Community grants in London: open now

£150,000 - £450,000London

Parkside Community Fund Small Grants

Lewisham Local with Peabody Community Foundation

Short-term small grants for new initiatives, pilots and smaller projects that benefit residents of the Parkside Estate in Lewisham, funded through Section 106 as part of the regeneration. Amount: Up to £5,000. Round 2 closes 5pm on 31 October 2026, subject to remaining funds. Who can apply: Organisations rooted in the local community, or wishing to test new initiatives, that clearly benefit Parkside residents. Multi-year grantees cannot apply; one-off events only are not funded. How to apply: Download the funding guideline and application form from the Lewisham Local page and email it to funding@lewishamlocal.com by 5pm on 31 October 2026. Official source: https://www.lewishamlocal.com/parkside-community-fund-2026-2027/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 2 Nov 2026

MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund 2027 - 2029

London Community Foundation

£20,000 - £200,000London

The MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund is open for applications through the London Community Foundation. It supports smaller, community-based and specialist organisations that help victims of crime across London. It suits organisations that are embedded in the communities they serve, including groups led by and for people who share a lived experience or identity. It also welcomes specialist organisations that are not led by people with lived experience but have strong community links, relevant expertise and a proven track record. The fund specifically, but not exclusively, wants to extend support for Black and minoritised communities, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, people with insecure or unknown immigration status, male victim-survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, children and young people, faith-based communities, people who have experienced hate crime, bereaved families, people involved in prostitution and older people. You can apply for a two-year grant of between £20,000 and £200,000, which works out at £10,000 to £100,000 per year. A total of £2,000,000 is available. Funded activity can start from the week beginning 1 February 2027 and must finish by 31 January 2029. Applications close at 2pm on 2 November 2026. You will need to pass a short online eligibility check before you can reach the full application form. One practical point: there is no income threshold, but organisations with an annual income of less than £500,000 will be prioritised. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/mopac-victims-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 3 Nov 2026

Communities Building Economic Change

City Bridge Foundation

Communities Building Economic Change is a City Bridge Foundation programme offering core and flexible five-year grants. It is for small and medium-sized organisations that are rooted in their communities and tackle economic injustice in London. It sits within the foundation's Economic Justice programme. You can apply for between £150,000 and £450,000 over five years. The funding is core and flexible, so it is designed to support your organisation rather than a narrow project. It is aimed at organisations with an annual income of £50,000 to £1.5 million. The fund suits organisations in Greater London that are rooted in communities experiencing economic injustice. You should provide frontline support services and understand the economic system as the cause of the challenges your communities face. You also need a track record of working towards longer-term change in one of the funder's three funding priorities. Applications are open now and close at 12 noon on Tuesday 3 November 2026. That is a midday cut-off, not the end of the day, so plan your time with care. One practical point: the income range is part of the criteria. Make sure your annual income sits between £50,000 and £1.5 million before you start preparing an application. Official source: https://www.citybridgefoundation.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

MOPAC Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund 2027 - 2030

London Community Foundation

Up to £150,000London

The Mayor's Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund 2027 to 2030 pays for specialist services that tackle violence against women and girls in London. It is run by The London Community Foundation on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). This is the third round of the fund. £5,700,000 is available in grants over three years, from February 2027 to January 2030. Individual organisations can apply for up to £150,000 over three years, which is £50,000 a year. Partnerships of up to three organisations can apply for up to £180,000, or £60,000 a year. The fund suits grassroots organisations that already provide services to address VAWG and have at least three complete years of operation. At least 60% of the money is prioritised for specialist organisations led by and for Black women and girls, and women and girls from minority ethnic backgrounds. Up to 40% will go to specialist VAWG community organisations that serve other marginalised groups, such as disabled women and girls, LGBTQ+ women, women with no recourse to public funds, and older or younger women. Organisations with an annual income under £500,000 will be prioritised. Applications close at 2pm on 4 November 2026. Funded activity can start from the week beginning 1 February 2027 and must finish by 31 January 2030. One thing to know before you start: you must meet the Foundation's core eligibility criteria, and organisations with overdue monitoring with the Foundation will not be eligible. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/vawg-grassroots-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 26 Oct 2026

Greenwich Strength in People Themed Grants 2027 to 2031

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Up to £225,000London

Royal Borough of Greenwich is investing in the voluntary, community and faith sector over the next four years, from 2027 to 2031. Strength in People themed grants are one part of that. They sit alongside other grant sizes and commissioned services. The themed grants cover nine priority areas. These are befriending and social connection for vulnerable adults; carers; community centres activity; creative health and socially engaged arts and culture; homelessness and people at risk of rough sleeping; information, guidance, advice and specialist support; SEND, learning disabilities and autism; volunteering infrastructure; and volunteering opportunities for families known to Children's Social Care. How much you can bid for depends on the theme. Befriending is up to £60,000. Carers is up to £65,000. Community centres is up to £70,000. Creative health and arts is up to £75,000. Homelessness is up to £100,000. Information, guidance and advice has three levels: up to £65,000, up to £100,000 and up to £225,000 for specialist advice and casework. Each theme sets out its purpose and the outcomes funded projects should help deliver. The Carers and SEND themes use a life course approach. You can focus on one age group or on key transition points, and you do not need to work across all ages. One practical point to note: the homelessness theme centres on a single private rented sector service. Applicants must show they can deliver it to a high standard. Download the funding prospectus for the full detail on each theme. Official source: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/help-money/voluntary-community-funding/people-themed-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 28 Oct 2026

Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund

London Community Foundation

Up to £30,000London

Multi-year awards up to £30,000 and a final round of one-year grants up to £10,000 for organisations meeting local needs in Merton and Wandsworth. Local voluntary and community organisations working in Merton and Wandsworth can apply. Apply through London Community Foundation by 12 noon on 28 October 2026. Decisions by 5 March 2027. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/wimbledon-foundation-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Parkside Community Fund Small Grants

Lewisham Local with Peabody Community Foundation

Short-term small grants for new initiatives, pilots and smaller projects that benefit residents of the Parkside Estate in Lewisham, funded through Section 106 as part of the regeneration. Amount: Up to £5,000. Round 2 closes 5pm on 31 October 2026, subject to remaining funds. Who can apply: Organisations rooted in the local community, or wishing to test new initiatives, that clearly benefit Parkside residents. Multi-year grantees cannot apply; one-off events only are not funded. How to apply: Download the funding guideline and application form from the Lewisham Local page and email it to funding@lewishamlocal.com by 5pm on 31 October 2026. Official source: https://www.lewishamlocal.com/parkside-community-fund-2026-2027/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 30 Nov 2026

Merchant Taylors' Foundation Small Grants Scheme

Merchant Taylors' Foundation

£500 - £3,000London

Unrestricted or project grants for community-based charities supporting people in need due to age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Charities working with older people are particularly encouraged. Amount: £500 to £3,000 one-off, or up to £9,000 over three years. Open 14 September to 5pm on 30 November 2026. Who can apply: UK registered charities delivering exclusively or mostly in the London boroughs of Hackney, Lewisham, Southwark or Tower Hamlets. Grants cannot exceed 5% of annual income. How to apply: Complete the eligibility checklist and read the Small Grant Scheme FAQs, then apply through the online form on the Merchant Taylors website before 5pm on 30 November 2026. Official source: https://www.merchant-taylors.co.uk/philanthropy/foundation-funding-application. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

£50,000 - £120,000London, East of England

Mercers' Company Older People and Housing Programme

The Mercers' Company

Grants of up to three years for core, project or development costs for organisations combating loneliness and poverty among older people, with preference for minoritised communities, disadvantaged neighbourhoods, informal carers and people with long-term conditions. Amount: £50,000 to £120,000 in total. Rolling: apply any time; committee meets twice a year. Who can apply: Not-for-profit, community-led organisations in Greater London and Norfolk paying the Real Living Wage. Awards are not normally over 50% of annual income. No individuals or capital-only costs. How to apply: Submit an expression of interest through the Mercers application portal. You hear within about four weeks whether to send a full application; decisions take five to eight months. Official source: https://www.mercers.co.uk/older_people_housing_funding_guidelines. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

£10,000 - £120,000London, North East England, East Midlands, East of England

Mercers' Company Church and Communities Programme

The Mercers' Company

One to three year grants for churches and faith and community organisations building stronger communities in deprived areas (including support for refugees and homeless people) or giving whole-family support to families and unpaid carers facing poverty. Amount: £10,000 to £120,000 in total. Rolling: apply any time; committee meets four times a year. Who can apply: Churches and faith or community-based organisations in Greater London, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Tees Valley, Lincolnshire and Norfolk. Not work solely for young or older people, or solely to advance a faith. How to apply: Submit an expression of interest through the Mercers application portal. You hear within about four weeks whether to send a full application; decisions take three to five months. Official source: https://www.mercers.co.uk/church_and_communities_funding_guidelines. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Drapers' Charitable Fund

The Drapers' Company

Up to £20,000London

Grants mainly for Greater London charities working on education and young people, homelessness, prisoners and ex-offenders, veterans and welfare, plus textile conservation, textile skills and heritage linked to the armed forces, London history or the textile trade. Amount: Up to £20,000 (larger grants occasionally). Rolling: apply any time; apply at least four weeks before a committee meeting (next 1 December 2026, then 23 February 2027). Who can apply: Registered charities, mostly in Greater London, with written safeguarding policies. Textile and heritage projects can be outside London. How to apply: Read the DCF Grant Eligibility and Application Guidelines, then email a proposal, the application summary sheet and your latest accounts and trustees report to charities@thedrapers.co.uk. Official source: https://thedrapers.co.uk/drapers-charitable-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Guide

Checked 21 October 2026 against the official sources linked.

