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West Common Fund (Leominster, Kington and Bromyard)

Herefordshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000West Midlands

The West Common Fund gives up to £5,000 to help people facing poverty, disability or family hardship in Leominster, Kington and Bromyard. Core costs, capital costs and multi-year awards are all possible. Talk to Herefordshire Community Foundation before you apply. There is no fixed deadline, so you can apply at any time while funds last. Official source: https://www.herefordshirecf.org/funds/west-common-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Roselands Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Roselands Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that support people who live with a disability. It also backs community projects that support older adults or people with disabilities or learning difficulties. The projects must be based in the former local authority areas of Eden and South Lakeland. Grants are normally up to £5,000 over one year. The money comes from the Roselands Trust, the donor behind the fund. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. The page lists examples of projects it has supported. These include exercise sessions for adults with physical and learning disabilities, electrically assisted tricycles for older people with disabilities, sailing sessions for a group of adults and children with visual impairments, and dementia group activities. Village hall and community group projects are also on the list. Here is one practical point to know before you start. The fund will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions apply as well. Only organisations can apply. 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 Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/roselands-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Younger Adults

Heart of England Community Foundation

Up to £10,000West Midlands

This fund supports community projects for working age adults aged 18 to 49 who have long term disabilities. It is part of the Neighbourhood Network Schemes, which Birmingham City Council funds, and Heart of England Community Foundation runs it for the Edgbaston and Northfield areas of Birmingham. Grants of up to £10,000 are available. They help local community groups deliver projects for vulnerable people in this age group. All funded activity needs to focus on citizens leading healthier, happier lives with increased financial capability within their own homes and communities. The fund aims to make existing places and activities more accessible to disabled adults, to invest in new community activities they can use, and to build the skills, knowledge and support available to community-based networks, groups and organisations. Your project must contribute to at least one of these outcomes: increased social participation, healthier lifestyles, maximised income, housing which supports independence, or carers feeling more supported. There are local priorities for each area. In Edgbaston they include transition to adulthood, reducing social isolation and digital inclusion. In Northfield they include mental health, digital inclusion and safety, pathways to adulthood, supporting diverse communities and inclusive communication. One practical point: you need to be working actively within the wards of Edgbaston or Northfield, as set by the constituency boundaries. Please read the Fund Factsheet for your area before you apply. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/nns-younger-adults/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Ransonmoor Community Fund

Fenland District Council

Up to £5,000England, East of England

The Ransonmoor Community Fund gives grants of up to £5,000 for projects with environmental benefits in villages within 5km of the Ransonmoor Wind Farm near Doddington in Fenland: Benwick, Doddington and Wimblington. It was set up in 2007 to give out around £155,000 (index linked) over 25 years. Fenland District Council administers it, with a committee that includes the three parish councils and local residents. Projects must do at least one of these: recycle or reuse materials, reduce waste to landfill, reduce energy use, produce renewable energy, save or recycle water, protect against climate change, enhance nature or protect wildlife, or enable sustainable transport. Examples include insulation, efficient lighting, solar panels, heat pumps, rainwater recycling, wildlife habitats, community cycling and car sharing. The committee usually judges applications in September or March, whichever comes first, so you can apply at any time. It will not fund profit-making organisations, households, statutory duties, running costs or maintenance, or work already completed. Official source: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/13490/Ransonmoor-Community-Fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to voluntary-led groups and organisations for projects that involve sport and young people. The fund covers Carlisle and West Cumbria, and the money comes from the donor Thomas Graham & Sons Limited. The page gives three examples of what the fund has supported: uniforms for children's rugby teams, gymnastic equipment for a youth centre, and coaching courses for three volunteer coaches. These are small, practical costs, so the fund may suit you if your group needs everyday kit or training for young people. Make sure your project clearly involves both sport and young people. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. The page does not give a closing date. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Individuals cannot. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is linked from the funder's page. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/thomas-graham-grassroots-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Sarah Nelson Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Sarah Nelson Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It supports charitable organisations across Cumbria that help people reach their full potential. The fund was inspired by Sarah Nelson, who created Grasmere Gingerbread in 1854 and rose out of poverty through resilience, creativity and community spirit. It puts people before profit. Grants will prioritise projects that help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, improve education for children and adults, encourage creative and sustainable business ideas, or tackle food poverty. Each priority reflects something from Sarah's own life, from her childhood in poverty to teaching local children to read. Grants will normally be £5,000 or less over one year. You can apply if you are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation working in Cumbria. Priority goes to projects that match the themes above, so show clearly how yours fits. The fund cannot 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 fund page links to a step-by-step portal help guide, which is worth a look if you have not used the system before. If you would like more information about the fund, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 820821 or at sarah@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-sarah-nelson-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Liddle Thomson Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Liddle Thomson Community First Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in north Allerdale, mainly around Wigton and Carlisle. It supports work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Groups that support children and young people will get priority. Examples of projects the fund has supported include improvements to a community-run swimming pool, equipment for play parks for children, and activities and running costs for a youth organisation. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. This is a small grants fund, so it suits modest local projects and running costs. Plan your budget with that ceiling in mind. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation also applies its normal exclusions on top of this, so read them before you start your application. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. The funder 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 call Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512 395 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/liddle-thomson-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Older Adults (50+)

