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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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Edwin and Anita Mackay Memorial Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Edwin and Anita Mackay Memorial Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations that provide activities for children and young people up to the age of 18 in the Seaton parish. The fund comes from a legacy gift. The foundation lists several kinds of project it has supported. These include coaching costs for members of a junior cricket club, social and personal development activities for young people, and tools and equipment for a gardening group for young children. It has also backed premises hire for youth club activities, drama workshops for young people, and improvements to community facilities that benefit young people. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, practical projects rather than large or long-term programmes. You can apply if you are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so it is worth reading them before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation has a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to know more 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/edwin-and-anita-mackay-memorial-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Lochbroom)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £250Scotland

This small fund pays for charitable purposes that benefit people living in the Lochbroom community council area in Highland. Awards of up to £250 are available. It suits constituted organisations and un-constituted groups set up on a not-for-profit basis. Individuals can apply too, as long as their work benefits people in the Lochbroom area. You do not need to be a registered charity. The fund is provided by EDF power solutions, the company that owns and operates the Corriemoillie Wind Farm in Ross-shire. It was established in 2016 with an initial donation of £1,938.59. Donations rise each year in line with the Consumer Price Index. Foundation Scotland lists the fund, but Lochbroom Community Council administers it and makes the decisions on awards. To apply, you need an application form. Paper copies are available at Ullapool Community Hub. You can also ask the Community Council Secretary for an electronic copy by email. Key dates come from the community council, so contact them before you start. Read the application criteria first, and look at what the fund cannot support, so you know your idea is a good fit. You can also browse previously funded projects for ideas. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/corriemoillie-lochbroom. 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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Hertfordshire Crisis and Resilience Fund for Groups

Hertfordshire Community Foundation (Hertfordshire County Council)

From £5,000East of England

Grants for groups in deprived areas of Hertfordshire that support adults and families in crisis, for example with access to food and household essentials, and that build long-term financial resilience. Funded by Hertfordshire County Council through the Government Crisis and Resilience Fund. Amount: From £5,000. Rolling: about a two-month turnaround. Who can apply: Groups working in areas of deprivation in Hertfordshire that support adults and families in need. Funding is for organisations, not individuals. How to apply: Read the guidance notes and due diligence checks on the HCF page, then apply online through the link on that page. Call 01707 251351 or email grants@hertscf.org.uk for help. Official source: https://www.hertscf.org.uk/hertfordshire-crisis-and-resilience-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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SWEF Start-up Grants

Foundation Scotland

Up to £500Scotland

SWEF Start-up Grants from Foundation Scotland give you up to £500 to help get a new business off the ground. The fund is for individuals in the early stages of setting up, or whose business earns less than £500 per month. It is open to applicants across Scotland. You can use the money for essential start-up costs. These include equipment, materials, stock, website creation, product development and training. Second hand equipment is particularly welcomed. The fund will not pay for salaries, debt repayment, rent and utilities, or app and software development. It also does not cover new computers, phones or tablets, though refurbished technology may be considered on a match funded basis if you explain how it will transform your business. You must be aged 18 to 30. Your business needs to be UK based, and you must be the majority shareholder. You also need a business bank account, or to be about to have one. The business must be able to earn revenue within 3 months of applying, and must have been trading for less than 2 years. A business idea alone is not enough. You need to show evidence of significant steps taken, and a visible presence such as social media, a website or leaflets. There is no fixed closing date. The fund opened to applications on 24 August 2026, and applications are reviewed once a month. Applications that clearly explain how a grant will transform your business and take it to the next stage are the most likely to succeed. One practical point: grants must be spent within one month of receiving the funds. Include weblinks for every item you ask for, as missing links will delay your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/swef-start-up-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Passionate About Realising Potential