Start with your borough

Councils are among the most common funders on this page, usually with small grants for local groups, events and neighbourhood projects. Many boroughs also have a council for voluntary service or similar body that knows which local funds are open and can check a draft application.

Source: London Funders

London-wide funders

Some funders cover the whole of London. City Bridge Foundation funds charitable work across Greater London, and London Community Foundation runs grant programmes on behalf of companies, councils and donors. London Funders is the membership network for funders and investors in London civil society.

Source: City Bridge Foundation, London Community Foundation, London Funders

What small groups usually need

If you are not a registered charity, look for grants that accept constituted groups. Most funders ask for a governing document, a bank account in the group name and at least two unrelated people who approve payments. Having these ready before a fund opens saves time when the window is short.

Source: GOV.UK: Charity types, how to choose a structure

National Lottery in England

National Lottery Awards for All England offers £300 to £20,000 for projects that bring people together and improve communities, and London groups apply in the same way as groups elsewhere in England.

Source: National Lottery Awards for All England

Build a track record

Start with a small grant you can deliver well. A funder that has seen a good end-of-grant report is more likely to back a bigger bid, and other funders will ask what you have delivered before.

Who funds this

Funder	Open grants here
Southwark Council	4
Lambeth Council	3
London Community Foundation	3
City Bridge Foundation	2
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames	2
The Mercers' Company	2
Westminster City Council	2
Brent Council	1

25 different funders in total. Where a maximum award is stated, the middle value is £5,000.

By grant size

Largest award	Open grants
Up to £2,000	4
£2,001 to £10,000	7
£10,001 to £100,000	2
Over £100,000	6
Amount varies or not stated	17

All open grants (36)

No deadline listed

Check the funder's current application window before you apply.

Islington Council Community Chest

Islington Council and Cripplegate Foundation

Grants up to £5,000 a year support voluntary organisations working with Islington residents experiencing poverty or isolation. The funder says applications can be made at any time and are assessed in two rounds each year. The published 21 September 2026 cutoff has passed; confirm the next panel deadline before planning your project.

Voluntary and Community Sector Support Grant

Southwark Council

The voluntary and community sector (VCS) support grant is run by Southwark Council. It helps organisations that are under financial pressure. The funder's grants and funding page lists it as one of several community funds in Southwark. The page gives only a one-line description of this grant. It does not state an award amount, a closing date or whether applications are open right now. If your organisation is part of the voluntary and community sector in Southwark and money is tight, this is one to look at. The council also lists other funds on the same page, so you may find a better fit for a specific project. These include Neighbourhood Grants, the Culture Together Grants fund, the Black History Month grant, Common Purpose grants, the Positive Futures for Young People Fund, the Cultural Celebrations Fund, the Southwark Pride fund and funding for tenants and residents associations. Because the page says so little about this grant, you will want to read the council's own VCS support grant page before you plan an application. Official source: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/community-engagement/grants-and-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Up to £5,000England, London

Community Events Fund

Westminster City Council

The Community Events Fund from Westminster City Council pays for events that celebrate culture, community cohesion and collective reflection. The council lists it as open for applications. You can ask for up to £2,500. If two or more organisations apply together, the limit rises to £5,000. That makes a joint bid a good option if you want to run something bigger or share the work with a partner. The council offers grants to voluntary and community sector organisations in Westminster. Its funding covers areas such as arts and culture, climate change and homelessness. This fund sits within that wider offer for local groups. The page does not give a closing date for this fund, so it is sensible to apply early rather than wait. Make sure your event idea links clearly to the three themes of culture, community cohesion and collective reflection. If you are looking at other support from the council, it also lists the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure fund and Ward Budgets, both described as ongoing. The Edward Harvist Trust, which the council manages, runs four funding rounds a year. Official source: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/grant-funding-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Social Investment Fund for London

City Bridge Foundation

The Social Investment Fund for London is run by City Bridge Foundation. It supports London's social entrepreneurs, enterprises and impact-driven businesses. The aim is to help create a capital where communities can prosper and thrive. Applications are open now, and there is no closing date. You can apply at any time. The work needs to be in Greater London. The page describes the funding as ongoing, with £22m available across the whole fund. The foundation lists social investment as one of several ways it funds, alongside responsive and strategic grants, partnerships and enterprise support. The £22m is the size of the whole fund. It is not the amount each organisation will receive. The fund is open to established social purpose organisations. That is the main caveat to keep in mind before you start an application. City Bridge Foundation launched Standing with Londoners in 2025. This is its ten-year funding policy, and it focuses on advancing social justice across the capital. The foundation says its approach is designed to be accessible, fair and built on trust. Other programmes on the same page have their own deadlines, but this one stays open. Official source: https://www.citybridgefoundation.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