Heart of England Community Foundation

Up to £10,000West Midlands

This fund supports projects for older adults aged 50 and over in Edgbaston and Northfield, Birmingham. It is run by Heart of England Community Foundation as part of the Neighbourhood Network Schemes, which are funded by Birmingham City Council. The schemes aim to help older people connect with individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their local neighbourhood. You can apply for a grant of up to £10,000. All funded activity needs to focus on citizens leading healthier, happier lives with increased financial capability within their own homes and communities. Your project must contribute to at least one of the fund's outcomes. In both areas, these are helping people to remain engaged with social activity, live healthy lifestyles and increase their financial capability. In Northfield, you can also aim to help people retain their independence at home, or help families and carers feel more supported. Each area has its own priorities. In Edgbaston, these are older adults, promoting brain health as part of dementia awareness, preventing social isolation while supporting mental health and wellbeing, and men's health and engagement. In Northfield, they are older adults, mental health, falls prevention, digital inclusion and safety, supporting diverse communities, and inclusive communication. One practical point to keep in mind: your organisation needs to be working actively within the wards of Edgbaston or Northfield, as defined by the constituency boundaries. There is a separate Fund Factsheet for each area, and the funder asks you to read the one for your area before you apply. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/nns/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £3,500Scotland

The Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL) fund is community benefit money from the Carscreugh wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway. It began in 2014 and will be paid for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Foundation Scotland manages it. The fund supports a broad range of community activity and development. It backs the charitable activities of community and not-for-profit groups. The grant size is listed as up to £3,500. This fund works differently from most. Groups do not apply to Foundation Scotland directly. Instead, about £3,500 is paid every year, in August or early September, to community councils or similar organisations. They then use the money or share it with active local groups. Six community council areas are eligible: Cree Valley, Kirkcowan, New Luce, Port William, Stoneykirk and Old Luce. Old Luce's money goes to the Old Luce Community Fund, which shares it through an open grantmaking process. If your group is in one of these areas, contact your local community council or development trust to ask how to apply. Each one has its own guidance on how groups apply and who receives grants. Most grants they pay out are under £500, so that more groups can be supported with low-cost local projects. Larger projects can sometimes be funded, but that decision lies with the individual community council or development trust. One practical point: before a community council or trust receives its yearly payment, it must send Foundation Scotland an expenditure report and signed annual accounts showing the CREPL money as ringfenced. Local timings may depend on that process. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/crepl. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Violet Laidlaw Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Violet Laidlaw Trust Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to groups and individuals who support people in the district of Carlisle who have been made homeless. The cause of homelessness may be alcohol and drug addiction, domestic violence, family breakdown or mental ill health. The fund has paid for practical things that help people into safer, more settled lives. Past examples include household items for a homeless person moving into a new home, renovation of buildings to create a supported accommodation service, tents for rough sleepers and a handy person's scheme. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. You can apply as an individual if you are supported by an independent case worker or health professional. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply too. There are a couple of things to keep in mind. The foundation considers household income when it assesses an individual's application. Individuals will normally qualify for only one grant from the fund. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. The page does not give a closing date. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/violet-laidlaw-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Live Well Community Fund - Coaching Grants

