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Thorne Farm Wind Turbine Community Benefit Fund

Devon Community Foundation

Up to £5,000South West England

Grants for community transport, rural services, lunch clubs, memory cafes, sports, befriending, life skills and bringing people together. Amount: Up to £5,000 (more by exception). Rolling: small grants available throughout the year. Who can apply: Charities, CICs, co-operatives, unincorporated groups, sports clubs, schools and parish councils whose beneficiaries mostly live in Holsworthy Hamlets, Pancrasweek or Pyworthy. One application a year. 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. Official source: https://devoncf.com/grants/thorne-farm-wind-turbine-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Cumbria Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Cumbria Fund is a grants programme run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It supports projects that help to improve lives and strengthen communities, based on the foundation's own community needs reports. Under Improving Lives, you can focus on reducing poverty, helping people reach their potential, improving health, or tackling social inequality. That might include financial advice, food and fuel security, training for children and young people, mental health services or crisis recovery work. Under Strengthening Communities, the fund backs projects that nurture a sense of place, such as community hubs and digital inclusion, and local action on climate change, including conservation and climate education. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. Multi-year funding may be awarded for certain projects. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It cannot support individuals. One practical point: the foundation will prioritise revenue costs, meaning running costs, over capital costs such as equipment or infrastructure, because it sees these as having a more immediate and lasting impact. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. The fund is paid for by a number of donors and fundholders, and all applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumbria-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Brian & Ann Clark Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Brian & Ann Clark Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, 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. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority will go to projects that support families, including those with a disability or mental health issues, and that help young people in caring roles to become more independent. It also prioritises support after natural disasters of all types, small charities facing short-term financial crisis and at risk of closure, work to maintain local buildings and structures of architectural, historical and cultural value, and projects that preserve the way of life in rural communities. You cannot apply as an individual. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can call the Grants Team on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/brian-ann-clark-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Catherine Alexander Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Catherine Alexander Grassroots Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations that benefit local people in Kendal and the immediate district. 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. Priority goes to projects that support children and young people, help people fulfil their potential, or promote life skills and the raising of aspirations. Past examples include equipment for youth groups, improvements to community facilities and activities for people with a disability. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, local projects with a clear community benefit. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read these before you start your application. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. The page does not give a closing date. If you have questions about the fund, the foundation lists a named contact you can phone or email. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/catherine-alexander-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Hadyard Hill Education and Training Fund (Pinwherry and Pinmore)

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

This fund gives bursaries to people living in Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council area in Scotland. The money helps you pay for training and education courses. You can use it to learn new skills that help you get a job or keep your current job. The fund is open to all residents of these areas. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. The amount of money available is not specified. You need to live in the Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council area to qualify.

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Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with money from the wind farm's operator, Nadara Limited. It gives grants to organisations for work in the communities within eight kilometres of the Kirkby Moor Wind Farm. You can apply for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. You can also apply for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The fund gives examples of activities it would like to support. These include projects that promote or put into practice the sustainable use of energy and resources, environmental improvements to community facilities, and projects that improve energy efficiency for residents on low incomes or in community facilities. It also mentions community composting schemes, projects that promote local produce and reduce food miles, hedge restoration and wildflower planting, and free events that teach people about efficient use of resources and energy. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. This fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations whose work benefits people in the area of benefit. A map on the funder's page shows the eligible area. Priority goes to projects in the red area, so make it clear where your project is based. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications go through the online application portal, and the funder provides a step-by-step help guide. You can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 825760 if you would like more information. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/kirkby-moor-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

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

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Caithness Futures Maternity Grants