£50,000 - £120,000London, East of England

Mercers' Company Older People and Housing Programme

The Mercers' Company

Grants of up to three years for core, project or development costs for organisations combating loneliness and poverty among older people, with preference for minoritised communities, disadvantaged neighbourhoods, informal carers and people with long-term conditions. Amount: £50,000 to £120,000 in total. Rolling: apply any time; committee meets twice a year. Who can apply: Not-for-profit, community-led organisations in Greater London and Norfolk paying the Real Living Wage. Awards are not normally over 50% of annual income. No individuals or capital-only costs. How to apply: Submit an expression of interest through the Mercers application portal. You hear within about four weeks whether to send a full application; decisions take five to eight months. Official source: https://www.mercers.co.uk/older_people_housing_funding_guidelines. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

£500 - £10,000England, London

Wandsworth Grant Fund - Innovation and Growth

Wandsworth Borough Council

This grant supports voluntary and community organisations in Wandsworth. You can apply for between £500 and £10,000 for a single project running up to 12 months. Your project must test a new idea, use new technology, respond to new local trends, or scale up something that already works. Applications are currently paused while the Spending Review is completed.

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Parkside Community Fund Small Grants

Lewisham Local with Peabody Community Foundation

£150,000 - £450,000London

Short-term small grants for new initiatives, pilots and smaller projects that benefit residents of the Parkside Estate in Lewisham, funded through Section 106 as part of the regeneration. Amount: Up to £5,000. Round 2 closes 5pm on 31 October 2026, subject to remaining funds. Who can apply: Organisations rooted in the local community, or wishing to test new initiatives, that clearly benefit Parkside residents. Multi-year grantees cannot apply; one-off events only are not funded. How to apply: Download the funding guideline and application form from the Lewisham Local page and email it to funding@lewishamlocal.com by 5pm on 31 October 2026. Official source: https://www.lewishamlocal.com/parkside-community-fund-2026-2027/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 2 Nov 2026

MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund 2027 - 2029

London Community Foundation

£20,000 - £200,000London

The MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund is open for applications through the London Community Foundation. It supports smaller, community-based and specialist organisations that help victims of crime across London. It suits organisations that are embedded in the communities they serve, including groups led by and for people who share a lived experience or identity. It also welcomes specialist organisations that are not led by people with lived experience but have strong community links, relevant expertise and a proven track record. The fund specifically, but not exclusively, wants to extend support for Black and minoritised communities, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, people with insecure or unknown immigration status, male victim-survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, children and young people, faith-based communities, people who have experienced hate crime, bereaved families, people involved in prostitution and older people. You can apply for a two-year grant of between £20,000 and £200,000, which works out at £10,000 to £100,000 per year. A total of £2,000,000 is available. Funded activity can start from the week beginning 1 February 2027 and must finish by 31 January 2029. Applications close at 2pm on 2 November 2026. You will need to pass a short online eligibility check before you can reach the full application form. One practical point: there is no income threshold, but organisations with an annual income of less than £500,000 will be prioritised. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/mopac-victims-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 3 Nov 2026

Communities Building Economic Change

City Bridge Foundation

Communities Building Economic Change is a City Bridge Foundation programme offering core and flexible five-year grants. It is for small and medium-sized organisations that are rooted in their communities and tackle economic injustice in London. It sits within the foundation's Economic Justice programme. You can apply for between £150,000 and £450,000 over five years. The funding is core and flexible, so it is designed to support your organisation rather than a narrow project. It is aimed at organisations with an annual income of £50,000 to £1.5 million. The fund suits organisations in Greater London that are rooted in communities experiencing economic injustice. You should provide frontline support services and understand the economic system as the cause of the challenges your communities face. You also need a track record of working towards longer-term change in one of the funder's three funding priorities. Applications are open now and close at 12 noon on Tuesday 3 November 2026. That is a midday cut-off, not the end of the day, so plan your time with care. One practical point: the income range is part of the criteria. Make sure your annual income sits between £50,000 and £1.5 million before you start preparing an application. Official source: https://www.citybridgefoundation.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

MOPAC Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund 2027 - 2030

London Community Foundation

Up to £150,000London

The Mayor's Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund 2027 to 2030 pays for specialist services that tackle violence against women and girls in London. It is run by The London Community Foundation on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). This is the third round of the fund. £5,700,000 is available in grants over three years, from February 2027 to January 2030. Individual organisations can apply for up to £150,000 over three years, which is £50,000 a year. Partnerships of up to three organisations can apply for up to £180,000, or £60,000 a year. The fund suits grassroots organisations that already provide services to address VAWG and have at least three complete years of operation. At least 60% of the money is prioritised for specialist organisations led by and for Black women and girls, and women and girls from minority ethnic backgrounds. Up to 40% will go to specialist VAWG community organisations that serve other marginalised groups, such as disabled women and girls, LGBTQ+ women, women with no recourse to public funds, and older or younger women. Organisations with an annual income under £500,000 will be prioritised. Applications close at 2pm on 4 November 2026. Funded activity can start from the week beginning 1 February 2027 and must finish by 31 January 2030. One thing to know before you start: you must meet the Foundation's core eligibility criteria, and organisations with overdue monitoring with the Foundation will not be eligible. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/vawg-grassroots-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 30 Nov 2026

