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Places grants

Historic England

£1,000 - £1mEngland

Places grants from Historic England pay for projects that repair, conserve and care for historic places. That includes buildings, structures, monuments, landscapes and areas. Historic England says its grants play an important role in helping people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment. If you are planning work to look after a historic place, this scheme is worth a close look. The scheme is open all year. It opened on 1 April 2026 and has no end date. The advert shows a closing date of 31 March 2027, but the funder says you do not need to apply before then. You can apply at any time during the year, so you can plan your project at your own pace. The page does not give award sizes, so there is no minimum or maximum amount to quote here. Historic England publishes its eligibility information and funding priorities on its own website. Reading these before you start will help you judge whether your project fits. Applications begin on the Find a grant service, where you select the option to start a new application. Historic England also explains how to apply on its grants pages. One practical point: because the advert still shows a closing date, it is easy to think time is short. It is not. Take the time to read the priorities and prepare a clear application. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/places-grants-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Severn Trent Community Fund

Severn Trent Water

Funding amount not listedEngland, Wales

The Severn Trent Community Fund is Severn Trent Water's way of backing local charities and community groups. The company has committed over £20 million across the ten years from 2020. If you are helping to make a real and tangible difference in the communities where Severn Trent lives and works, the funder says it wants to hear from you. The fund suits charities and community groups doing practical good locally. The page does not list the costs it pays for, so the best guide is the work it has already supported. Past awards are shown through annual reviews, an interactive map and posts tagged #STCommunityFund on social media. Decisions are not made behind closed doors. An independent Community Fund Customer Panel reviews applications, so ultimately it is customers who decide where the money goes. That makes it worth knowing what the Panel has backed before. The reviews look back at the causes supported over the last five years. They give you a good idea of the types of applications likely to be successful with the Customer Panel. The interactive map lets you search by postcode, zoom in to your area or go full screen. Each pin marks an award, and you can click one to see how the fund is helping communities near you. One practical point: the page is mainly a showcase of the fund and the awards it has made. Read a few of the funded stories before you start, so you can see how other groups have described their work. Official source: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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North Paddington Community Capital Grant

Westminster City Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, London

The North Paddington Community Capital Grant is offered by Westminster City Council. It supports capital projects for community organisations in the North Paddington area. The council's grant funding page lists it in the "Open for applications" section. The listing says expressions of interest for 2025/26 funding are open. It does not give a grant size, a closing date or detailed rules. Those details sit on a separate page linked from the listing, called "More about the grant and how to apply". The wording refers to the 2025/26 funding year and gives no closing date. Before you spend time on a bid, it is worth confirming with the council that expressions of interest are still being taken. The council says voluntary and community sector organisations in Westminster can access its grants. Its funds cover areas such as arts and culture, climate change and homelessness. If your project is not a capital project, other funds on the same page may suit you better. The Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure fund and Ward Budgets are both listed as ongoing. Ward Budgets are for place-based projects that benefit residents and tackle local issues and priorities. This grant is best suited to community organisations based in, or working in, North Paddington that have a capital project in mind. Official source: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/grant-funding-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Funding for voluntary or community groups

Manchester City Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, North West England

Manchester City Council's page for voluntary and community groups lists the council's current grant schemes. There are two: The Neighbourhood Fund helps communities make their neighbourhoods better places to live and is open for applications all year. Community Events Funding is development funding for registered groups running community-based, not-for-profit celebrations that show citywide impact and benefit. The larger Our Manchester Voluntary and Community Sector Fund 2026-29 (£10,000 to £100,000 a year) closed on 1 September 2025 and is not taking applications. The council also funds free support for groups, such as organisation health checks, advice and training, delivered through Macc. Each scheme has its own amounts, rules and dates, so check the page for the one you want. Official source: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/people-and-communities/grants/funding-available-for-voluntary-and-community-groups. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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HIWCF Community Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000England, South East England