Foundation Scotland

Up to £250Scotland

Caithness Futures Maternity Grants give you £250 if you are pregnant, in your third trimester and live in Caithness. The fund is run by Foundation Scotland and supported by RWE's Caithness Futures community fund, through the Camster II Wind Farm. It aims to ease the cost of travelling to Inverness for maternity services. You can use the money for travel to Inverness, accommodation if you need it, or childcare for older children. You are also free to use it in other ways that help you get ready for the baby. Examples on the page include equipment, clothes, nappies, an antenatal class, pregnancy vitamins or healthy food. To qualify, you need to show that you live in Caithness and provide your Mat B1 form. Proof of address is usually your Council Tax Notice, though other official documents are accepted. Foundation Scotland processes applications against the eligibility criteria. There are no deadlines. You can apply at any time. The grant is meant for the last trimester of pregnancy, planning around the birth or early care costs. One thing to know: Foundation Scotland will contact you in the months after an award to ask how the money helped and what you spent it on. This helps them judge how well the new fund works and whether the pilot will continue. If you do not have any of the listed documents, you can contact the Grants Officer for support. The page also asks you to read the application criteria before you apply. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/caithness-futures-maternity-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £1,500Scotland

The NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable activities that improve community life in the Royal Burgh of Pittenweem and District, now and for future generations. The money comes from the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, which is owned by EDF power solutions UK and ESB through a joint venture. You can apply for a Standard Grant of £500 to £1,500 for a project or activity lasting up to one year. The fund will also consider Multi-year Grants of up to three years, totalling £4,500 (up to £1,500 a year). Multi-year funding can give your group more reassurance and flexibility, and can reduce fundraising and paperwork. It suits community groups and organisations that benefit people in the Pittenweem area. You need a constitution and must be set up on a not-for-profit basis. You do not have to be a registered charity, but your project must be charitable or for community benefit. The fund is not open yet. Applications are planned to open in early 2027, with a provisional deadline of late February or early March 2027. Funding decisions are expected by the end of April 2027. These dates are provisional, so plan with some flexibility. A Community Panel of local people makes the funding recommendations. The fund is expected to run for 25 years, with the amounts for each area reviewed in 2028. Read the application criteria and the list of what the fund cannot support before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/nng-pittenweem-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Jeffrey Bond Memorial Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Jeffrey Bond Memorial Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation supports nature conservation and the environment in Cumbria. The money comes from the Jeffrey Bond Legacy Gift. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit groups. It gives grants to organisations doing practical work to look after wildlife and the natural environment. It suits groups working to protect and restore habitats, species and landscapes across the county. Projects it has supported include habitat creation and restoration, species conservation, repairing and maintaining upland paths, hedge restoration and wildflower planting schemes. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year, so think about what a project of that size can achieve in twelve months. Priority will be given to projects that involve volunteers. If local people help to deliver your work, make that clear when you apply. You apply through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation also provides a step-by-step portal help guide, so you can see how the process works before you begin. One practical caveat. The fund will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions apply as well, so read them carefully before you start. If you would like to know more about the fund, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/jeffrey-bond-memorial-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Laidlaw Fund for the Environment

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Laidlaw Fund for the Environment, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports projects that protect wildlife habitat and teach people about the natural environment in Cumbria. Priority goes to projects in Carlisle and the surrounding area. The fund was created by Eleanor Laidlaw in memory of her parents, who gave her a lifelong love of nature. She wants future generations to enjoy the wonder and beauty of the natural world and to learn about it. You could ask for help with local environment and habitat initiatives. Activities that inform and educate, such as forest schools, also fit. So do environmental and habitat workshops, and activities that encourage people to get involved in protecting and improving the natural environment. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good match for small, local projects. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read these before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step help guide. If you have questions, you can call Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/laidlaw-fund-for-the-environment/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Gurney Charitable Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Gurney Charitable Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that want to make life better for people in and around Keswick, Cockermouth, Aspatria and Wigton. Organisations in and around the village of Ireby are the priority. It 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. The fund comes from the Gurney family. Past examples show the range. They include activities for young people, outreach services, hire of road matting for Ireby Festival and an art exhibition celebrating women of Cumbria. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 or less over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, local projects rather than large or multi-year work. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Exceptional projects outside the priority area will also be considered if they fit the donor's interests, so it is worth getting in touch if you are just outside the named places. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step help guide is available to walk you through it. If you would like to talk it through first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough at the Foundation on 01900 512 395. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/11199/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

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

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Lakeland Disability Support Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