Merchant Taylors' Foundation Small Grants Scheme

Merchant Taylors' Foundation

£500 - £3,000London

Unrestricted or project grants for community-based charities supporting people in need due to age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Charities working with older people are particularly encouraged. Amount: £500 to £3,000 one-off, or up to £9,000 over three years. Open 14 September to 5pm on 30 November 2026. Who can apply: UK registered charities delivering exclusively or mostly in the London boroughs of Hackney, Lewisham, Southwark or Tower Hamlets. Grants cannot exceed 5% of annual income. How to apply: Complete the eligibility checklist and read the Small Grant Scheme FAQs, then apply through the online form on the Merchant Taylors website before 5pm on 30 November 2026. Official source: https://www.merchant-taylors.co.uk/philanthropy/foundation-funding-application. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Deadline · 18 Jan 2027

Hounslow Thriving Communities Fund: Small Grant

London Borough of Hounslow

Small grants for local projects that improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and build community cohesion for Hounslow residents, including pilots and new ideas. Voluntary and community groups delivering projects for Hounslow residents can apply. Read the small grant guidance and apply through the Council page during Round 3, which runs from 28 September 2026 to 18 January 2027. Official source: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/community-voluntary-sector-services/council-grants-funding-commissioning. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 31 Jan 2027

London Community Energy Fund 2026-27: Development Fund

Greater London Authority

Up to £3,000London

Stream three of the London Community Energy Fund 2026-27 is a development fund run by the Mayor of London. It gives micro-grants of up to £3,000 for the small but critical external costs that stop community energy projects reaching delivery. The money can pay for legal costs (including leases and power purchase agreements), planning applications, grid connection (DNO) application and connection fees, specialist technical assessments, and other professional services needed to move a project forward. It cannot pay for internal staff, core or running costs, work already funded by another grant, or costs incurred before an offer. The fund has £100,000 in total, split across four-weekly assessment rounds of about £7,700 each. The next application deadline is 29 October 2026, then 26 November and 24 December 2026, with decisions within about two weeks of each assessment. The GLA lists 31 January 2027 as the stream three deadline, although the prospectus also describes rounds running to September 2027. Funded work must be finished by 31 December 2027. Streams one (feasibility, up to £10,000) and two (delivery, up to £60,000) are separate. Official source: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/environment-and-climate-change/net-zero-energy/london-community-energy-fund/london-community-energy-fund-lcef-2026-27-stream-three. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Newham 4 Community Funding Search

Newham Council

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

Brent Together Towards Zero Grant: Round 5

Brent Council

Brent Together Towards Zero is a small grants programme from Brent Council. It supports projects that help tackle the climate and ecological emergency in Brent. The aim is to make neighbourhoods greener, cleaner and more environmentally friendly, and to encourage community-led climate action across the borough. You can apply for up to £5,000 for one-off activities with a clear beginning and end. Round 5 opened on 15 June 2026 and is open now. The page gives no closing date. Funding runs until spring 2027, or until funds run out, so it makes sense to apply sooner rather than later. Eligible ideas include re-use and repair projects, recycling and waste reduction, community gardens and food-growing, environmental education and workshops, community campaigns and challenges, and community-scale energy efficiency work such as energy saving workshops. The list is not exhaustive, and the council encourages creative ideas. The fund suits individual residents, constituted community groups, tenant and resident associations, faith groups, charities, housing associations, social enterprises and local businesses with a clear community benefit. New residents and newly formed groups are particularly welcome. You must be 18 or over and based in Brent, and so must your project. Your application should show how the benefits will continue after the funding ends. One practical caveat: the grant cannot be used for projects that are only about tree planting. If your project involves planters on the public highway, talk to Brent's Highways team early and think about pedestrian safety, accessibility, insurance and upkeep. Official source: https://www.brent.gov.uk/neighbourhoods-and-communities/community-funding-and-support/brent-together-towards-zero-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Positive Futures for Young People Fund

Southwark Council

This fund from Southwark Council supports organisations working with young LGBT+ people in Southwark. You can apply if your project supports, educates, or inspires young LGBT+ people in the area. The fund aims to create positive futures for young people in the borough. No funding amounts or deadlines are listed.

