Other Services Grants UK

Improve your community

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council offers funding to support projects that enhance local communities and improve quality of life for residents. The grant supports initiatives that address local needs and create positive change in Manchester neighbourhoods. Community groups and organisations working to improve local areas in Manchester can apply.

East Salford Community Grant

Salford City Council

East Salford supports not-for-profit community projects. Awards are usually up to £3,000, but larger requests can be considered where local need and priorities justify them.

Brighter Borough Fund

Wigan Council

Wigan councillors support local projects that improve community facilities, the environment or community life through the Brighter Borough Fund. Applicants must benefit Wigan Borough.

Community Voice Clackmannanshire: A better experience of finding and providing information

Foundation Scotland

This fund helps improve how people in Clackmannanshire find and share everyday information. The goal is to make it easier for residents to get the information they need. You could use the money to create better information systems or services. The funding amount is not specified in the available details. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be rolling. Eligibility criteria are not clearly stated. You should contact the funder directly for more details about amounts and who can apply.

NnG (Anstruther) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Neart na Gaoithe Community Fund supports community projects in the Anstruther area of Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit people living in Kilrenny, Anstruther and Cellardyke. This is a rolling fund with no set deadline. The funding amount is not specified. You can apply at any time throughout the year. Projects must benefit the local community in these specific areas.

Women and Girls Small Grants Scheme

This small grants scheme supports local organisations in Greater Manchester to encourage more women and girls to cycle. The funding is linked to the Women and Girls Summer 2026 campaign. Projects must be delivered within Greater Manchester and focus specifically on getting women and girls cycling. This is a short-term, one-off fund with some flexibility in how projects are delivered. The exact funding amounts are not specified. No deadline is mentioned, suggesting applications may be accepted on a rolling basis.

NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Neart na Gaoithe Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in Pittenweem and the surrounding District Community Council area in Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. The application process appears to be rolling with no set deadlines. You need to be working on a project that helps people living in the Royal Burgh of Pittenweem area. This is a community benefit fund linked to a wind energy project.

Ransonmoor Community Fund

Fenland District Council

The Ransonmoor Community Fund supports local projects and initiatives in the Ransonmoor area. Community organisations can apply for grants to fund activities that benefit local residents. The fund is run by Fenland District Council.

Community Covenant Grant Scheme

Surrey County Council

The Community Covenant Grant Scheme provides up to £7,000 for local projects in Surrey. The money helps strengthen connections between military families and local communities. You can use the funding for initiatives that bring Armed Forces personnel and civilians together. Local organisations can apply for projects that build mutual understanding between these groups. The scheme has rolling deadlines, so you can apply at any time. Applications are managed by Surrey County Council. Projects should focus on creating stronger ties between military and civilian communities.

City Change Fund

Plymouth City Council

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

Tenant Together Fund

Wigan Council

Wigan Council's Tenant Together Fund offers up to £2,000 for projects benefiting its eligible neighbourhoods. Groups can apply up to three times per financial year, subject to available funds.

Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival Fund

Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival Fund

Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival Fund supports people returning to cycling or starting to cycle. The fund helps organisations run cycling programmes and activities. It focuses on getting more people on bikes in North West England. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You can use the money to run cycling activities and programmes. The exact eligibility criteria are not detailed in the current information.

Caremark Community Care Fund

Caremark Community Care Fund

The Caremark Community Care Fund offers small grants for grassroots community projects in North West England. The fund supports practical, community-led initiatives that improve quality of life and strengthen local communities. You can use the money for improving shared spaces, providing equipment, or enhancing local services. The focus is on projects that deliver meaningful and lasting impact. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be rolling. Eligibility criteria are not detailed in the available information.

Ward Budget Funding for Local Projects

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Ward budget funding is available for local projects in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Community groups and local organisations can apply. Funding is allocated by individual ward councillors to support projects that benefit their local ward area.

Grants for Local Projects

Royal Borough of Greenwich

The Royal Borough of Greenwich offers grants for local projects that benefit residents in the borough. Your project must serve the local community. Funding amounts and full eligibility details are available directly from the funder.

Start Up Loans

British Business Bank

Start Up Loans are government backed loans of £500 to £25,000 per founder for starting a business or growing a young one, with up to £100,000 available per business. Repayment runs from one to five years at a fixed rate, currently 7.5% a year, with no fees and no security required, and every borrower gets twelve months of free mentoring. This is a loan you repay rather than a grant, but it is one of the most accessible routes to early funding in the UK and applications are always open.

Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in the Allerdale, Carlisle, and Eden areas of Cumbria. It pays for projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or help people reach their potential. It also funds projects that build community identity or promote climate action. Grants are normally up to £5,000 for one year.

Strummer Calling Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote a sense of place and climate action. Projects in the former Carlisle and Eden council areas will be given priority. Past projects include community cinema, Scout camping activities, volunteer expenses, and village hall improvements.

Genesis Homes Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund gives grants to charities and not-for-profit groups in Cumbria. It supports projects that benefit communities near Genesis Homes developments. Current development areas include Seaton, Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Halton, Kirkby Lonsdale, and Penrith. Grants are normally up to £3,000 for one year. Priority goes to projects helping children and families, older people, health and wellbeing, and community resilience. Individuals cannot apply.

Amentum Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to charities and not-for-profit groups in the former Allerdale and Copeland areas of Cumbria. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or help people reach their potential. It also funds projects that build community pride or take action on climate. Past projects include climbing equipment for a pre-school, Men in Sheds tools, and drama workshops for young people.

Barrow Community Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Barrow-in-Furness. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or promote climate action. It also supports projects that improve community facilities or help people reach their potential. Grants are normally up to £3,000 for one year. Priority goes to projects benefiting communities in the former Heart of Barrow wards, including Old Barrow, Hindpool, Ormsgill, Parkside, Risedale, Roosecoate, Hawcoat, and Newbarns.

Borron Pratt Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Workington, Whitehaven, and along the west coast of Cumbria. Projects must reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or help people reach their potential. The fund also supports projects that build a sense of place or promote climate action in the area. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year. Individuals cannot apply.

Cumbria Home from Home Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund gives grants to charities and not-for-profit organisations in and around the Lake District National Park. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or help people reach their potential. Projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action are also welcome. Grants are normally up to £5,000 for one year.

Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant supports charitable and not-for-profit groups working in or near the parishes of Rosley, Westward, Wigton, and Aspatria in North Cumbria. It was set up in memory of Joyce Wilkinson, who spent her life in Rosley and Westward. Priority goes to groups helping older adults, children, and young people, or those managing village facilities like halls, play areas, and schools. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. Each application is judged on its own merits, with closeness to Rosley and Westward being a key factor.

Liddle Thomson Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in the north Allerdale area, mainly around Wigton and Carlisle. Grants are up to £1,000 for one year. Projects should reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote climate action and a sense of place. Priority goes to groups working with children and young people.

Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund gives grants of up to £5,000 to charities and not-for-profit groups in the Cumbria area. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or help people reach their potential. Projects that build a sense of place or promote climate action are also welcome. Groups working with children and young people will be given priority.

Ullswater Trust Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in the Eden area of Cumbria. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote a sense of place and climate action. Grants are up to £2,000 and run for one year. Past projects include community centre refurbishments, respite for young carers, and playground equipment.

William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This grant supports charities and not-for-profit groups in and around the parish of Brampton, Cumbria. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote a sense of place and climate action. Past projects include community music festivals, hearing loss clinics, and school garden tools. Grants are normally up to £5,000 for one year.