£100 - £5,000North West England

The Lakeland Disability Support Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, helps people with physical disabilities who live in the former South Lakeland council area. It pays for items, facilities or support that relieve their disability. Charitable groups working in the same area can apply too, but priority goes to individuals. The page lists examples of what the fund supports. These include an electric scooter, a hoist for loading into a car, an orthopaedic chair or bed, disabled access work, and a laptop, computer or tablet, particularly to help disabled children. Specialised software and peripherals, respite care and outdoor holidays designed for disabled people are also listed. Grants will normally be between £100 and £5,000. If you need more than this, you should contact the foundation first. For individuals, household income is considered when your application is assessed. The fund will not pay for items or services available from the NHS, statutory provision, social services or personal resources. It also does not cover ongoing care or items of a repetitive nature. The foundation's normal exclusions apply as well. You will need to send quotes with your application. You will also need impartial references from independent care professionals, such as carers, doctors, consultants or social workers who know your disability. Evidence of income will be requested. Where possible, the foundation pays suppliers directly against invoices supplied before delivery. Applications go through an online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/lakeland-disability-support-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Staff 10th Anniversary Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Staff 10th Anniversary Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to individuals and organisations. It is funded by current and former staff of the Foundation. The money supports initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Both charitable, not-for-profit organisations and individuals can apply. That makes the fund open to a wide range of applicants. The fund has supported a varied mix of requests. Examples include a specialised bed for a severely disabled child, travel costs for an elderly man to visit the grave of his father who was killed in WWII, a hospitality and cooking course for a socially disadvantaged young person, and a community Sports-for-All day to boost confidence and self-esteem in young people. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. This suits smaller, focused requests, so keep your ask within that limit. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley at the Foundation. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/staff-10th-anniversary-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Janet Hartley Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Janet Hartley Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations delivering projects that benefit communities in and around Appleby, Brough, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Sedbergh and Tebay. The fund was created in 2016 for Out of Eden Limited, the Kirkby Stephen company that Janet Hartley founded with her husband Ian in 1993. It was renamed in her memory in 2025. The company gives 10% of its profits to charity every year. The fund aims to keep supporting local charities and organisations that strengthen communities and help people in need. Examples of projects it has supported include a family support worker in Eden, youth mentoring and skills development programmes, activities for rurally isolated older people, and vocational training and education for people with disabilities. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Individuals cannot, and the foundation's normal exclusions apply as well, so read those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can call Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512395 or email tracy@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-janet-hartley-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with funding from Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd. It supports communities in and around the company's Head Office location and the sites where Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd and Washington Homes operate. Grants are for organisations that aim to improve lives. That might mean creating opportunities for people to escape poverty, providing skills, education and training so people can reach their full potential, or promoting better health. The current areas of benefit are Flimby, Workington, Maryport, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Gilcrux, Millom, Moor Row, Penrith and Wigton. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, focused projects run by charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority will go to projects that improve the lives of children and families who need extra support, offer inclusive activities and reduce isolation, promote better mental health and wellbeing, or build stronger, more resilient communities. If your project speaks to one of these, say so clearly in your application. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. All applications are made through the online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions, you can contact Lisa Blackwell, Grants and Programmes Officer, at Cumbria Community Foundation. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/thomas-armstrong-construction-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Westmorland Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

£500 - £10,000North West England

The Westmorland Community Fund supports projects in the communities where Westmorland Ltd colleagues live. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation and was set up in 2009 by the Dunning Family of Westmorland Ltd. The aim is to help these communities thrive, create a legacy and deliver long term benefits. Grants range from £500 to £10,000. Multi-year grants are only considered for projects that show strong potential to grow their impact over time, for example by attracting further funding, inspiring new initiatives or encouraging wider community involvement. The fund suits community groups that support young people, manage facilities such as community halls and youth clubs, or provide community-based services. Your project must take place in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Stainton, Shap, Tebay or Kendal. Priority goes to projects that help named communities thrive, support young people to reach their potential, improve mental health and wellbeing, link with the Westmorland family's interests in sustainable development and local produce, farming and craft, or have real potential to grow and leave a legacy. Examples the funder gives include youth clubs, skills training for young people, mental health workshops, community building renovations and enterprise mentoring projects. The funder also hopes to build a lasting, two-way relationship with the groups it supports. It welcomes groups that are keen to connect with Westmorland colleagues. Applications are open now. One practical caveat: the fund will not support individuals, one-off or annual events, trips, nature projects, sports clubs, animal charities or public toilets. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/westmorlandcommunityfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