Croydon Common Ground Resilience Fund

Croydon Council (via Government's Common Ground Resilience Fund)

Croydon Council has been awarded £25,000 from the Government's Common Ground Resilience Fund (CGRF). It plans to share that money with the voluntary sector. This listing suits charities and community groups that work in Croydon and want to know what support the council is passing on. The council's page describes the fund in a single line, so the main facts are the size of the pot and who it is meant for. The £25,000 is the total the council has received to allocate. It is not a single award, so you should not expect that amount for one project. The page gives no minimum or maximum grant for each organisation. The fund is listed on Croydon Council's funding opportunities page, which covers current and upcoming funding for not-for-profit organisations and community groups. The page gives no closing date and does not say whether applications are open now. That is the main caveat to keep in mind. Other funds on the same page include London Hearts Defibrillator Grants of £300 and the Displaced Children Education and Wellbeing Fund. The second supports education and wellbeing work for children and young people who have experienced displacement, during the 2026/27 academic year. Both are separate from this fund. Official source: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/community-and-safety/advice-and-funding-community-groups/funding-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Future Workspace Fund

Lambeth Council

The Future Workspace Fund is run by Lambeth Council. It supports workspace development in Lambeth. You can apply if your organisation is based in Lambeth or serves the area. The fund helps develop or improve workspace facilities.

Mayor's Community Grants Programme

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

The Mayor's Community Grants Programme is Tower Hamlets Council's main funding route for the voluntary and community sector. The council says it will provide £3.5 million of funding for voluntary and community sector organisations every year. It suits charities and community groups that work in Tower Hamlets. The council describes its wider aim as supporting and investing in a diverse voluntary and community sector, guided by a funding policy and outcomes framework. The page gives the yearly programme budget rather than the size of individual awards. Please do not treat £3.5 million as the amount one organisation can win. The council runs other funds alongside this one, and one of them may fit your plans better. The Mayor's Small Grants Programme provides £800,000 of annual grant funding from November 2023 to March 2027. The Voluntary and Community Sector Emergency Fund has an annual budget of £100,000, and organisations can apply for up to £10,000. The same page also points to the Grants Determination Sub-Committee, the grants policy and outcomes framework, and a link to help shape the new Community Grants Programme for Tower Hamlets. If your organisation bids for larger council contracts, the council also expects you to pledge social value resources. These help improve the borough's economic, social and environmental wellbeing. Official source: https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/community_and_living/voluntary-and-community-sector/Council-funding-for-VCS/Council-funding-for-VCS.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Devolved Grants

United St Saviour's Charity

United St Saviour's Charity has supported people in Southwark since 1541. Its Community Investment Programme includes Devolved Grants, which aim to reach grassroots and early-stage organisations quickly and fairly. These grants are delivered through trusted partners. The charity describes itself as a place-based, relational funder. It builds long-term partnerships rooted in trust, invests flexibly so organisations have stability, and works alongside partners rather than above them. Devolved Grants suit small, local organisations that are rooted in Southwark and working towards a fairer, more inclusive borough. The charity looks for strong local relationships and delivery. It also looks for organisations that share its values of equity, power and prevention. Everything it funds is guided by three principles: equity, empowerment and prevention. Devolved Grants sit alongside two other strands. Core Grants offer long-term, unrestricted funding for organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000, with one annual open call. Strategic Partnerships are issue-based, collaborative programmes tackling some of the borough's most entrenched inequalities. Be careful not to mix these up, as the turnover band belongs to Core Grants. The funder's page does not give award sizes or a closing date for Devolved Grants. Because the grants are delivered through partners, it is worth finding out which partner is running the fund that suits you. Official source: https://www.ustsc.org.uk/community-investment/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Community Ward Funding

London Borough of Waltham Forest

This fund supports community projects in Waltham Forest. Local community groups and organisations can apply for money to run projects that benefit their ward. Each ward may have its own criteria, so check the rules for your specific area before applying.

£10,000 - £120,000London, North East England, East Midlands, East of England

Mercers' Company Church and Communities Programme

The Mercers' Company

One to three year grants for churches and faith and community organisations building stronger communities in deprived areas (including support for refugees and homeless people) or giving whole-family support to families and unpaid carers facing poverty. Amount: £10,000 to £120,000 in total. Rolling: apply any time; committee meets four times a year. Who can apply: Churches and faith or community-based organisations in Greater London, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Tees Valley, Lincolnshire and Norfolk. Not work solely for young or older people, or solely to advance a faith. How to apply: Submit an expression of interest through the Mercers application portal. You hear within about four weeks whether to send a full application; decisions take three to five months. Official source: https://www.mercers.co.uk/church_and_communities_funding_guidelines. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Up to £500England, London

Small Grants (up to £500) - Freshwater Foundation

Young Ealing Foundation (Freshwater Foundation)

The Young Ealing Foundation offers small grants of up to £500 through its Freshwater Foundation programme. The funding is for community and voluntary organisations based in or serving the London Borough of Ealing. You need to register on the Do Something Good platform before you can apply.

Digital Inclusion Fund

Lambeth Council

Lambeth Council is funding digital inclusion projects in the London Borough of Lambeth. The money supports projects that help local residents access digital technology and build digital skills. Voluntary and community sector organisations working in Lambeth can apply.