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) offers grants through an annual calendar of themed programmes. They are all designed to build thriving communities across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The focus is on smaller, grassroots organisations. Generally, grants are between £1,000 and £5,000. They go to non-profit organisations, including charities, charitable incorporated organisations, companies limited by guarantee, community interest companies limited by guarantee and constituted community organisations. HIWCF funds against six impact themes, and there is a separate route for individuals applying for themselves. Each programme has its own criteria, so read the details of the specific fund you are interested in before you start. The page also points to application guidance, a guide to filling out the form, FAQs and the grant policy. You can subscribe to alerts to hear when new funding opportunities open. One practical point to keep in mind: demand for grants is higher than the money available. HIWCF says it can often fund less than half of the applications it receives. It also says it does not currently offer hardship grants for individuals. If you want advice while you apply, you can call the Grants Team on 01962 798700 or email Grantsadmin@hiwcf.com. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Tudor Trust Grants

Tudor Trust

Funding amount not listedEngland

Tudor Trust is an endowed charitable trust. It uses its time, money and influence to help communities build power and decide their own futures. Its work centres racial justice as a way of tackling the links between all kinds of injustice. The trust says it works alongside partners who are shaping racial justice and community power in the UK. These partners form an ecosystem that helps Tudor decide how to use its resources. It describes an emergent approach, which means it prioritises working alongside the people it supports. In 2025 the trust launched its Change We Seek framework. This framework shapes where Tudor focusses its resources. The page also mentions 2025 grant partners, so the trust does make grants. This page is the trust's home page. It does not give grant amounts, a deadline, eligibility rules or steps for applying. If you are thinking of approaching Tudor, it is worth knowing that its work is built around racial justice and community power, and that it describes working with partners rather than running an open call. The trust was founded in 1955 by Sir Godfrey Mitchell, owner of the construction company George Wimpey Ltd. Official source: https://www.tudortrust.org.uk/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Screwfix Foundation Hospice UK Improvement Grants

Screwfix Foundation

Funding amount not listedEngland

The Screwfix Foundation has partnered with Hospice UK, the national champion for more than 200 hospices across the UK. Through this partnership, the Foundation will provide improvement grants to help hospices enhance their facilities and buildings. The aim is that more people receive the care they need, now and in the future. Hospices care for around 310,000 people each year, yet many are underfunded and under increasing pressure. These grants are meant to ease that pressure by improving the buildings where care is given. The Foundation is a registered charity, set up in 2013. Its main programme currently offers local registered charities and not-for-profit organisations funding in the region of £5,000. The team reviews every application individually each quarter, in March, June, September and December. One practical point to keep in mind. The Foundation's main programme backs projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings. Organisations must also help people in need in the UK, for example through financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages. Read the full eligibility criteria before you apply. Official source: https://www.screwfix.com/landingpage/screwfix-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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City Change Fund

Plymouth City Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, South West England

The City Change Fund is listed by Plymouth City Council on its community and local grants page. The page says the fund supports projects for local people. It sits under a heading that also mentions crowdfunding. The wider page is for local community groups and voluntary sector organisations looking for grants and funding in Plymouth. If you are thinking of applying, the council points you to the Plymouth Octopus Project (POP). You can contact POP for support and advice about how your organisation can apply for funding. The page gives no award amount, closing date or opening date for the City Change Fund. It is a short listing rather than a full guidance page, so it is worth speaking to POP before you plan your project. The same page lists other sources of support in the city. These include the Living Streets grant, which lets councillors direct funding to highways issues in their wards, and councillor community grants, which help not-for-profit groups and organisations in the city. It also points to the UK Community Renewal Fund on the Visit Plymouth website and to grants for the armed forces community. A practical point: because the page says so little about the City Change Fund itself, getting advice from POP first is the sensible way to find out whether your idea is a good fit. Official source: https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/community-and-local-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Newham 4 Community Funding Search

