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Supporting people with practical cost-of-living interventions in North East England

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £7,500North East England

The Mayor's Opportunity Fund supports people with practical cost-of-living interventions across North East England. It is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, and it is listed on the funder's page as a grant for organisations. You can ask for up to £7,500. The page does not give a minimum award. The fund is a rolling grant. That means the funder lists it as open without a closing date, so you do not need to work to a fixed deadline. It covers County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. Tees Valley is not on the list of areas for this fund, so check that your work takes place in one of the seven named areas before you go any further. The funder asks first-time applicants to read its eligibility information and to register for an account on its grantee portal before applying. Plan time for this, because you cannot apply without an account. The funder also offers a Help and Support page and a set of FAQs if you need a hand with your application. One practical point to keep in mind: the listing on the funder's page is brief. It names the fund and the maximum grant, but the detail of what counts as a practical cost-of-living intervention sits behind the Read more link. Look at that fund page and the new applicant guidance so you can be sure your project fits before you spend time on an application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Winter Resilience Fund

Two Ridings Community Foundation

Up to £2,500Yorkshire and The Humber

Grants for local groups helping people who are especially vulnerable in winter, such as warm spaces, food provision and wellbeing activities. Priority goes to projects for older people and to needs identified by local people. Amount: Up to £2,500. Rolling: open until all funding is committed; covers activity from October 2026 to March 2027. Who can apply: Small voluntary and community groups, small charities and other not-for-profit organisations with wholly charitable purposes, based in East Yorkshire, Hull, North Yorkshire or York, with annual income under £500,000 (priority under £250,000). How to apply: Read the Winter Resilience guidance notes and the How to Apply page on the Two Ridings website, then apply online from the fund page. The fund closes once the money is committed, so apply early. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/winter-resilience-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Local Member Grants Scheme

Lancashire County Council

£100 - £2,000North West England

The Local Member Grants Scheme lets Lancashire County Council's county councillors support voluntary, community and faith groups in their area. You apply for a grant, and your local county councillor decides whether to award it from their own budget. Each councillor has £2,000 to give out in each financial year. Grants pay for specific projects that directly benefit the community. Examples include new equipment such as tablets or gardening tools, materials such as books or display boards, accessibility improvements such as wheelchair ramps, and group activities such as outings and fitness sessions. Projects must fit the council's priorities, particularly 'better lives for all' and 'stronger communities'. You can ask for between £100 and £2,000. You can apply to more than one councillor, as long as the project benefits people in each division. However, the most a group can request in a financial year is £2,000 in total. The page gives no closing date. One practical point to plan around: the scheme cannot fund running costs, such as staffing, salaries or office rent, and it cannot award grants retrospectively. It is not an emergency fund either, so apply at least one month before your project starts. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee a grant, because the decision rests with your councillor. If you are successful, allow three to four weeks after the decision email for payment to reach your group's bank account. Official source: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/community/grants-and-funding/local-member-grants-scheme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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East Cambridgeshire Facilities Improvement Grant

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Up to £10,000East of England

The Facilities Improvement Grant from East Cambridgeshire District Council helps to develop and improve community facilities that make life better for people in East Cambridgeshire. It pays for capital projects only. That could mean improving or building a village hall, community centre, sport and leisure centre, play facility or public open space. Ongoing running costs are not eligible. Your project must fit one of four categories: community centres or village halls, multi-purpose sports and leisure centres that serve the general public, play facilities, or open spaces. The council looks mainly for evidence that you have assessed local community needs. You can ask for up to £10,000. The fund is open all year round, so there is no closing date. You can apply online, or download the application form as a PDF and return it to the council. Applicants typically include parish or town councils in East Cambridgeshire, charities, companies limited by guarantee, industrial or provident societies and community interest companies. There is one important caveat. If a parish holds unallocated Section 106 or Community Infrastructure Levy money that covers the full cost of your project, you cannot apply. If that money falls short of the total cost, you can apply for the balance, up to £10,000. Non-parish council applicants should check with their parish council first. To find out about S106 funding, email FIG@eastcambs.gov.uk or call 01353 665555. Only £30,000 is available each year across all projects, so not every eligible application may be funded. Each organisation can apply once in a financial year. Official source: https://eastcambs.gov.uk/services/community-safety-and-wellbeing/grants-and-community-projects/facilities-improvement-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund £1k

Action Together

Up to £1,000North West England

The Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund gives small grants of up to £1,000 to help strengthen Rochdale Borough's recovery community. It is run through Rochdale Borough Council and managed by Action Together. The money can help you try out a new project or keep an existing one going. Projects must directly benefit local people and communities. The fund suits small, unconstituted groups and individuals who are rooted in the borough and linked to the Rochdale Recovery Communities Partnership. The fund's priorities are: - creating a visible and positive recovery community - recognising the importance of early intervention for substance and alcohol use - ending stigma for people who use substances and alcohol - raising awareness of these issues in a non-stigmatising way - widening the support available for people in recovery, and creating shared opportunities for learning and engagement in the wider community There is no fixed closing date. This is a rolling pot, and it will close once the funds have been used up. If you are interested, it is sensible to apply sooner rather than later. The grant is paid to your Rochdale Recovery Communities partner, not to you directly. That partner will also help you complete the application form and must sign it. If you are not yet linked to a partner, the page gives a contact who can connect you. Action Together also offers members development support, training and other infrastructure alongside the grant funding. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/rochdale-recovery-micro-fund-ps1k. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Rochdale Communities Fund – Micro Grants for up to £1,000