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £7,000North East England

The Curtin PARP Fund is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. PARP stands for Passionate About Realising Potential. The fund backs environmental and green careers. You can apply as an organisation or as an individual. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The page does not list County Durham or Tees Valley for this fund, so it will not suit you if you are based there. The most you can ask for is £7,000. The fund is listed as a rolling grant, so the page gives no closing date. You can apply when you are ready rather than working to a set deadline. If you have not applied to the Community Foundation before, you will need to register for an account on its grantee portal first. The foundation also has information for new applicants, so you can check that you and your activity meet its eligibility criteria before you start. If you want support with your application, it has a Help and Support page and a set of FAQs that answer common questions. One practical point. The listing gives the fund's purpose, the areas it covers and the top award. It does not give a full breakdown of what the fund will and will not pay for. Make sure your plan clearly fits the aim of supporting environmental or green careers before you put time into an application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Latheron, Lybster and Clyth)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £5,000Scotland

This fund is run by Foundation Scotland and paid for by RWE, owner of the Bad á Cheò Wind Farm. It supports charitable activities and services that benefit people living in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council area in Caithness. You can apply for up to £5,000. Your application needs to show how it will contribute to one or more of the fund's outcomes. These are developing services and facilities, sustaining and creating employment, increasing skills and knowledge, better access to sport, culture, heritage and the environment, getting around and getting connected, and improving health and wellbeing for all ages. Projects that do not clearly fit may still be considered if you can show strong community support and evidence of need. The fund can help with feasibility studies, salaries, core running costs and, in some cases, up to 100% of project costs. Each comes with conditions. For example, salary requests need a job description and a clear explanation of the pay rate, and core cost requests need a full rationale. Multi-year grants are possible, with each year's payment depending on evidence that agreed activities were delivered. A panel of local residents makes recommendations and meets twice a year. The page lists application deadlines of 15 February and 15 August 2025, with decisions in mid March and mid September. Those dates have passed, and the page gives no later ones. One practical point: you should show that you have consulted the people who will benefit and other local groups. The fund will not support any form of campaigning. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bad-cheo-latheron-lybster-and-clyth. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports communities in North Lanarkshire. It covers Greengairs, Upperton, Longriggend, Caldercruix and Plains. Each community receives an equal share of an index-linked annual sum totalling £180,000. This is a devolved fund. Each community distributes its share in line with local priorities and local need. That means there is no single application route and no fixed grant size. Where you apply depends on which community your project will benefit. If your activity benefits Plains, you can apply directly to Foundation Scotland, which distributes the Plains Community Fund in partnership with a local Panel. For Upperton, Longriggend and Caldercruix, lead organisations in each community are responsible for distribution. These are the Upperton Residents' Association, the Longriggend Village Association and Caldercruix Community Council. You need to contact the right one directly. Foundation Scotland is not involved with the Greengairs arrangement. Community groups and organisations working to benefit people in one of the communities can apply to that community's local fund. Decisions are made by designated groups within each community, such as the Upperton Residents Committee, the Longriggend Village Council, Caldercruix Community Council and the Plains Panel. These groups aim to be representative of their community. One practical point to bear in mind. Each local administrator has its own specific criteria, including what it will not fund, and the page gives no single deadline. Timings and rules vary from community to community, so start by contacting the administrator for your area. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/greengairs-east-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. 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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Social Investment Fund

Foundation Scotland

£10,000 - £250,000Scotland

The Social Investment Fund from Foundation Scotland offers a blend of loan and grant funding to social enterprises, community organisations and charities across Scotland. Investments range from £10,000 to £250,000 per organisation. Up to 25% of each investment can be a grant, so at least 75% is a loan. You can use the money for working capital, buying assets, business growth or capital expenditure. The fund is designed to help you meet your needs, achieve your vision and secure your future. Your investment must show that it meets one of three charitable objectives: preventing or relieving poverty among people living in Scotland, advancing community development and urban or rural regeneration in Scotland, or advancing education in Scotland. Loans are usually repaid over 10 years. The interest rate is 6%, fixed for the term of the loan. Appropriate security may be required. There are no arrangement fees or legal fees in the normal course of making the loan and grant. However, the cost of drawing up and registering the security is deducted from the grant. There is no closing date. You can enquire at any time, and the team are happy to have an introductory chat first. Decisions are made by the Social Investment Committee. The process takes an average of 12 weeks, depending on how quickly the information needed for a full assessment is available. One practical point: the fund aims to fill the gap for organisations that cannot secure lending from a bank or other commercial lender, so you will be asked for proof of this. This may be waived for smaller investments. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/social-investment-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie)