Newham Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, London

Newham 4 Community is a free search tool that helps you find grants for social and community projects. Newham Council points to it from its page on funding for voluntary, community and faith organisations. The council says there are a range of grants and funding opportunities that Newham residents can apply for. They can help you get a community project or initiative off the ground, or help with its running. The page aims to help you find the one that is right for you and then apply. The search is quick to use. You get a 60-second search with an easy-to-use drop down menu. You can also browse categories to see what funding is out there. The information is updated every 24 hours, so you can be sure it is the latest available. This listing suits charities and community groups, including faith groups, looking for funding for local projects. It is a handy first stop if you are not sure which grant fits your idea. One thing to know. This is a search service, not a single grant. The page itself does not give an award size, a closing date or a set of eligibility rules. Each opportunity you find through the search will have its own details, so read those closely before you apply. Official source: https://www.newham.gov.uk/community-parks-leisure/funding-community-projects-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Movement Fund

Sport England

£300 - £15,000England

The Movement Fund from Sport England offers grants or crowdfunding pledges from £300 to £15,000 for physical activity projects in your community. The focus is on people who face barriers to being active, and on projects designed to help them join in. You can apply for projects that set up new activity sessions or experiences, or that improve or create spaces for people to be active. It can also pay for the equipment people need. Other projects can combine environmental sustainability with physical activity opportunities, help organisations build their capacity and capability so they can support people in their community, or respond to emergencies that have stopped people taking part and help get activity going again. Projects can run for up to 12 months. There is no submission deadline, so you can apply at any time. You will usually get a decision within six to eight weeks. You might be offered a grant, where Sport England gives you money to deliver your project. Or you might be offered a crowdfunding pledge, where Sport England gives you half of what you need if you raise the other half from your community. Sport England decides which type to offer based on your application. The fund invests more than £20 million of National Lottery and government money each year. It receives more applications than it can fund, so priority goes to projects that get more people active, reduce the number of inactive people and tackle long-standing inequalities. Projects that give opportunities to people who have typically had fewer chances to be active are also prioritised. One practical point: apply at least 12 weeks before you want to start activity or spend any money. Official source: https://www.sportengland.org/funding-and-campaigns/our-funding/movement-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Grants for Good

Matthew Good Foundation

£2,000 - £5,000England

Grants for Good from the Matthew Good Foundation gives unrestricted funding to small and growing local charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises. You can use the money for any of your organisation's costs, including core running costs. The grants are paid for by the foundation's business partners. Each funding round shares £15,000 between five shortlisted projects. The awards are £5,000, £3,500 and £2,500 for first to third place, and £2,000 each for fourth and fifth. Places are decided by an employee vote at the partner businesses. To apply, you need to be UK-based, have an annual income below £50,000 and hold a bank account in your organisation's name. You do not need to be a registered charity, and Community Interest Companies are welcome. You can apply all year round. Applications are considered in the next available round, and there are four application windows a year. The current window runs from 16 September to 15 December 2026. The foundation aims to tell you the outcome within three months of the round's deadline, though it cannot promise an exact date. If you are longlisted, expect a reference check, a short informal video call and due diligence checks. Monitoring after the grant is light-touch. One practical point: this programme is very competitive, with up to 1000 applications in each round. The online form cannot be saved and returned to later, so have everything ready before you start. If you are not shortlisted, your application stays in the pool for future rounds, so you do not need to reapply. Official source: https://www.matthewgoodfoundation.org/amplify-fund-grants-for-good/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Energy Redress Scheme - Carbon Emissions Reduction and Innovation Funds

Energy Redress Scheme

From £20,000England, Scotland, Wales

The Energy Redress Scheme funds projects that cut carbon from energy use (the Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund) and projects that develop new energy products and services (the Innovation Fund). Grants start at £20,000 and can cover the full cost of a project for up to two years. Charities, CICs, co-operatives, community benefit societies and exempt-charity housing associations in England, Scotland and Wales can apply. Tree planting, offsetting, transport and waste projects are out of scope. Applications are taken in quarterly rounds. The next round (Phase 3, Round 3) has not been announced yet. Register with the scheme now, at least two weeks before a round closes. Official source: https://energyredress.org.uk/funding/our-funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Funding for Organisations – Charities and Community Groups

Kent Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedEngland, South East England