Islington Communities' Support Fund

Islington Council

Up to £250London

The Communities' Support Fund is run by Islington Council's Housing Community Development Team. It backs projects and activities delivered by estate-based resident groups for Islington housing tenants. The fund suits resident groups on Islington Council estates who want to organise something that benefits their neighbours. Residents can apply for funding of up to £250. The funder's page does not give a closing date or say that the fund is open all year, so you will need to speak to the team before you plan your project. The page asks you to email partnerships@islington.gov.uk for details of how to apply. This fund is one of several listed on the council's funding page for voluntary and community organisations. Others cover different groups and purposes, such as the Community Chest for small community organisations. The Communities' Support Fund is aimed specifically at council estate resident groups, so it may not suit other types of organisation. The award is small, so it works best for modest, practical projects that a resident group can deliver itself. If your group is not based on a council estate, or you need more money, other funds on the same page may be a better fit. Official source: https://www.islington.gov.uk/advice/voluntary-and-community-sector/funding-support. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Active Richmond Fund

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

The Active Richmond Fund is run by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It supports voluntary and community sector organisations based in the borough. The fund backs projects that improve civic pride, local environments, or community spaces. Funding amounts and deadlines are not currently listed.

Sport Islington Community Grant

Sport Islington

Up to £1,250London

Sport Islington is the co-ordinated voice for voluntary sport in Islington. It has £29,000 a year to give out in grants, and this listing covers its community grant. Clubs, community groups and youth groups can apply for up to £1,250. The money is there to encourage and develop participation in sport at all levels and by all sections of the community. It supports proposed activity that is new. Individuals who perform in a sport at county level or above can apply for up to £750. The page gives some examples of what could be funded. These include a new badminton session in an Islington leisure centre, a new dance class on an Islington council estate, a new fitness session in an Islington community centre, and a fencer living in Islington who represents London. There is extra funding for new activities at Caledonian Park PlayZone. You can ask for an activity grant of up to £1,250, an equipment grant of up to £150, or a training grant of up to £250. There are four funding rounds a year. The page does not give specific closing dates. One important point to know before you apply: funding is only for a sport or activity that has a governing body recognised by Sport England. Check that yours does before you spend time on a form. Application forms can be downloaded from the funder's page. There are separate forms for groups and for individuals, plus PlayZone forms. Official source: https://findyour.islington.gov.uk/kb5/islington/directory/service.page?id=cVEieo84dBE. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

North Paddington Community Capital Grant

Westminster City Council

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

London Hearts Defibrillator Grants

London Hearts

£300England, London

London Hearts offers £300 grants to help not-for-profit organisations and community groups buy a defibrillator. The funding is for placing life-saving equipment in community settings. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

Community Connections Fund

Lambeth Council

This fund supports voluntary and community organisations in Lambeth. It helps them build connections and deliver benefits to their local community. You must be based in or operating in Lambeth to apply.

Black History Month Grant

Southwark Council

Southwark Council offers a Black History Month grant. Its grants and funding page says funding is available each year for events and activities that celebrate the achievements, culture and history of African, Caribbean and diaspora... The description on the page is cut short, so we have kept to what it says and nothing more. The grant is one of several funds that Southwark Council lists for community initiatives. Others on the same page include the Culture Together Grants fund, the Cultural Celebrations Fund, the Southwark Pride fund and the Voluntary and community sector support grant. If your idea does not fit Black History Month, one of these may suit it better. The page does not give a grant amount, an opening date or a closing date. That means we cannot tell you whether applications are open right now. It only says that funding is available each year. One practical point: this page is a general list of Southwark's funds, not the full guidance for this grant. Keep that in mind when you plan your event or activity and your timings. Official source: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/community-engagement/grants-and-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Drapers' Charitable Fund

The Drapers' Company

Up to £20,000London

Grants mainly for Greater London charities working on education and young people, homelessness, prisoners and ex-offenders, veterans and welfare, plus textile conservation, textile skills and heritage linked to the armed forces, London history or the textile trade. Amount: Up to £20,000 (larger grants occasionally). Rolling: apply any time; apply at least four weeks before a committee meeting (next 1 December 2026, then 23 February 2027). Who can apply: Registered charities, mostly in Greater London, with written safeguarding policies. Textile and heritage projects can be outside London. How to apply: Read the DCF Grant Eligibility and Application Guidelines, then email a proposal, the application summary sheet and your latest accounts and trustees report to charities@thedrapers.co.uk. Official source: https://thedrapers.co.uk/drapers-charitable-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Neighbourhood Grants

