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Community Hub Bursaries

The National Archives

£10 - £1,000England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England

The Community Hub Bursaries give you up to £1,000 to grow your skills in community heritage work. The scheme is led by The National Archives as part of the Spaces, Places and Belonging Community Hub, with Leeds Museums & Galleries, the National Library of Wales and the Community Archives & Heritage Group. You decide how to use the money. Eligible costs could include course or workshop fees (in-person or online), travel and accommodation linked to training, mentoring or coaching, conferences or sector events, learning materials such as books and toolkits, and shadowing or placements in galleries, libraries, archives and museums. The bursaries suit individuals at any stage of their career or background, including independent practitioners with no organisation behind them. The funder especially wants to reach people who may not have had access to this kind of development before. You need to be involved in some way in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) or heritage sector, live in the UK and be at least 18. Applications are taken on a rolling basis and assessed quarterly by a panel. The page lists a closing date of 3 July 2027. It also says bursaries are offered on a rolling basis from September 2025 to March 2027. You apply through an online form. One practical point to plan for: you can only receive one Community Hub Bursary. Previously unsuccessful applicants can apply again with the agreement of the Community Hub team. You also need a UK bank account in the exact name you are applying in. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/community-hub-bursaries-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Youth Jobs Grant

Department for Work and Pensions

£3,000England, Wales, Scotland, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England

The Youth Jobs Grant helps employers in Great Britain recruit young people who may otherwise find it hard to enter the labour market. It is part of the Youth Guarantee and is run by the Department for Work and Pensions. It is meant to add to your existing recruitment activity, not replace it. You can receive £3,000 for each qualifying job outcome. The money is paid in stages. You get £1,800 from 6 weeks and £1,200 after 18 weeks, once earnings have been verified through HM Revenue and Customs Real Time Information. The young person you hire must be aged 18 to 24, on Universal Credit and out of work for at least 6 months. The job must be registered with the scheme. The page says the scheme is expected to be open to employers of all sizes and sectors. To take part, you must operate in Great Britain, be registered with HMRC, be actively trading with at least six months of trading history, and pass due diligence checks. A central team at the Department for Work and Pensions assesses applications before your participation is confirmed. The scheme opened on 30 June 2026 and closes to new participants on 31 October 2028 at 11:59pm. It aims to support up to 60,000 job opportunities over three years. One practical point: no payment is made until all relevant checks are complete. The government also reserves the right to end or change the scheme. If that happens, it aims to give 4 weeks' notice and will honour claims made before any public announcement. Official source: https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/youth-jobs-grant-2. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Disability Fund for Cumbria

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Disability Fund for Cumbria, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports practical projects that help disabled people into employment and promote their inclusion. It was set up after Disability association Carlisle & Eden (DaCE) closed. Both individuals and organisations can apply. Individuals can ask for specialist equipment or training that supports their work. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects. Examples the fund has supported include job coaches and work experience, employment support opportunities, specialist equipment or training, and information resources. Individuals can normally apply for up to £1,000 over one year. The foundation will consider household income when it assesses an individual's application. Organisations can normally apply for up to £10,000 over one year. Priority goes to work that helps disabled people become as independent as possible, so they can lead the life they choose in the way they prefer. Priority also goes to local organisations that employ disabled people, or where a significant proportion of the trustees are disabled people. One thing to know before you apply: the fund will not support medical equipment for general health purposes. The foundation's normal exclusions apply too. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step help guide. The page does not give a closing date. If you have questions, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/disability-fund-for-cumbria/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Burton Pidsea Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (EnergieKontor UK)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Small grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives in Holderness. A contribution of about 20% (cash, volunteer time or in kind) is viewed favourably. Amount: Up to £1,000 (Main Fund up to £10,000 reopens April 2027). Rolling: Small Grant Fund open while funds allow; Main Fund reopens 1 April 2027. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. Area of benefit: Mid, North, South East and South West Holderness wards, with preference within 5 km of HU12 9AX. How to apply: Read the fund information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council rural funding page and complete the online application form linked there. Small grant applications are usually processed in about 14 days. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk for advice. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/burton-pidsea-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Routh Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Foresight)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Grants for public-benefit initiatives across the East Riding of Yorkshire, with preference for projects near Routh Wind Farm. Small grants now; Main Fund for larger requests from 2 November 2026. Amount: Small grants up to £1,000; Main Fund over £1,000 (above £15,000 exceptional). Rolling: Small Grants open now; Main Fund opens 2 November 2026; closes when the year's money is committed. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. How to apply: Read the fund information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council rural funding page and complete the online application form linked there. Small grant applications are usually processed in about 14 days. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk for advice. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/routh-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Genesis Homes Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