Action Together

Up to £1,000North West England

This fund pays for one-to-one coaching for local leaders in voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in the Rochdale borough. It is run by Action Together, with funding from the Live Well Fund. The aim is to give community leaders time, headspace and support to reflect on their wellbeing, their leadership and the difference they make. Around 20 leaders will receive a grant. The page says many leaders never get the chance to step back, because they are busy keeping an organisation or service running. The grant amount depends on the coaching quote you receive. The estimated cost is £700 to £850, and the most you can receive is £1,000. The fund is rolling. There is no fixed closing date. It will close once the money has been used up, so it is worth applying sooner rather than later. When making decisions, Action Together looks at clarity of goals, personal benefit, benefit to your organisation or community, commitment and readiness, and equity and access. One practical point: you need to be a member of Action Together to apply. Your work should also focus on social justice or social change, and your organisation needs a turnover below £1m. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/live-well-community-fund-coaching-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It offers grants to organisations working in the parish of Brampton and surrounding areas, including Castle Carrock, Hethersgill, Askerton, Lanercost, Scaleby, Upper Denton, Walton and Farlam. It is a good fit if your project serves people in this part of Cumbria. The fund 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 in the local area. Past examples give a good feel for what suits. They include a young carers support trip, a community music festival, tools for children to look after a school vegetable garden, drop-in clinics for people with acute hearing loss and a new kitchen in a village hall. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the Foundation's online portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. The page does not give a closing date. If you have questions about the fund, you can call Joe Cosby on 01900 511 856 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/william-milburn-charitable-trust-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Rowan Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Rowan Community First Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation and is funded by an anonymous donor. It 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 £2,000 over one year. That makes it a good fit if you need a modest sum for running costs or activities. Priority will go to projects that support the education of children and young people, provide training to help people get back into employment, or help older people stay socially connected. Groups run in the Eden area are also given priority. Past projects give a flavour of what the fund backs. They include computer classes for adults, drop-in clubs for older people in rural areas, activities and running costs for a youth organisation, and nursery provision that let parents return to work. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this, so make sure your project fits before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is available. If you have questions, you can call Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/rowan-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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We Love MCR Charity: Stronger Communities Fund

We Love MCR Charity

Up to £4,000North West England

We Love MCR Charity gives grants of up to £4,000 to groups making a real difference in Manchester neighbourhoods. It is the charity's longest-running fund. Your project must fit at least one theme: the early years, tackling loneliness and social exclusion, open spaces, or positive activities for young people. The people you help must live in the City of Manchester, not elsewhere in Greater Manchester. Applications are assessed in rounds. The next deadline is 3 November 2026, with decisions by 1 December. The charity is happy to talk through whether your idea fits before you apply. Official source: https://www.welovemcrcharity.org/stronger-communities-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 17 October 2026.

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Alan Higgs Community Grants

Heart of England Community Foundation

£500 - £1,000West Midlands

The Alan Higgs Community Grants offer small grants of up to £1,000 to grassroots community-based organisations. The fund is run by the Heart of England Community Foundation together with the Alan Edward Higgs Charity, which has been making grants to charities across the West Midlands since 1979. The fund aims to support people in Coventry and Warwickshire. Your application needs to meet one of three aims: relieving poverty; promoting economic and community development, and employment; or general charitable purposes. Priority will be given to organisations whose focus is supporting children and young people. If that is your work, it is worth making it clear in your application. These grants are in addition to the Higgs Charity's normal grant making programme. They are designed to share expertise in making grants to small organisations, so the fund is a good fit if you are a small local group rather than a large charity. Before you apply, the funder asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These documents are linked from the grant page. Reading them first will help you check that your project fits the fund. The page does not give a closing date or say whether the fund is currently open, so it is worth looking at the funder's grant page for the latest position before you start work on an application. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/alan-higgs-community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Barrow Community Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

