuse work, beneficiaries must be children and young people aged 0 to 18, or up to 25 for those with SEND. Support for families and carers can count, as long as the children and young people are the ultimate beneficiaries. Large grants usually range from £10,000 to £60,000 in total, spread over one to three years. The charity prefers multi-year funding, for example £20,000 a year for three years or £30,000 a year for two years. It will consider one-year grants only in exceptional cases, such as pilot projects. Your beneficiaries must be in England and Wales, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man. You also need at least one year of independently examined or audited accounts published on the Charity Commission website for the charity number you apply under. One practical point: you cannot apply if you already hold a Small or Large grant from the charity, if your last one ended less than two years ago, or if you submitted an expression of interest in the past 12 months. The first step is an eligibility quiz, followed by an expression of interest. Official source: https://freemasonscharity.org.uk/grants-to-charities/eligibility/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Beverley Charitable Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Beverley Charitable Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, helps young people reach their potential in education and employment. It pays for things that improve access to study and vocational training. The fund supports both individuals and organisations, but priority will be given to individuals. If you are a young person in hardship, priority goes to those living in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply too. Examples of projects supported include academic study or courses that build practical skills or personal development, activities that are part of a further or higher education course, and activities leading to vocational qualifications. The fund can also cover books, materials and computer equipment, bursary support and travel costs. Grants to individuals will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Grants to groups will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered. One practical point: if you are applying as an individual, your household income will be considered when your application is assessed. School trips are not supported, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to know more about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants & Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/beverley-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Supporting children and young people in Seaton Sluice and New Hartley.

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £4,000North East England

The Ted Weekes Fund supports children and young people in Seaton Sluice and New Hartley. It is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and is open to organisations. You can ask for up to £4,000. The fund is listed as a rolling grant, so there is no closing date on the page and you do not need to wait for a set round. The fund suits organisations in Northumberland that run activity for children and young people in these two communities. The funder's page lists the fund among those currently accepting applications. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal. The funder also has an eligibility guide for new applicants, a set of FAQs and a Help and Support page if you would like support with your application. One practical point to keep in mind: the page gives only a short description of this fund. Use the "Read more" link on the funder's apply page to see the full guidance for the Ted Weekes Fund before you start your application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Youth Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Up to £150,000England

The Youth Fund from Paul Hamlyn Foundation backs organisations that work with young people aged 14 to 25. The aim is to drive change so that future generations of young people can thrive. You can ask for up to £150,000. The funding runs for three years. The fund is listed as open for applications on a rolling cycle, so there is no fixed closing date. The foundation says it funds work that is charitable, as defined by the Charity Commission. It actively looks to fund work outside London and across the UK. It says it is most likely to support organisations that challenge systemic injustice by focusing on structural change and shifting power. It also values work that is actively inclusive and anti-racist, that centres people experiencing injustice in designing solutions, and that is generous and collaborative in sharing learning. You apply through the foundation's online application system. A sample Youth Fund application form is available to download, so you can look at the questions before you start. If the online portal is not accessible to you because of disability, the foundation offers a bursary of up to £750 to help you apply. One practical point to plan for. Generally, the foundation's funds take four months from application to decision. It cannot cover costs that have already been incurred, so do not start spending before you have a decision. Official source: https://www.phf.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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True Colours Trust - UK Small Grants

True Colours Trust

Up to £10,000National (UK-wide)

The True Colours Trust UK Small Grants programme backs local organisations and projects that work with disabled children and young people, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. Grants are up to £10,000, and many are smaller. The funding can pay for activities for children and families, support for siblings, bereavement support, parent-led peer support, and respite that helps the whole family. It also covers equipment and materials, such as upgrades to hydrotherapy pools and multi-sensory rooms, minibuses, and specialised play equipment. The Trust works with children and young people aged from 0 to 25. The programme is open to applications at any time, so there is no closing date. The Trust aims to give a final decision within twelve weeks, though this can take longer at peak times. You will be kept informed of timelines. It suits UK registered charities and CICs with an annual income below £350,000 that deliver projects in the UK. The Trust is especially keen to hear from organisations in areas of high deprivation. One practical caveat: the Trust tries to support as many organisations as possible, so it cannot fund you in consecutive years. If you have had a grant, wait at least two years from your grant payment before reapplying. If you are unsuccessful, wait at least one year from your previous application. The online form also cannot be saved part-way, so gather your information first. Official source: https://www.truecolourstrust.org.uk/uk-small-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Wing Cdr. H. Thompson MBE & Rev. J. L. Green Grassroots Grants Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

This fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in the Barrow-in-Furness area. It supports young people's personal development, education and involvement in the community, as well as environmental initiatives. It suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that work with young people locally. Priority goes to projects that offer training in leadership, self-discipline and life skills for young people, or that encourage respect for the environment. The funder gives some examples of projects it has supported. These include a sailing trip for disadvantaged young people, equipment for a judo or karate club, training costs for Scouts or Guides, and running costs or building repairs for Sea Cadets. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes this a good fit for small, grassroots groups with a clear and modest ask. The fund comes from an anonymous donor. Applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. One thing to bear in mind: the fund does not support individuals, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. If you are unsure whether your project fits, you can contact Siona Hartley at the foundation on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/wing-cdr-h-thompson-mbe-rev-j-l-green-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports the education and training of young people aged 21 and under in Cumbria. It is aimed at cases where a grant would make a significant difference. Both individuals and charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Priority goes to young people who are, or have been, looked after by Cumberland Council or Westmorland & Furness Council. The fund can support activities that build self-confidence and skills, and activities that promote civic engagement and leadership. It can also pay for equipment or course fees, and for projects that give young people new opportunities to train and learn. Examples include fees for a private tutor, travel expenses to sport training, course-related costs for academic study, and projects that develop employment skills. Grants to individuals are normally up to £2,000 over one year. Grants to organisations are normally up to £5,000 over one year, and multiple-year funding may be considered. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal. The page links to a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. One practical point to keep in mind: household income is considered when individual applications are assessed. The amounts are described as normal limits, not fixed caps. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/edmond-castle-educational-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Hertfordshire Small Music Grants

Hertfordshire Community Foundation

Up to £1,000East of England

Hertfordshire Community Foundation offers Small Music Grants of up to £1,000 to help more children and young people in Hertfordshire take part in music. The aim is simple: to improve access to music for young people living in the county. You can use a grant for capital, project or running costs. The foundation gives examples such as buying musical instruments, buying other musical equipment and providing music therapy. These are only examples, so other ideas may also fit. The fund suits charities, community groups, non-profits and schools working with children and young people in Hertfordshire. The foundation gives priority to work that benefits young people experiencing financial deprivation. It also prioritises those shut out of mainstream music opportunities because of disability or neurodivergence. There is no fixed deadline. The programme is rolling, so you can apply at any time of year. Applications are considered throughout the year, and you should expect a response about two months after you submit. Plan ahead if you need the money by a certain date. One practical point: you need at least three unrelated committee members, trustees or directors. You also need relevant documents and policies in place for your activities, and the foundation may ask for copies. Community interest companies face extra rules on how long they have been running and how they are set up. If you are not sure whether your project is eligible, you can contact the grants team for an informal chat on 01707 251351 or by email at grants@hertscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.hertscf.org.uk/smallmusic. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Ernest Cook Trust Outdoor Learning Leader Grant

The Ernest Cook Trust

Up to £20,000North West England, East Midlands, South West England

The Ernest Cook Trust's Outdoor Learning Leader Grant helps charities and non-profit organisations pay for an Outdoor Learning Leader. The Trust believes inspirational role models are key to helping young people actively engage with the natural environment. This grant funds people to fill that role. An Outdoor Learning Leader encourages young people to enjoy the outdoors. They also teach communities about land and biodiversity, and help grow respect for the local environment. If your organisation works with young people and wants a dedicated person to lead this kind of work, this grant could suit you. You can receive up to £20,000 per year for up to three years. This gives you the chance to fund a role over a longer period, rather than a one-off project. The grant is open to charities and non-profit organisations. However, it is only available in specific postcodes and catchment areas of the UK. Where you are based will decide whether you can apply. The Trust gives full details and how to apply through the link on its grants page. The Trust is currently accepting Expressions of Interest. The deadline is 5pm on 30 October 2026. The Trust's grants aim to break down barriers to learning outdoors and help grow a more environmentally engaged society. It also offers smaller grants, including a £500 Communities Grant for organisations supporting young people aged 11 to 19. If you have questions, you can call the Trust on 01285 712492 or email hello@ernestcooktrust.org.uk. Official source: https://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/. Official source: https://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Young People's Emotional Support Fund (Staffordshire)

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

Up to £5,000West Midlands

Staffordshire County Council is offering small grants, managed by the Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire, for projects that improve the emotional health and wellbeing of young people. Projects should support young people aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 for young people with SEND or an EHCP. The fund wants to help young people stay well, stop needs from getting worse, and build resilience, self-worth, positive relationships and self-care. Activities should focus on the 'getting advice' and 'getting help' areas of the iThrive framework. Fair access for young people who need support is a priority. It suits charities and community groups in Staffordshire, outside Stoke-on-Trent, that have been running for more than 12 months. Youth organisations are welcome. So are wider groups such as allotment groups, residents' associations or hobby clubs with inclusive, imaginative or innovative ideas. You can apply for up to £5,000. The grant can cover project, event, training and revenue costs, small items of equipment and proportionate core costs. The next closing date is 30 October 2026. The panel meets in the week of 9 November 2026, and payments start from 28 November 2026. Year 1 activities must be delivered by 31 March 2027. Think carefully about your project's main outcome. The fund will not pay for work where arts, sports or recreation is the main goal. It will not fund school-based projects where pupils are the main group taking part. It also cannot fund work that has already started, or overheads above 10% of your request. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/young-peoples-emotional-support-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Olive and Jesse Palmer Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