Southwark Council

Neighbourhood Grants is Southwark Council's funding to help you make a difference to your neighbourhood. It brings together three funds: Cleaner Greener Safer, Devolved Highways and Neighbourhoods. The council describes its wider offer as a range of funding for community initiatives. Neighbourhood Grants is one of several funds on that page, and each fund has its own focus. Other funds listed alongside it include the Culture Together Grants fund for a more inclusive and sustainable culture sector, the Black History Month grant, the Voluntary and community sector support grant for organisations under financial pressure, and the Cultural Celebrations Fund for outdoor events that promote community cohesion. There is also the Southwark Pride fund, the Positive Futures for Young People Fund, funding for tenants and residents associations and the Active Southwark Olympic Legacy Fund. Because the council runs so many separate funds, it is worth reading each description and choosing the one that fits your project. Neighbourhood Grants is described as funding to make a difference to your neighbourhood, and the names of the funds it combines point to cleaner, greener and safer places and to highways. If your idea is about something else, such as culture, Pride or young people, one of the other Southwark funds may suit it better. Official source: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/community-engagement/grants-and-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Community Fund

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

£1,000 - £5,000National (UK-wide)

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames runs this grant for voluntary and community sector groups. It funds services and activities that benefit local residents. You must be based in or serve the borough to apply.

Deadline · 26 Oct 2026

Greenwich Strength in People Themed Grants 2027 to 2031

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Up to £225,000London

Royal Borough of Greenwich is investing in the voluntary, community and faith sector over the next four years, from 2027 to 2031. Strength in People themed grants are one part of that. They sit alongside other grant sizes and commissioned services. The themed grants cover nine priority areas. These are befriending and social connection for vulnerable adults; carers; community centres activity; creative health and socially engaged arts and culture; homelessness and people at risk of rough sleeping; information, guidance, advice and specialist support; SEND, learning disabilities and autism; volunteering infrastructure; and volunteering opportunities for families known to Children's Social Care. How much you can bid for depends on the theme. Befriending is up to £60,000. Carers is up to £65,000. Community centres is up to £70,000. Creative health and arts is up to £75,000. Homelessness is up to £100,000. Information, guidance and advice has three levels: up to £65,000, up to £100,000 and up to £225,000 for specialist advice and casework. Each theme sets out its purpose and the outcomes funded projects should help deliver. The Carers and SEND themes use a life course approach. You can focus on one age group or on key transition points, and you do not need to work across all ages. One practical point to note: the homelessness theme centres on a single private rented sector service. Applicants must show they can deliver it to a high standard. Download the funding prospectus for the full detail on each theme. Official source: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/help-money/voluntary-community-funding/people-themed-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 28 Oct 2026

Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund

London Community Foundation

Up to £30,000London

Multi-year awards up to £30,000 and a final round of one-year grants up to £10,000 for organisations meeting local needs in Merton and Wandsworth. Local voluntary and community organisations working in Merton and Wandsworth can apply. Apply through London Community Foundation by 12 noon on 28 October 2026. Decisions by 5 March 2027. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/wimbledon-foundation-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

UK-wide community grants also open in London

These are open to groups anywhere in the UK. Check each one for its full rules.

Deadline · 30 Oct 2026

Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK

Grants usually of £1,000 to £5,000, mainly for capital costs, across areas including the arts, disability, hospices, historic buildings and education. UK charities can apply; income limits vary by funding area (for example under £500,000 for most arts and £3 million for building preservation). Apply through the online form before 12 noon on 30 October 2026 (the autumn round may close early if busy). Official source: https://pwwsolicitors.co.uk/charity-grants/waddilove-foundation-uk/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Up to £250National (UK-wide)

Ford Britain Trust Small Grants

Ford Britain Trust

Small grants of up to £250 for capital items and projects that benefit communities, young people, education and disabled people. Areas near Ford sites get priority. Registered charities, state schools, PTAs and not-for-profit groups in the UK can apply. Large grants (up to £3,000) are paused until a new form is published. Apply online by 31 October 2026 for review in November. Official source: https://www.ford.co.uk/experience-ford/news/ford-britain-trust. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

£5,000 - £50,000National (UK-wide)

LGBT+ Fund Get Active Fund

The LGBT+ Fund (Consortium)

Grants of £5,000 to £25,000 a year, for one or two years, for LGBT+ sport and physical activity groups across the UK. UK organisations and groups working in LGBT+ sport and physical activity can apply, with priority for grassroots groups. Apply on the LGBT+ Fund website before 12 noon on 4 November 2026. Official source: https://lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/get-active-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

£2,500 - £8,000National (UK-wide)

British Science Week Community Grant Scheme

British Science Association

Grants for community groups to run science activity for British Science Week 2027. Pilot Grants are £2,500, and Incubator Grants of £5,000 to £8,000 fund projects co-designed by community organisations and researchers. Community organisations and groups across the UK can apply, especially those working with audiences under-represented in science. Apply online through the British Science Week website before 5pm on 4 November 2026. Decisions by 14 December 2026. Official source: https://www.britishscienceweek.org/grants/community-grant-scheme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.