The Barrow Community Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations for 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. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. That suits smaller, focused projects. Priority goes to projects that benefit people and communities in the former Heart of Barrow wards. These are Old Barrow (Barrow Island and Central) and Hindpool; Ormsgill and Parkside; Risedale and Roosecoate; and Hawcoat and Newbarns. If your work reaches people in those areas, say so clearly in your application. The fund has supported improvements to community facilities, social inclusion activities for older people, recruiting and training volunteers, and IT equipment and training sessions for community use. You can apply if you are a charitable or not-for-profit organisation. The fund does not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. The money comes from the Heart of Barrow Initiative and individual contributions. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/barrow-community-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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MK Community Foundation Sapling Grants

Milton Keynes Community Foundation

£750 - £5,000South East England

Grants to develop and strengthen community projects and emerging organisations in Milton Keynes so they can grow, increase their impact and create lasting local benefit. Amount: £750 to £5,000. Rolling: apply by the last Friday of each month; about four-week decision. Who can apply: Constituted not-for-profit organisations supporting people in Milton Keynes: unincorporated associations, registered charities, CIOs, sports clubs, and faith groups running community-focused activity. How to apply: Read the application guidelines and grants policy, then apply through the MK Community Foundation application portal. You will upload your constitution, latest accounts, a bank statement and safeguarding policy. Official source: https://www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/apply-for-a-grant/sapling-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Over 55 Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Over 55 Community First Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations that benefit people aged 55 and over in the communities of the former local authority areas of Allerdale, Carlisle and Eden. The money comes from the donor, Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Limited. 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 page gives examples of what the fund supports. These include exercise classes for older people, befriending or social activities to reduce isolation, and IT classes and digital education. It also covers equipment for a community centre that will also benefit older people, and improvements to community facilities that make them easier for older people to use. Grants will normally be less than £5,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, focused projects. Charitable not-for-profit organisations can apply. Individuals cannot, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications go through the foundation's online application portal. The page links to a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk your idea through first, the page names a contact at the foundation for this fund. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/abbeyfield-carlisle-society-over-55-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Border Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Border Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation with money from an anonymous donor. It gives grants to individuals and organisations for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in Cumbria. Priority goes to individuals and groups in the rural areas northeast of Carlisle. That includes north and east of Longtown, and through to Gilsland and Newbiggin. Grants will normally be up to £2,000, for both individuals and groups. If you are an individual, the foundation will consider your household income when it assesses your application. The fund gives priority to projects that increase personal skills, increase independence, support individuals and communities in rural areas, help groups build long-term skills, support disadvantaged people over 25 who want to change career, or support mental health. The donor would particularly like to support hearing loss clinics, training that builds skills and confidence for disadvantaged adults over 25, domestic abuse training for staff delivering women's centre group sessions, mature students seeking a career change or a professional qualification, and hardship costs that help someone finish their studies or a course. One practical caveat: the fund will not pay for core costs, gap-year funding or role-specific professional qualifications, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. You apply through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available, and the Grants & Programmes Officer can answer questions by phone or email. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-border-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Stimulus Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