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £4,000Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie) pays for community projects that benefit people living in the Kinglassie Community Council area in Fife. The money comes from Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara, and is managed by Foundation Scotland. Grants are usually between £500 and £4,000. The fund can help with equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should enhance quality of life for local residents, support vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit and activity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. Projects that support priorities in the Kinglassie Community Action Plan are particularly welcome. You can ask for 100% of your costs, although the fund encourages you to seek match funding too. Groups and organisations that work to benefit Kinglassie residents can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your group must still meet Foundation Scotland's standard eligibility criteria. One practical point: if you want to ask for more than £4,000, or for funding over up to three years, speak to the Community Funds Adviser before you fill in the form. These requests are only considered in exceptional circumstances and need strong community support. For amounts below £500, you can apply for a microgrant from Kinglassie Community Council instead. A Community Panel of local people makes the funding recommendations. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-kinglassie. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community activity in five communities near the wind farm. In West Lothian, these are Greenrigg and Fauldhouse. In North Lanarkshire, they are Harthill, Eastfield and Shotts. The fund is index linked and totals £150,000 per year across all of these areas. This is a devolved fund. Each community manages its share in line with its own priorities and needs, so the arrangements differ from place to place. Decisions are made by groups within each community. These are the Board of Getting Better Together for Shotts, the Board of the Fauldhouse & Breich Valley Community Development Trust, and the Board of the Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg Group. The fund suits community groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area of benefit. There is no fixed grant size. Some of the funding for Shotts and Fauldhouse directly supports programmes of activity run by the local anchor organisations. Where you apply depends on where your project will make a difference. If your activity benefits Harthill, Eastfield or Greenrigg, you can apply directly to Foundation Scotland, which distributes the HEG Community Fund. If your focus is Shotts or Fauldhouse, you need to contact the local organisation instead. There is no single deadline, because each community distributes its share differently. Read Foundation Scotland's application criteria and general exclusions before you apply. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/west-benhar-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Ballantrae Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,000Scotland

The Ballantrae Education and Training Fund gives bursaries to people living in the Ballantrae Community Council area in South Ayrshire. It helps you pay for training or education that improves your chances of getting a job, keeping a job or setting up your own business. The money comes from the Ballantrae Community Fund and is run by Foundation Scotland. Applications are open all year. You should apply as soon as you are sure you will take the course and have been accepted onto it. Foundation Scotland says it normally responds about six to eight weeks after you submit. First-time applicants can get up to £1,000. Second-time applicants can get up to £750, and any further applications up to £500 per year. For courses that run over several years, the same caps apply year by year, and you need a separate application for each year of study. You can hold only one grant at a time, and the most you can receive from the fund is £2,250 over three years. Awards can cover course fees that cannot be waived or funded elsewhere, study aids and equipment, technical aids such as specialist clothing or tools, travel, accommodation and driving lessons (up to £1,000 in total). Courses leading to formal qualifications are favoured. Courses in areas such as hospitality, construction, transport, forestry, agriculture, and health and social care are prioritised, as are courses taken locally. The fund suits people aged 17 or over, with priority for those aged 17 to 25. One caveat: you cannot claim for costs you have already spent before a decision is made on your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/ballantrae-education-and-training-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Shepley Group Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Shepley Group Grassroots Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives small grants to local organisations. It is funded by a donor, Shepley Engineers Limited. The fund supports work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Examples of projects it has supported include equipment for a junior football club, a community café, a community allotment, and a cellar refurbished for a men's workshop. It has also funded functional skills classes for unemployed people aged 16 and over, and respite activity for young carers. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, practical projects rather than large capital schemes. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Priority goes to projects that benefit people and communities in areas where Shepley Group employees live. These are the former local authority districts of Allerdale, Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle and Copeland. One thing to know before you start: individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of that. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step help guide is available on the fund page. If you have questions, you can contact Annalee Holliday, Head of Grants Practice and Programmes, on 01900 820824 or at annalee@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/shepley-group-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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SWEF Grant Programme for Young Entrepreneurs

Forever Notts (SWEF)