The Olive and Jesse Palmer Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to non-profit organisations in Peterborough. It supports groups that help local young people with learning disabilities take part in positive activities and develop their full potential. If your organisation works with young people with learning disabilities in Peterborough, this fund could suit you. Past awards show the range of work it backs. A Polish school received £3,499 for sensory toys, equipment and staff costs for those working with pupils with special educational needs. A community interest company received £2,400 for specialist equipment in a new community music centre. A Special Olympics swimming group received £1,000 towards pool hire, coaching and competition entry fees for at least 28 young people. A Down's Syndrome group received £5,000 to set up a speech therapy group for babies, toddlers and their families. The fund has four deadlines each year: 1 February, 1 May, 1 August and 1 November. Check the funder's page to plan which round to aim for. Before you start, read the Foundation's application guidance. You then apply through an online application form. Bear in mind that the fund only covers work in Peterborough. Your project also needs a clear focus on young people with learning disabilities, so make that link plain in your application. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/olive-jesse-palmer/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Radius Foundation Grants Programme (Crewe)

Cheshire Community Foundation (Radius Limited)

Up to £15,000North West England

The Radius Foundation Grants Programme offers grants of up to £15,000 for projects that improve lives in Crewe. Cheshire Community Foundation runs it, Radius Limited funds it, and this is its second year. Your project must fit one of three areas. The first is empowering young people through skills, education and pathways into work, particularly young people facing barriers. The second is championing wellbeing and inclusion. This means reducing stigma, improving access to support and enabling independence for people facing mental health challenges or disability, whether physical, sensory, neurological or hidden. The third is promoting diversity and gender equality, with a focus on underrepresented groups and gender equity. You can use the money flexibly. Salaries, equipment, travel, project costs and core costs are all allowed. Projects can last up to 12 months, and you must spend the grant in full within 12 months of receiving it. You will need to show how each cost, including core costs, links to specific outcomes. Where you can, say how many people will benefit. The programme suits organisations that already have a presence in Crewe. Applications close at 11.59pm on 1 November 2026. The foundation will assess applications during November, a panel meets in the week beginning 7 December, and decisions are due before the end of December 2026. One practical point: if demand is high, the foundation may not take every application through a full assessment. It will decide based on how closely your application fits the programme aims. If yours is not taken forward, you may hear back sooner. If you need extra help to apply, the grants team can support you or offer other ways to share your information, such as paper, video, verbal or face-to-face. Official source: https://cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/grants/radius-grants-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Outlook Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £12,000East of England

The Outlook Fund supports projects for children and young people with experience of the care system. These young people often face extra barriers because of that background, and the fund wants to help them overcome those barriers. Priority goes to work with looked after children. That includes children in children's homes, with foster carers, in residential settings such as schools or secure units, or cared for by other family members. All unaccompanied asylum seeking children count too. The fund looks for outcomes such as more confidence and better emotional wellbeing, new opportunities and experiences, new skills or qualifications, healthier lifestyles, more volunteering, and new hobbies like sport, art or music. It aims to give at least half its money directly to organisations supporting looked after children. The fund may occasionally support projects that reduce the risk of children and young people going into care. Examples include building on a family's strengths, improving behaviour, attachment and resilience, supporting families in crisis, and supporting kinship care families. The average grant for a one year project is £4,000. Projects lasting up to three years can apply for up to £12,000 in total. Multi-year grants are paid in yearly instalments, and each payment depends on satisfactory progress reports. The fund awards an average of £28,000 a year in total, split equally across two rounds. The fund is open to non-profit organisations working in Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough. There are two rounds a year, with deadlines on 1 May and 1 November. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/outlook/. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/outlook/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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High Peak Children and Young People's Mental Health Wellbeing Grant

High Peak CVS (Derbyshire County Council Public Health)

Up to £2,000East Midlands

This grant from High Peak CVS, funded by Derbyshire County Council Public Health, supports projects that help children and young people in the High Peak stay emotionally well. It is a second, smaller round of the scheme and is open for applications now. You can apply for one of three types of award. Projects can receive up to £2,000 for things like set-up costs, equipment, materials, venue hire, or a pilot to test a new approach. One-off events can receive up to £750, for example to hire a climbing wall or bouncy castle, or to cover trips and activities that build resilience and self-confidence. Activity bursaries of up to £250 help a young person take part in paid-for activities, such as weekly martial arts or cooking sessions, and can also cover uniforms, equipment or transport. The scheme suits constituted voluntary and community groups in the High Peak with a new or innovative idea. Your project should address young people's emotional and mental wellbeing and be delivered in, and support residents of, the High Peak area. High Peak CVS is happy to give advice before you apply and can support you to deliver your project if you are successful. The deadline is 9am on Monday 2 November 2026. The panel aims to meet shortly afterwards to make decisions. Please bear in mind that this round has a much smaller fund than the first. If you received a grant in the first round, you cannot apply again. If you applied before and were unsuccessful, the funder advises applying for a different project. Official source: https://highpeakcvs.org.uk/young-peoples-small-grants-scheme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.