Kent Community Foundation gives grants to support local people, charities and community groups in Kent and Medway. This listing covers its funding for organisations, which is aimed at charities and community groups. The Foundation funds work under five priority areas: mental health and wellbeing; children, young people and families; crisis and basic needs; connected communities; and the environment. Through these areas it funds hundreds of charities and community groups across the county. Its vision is a Kent and Medway where every community has the opportunity to thrive. Help is on hand if you are new to applying. The Foundation says hundreds of small charities and community groups secure funding with its support every year. You can read its application guidance, browse the FAQs and use a short eligibility checker to see whether your organisation qualifies. The Grants Team can guide you through the process by email at hello@kentcf.org.uk or by phone on 01303 814 500. The Foundation also has other routes. Professionals working with people in financial hardship can nominate individuals and families for a grant. There is also a social lending programme, with unsecured loans of £10,000 to £100,000 and up to 30% as a grant. These are separate from funding for organisations. One practical point: this page works as a starting point rather than a full set of guidelines. Use the eligibility checker and the guidance before you begin, so you can be sure your work fits one of the priority areas and your organisation qualifies. Official source: https://kentcf.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Councillor community grants

Plymouth City Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, South West England

Plymouth City Council gives councillors an annual grant allocation. They use it for projects that help not-for-profit groups and organisations in the city. This listing suits local community groups and voluntary sector organisations in Plymouth. If your group is not-for-profit and works in the city, it is worth a look. The funder's page gives a short description only, so treat it as a starting point rather than a full guide. Support is available before you apply. The Plymouth Octopus Project (POP) offers support and advice about how your organisation can apply for funding. Getting in touch early is a sensible first step, especially if you are new to applying for grants. The council's community and local grants page lists other routes too. The Living Streets grant lets councillors direct funding to highways issues in their wards. The City Change Fund supports projects for local people. There are also pages for Armed Forces grants and the UK Community Renewal Fund. If your idea does not fit councillor grants, one of these may suit it better. You do not need to read everything before you start. Begin with the Councillor community grants entry on the council's page, then speak to POP about the best way to put your application together. Official source: https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/community-and-local-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Veterans' Foundation Small Grants

Veterans' Foundation

£500 - £5,000England

The Veterans' Foundation Small Grants programme gives grants of £500 to £5,000 to organisations that support serving and former members of the Armed Forces community, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families. It is a rolling programme with no closing date, so you can apply when you are ready. The foundation says it will look at the project or items you want funded, the number of people who will benefit, the need and impact for the Armed Forces community, and your organisation's governance and financial need. You apply through an online portal. You start with the eligibility checker. If you are eligible, the portal takes you to the right form. Read the Small Grant guidance and the What We Will Not Fund document first, so you know what the foundation will and will not support. Timing rules matter. You can submit no more than one application per quarter. The quarters run from 1 January to 31 March, 1 April to 30 June, 1 July to 30 September and 1 October to 31 December. If you already hold an award, you can apply again six months after the award date. If an application is unsuccessful, you can reapply three months after you are told the decision. The foundation also gives grants to organisations based in Northern Ireland. If you have questions before applying, you can email grants@veteransfoundation.org.uk. Official source: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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HIWCF Community Group Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000England, South East England

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) runs an annual calendar of themed grant programmes. They aim to build thriving communities across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The foundation focuses on smaller, grassroots organisations. Generally, it makes grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to non-profit organisations. These include charities, charitable incorporated organisations, companies limited by guarantee, CICs limited by guarantee and constituted community organisations. This page is a general overview rather than a single fund. Each programme has its own criteria, so you will need to look at the details of the open programme you are interested in. You can subscribe on the page to get alerts when new funding opportunities open. The page does not give a deadline for the group grants. It does not say whether a programme is open today. Competition is strong. Demand for grants exceeds the funds available, and the foundation can often fund less than half the applications it receives. It is worth reading the application guidance, FAQs and grant policy before you apply. If you need advice or support with an application, you can call the Grants Team on 01962 798700 or email Grantsadmin@hiwcf.com. The foundation also makes grants to individuals, but it does not currently offer hardship grants for individuals. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Open Grants Programme