£200 - £2,000East Midlands

Grants for young people starting or growing a business, for equipment, training or services: Start-Up Grants up to £500 for pre-revenue businesses and Business Grants up to £2,000 for trading businesses. Not for salaries or living costs. Amount: £200 to £2,000. Rolling: monthly cut-off on the 7th of each month. Who can apply: People aged 18 to 30 living and working in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, from a low-income household or facing barriers, with a business trading under two years and a business bank account. Aimed especially at those not in education, employment or training. How to apply: Read the criteria on the Forever Notts SWEF page and apply through the Fundseeker Portal before the 7th of the month. Official source: https://www.forevernotts.com/grant/swef-grant-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Cumbria Industries Amenities Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Cumbria Industries Amenities Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations that support people with disabilities in the Carlisle area. The fund was first set up to help workers at the Workshops for the Blind in Carlisle. In the 1980s the Workshops widened their work to include people with all disabilities, and the terms of the fund were widened to match. Cumbria County Council transferred the fund to the Foundation in 2008. Priority goes to projects that provide activities and equipment for disabled people in the Carlisle area. It also goes to projects that support vocational work and training for disabled people in the area. Past examples include cookery lessons for people with learning difficulties, accredited training for people with disabilities and an active sports development programme. The fund suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Individuals cannot apply. The Foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, focused projects rather than large or long-term work. 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 want to talk before you apply, the Foundation's grants team can answer questions about the fund. Because the fund gives priority to two kinds of project, it helps to show clearly how your work fits one of them and how it will benefit disabled people in Carlisle. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumbria-industries-amenities-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Altrad Babcock Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Altrad Babcock Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation with money from Altrad Babcock Limited. It gives grants to organisations in Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle and Copeland, the areas where Altrad Babcock's employees live. The fund backs work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action for local people. If your project sits in one of the four areas and fits one of these themes, it could be a good match. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, practical costs. Past examples include DIY equipment for a Men in Sheds group, astro-turf rebound boards for a community sports ground, and coaching costs for members of a junior cricket club. You can apply if you are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions apply as well, so your project needs to fit within those too. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can call Annalee Holliday on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/altrad-babcock-grassroots-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Bridget’s Magical Music Pot

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £500North West England

Bridget's Magical Music Pot is a small grants fund run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It helps people come together to make music of any kind in West Cumbria, which means the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. The fund was created by the family of Bridget Hilton, a teacher who spent her life encouraging people to play music for fun. It is funded by donations from her family and friends, and it is open to further donations. The fund can help with a range of practical costs. These include equipment such as music stands, music hire or purchase, and instrument purchase or hire. It can also cover room or venue hire for practice or performance, tuition, tutoring or workshop costs, and travel costs, for example to hear or perform music. Publicity costs to promote performances or attract new members are also covered. It suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations and small unconstituted groups. If your group has no formal constitution, an individual aged 18 or over can apply on its behalf. Grants will normally be up to £500. That makes this fund a good fit for modest, practical costs rather than large projects. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/bridgets-magical-music-pot/. 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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Education Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Education Fund (Cumbria) from Cumbria Community Foundation supports education and learning opportunities for people living in Cumbria. It is open to individuals who live in the county and to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. The money comes from various trusts that have been transferred to the Foundation to manage. Priority goes to projects that support one of three aims: academic or social skills, life or employment skills, or sport or artistic skills. Examples of projects the fund has supported include course-related costs such as books, computer equipment and travel expenses, kit and training costs for an aspiring athlete, and a voucher scheme for training and technical courses for young farmers. It has also backed a community garden that helps young offenders develop social and employment skills, and arts workshops for older people to build independence and increase learning. Grants to individuals are normally up to £2,000 over one year. Grants to organisations are also normally up to £2,000 over one year. If you apply as an individual, the Foundation will consider your household income when it assesses your application. 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 talk about the fund first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512 395 or by email at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/education-fund-cumbria/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. The money comes from Fairfield Windfarm Ltd, which is operated by EDF Energy Renewables. It supports communities close to the Fairfield Wind Farm at Pica. The fund gives grants to organisations for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in local communities. Examples of activities the fund would like to support include environmental sustainability, improvements to community facilities, and projects that improve the energy efficiency of homes for residents on low incomes. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. The fund suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that benefit the parishes of Parton, Lowca, Distington and Moresby. Make sure your project clearly benefits those parishes. The fund does not support individuals or anti-renewable energy projects. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them 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 would like more information, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/fairfield-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First Fund gives grants to organisations that benefit communities in the former local authority areas of Allerdale, Carlisle and Eden. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with funding from the donor Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Limited. The fund backs work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Examples of projects supported include grow and cook workshops, arts and culture programmes in local communities, improvement of community facilities, and community support and development. These examples may help you judge whether your idea fits. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Grants will normally be £5,000 or less for one year, so it suits a focused project that fits within that time. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation also applies its normal exclusions on top of this, so read them before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/abbeyfield-carlisle-society-community-first-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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NNS Digital Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

