Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls
Funding
Up to £5,000
Location
England, South West England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
This grant provides up to £5,000 for organisations helping vulnerable groups with basic needs like food and utility bills. It is part of the Household Support Fund run by Devon Community Foundation and Devon County Council. You can apply if your organisation works in Plymouth City Council areas and has an income under £250,000. Priority groups include minority ethnic communities, homeless people, and households with disabilities or health problems affecting their income. The grant helps organisations support people who cannot afford essentials. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.
Key requirements:
- Annual income under £250,000
- Must work in Plymouth City Council administered areas
- Must work with priority vulnerable groups
This grant is for organisations working in Plymouth City Council areas that help vulnerable people with basic needs. Your organisation must have an annual income under £250,000. It is ideal if you work with minority ethnic communities, homeless people, or households affected by disability or illness.
Sectors
Regions
Awards published
1,076
Typical award
£5,000
Most awards
£2,500 to £5,625
Most funded region
South West
207 awards in 2025, down from 308 the year before.
Recent awards include Freedom Community Alliance (£4,332, 2026), Park Life Heavitree (£10,308, 2026) and Totnes Rural Youth Engagement (TRAYE) (£7,332, 2026).
This funder has made 1,076 awards with a typical award of £5,000. Would you qualify?
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Full details from Devon Community Foundation
Funding to support community organisations tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG), domestic abuse, and sexual violence in Plymouth. The fund supports groups promoting cultural change, increasing safety, supporting survivors, preventing harmful attitudes, delivering trauma-informed services, and engaging with those who harm.
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