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

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Barrhill Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

From £1,000Scotland

The Barrhill Community Fund backs community-led activity that creates positive, lasting change in South Ayrshire. It pays for the costs of projects, services and facilities. The fund is run by Barrhill Community Interest Company and is paid for by the Kilgallioch Community Benefit Company and the ScottishPower Renewables Mark Hill wind farm. There are two types of grant. Small grants run from £1,000 to £5,000. Large grants start at £5,001 and there is no fixed upper amount. Micro grants of up to £1,000 are available from the Community Council instead. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the three local communities can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet the standard eligibility criteria. If your group is based outside the fund area, you must show a clear benefit for residents inside it. The fund is a rolling programme, so there is no single closing date. Apply at least 4 weeks before the next Board meeting if you want to be considered at that meeting. The Board meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. Directors who live in the community make the decisions. Read the application criteria before you start. Separately, the fund offers Community Energy grants to eligible households in the Barrhill Community Council area. Registrations open on 1 October 2026 and close on 28 February 2027. The fund also makes bursaries to individuals for education and training. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/barrhill-community-interest-company. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fevara Group Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

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

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The Forrest Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £4,000North West England

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

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Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations in Kingstown and the surrounding area. It 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. Grants are normally up to £5,000 over one year. That makes it a good fit for small, practical projects. The page gives some examples of activities it supports: a community event, refurbishing an IT room, youth activities for the summer holidays, and upgrades to community facilities. The money comes from the Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust, the donor named on the page. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. Before you start, look at the eligibility map on the fund page. Your project needs to be in the area it covers. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step portal help guide is available to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can call Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/elizabeth-fell-memorial-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fryer Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Fryer Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations that support people with a disability. The money is for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help disabled people reach their potential. The fund comes from an anonymous donor. This fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. If your work supports people with a disability and fits one or more of those aims, it is worth a close look. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. That means you should plan your project so it can be delivered within a single year. One practical point to bear in mind. The fund does not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions apply as well, on top of that. Read them before you start, so you do not spend time on an application that cannot be considered. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation provides a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/fryer-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage Fund supports community-based projects of architectural merit in Cumbria. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. The aim is to enhance people's experience and understanding of the built environment. Your project must have full access by the public, and it must bring a clear benefit to the community. The fund was created by a private individual in memory of her father, who had a long-standing interest in historical architecture. It suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. The fund gives examples of work it would like to support. These include renovating community features and landmarks, such as watering holes, crosses and memorials. They also include renovating features of public buildings that have particular architectural merit, creating new work such as sculptures and other built features, and reconstructing historical bridleways of significant importance. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Larger grants may be awarded. One practical point to keep in mind. The fund will not support individuals or major building renovations, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. If your project is a large restoration, it is unlikely to fit. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step portal help guide is available. 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/geoffrey-blake-architectural-heritage-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Lawrence Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Lawrence Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation supports disadvantaged people who want to study horticulture or music. It is particularly interested in music therapy, and in young musicians in North Cumbria. The fund was set up by a private individual donor. Both individuals and charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Priority goes to projects that support young talented musicians, include the study of music therapy, or involve education in horticulture or gardening. The foundation gives some examples of what it has supported. These include extra tuition costs for a talented young person, music therapy classes for groups living with dementia or mental health needs, concert costs for a community choir, and a gardening-for-health project run by a charitable organisation. Grants will normally be 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, so keep that in mind. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/lawrence-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Moorhouse Grassroots Grants Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Moorhouse Grassroots Grants Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, 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. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. Preference goes to projects that benefit people and communities in North Cumbria. Past examples include creative arts therapy for children, staff costs for a family support group, counselling costs for people with mental health issues, activities that help residents understand the importance of river maintenance and habitat, and wellbeing environmental work. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. The fund was set up by its donor, James Carr, a former trustee of the foundation. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. All applications are 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 would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/moorhouse-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Robinson Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