Up to £2,000West Midlands

The NNS Digital Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 to help organisations become more digitally inclusive. It is part of the Digital Neighbourhood Network Scheme (DNNS), a digital project run by Northfield Community Partnership and commissioned by Birmingham City Council's Prevention & Communities team in the Adult Social Care Directorate. You can ask for money for projects in three areas: marketing, training and internet connectivity. The wider aim is to help older citizens and citizens with long-term disabilities get access to essential digital tools, tech and services. The fund also wants to inspire communities to do more to be digitally inclusive. The scheme works with the city's 10 Neighbourhood Network Schemes, one in each constituency. It also supports local community groups and organisations, as well as social workers and social prescribers, to build their digital skills and confidence. That helps them offer the right digital support to the people they serve. This fund suits organisations that want to help local people get online or use digital services with confidence, and whose project fits one of the three funding areas. One practical step comes first. You must contact the NNS Digital team at info@digitalnns.org.uk before you submit your application. This will be checked with the team when your application is assessed. Please also read the Fund Factsheet before you apply. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/digital-neighbourhood-network-scheme-dnns/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Zenobe Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,000Scotland

This microgrant fund supports community groups and charities that run activities benefiting people living in the Keith and Strathisla Community Council areas of Moray. It is paid for by Zenobe Blackhillock BESS Limited, which operates the Blackhillock battery energy storage site outside Keith, and it is run with Foundation Scotland. Groups can ask for up to £1,000. Individuals running an activity that supports local community initiatives can ask for up to £500. The fund will share out £25,000 in year one. Grants can help with equipment, running costs, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit. Applications that show added value are prioritised. For example, you might bring in other funding, work in partnership with other groups, or reach beyond one group to benefit the whole community. Every application is considered case by case. There is no fixed closing date. The two community councils consider applications at their monthly meetings, so send yours at least one week before the meeting you are aiming for. Strathisla Community Council does not meet in January or July, and Keith Community Council does not meet in January or August. Contact the councils for the latest submission information. You can apply to only one council per project. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/blackhillock. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Kildrummy (Lumsden & Towie) Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,500Scotland

This fund gives education and training bursaries to individuals who live in the Lumsden, Kildrummy, Towie and Glenkindie areas of Aberdeenshire. It suits people who want to improve their job prospects or move into a new career. You can apply for up to £1,500 for a short course or the first year of a longer course. Year two of a multi-year course can receive up to £1,000, and later years up to £300. Courses can be vocational or professional, full-time or part-time, and can be anywhere in the UK. Courses leading to formal qualifications, such as SVQs, HNCs, HNDs and degrees, are favoured over informal ones. PhDs are not supported. Bursaries can help with course fees, travel, meals, childcare, accommodation, study aids such as a laptop or books, specialist equipment and up to 10 driving lessons in some cases. IT equipment is usually capped at £500. You can apply at any time. The fund is part of the KLT Link Here Fund from Greencoat UK Wind, owner of Kildrummy Wind Farm, and £15,000 a year is available in total. Once you apply, Foundation Scotland arranges a short phone interview and aims to tell you its decision within four weeks. One thing to know: apprenticeships are not supported, and the fund cannot pay for costs already covered by a school, college, employer or another funder such as Skills Development Scotland or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/kildrummy-lumsden-towie-education-training-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Matson Ground Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