The Genesis Homes Community Fund gives grants to charitable, not-for-profit organisations that support their local communities. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation and paid for by Genesis Homes, a homebuilder based in Penrith. The fund focuses on communities close to Genesis Homes developments across Cumbria. Current areas include Seaton, Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Halton and Kirkby Lonsdale. Grants are for projects that help communities thrive and bring long term benefits. Priority goes to projects that improve the lives of children and families who need extra support, help people facing challenges, offer care and connection for older people, promote people's health and wellbeing, or build stronger and more resilient communities. Past projects give you a feel for what suits. They include environmental improvements to community spaces, inclusive activities that bring people together, new opportunities for young people in rural areas, sports training equipment, and projects that encourage young people's leadership and entrepreneurship. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. Each application is considered case by case, and Genesis Homes want to help as many projects as they can. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications now go through the foundation's online portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/genesis-homes-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Nadara)

£500 - £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Small grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives within 5 km of Roos Post Office (HU12 0HP). Amount: £500 to £1,000. Rolling: Small Grants Fund open; Main Fund closed. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. How to apply: Read the fund information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council rural funding page and complete the online application form linked there. Small grant applications are usually processed in about 14 days. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk for advice. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/tedder-hill-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Age Friendly Activities Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Age Friendly Activities Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives small grants to help older people in the former South Lakeland district take part in community life. It backs small-scale projects that make a real difference. These include projects that reduce loneliness and social isolation, encourage physical activity and healthy ageing, bring generations together, and build digital confidence. The fund is part of Age Friendly South Lakeland. Your project needs to benefit people aged 50 and over directly. You can also use the money to remove practical, social or emotional barriers that stop older people joining in. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority goes to small, grassroots and volunteer-led groups, community-led projects with strong local engagement, work that reaches older people in rural, deprived or underserved areas, and proposals with lasting impact or sustainability. One practical caveat: the fund does not pay for existing activities, unless the money is used specifically to remove barriers and help more people attend. It does not support individuals either, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. You apply through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available on the funder's page, and the grants team can answer questions by phone or email. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/age-friendly-activities-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Borron Pratt Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Borron Pratt Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation backs organisations that want to make life better on the west coast of Cumbria. It supports work in Workington, Whitehaven and along the coast, including St Bees, Seascale and Holmrook. You can apply for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or help people reach their potential. The fund also welcomes projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The foundation gives some examples of what it will support. These include renovating a community space to help people experiencing homelessness, a service for victims of domestic abuse, training to help people build skills and find employment, and activities that bring older people together and promote wellbeing. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It cannot support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is available on the fund page. If you have questions, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or by email at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/borron-pratt-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Castles & Coasts Housing Association Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Castles & Coasts Housing Association Community Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to community projects and activities that make a positive difference to tenants and residents living in the neighbourhoods served by Castles & Coasts Housing Association. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority goes to projects that bring people from across a community together, help residents find work or build their skills, give access to digital and financial inclusion services, offer health and wellbeing activities, or reduce anti-social behaviour. The maximum grant will normally be around £1,000. That makes this fund a good fit for small, local projects. It is a normal maximum rather than a promise, so keep your request modest and focused. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The funder's page links to a step-by-step portal help guide if you are new to the system. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Lisa Blackwell at the foundation on 01900 825760 or by email at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/castles-coasts-housing-association-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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African and Caribbean Elders Service Legacy Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £3,000East Midlands