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

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Programme and Project Partners (PPP) Social Impact Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

£500 - £10,000North West England

This fund from Cumbria Community Foundation helps people in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland get ready for work. It pays for education and training that raises career aspirations, builds work-readiness, opens the door to meaningful employment and removes barriers to economic participation. You can apply as an individual aged 18 or over, supported by a recognised professional such as a caseworker, teaching professional or support worker. You can also apply as a charitable, not-for-profit organisation working directly with adults in those areas, if you can show clear impact in raising aspirations and employability skills. Individuals can normally apply for between £500 and £2,000 over one year. Organisations can apply for up to £10,000 over one year. Priority goes to projects that help unemployed people gain skills, training and jobs, reach people with complex barriers to employment, or help people in areas of high deprivation move closer to work. Examples include accredited courses linked to local industries, work-readiness programmes such as CV writing, interview preparation and work placements, and vocational training that leads to qualifications. If funds allow, the fund may also consider business mentoring for local entrepreneurs and third-sector organisations, and career-linked education such as employer engagement in schools. One practical point to plan for: organisations must show they have secured at least 50% match funding for their project or service, or that they are working towards it. Expeditions are not supported, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. The fund is supported by four donors: Kellogg Brown and Root Ltd, Amentum Clean Energy Ltd, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd and Altrad Babcock Ltd. Applications are made through the foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/programme-and-project-partners-ppp-social-impact-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nuvia Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Nuvia Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation offers grants to organisations for work in the areas local to the Nuvia site, in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. The money comes from the donor, Nuvia Limited. You can apply for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. Projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action are also welcome. Priority goes to projects that improve the employability of young people, promote healthier, safer and more resilient communities, or have environmental or sustainability aims. Examples of projects supported include activities and workshops for young people in Cleator Moor and Frizington, and educational environment activities for young people from across the former Allerdale and Copeland areas. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes this fund a good fit for small, focused projects run by charitable and not-for-profit organisations. Bear in mind that the fund will not support individuals or expeditions. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step help guide is available. If you would like to know more, you can contact the Grants & Programmes Officer, Tracy Cheesbrough. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/nuvia-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. The money comes from LLW Repository Limited, which trades as Nuclear Waste Services. It gives grants to organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Priority will be given to groups that support children and young people. If your project helps them, make that clear in your application. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year, so plan your project and its costs to fit that. The page gives some examples of what the fund has supported. These include scenery hire for a musical in a local theatre, astro-turf rebound boards for a community sports ground, activities to help young people learn about setting up their own companies, and coaching costs for members of a junior cricket club. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals. The foundation also applies its normal exclusions, so read these before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Annalee Holliday, Head of Grants Practice and Programmes, at the foundation. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/nuclear-waste-services-llwr-grassroots-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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herdyfund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The herdyfund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by The herdy Company. It gives grants to charitable organisations that support Cumbria's rural communities, particularly upland fell farming. It also funds projects that reduce social isolation or create innovative and ambitious solutions to the problems facing farmers and rural communities. Priority goes to projects that make a long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation, offer inclusive activities that reduce isolation, support rural communities, and bring in additional funds from elsewhere. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year, and multi-year funding may be considered. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. Because the amounts are small, it works best as a contribution towards a specific activity, such as a farmers' social group, a fell farming event or part of a larger project that other funders are also supporting. 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 with hill and fell farmers and the rural communities around them. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/herdy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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The Barker Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