£1,000 - £15,000North West England

The Matson Ground Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation backs community-led projects in Cumbria. It supports activity that starts from local need, brings people together to tackle shared challenges, encourages social action and improves local spaces. The fund aims to strengthen communities through local projects, respond quickly and flexibly to emerging and urgent need, and back creative ideas on social or environmental issues that help communities become more resilient over time. It was set up by donors Alex and Samantha Scott and fits with the Cumbria Lieutenancy's Strategy, launched in September 2025. It suits small, grassroots charities, not-for-profit groups and volunteer-led organisations based in Cumbria. Larger county-wide charitable groups can apply too, but only if their values and approach closely match the fund's aims. The funder is especially interested in projects that support young people, particularly in rural and underserved communities; meet the needs of vulnerable or underrepresented groups; promote volunteering and civic participation; champion environmental sustainability; or help people work together on local priorities. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £15,000. Larger or multiple-year grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances. The fund pays for project-based activity. Unrestricted and core funding is possible only where your objectives are closely aligned with the fund's aims. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, national charities or planned building improvements, on top of the funder's normal exclusions. You apply through the foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/matson-ground-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Pappagallino Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Pappagallino Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation for an anonymous donor. It gives grants to organisations in Cumbria that improve health and wellbeing by tackling social and rural isolation, or for projects that protect the environment and support the farming and rural community. Priority goes to projects that improve mental health, make a long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation, offer inclusive activities that reduce isolation, support older people, and bring in additional funds. The maximum grant will normally be £10,000, and multi-year funding may be considered. That makes it one of the larger Cumbrian funds that mentions farming. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. Rural isolation and mental health are real issues in farming, so this fund can suit groups running farmer wellbeing services, rural befriending, or environmental projects with farmers. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: charities and community groups in Cumbria working on rural wellbeing, isolation, or environment projects with farming communities. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/pappagallino-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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The South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund brings assured income to four communities: Dalmellington, Patna and New Cumnock in East Ayrshire, and Carsphairn in Dumfries and Galloway. Foundation Scotland runs it with four local partner organisations. The fund aims to improve life for people in these communities now and in the future. It backs themes such as better built and natural environments, more leisure and tourism, improved infrastructure and connectivity, training, jobs and enterprise, and better opportunities for children and young people. In its first cycle, from 2023 to 2027, money is shared through four strands: paid or contracted support, local community funds, education and training schemes, and flagship change projects. Flagship projects are larger priorities from community action plans. Examples funded so far include the purchase of a church building in Dalmellington to become a museum and observatory (£120,000) and plans to redevelop the Castle Hotel and Trotters Building in New Cumnock (£594,000). There is no fixed grant size. If your project will benefit Patna, you can apply to Foundation Scotland for up to £10,000 from the Patna Community Fund, or apply to the Patna Education and Training Fund. For Dalmellington, New Cumnock or Carsphairn, you need to contact the local partner organisation instead. Proposals for area-wide projects go to Foundation Scotland. There is no single deadline. Each community runs its own grantmaking schedule, and the South Kyle Advisory Group meets quarterly. One caveat: each local organisation sets its own criteria and exclusions, so read the application criteria and the local organisation's guidance before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/south-kyle-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumbria Community Resilience Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £12,500North West England

The Cumbria Community Resilience Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, pays for community-led activity that helps people in Cumbria prepare for, cope with and recover from emergencies and local risks. Think flooding, power loss, extreme weather, access disruption or isolation. The money comes through the Local Resilience Forum Trailblazers Fund from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The fund can pay for shared resilience equipment, such as batteries, charging solutions, radios, satellite phones and local alert systems, plus storage and insurance for that kit. It also covers household-level support delivered through community organisations, awareness-raising, events and outreach to groups less likely to receive emergency information. You can also use it to develop or test emergency plans. Staff or volunteer time is allowed where it is directly linked to delivery and in proportion to the grant. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply, including Parish and Town Councils. Groups supporting specific communities, such as disabled people, carers or faith communities, are encouraged to apply. Grants for equipment and activities will normally be up to £12,500. Larger, innovative or phased applications may be considered if you can show clear justification and impact. One practical point: you need an existing community resilience or emergency plan, or to be part of a recognised community emergency hub, or to commit to creating one as part of the funded work. Funded organisations also agree to act as a local point of contact during emergencies. Applications are made through the foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumbria-community-resilience-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that benefit people living in the main circulation area of the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald. That includes Penrith, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen and Alston. The fund is supported by a donor, Cumberland & Westmorland Herald Limited. It backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Examples of projects the fund supports include riding workshops and sessions for disabled people, improvements to community buildings, exercise classes for older people, camping equipment for a young people's group and sporting activities for disabled people. These give you a feel for the size and style of project that suits the fund. Grants will normally be £2,000 or less over one year. The fund is for charitable not-for-profit organisations working locally. It cannot support individuals, 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. If you have questions, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at lisa@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumberland-and-westmorland-herald-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cubitt & West Estate Agents Charity Fund