The Clothworkers' Foundation

Funding amount not listedEngland

The Clothworkers' Foundation runs an Open Grants Programme that offers capital grants. The Foundation says these grants can empower your charity to make a meaningful impact in your community. The Foundation supports charities and social businesses that work with marginalised and disadvantaged people and communities. It also backs organisations working towards a more equitable society. Its wider aim is a society where all can participate and thrive. In 2025 the Foundation introduced an Impact Framework. This led to a review and update of the Open Grants Programme, and the Foundation has published news on its Open Funding priorities. If you are thinking of applying, it is worth reading that update first so you understand how the programme is set up today. The Foundation also runs a Disability Equity portfolio, which includes ALLFIE, DEWA, Disability Wales, Inclusion London and Disability Rights UK. This is separate from the Open Grants Programme, but it shows the kind of work the Foundation cares about. The Foundation's homepage has pages on its Open Funding and on applying for a grant. You can also read its latest Annual Review 2025 for a closer look at its grantmaking. Official source: https://www.clothworkersfoundation.org.uk/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Members Locality Budget

Hertfordshire County Council

Up to £5,000England, South East England

Every Hertfordshire county councillor has £5,000 a year to spend on local projects. This is the Members Locality Budget, run by Hertfordshire County Council. The money can back projects that promote the social, economic or environmental wellbeing of a councillor's local area. Grants can be given for almost anything, as long as it is legal and does not go against a county council policy. Past grants have gone to non-profit community events, crime prevention, health and education. You can ask for any amount, up to the £5,000 that each councillor holds. That means a single grant can be as much as £5,000. The key first step is to talk to your local county councillor. You need their agreement before you apply. You can search by postcode to find them. If your idea covers more than one division, you can approach all of the relevant councillors, but you only need to make one application for each project. Once you have spoken to your councillor, you apply online. Your councillor then recommends whether a grant should be awarded, and you hear the outcome by email. Grants can only be paid to an organisation. Individuals can ask for a grant, but the money must be paid through an organisation. One practical point to plan for: if you are awarded a grant, you will need to keep receipts and invoices that show how the money was spent, and produce a brief evaluation of your project. Official source: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/how-the-council-works/locality-budgets/member-locality-budget.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Biffa Award Community Grants

Biffa Award

Funding amount not listedEngland

Biffa Award gives grants to community projects near landfill sites. In its own words, it aims to build communities and transform lives. This listing covers its community grants, which suit projects close to a landfill site. The funder's home page is organised by grant theme. Each theme has its own page with more detail. There are also buttons that lead to "Am I Eligible?" and "How Do I Apply?", and a set of frequently asked questions if you have queries before you start. If you already hold a grant and have a live project, the site has a place where you can view its progress. You can also read the latest Annual Review and Impact Assessment to see what the funding has achieved so far. That can help you judge whether your idea fits the kind of work the funder supports. The key practical point is location. The funder focuses on projects near landfill sites, so think about where your project will take place before you put time into an application. Official source: https://www.biffa-award.org/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Contracts for Innovation: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK Business Connect

£200,000 - £500,000England

This Contracts for Innovation competition from UKRI, run through Innovate UK Business Connect, backs practical ideas that bring play back into children's lives. It pays for research and development work to create solutions that improve access to real world play and raise its quality. The aim is better learning, development, health and wellbeing for children and young people up to the age of 18. The focus is on play within the home learning environment. UKRI will invest up to £3 million, including VAT, from its Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity Mission. This is subject to enough high quality applications. Phase 1 projects must have total costs of between £200,000 and £500,000, including VAT. They must run for 12 months, from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028, and put at least 50% of the contract value into R&D services. These are procurement contracts, so 100% of eligible costs are usually covered. Up to 15 contracts are expected. The competition suits organisations of any size that can design, test and deliver play-based approaches. These could be services, behaviour change work, new partnership models or place based design. You will need a clear theory of change, a monitoring and evaluation plan, strong safeguarding plans and a credible route to wider use. Applications close on 28 October 2026 at 11:00am. One practical caveat: projects centred on screens, apps, AI tools or consumer toys will not be funded. This is also phase 1 of a possible three phases, and only successful phase 1 applicants can apply for phase 2. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/cfi-innovation-in-play-to-improve-child-outcomes/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.