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

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The Brian Crowe Community and Conservation Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Brian Crowe Community and Conservation Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation in memory of Brian Crowe, a countryman and farmer for over 60 years. It gives grants to groups in Cumbria in two strands. The conservation strand covers all of Cumbria. It supports nature conservation and preservation, improving and restoring habitats and upland farming landscapes, and protecting wildlife, native species and heritage breeds. Examples it gives include species conservation (with priority for red squirrels), protecting heritage breeds of livestock, habitat creation and restoration, and traditional rural and land-based working practices. The community strand covers Furness and South Lakeland only. It supports people facing specific health-related or emergency circumstances, with priority for palliative or end-of-life care, specialist provision for people with visual impairments, and search and rescue services. The maximum grant will normally be up to £5,000, and multi-year funding may be considered. Only charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply, not individuals. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: conservation groups, breed societies and rural skills charities in Cumbria, especially those working with upland farms. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-brian-crowe-community-conservation-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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Crofton Trust Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Crofton Trust Fund, managed by Cumbria Community Foundation on behalf of the Crofton Charitable Trust, gives grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations for community projects in Cumbria that educate the public about agriculture, forestry and the countryside environment. It can also help maintain woodland, farmland and farm buildings where they are used for that educational purpose. The fund gives priority to projects that promote and improve public understanding of farming, forestry and the countryside, especially through exhibitions and displays, lecture series, practical demonstrations, field days and conferences. That makes it a good fit for agricultural shows, farm open days run by a charity, young farmers' education events, countryside learning centres and similar activity. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's standard exclusions also apply, so read those on its website before you apply. This is not money for running a farm business. It is for groups that help people learn about farming and the countryside. If you are a farmer, it could suit a community group, show society or charity you are part of. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: Cumbrian charities, show societies and community groups running farming and countryside education. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/crofton-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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Social Lending Programme

Kent Community Foundation

£10,000 - £100,000England, South East England

Kent Community Foundation offers a Social Lending Programme with unsecured loans of £10,000 to £100,000. Up to 30% of the amount can be given as a grant. The foundation describes the programme as ideal for organisations looking to grow, innovate or sustain their impact. It is one of several ways the foundation supports charities and community groups across Kent and Medway. The foundation's wider funding focuses on five priority areas: mental health and wellbeing; children, young people and families; crisis and basic needs; connected communities; and the environment. Its vision is a Kent and Medway where every community has the opportunity to thrive. One thing to keep in mind is that this is mainly a loan, not a grant. At least 70% of the amount would be a loan, so it is worth thinking about how your organisation would manage repayments before you go further. If you want to talk it through, the foundation's friendly Grants Team can guide you. You can email hello@kentcf.org.uk or call 01303 814 500. There is also a quick eligibility checker on the funding page, which can help you see whether your organisation qualifies for funding. The programme also has its own "Find out more" page. Official source: https://kentcf.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund - Microgrants

Two Ridings Community Foundation

Up to £700Yorkshire and The Humber

The Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund offers microgrants of up to £700 for local projects near Harrogate. It is a community benefit fund provided by RWE Renewables and managed by Two Ridings Community Foundation. The microgrant strand is open now, and you can apply at any time. The fund backs activities that improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit and activity. Past awards have paid for refurbishments and renovations to community buildings, and for new equipment for playgroups, drama clubs, sports facilities and play areas. It has also supported a graveyard recording project in Hampsthwaite. It suits small local charities and voluntary and community groups based in the parishes of Felliscliffe, Hampsthwaite, Birstwith, Norwood, Darley and Menwith, Haverah Park with Beckwithshaw, and Washburn. Parish councils can apply too, if the project is wholly charitable and falls outside their usual remit. If you plan to repeat the same work, you can apply for up to £700 a year for up to three years in a single application. Make this clear in your application if you do. One practical point: the foundation aims to decide within 12 weeks of receiving your fully completed application. If your project is an event, apply at least 12 weeks beforehand so payment can be made in time. Larger grants are closed for now and are due to reopen during 2027. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/knabs-ridge-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Essex Community Foundation General Grants