Up to £1,000East of England

The Stimulus Fund from Suffolk Community Foundation helps charitable, voluntary and community groups to bring more people into tennis in Suffolk. It pays for project costs on small, local grassroots schemes. The fund was set up by the Suffolk Lawn Tennis Association. It wants to take tennis further into the community, both socially and geographically. It also wants to give people who have not had the chance before an opportunity to play. Projects should promote tennis in areas of deprivation, including rural areas, and help people who are disadvantaged or vulnerable. You can ask for up to £1,000. The fund aims to encourage young people up to the age of 30 to enjoy tennis or return to it. The emphasis is on increasing membership and making tennis sessions sustainable. Activity camps that include other sports can also be considered, as long as tennis is a major part and an experienced tennis coach supports the sessions. The fund is open all year round. Decisions are made on a regular basis as demand dictates, so there is no closing date to work towards. One practical point to note: any application that involves tennis coaching should only be undertaken by qualified LTA coaches. The page also says social enterprises cannot apply to this fund. If you have questions, you can call a Grants Officer at Suffolk Community Foundation on 01473 602602 before you submit your application. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/grants/stimulus-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Beverley Charitable Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Beverley Charitable Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, helps young people reach their potential in education and employment. It pays for things that improve access to study and vocational training. The fund supports both individuals and organisations, but priority will be given to individuals. If you are a young person in hardship, priority goes to those living in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply too. Examples of projects supported include academic study or courses that build practical skills or personal development, activities that are part of a further or higher education course, and activities leading to vocational qualifications. The fund can also cover books, materials and computer equipment, bursary support and travel costs. Grants to individuals will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Grants to groups will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered. One practical point: if you are applying as an individual, your household income will be considered when your application is assessed. School trips are not supported, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to know more about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants & Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/beverley-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumbria Home from Home Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Cumbria Home from Home Fund gives grants to organisations that benefit people living in the Lake District National Park and the immediate area. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. You can apply for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality, or helps people reach their potential. Projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action are also welcome. The money comes from donations by owners of second homes and holiday homes, other business owners who benefit from visitor income, and visitors who want to sustain the communities that welcome them. The fund aims to help maintain the quality of community life in local towns and villages. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Plan your project costs with that in mind. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It does not support individuals. The Foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal. The page links to a step-by-step portal help guide, so it is worth reading that first. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumbria-home-from-home-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Patna Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £5,000Scotland

The Patna Community Fund from Foundation Scotland backs community-led charitable activities that support the regeneration and sustainability of Patna in East Ayrshire. The money comes from Greencoat, through the South Kyle Wind Farm. Groups can apply for between £500 and £5,000. Awards can cover a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. The page says this list is not exhaustive, so if you are unsure whether a cost is eligible, you can ask Foundation Scotland for advice. Projects need to be located within, or directly benefit people in, the Patna Community Council area. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. Groups and organisations based outside the fund area will be considered case by case, and must show a clear benefit for residents in the fund area. There is no deadline. You can apply at any time, and decisions are expected to take around 4-6 weeks. A community panel made up of people who live in Patna makes the decisions. One practical point: the fund's standard eligibility and exclusion criteria apply, so read the application criteria before you start. Foundation Scotland welcomes pre-application enquiries if you would like to talk your idea through first. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/patna. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Harry Payne Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

£500 - £2,000West Midlands

The Harry Payne Fund from Heart of England Community Foundation pays for a large variety of projects. It began in 1939 as part of the Harry Payne Trust, so it has a long history of backing good causes. Grants are for up to £2,000. The fund has two clear aims. The first is to help people who are disadvantaged. The second is to help smaller causes, where a modest donation can make a real difference. If your project is small in scale and you only need a modest sum, this fund may suit you well. It may suit you even better if your work supports people facing disadvantage. The page does not give a closing date. It does show an Apply now button, so you can start from the fund page. Before you apply, the foundation asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These documents set out the detail you need, so it pays to read them first. There is one important exclusion. For this fund, the foundation will not support any projects that involve or provide support to the armed forces. If your project has any link to the armed forces, this is not the right fund for you and you should look elsewhere. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/harry-payne-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Tenant Together Fund