Sussex Community Foundation (Cubitt & West)

Funding amount not listedSouth East England

Grants for children and young people with physical disabilities, long-term illnesses or life-limiting conditions, for equipment, assistive technology, sensory resources, safety items, respite, short breaks and family support. Amount: Not stated. Rolling: applications at any time. Who can apply: Children and young people in Sussex and their families, referred by a professional such as a social worker, GP, therapist, teacher or charity worker. How to apply: A professional applies at any time through the Sussex Community Foundation grants portal (register first). Families cannot apply directly. Official source: https://sussexcommunityfoundation.org/grants/how-to-apply/additional-grants/cubitt-and-west-estate-agents-charity-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Villages Windfarm Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

Grants for activity involving local people that gives economic, environmental, educational, social or cultural benefit to Holton, Sotherton and Westhall in Suffolk. £14,775 available in 2026. Amount: Usually up to £5,000. Open call for applications; no fixed deadline shown. Who can apply: Charities, faith organisations, parish and town councils, social enterprises and CICs, and voluntary and community groups. NCF general eligibility criteria apply. Projects must benefit the eligible parishes. How to apply: Check the Norfolk Community Foundation general eligibility criteria and apply online from the fund page. Talk to the Programmes Advisor (01603 623958) first if you are considering a larger award. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/villages-windfarm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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CCL Secure Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,500North West England

The CCL Secure Community Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. The money comes from the donor CCL Secure. The fund backs work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Examples of projects supported include improving facilities for disabled people, a drop-in service for people with mental health problems, and access to services that tackle social isolation for older people. The fund also lists core costs and capital projects, so it is not only for new activity. Grants will normally be up to £2,500 over one year. Plan your request with that ceiling in mind. Because the grant is normally for one year, it suits work you can deliver within that time. You can apply if you are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so it is worth reading them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If your work is based in Allerdale or Copeland and fits one of the themes above, this fund is worth a look. If you have questions, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/ccl-secure-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Weston Windfarm Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

Grants for activity involving local people that gives economic, environmental, educational, social or cultural benefit to Weston Longville, Morton on the Hill, Attlebridge and Hockering. £14,342 available in 2026. Amount: Usually up to £5,000. Open call for applications; no fixed deadline shown. Who can apply: Charities, faith organisations, parish and town councils, social enterprises and CICs, and voluntary and community groups. NCF general eligibility criteria apply. Projects must benefit the eligible parishes. How to apply: Check the Norfolk Community Foundation general eligibility criteria and apply online from the fund page. Talk to the Programmes Advisor (01603 623958) first if you are considering a larger award. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/weston-windfarm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community Fund

Devon Community Foundation

Up to £30,000South West England

Small grants year round and quarterly large grants for community access to services, community energy, skills, rural business, sport, community buildings, transport and wellbeing. Separate capital project form. Amount: Up to £5,000 small; £5,000 to £30,000 large. Small grants rolling; large grants next deadline noon 11 November 2026. Who can apply: Community organisations working in Bishops Nympton, East Anstey, East Worlington, Knowstone, Meshaw, Molland, Oakford, Rackenford and Creacombe, Rose Ash or West Anstey, with priority for the three closest parishes. How to apply: Read the fund guidance notes and Devon Community Foundation terms and conditions on the fund page, complete the eligibility checklist and apply online. Capital projects use a separate downloadable form emailed to grants@devoncf.com. Official source: https://devoncf.com/grants/batsworthy-cross-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.