Grants for core, capital and project costs of Black and Global Majority-led organisations supporting older people, for example access to services, support at home, advice and advocacy, health and wellbeing and reducing isolation. Amount: Up to £3,000. Rolling: no fixed deadline; applications reviewed monthly. Who can apply: Black and Global Majority-led community organisations in Northamptonshire supporting older people from those communities. How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/grants/grants-available/african-and-caribbean-elders-service-legacy-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Amentum Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Amentum Grassroots Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. The donor is Amentum. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply. The fund 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. The examples on the page show the kind of small, practical projects that suit the fund. They include an outdoor climbing prism for a community pre-school, tools and equipment for Men in Sheds, drama workshops for young people and healthy eating sessions for young people. Another turned a gardening space into a "science zone" for young children. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes this a good fit for focused, low-cost projects rather than large schemes. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step help guide to read before you start. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. Read these before you apply. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Annalee Holliday on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/amentum-grassroots-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Constance Travis Endowment Fund for Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £2,000East Midlands

Grants for projects contributing to local goals such as tackling poverty and hunger, health and wellbeing, education, equality, decent work, inclusive communities and climate action. Amount: Up to £2,000. Rolling: no fixed deadline; applications reviewed monthly. Who can apply: Small, locally managed voluntary, community or self-help groups and charities. NCF does not usually fund social enterprises controlled by one individual. Working in Northamptonshire. How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/constance-travis-endowment-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Cecil Pettit Legacy Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £3,000East Midlands

Grants for projects supporting people living with disabilities, such as support and advocacy groups, accessible learning and training, and wellbeing activities that reduce isolation. Amount: Up to £3,000. Rolling: no fixed deadline; applications reviewed monthly. Who can apply: Local community organisations and social enterprises in Northamptonshire (not those controlled by one individual). How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/cecil-pettit-legacy-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Lamont Pridmore Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

The Lamont Pridmore Grassroots Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations in the former local authority area of Allerdale, and particularly in the Workington area. It was set up by the donor, Lamont Pridmore. The fund 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. The funder gives some examples of what it has supported. These include theatre workshops for schoolchildren in deprived areas, coaching training for a local trampoline club, kit and equipment for a junior football club, premises hire for youth club activities, and music workshops and master classes in schools. So small, practical, community-level costs are well within scope. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. That makes this a good fit if you run a small group and need a modest sum for a clear piece of work. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The page links to a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions, you can call Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/lamont-pridmore-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Forte Charitable Foundation Small Grants

Forte Charitable Foundation

£2,000 - £10,000National (UK-wide)

Forte Charitable Foundation gives single-year grants of £2,000 to £10,000 to small local charities working in some of the most deprived parts of the UK. The money can go on core costs, salaries, running costs or a project, as long as the work focuses on community support. Your annual income must be no more than £250,000, and you can ask for up to half of the total cost. Your postcode needs to be in the most deprived 15% of urban areas, or the most deprived 50% of rural areas. You can check this with the eligibility quiz before you start. The programme is rolling, so there is no deadline. Official source: https://www.fortecharitablefoundation.org.uk/our-grants/small-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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Workington (Ashfield) Lawn Tennis Club Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £4,500North West England

This fund from Cumbria Community Foundation helps organisations provide tennis coaching to young people in the former local authority area of Allerdale. The money comes from a private organisation donor. You can use a grant for the cost of employing a tennis coach. It can also cover facility hire, so young people have somewhere to learn to play. Competition-related costs are included too, such as referee fees and trophies. The fund suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that promote or enable tennis coaching for young people. Priority goes to coaching that benefits young people who live in Workington and Maryport. If your project reaches young people in those towns, say so clearly in your application. Grants will normally be up to £4,500 over one year. That is the usual ceiling, so plan your costs with it in mind and focus on the coaching, hire or competition costs you need most. Because the grant covers one year, think about what your coaching programme will look like over that period. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is available on the fund page if you want to see how it works before you start. For questions about the fund, you can contact Annalee Holliday, Head of Grants Practice and Programmes, on 01900 820824 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/workington-ashfield-lawn-tennis-club-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumbria Young People’s Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

Cumbria Community Foundation's Young People's Fund gives grants to organisations running initiatives that help young people aged 14 to 22 develop life skills and fulfil their potential. An anonymous donor supports the fund. Grants are normally up to £10,000 a year. Past examples include a programme to build young people's confidence, resilience, communication and teamwork, community youth group activities, and counselling for young people living in homeless hostels. The fund is for organisations working in Cumbria. It does not fund individuals, and Cumbria Community Foundation's normal exclusions also apply. No closing date is published. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumbria-young-peoples-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.