Wigan Council

Up to £2,000North West England

The Tenant Together Fund gives local groups, individuals and organisations up to £2,000 for community projects that benefit neighbourhoods in the Wigan borough. It is run by Wigan Council. You can apply up to three times in each financial year, which runs from 1 April to 31 March. Your project needs to meet at least one of four themes. These are building happy, resilient and safe communities; improving the places and spaces that matter most to your community; raising aspirations and creating opportunities through volunteering, training and digital skills; and increasing tenant voice in shaping services and neighbourhoods. The fund can pay for room hire, training courses linked to the themes, staff costs for sessional training, community events and fun days, equipment, resources and promotional material, refreshments of up to £5 per person, and reasonable transport costs. It will not pay for trips and excursions, staff costs, alcohol, gifts, projects that have already taken place, religious or political activities, planning and consultant fees, or group running costs. Match funding is welcome but not required. A tenant-led funding panel decides each application. It can fund in full, fund in part or decline. Before any money is paid, you must show your constitution and a bank account in the group name. Afterwards you complete a simple evaluation and keep all your receipts, as 10% of projects are randomly audited. One practical point: applications can be declined if the funding for that financial year has been spent. The council advises speaking to a Tenant Voice officer before you apply. Official source: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Housing/Council-homes/Get-involved/Support-and-Funding/Better-connected-communities-fund.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Lairg Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £5,000Scotland

The Lairg Wind Farm Community Fund, managed by Foundation Scotland, offers grants of up to £5,000 for charitable activities that benefit people living in the Lairg Community Council area in Highland. The money comes from Lairg Wind Farm Ltd, which operates the three-turbine wind farm at Cnoc Na Inghinnin. You can ask for a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional workers, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit and activity. Awards are prioritised for projects that show added value. That might mean bringing in other funding, working in partnership with other groups, or reaching beyond one group to benefit the whole community. Every application is considered case by case. Requests above £5,000 can be considered in exceptional circumstances, for transformational projects that bring significant benefit to most or all Lairg residents. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area can apply, and you do not need to be a registered charity. You should show community support, think about sustainable development, and use local suppliers where appropriate and feasible. Lairg Community Council meets on the first Wednesday of each month, except December, and makes the award recommendations. One practical point: you must submit your application at least two weeks before a meeting for it to be considered at that meeting. For smaller needs, micro-grants of up to £250 are run separately by the Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/lairg. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Inch Cape Construction Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £2,000Scotland

The Inch Cape Construction Fund gives small grants to community projects in East Lothian. It backs work that tackles the effects of poverty and inequality, while improving the environment and supporting sustainability. The money comes from Inch Cape Offshore Limited, the company developing the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, and Foundation Scotland runs the application process. You can ask for between £500 and £2,000. Grants can cover a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project needs to contribute to at least one outcome: better physical or mental health and wellbeing, less isolation or loneliness, more access to education, learning and employment, a better local environment, or less food or fuel poverty. Projects can benefit children, families, adults or older people. Activities that help people overcome extra challenges, such as disability or discrimination, are especially welcome. The fund suits groups and organisations that benefit residents of the Prestonpans or Cockenzie & Port Seton community council areas. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet the standard eligibility criteria. There is no closing date. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. Decisions usually take six to eight weeks, and you must apply at least four weeks before your project starts. Repeat applications are welcome, as long as each one is for a different project or activity. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/inch-cape-construction-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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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.

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Arnold Clark Cost-of-Living Support Fund

Arnold Clark Community Fund

Up to £2,500Scotland, Wales, England

The Arnold Clark Cost-of-Living Support Fund backs projects that help people in your community who are struggling with the rising cost of living. It is run by the Arnold Clark Community Fund. It suits food banks, toy banks, accommodation providers, poverty relief services and other organisations supporting the people most affected by the cost-of-living crisis. The funder especially encourages smaller voluntary and community groups. UK-registered charities, local community groups, social enterprises, community interest companies and charitable incorporated organisations can all apply. You must be based in, or operate solely within, the UK, and be within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch. The page does not give a grant amount or a closing date. It does show an Apply now button. Applications go through Grants Connect, run by a third-party partner. A representative of your charity or community group should apply on behalf of the organisation. You will hear the outcome by email within four weeks. If you are successful, the money is paid by BACS to your organisation's business bank account. Allow 14 business days after the success email for the payment to arrive. Here is one practical caveat. If you receive funding in this campaign, you cannot get more funding until next year. The fund also aims to spread money fairly across all areas, so if many organisations in your region have already been funded, that may affect your result. The fund cannot pay for wages, loan repayments or debt repayments. Official source: https://www.arnoldclark.com/community-fund/cost-of-living. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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South Cambridgeshire Community Chest Grants