Essex Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedEast of England

Essex Community Foundation accepts grant applications all year round, so you can apply when you are ready. If your charity, voluntary or community organisation is based or working in Essex and needs financial support, the foundation may be able to help. Its team works to match your funding needs with the criteria of one of the many charitable funds it manages. As well as these year-round programmes, the foundation runs specific funds and programmes that open at different times during the year. Its Current Grant Opportunities page shows which of these are open now. Before you start, the foundation recommends booking a call with one of its Grants Officers. They can talk through your project, advise on eligibility and explain which funds currently have money available. This can help you decide whether to apply before you spend time on a full application. You can also try the quick eligibility quiz and read the help and guidance for applicants. One practical point: your application is matched to a fund with its own criteria, so the right fit depends on what you need the money for and where your work happens. Talking to the team first is the best way to find out. The foundation also has a small amount of funding for individuals who live, or have lived, in Essex, Southend or Thurrock. This mainly helps children and young adults where money is a barrier. It uses a separate route from the organisation application. Official source: https://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/applying-for-support/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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North Somerset Community Transport Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

£20 - £500South West England

The North Somerset Community Transport Grant from Quartet Community Foundation helps local transport schemes cover costs they did not plan for. It is open for applications all year, so you can apply when the need arises. The grant suits community transport groups and volunteer car schemes that help North Somerset residents with limited mobility get around. Groups with a section 19 or section 22 permit that run fully accessible minibuses can apply. So can car schemes where volunteer drivers use their own vehicles, mainly to take people to medical appointments. Grants are between £20 and £500. The funder says these schemes are expected to run themselves, but sometimes face costs on top of their ongoing running costs. You can ask for a contribution towards one or more items. These include insurance, such as an unexpected rise in premiums, unplanned vehicle or building maintenance, telephone or software installation and upgrades, Blue Badge application charges, specific promotional activity, driver and staff training, DBS checks for new drivers or staff, new community projects or initiatives, and any other unexpected spending. Applications that show match funding will be looked on favourably. One practical point: the funder may not be able to pay the whole cost of what you ask for, so it helps to plan how you would cover any gap. You apply online, and you can save your form and return to it as often as you need. Please read the guide for applicants before you start. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/north-somerset-community-transport-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Small & Vital Fund

Berkshire Community Foundation

Up to £1,000South East England

The Small & Vital Fund from Berkshire Community Foundation offers quick, flexible support to small community groups. It is open for applications all year round, so there is no deadline to work towards. You can apply for up to £1,000, subject to funding availability. The fund is for organisations that need a small amount of money to keep their work going or to respond to local needs. It is open to a wide range of projects. These include bringing people together and reducing isolation, providing education and training, supporting people facing challenges or disadvantage, improving wellbeing, confidence or life skills, offering practical help, and strengthening the community. This fund suits very small organisations. Your annual income must be £10,000 or less. You must have been operating for at least 12 months and be able to provide 12 months of financial records, such as annual accounts. Your project must be based primarily in Berkshire. Individuals cannot apply, and the fund will not cover costs you have already incurred. When reviewing applications, the Foundation looks at the difference your project will make, your connection to the community you serve, how realistic your plans are, the level of need you are responding to, and any previous BCF funding and outstanding monitoring reports. One thing to keep in mind: the Foundation receives many more applications than it has funding for, and it cannot guarantee that any application will succeed. Official source: https://www.berkshirecf.org/available-funding/small-and-vital-grants-round/. 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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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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Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund - Microgrants

Two Ridings Community Foundation

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

This fund offers microgrants of up to £1,000 to local groups in the area around the Fraisthorpe Wind Farm in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The money comes from Octopus Solutions, the wind farm's developers, and Two Ridings Community Foundation runs the scheme. The fund backs projects that improve quality of life and community resources for local residents. Priority goes to projects that enhance residents' quality of life, help build vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities, and promote community spirit and community activity. It suits voluntary organisations, community groups, small charities and other not-for-profit organisations with charitable aims. You must be based in, or serve people living in, the parish council areas of Barmston and Fraisthorpe and Carnaby, or the part of the Bridlington town council area south of Bessingby Road (A1038) and Hilderthorpe Road (B1254). You can apply for a microgrant at any time. There is no set deadline. The Foundation aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving your fully completed application. One practical point: your application is only complete once all your supporting documents have arrived, so send them with your form. Larger grants of between £1,001 and £15,000 are closed at the moment. The page says the next larger grant round will open in 2027. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/fraisthorpe-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.