South Cambridgeshire District Council

Up to £2,000East of England

The Community Chest from South Cambridgeshire District Council gives small grants to voluntary and community groups, charities and public sector bodies that want to improve quality of life in South Cambridgeshire. The amount available for 2026-27 is £64,890. You can ask for up to £2,000 in any single financial year, and this can cover 100% of your project costs. If you are awarded less than £2,000, you can apply again in the same year, as long as the total stays within £2,000. The grant can pay for improvements to community buildings and spaces, repairs to historic buildings, monuments and memorials, equipment, materials, and start-up costs for new projects. Your project must meet a local need, leave a legacy for the community and ensure equality of access. It must also support at least one aim: healthy and active communities, inclusive communities, developing skills, or enhancing the natural environment. You will need to show you have considered a green option when buying items. There is no single closing date. Applications must be received by the seventh day of a month to be considered at that month's Grants Advisory Committee meeting. Meetings are held most months, subject to scheduling and the availability of funds. The grant cannot pay for ongoing running costs such as salaries or rent, events that have already taken place, or fundraising events. Your project also needs the support of all local District Councillors for the ward concerned. The separate Biodiversity Grants stream is currently closed for applications. Official source: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/grants-and-funding/community-chest-grants-open. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cash For Kids - Impact Grant

Cash For Kids

£1,000 - £3,000National (UK-wide)

The Cash for Kids Impact Grant supports community groups, schools and charities working with children and young people who are affected by or living with disadvantage. Grants are usually between £1,000 and £3,000, although you can ask for more or less. Some items have set limits: clothing vouchers up to £100 per child, laptops or tablets for study up to £400 per child, white goods up to £400 per household, and therapy for a maximum of six months of sessions. The fund suits registered charities with an annual turnover under £1 million, schools, community associations, youth groups, sports groups and other grassroots organisations based in the UK. For the current call, applications are accepted from all areas except East Yorkshire, Yorkshire Coast and Lincolnshire. The page lists the fund as live. There is no single closing date, because different regions have different opening and closing dates. Applications are made online. Be ready with your paperwork. You will need safeguarding policies, a governing document, a bank account in your group or school's name, recent bank statements and accounts, and a breakdown of costs or quotes. Holiday hunger projects and before or after school clubs must include food for the children. One practical caveat: the fund may close early if the money runs out, so do not leave your application too late. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/cash-kids-impact-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Radcliffe Trust

Radcliffe Trust

£2,500 - £7,500National (UK-wide)

The Radcliffe Trust is one of Britain's oldest charities. It was founded in 1714 by the will of Dr John Radcliffe, the most eminent physician of his day. Today it makes grants mainly in two areas: music, and heritage and crafts. Heritage and Crafts grants are generally in the region of £2,500 to £7,500. Music grants are generally in the region of £2,500 to £5,000. The grants suit charities, not-for-profit and exempt organisations based in the UK. There are two application windows each year for both schemes. One runs from 1 November to 31 January, with applications considered in July. The other runs from 1 May to 31 July, with applications considered in December. The latest deadline listed was 31 July 2026, so that window has now closed. The next window opens on 1 November. The Trust receives more applications than it can support and will not consider late applications, so plan to apply in good time. Several costs are not covered. These include operating costs, capital projects, retrospective grants, general appeals and endowment funds. Music grants do not cover competitions or projects mainly involving popular music. Heritage and Crafts grants do not cover projects that are mainly about nature or the environment, projects that are mainly social or therapeutic, or projects that are mainly for equipment or materials. Individuals cannot apply. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/radcliffe-trust-3. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.