Action Together

Up to £1,000National (UK-wide)

The Rochdale Communities Fund offers micro grants of up to £1,000 to help voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups support individuals, families and communities across the Rochdale Borough. The money comes from Rochdale Borough Council's Public Health team and is managed by Action Together. Your project needs to fit one or both of two priorities. The first is challenging poverty and driving equality, which includes practical support, advice or peer support, reducing inequalities and strengthening community voice. The second is promoting health and wellbeing, which includes supporting social, mental and physical wellbeing, working with marginalised groups whose needs are not met by existing services, and building strong relationships within and across communities. Funds are limited, so micro and small groups will be prioritised. You must be rooted in or actively working in the borough of Rochdale, have annual income below £25,000, and be a member of Action Together CIO. Membership is free. You also cannot apply if you have already received grants from Action Together worth more than £3,000 in total. The programme runs quarterly on a rolling basis. When the money for a quarter has all been allocated, the grant pauses and then reopens in the following quarter. So it is worth applying early in a quarter. Read the updated guidance notes before you fill in the application form, then email the completed form to the Rochdale Communities Fund team. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/rochdale-communities-fund-micro-grants-ps1000. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Johnson Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

The Johnson Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations and individuals. It backs work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The fund covers the former local authority areas of Allerdale, Carlisle, Eden and South Lakeland. You can apply if you are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation, or if you are an individual under the age of 30. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. Priority goes to projects that help carers of people with dementia, or that support young people to fulfil their potential. Past projects give a good feel for what the fund supports. They include music therapy sessions for disabled children, training materials for students to build their skills and employability, and a time-out trip for carers of people with mental health issues. The fund has also contributed to the living costs of a student studying for a MMus (conducting) degree. Household income is considered when the foundation assesses an application from an individual. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Lisa Blackwell, Grants and Programmes Officer, on 01900 820828 or at lisa@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/johnson-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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HIWCF Community Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000England, South East England

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) offers grants through an annual calendar of themed programmes. They are all designed to build thriving communities across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The focus is on smaller, grassroots organisations. Generally, grants are between £1,000 and £5,000. They go to non-profit organisations, including charities, charitable incorporated organisations, companies limited by guarantee, community interest companies limited by guarantee and constituted community organisations. HIWCF funds against six impact themes, and there is a separate route for individuals applying for themselves. Each programme has its own criteria, so read the details of the specific fund you are interested in before you start. The page also points to application guidance, a guide to filling out the form, FAQs and the grant policy. You can subscribe to alerts to hear when new funding opportunities open. One practical point to keep in mind: demand for grants is higher than the money available. HIWCF says it can often fund less than half of the applications it receives. It also says it does not currently offer hardship grants for individuals. If you want advice while you apply, you can call the Grants Team on 01962 798700 or email Grantsadmin@hiwcf.com. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Live the Dream Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Live the Dream Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation helps people in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland to take part in education or training that raises career aspirations. The money comes from the donor BNFL. Two groups can apply. Young people living in Allerdale or Copeland can apply as individuals, with priority given to those aged 16-25. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can also apply, as long as their work directly benefits individuals in those areas and they can show how they are raising aspirations for young people. Individuals can apply for up to £2,000 over one year. The foundation will consider household income when it assesses the application. Organisations can apply for up to £10,000 over one year, and multiple-year funding may be considered. Examples of projects supported include living costs for someone studying at university, coaching and training costs for a promising young athlete, apprenticeship wages for a youth organisation, an event to promote career aspirations, and an employment programme for young people. The fund will not support school trips, expeditions or family holidays. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. One practical point: individuals need to provide evidence of excellence in their chosen field, so gather that before you start. All applications 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/live-the-dream-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Grants for Good

Matthew Good Foundation

£2,000 - £5,000England

Grants for Good from the Matthew Good Foundation gives unrestricted funding to small and growing local charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises. You can use the money for any of your organisation's costs, including core running costs. The grants are paid for by the foundation's business partners. Each funding round shares £15,000 between five shortlisted projects. The awards are £5,000, £3,500 and £2,500 for first to third place, and £2,000 each for fourth and fifth. Places are decided by an employee vote at the partner businesses. To apply, you need to be UK-based, have an annual income below £50,000 and hold a bank account in your organisation's name. You do not need to be a registered charity, and Community Interest Companies are welcome. You can apply all year round. Applications are considered in the next available round, and there are four application windows a year. The current window runs from 16 September to 15 December 2026. The foundation aims to tell you the outcome within three months of the round's deadline, though it cannot promise an exact date. If you are longlisted, expect a reference check, a short informal video call and due diligence checks. Monitoring after the grant is light-touch. One practical point: this programme is very competitive, with up to 1000 applications in each round. The online form cannot be saved and returned to later, so have everything ready before you start. If you are not shortlisted, your application stays in the pool for future rounds, so you do not need to reapply. Official source: https://www.matthewgoodfoundation.org/amplify-fund-grants-for-good/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire Communities Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

£500 - £3,000West Midlands

The Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund is run by the Heart of England Community Foundation. The money comes from the earnings of the Foundation's own endowment fund. Grants of up to £3,000 are available for organisations in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. The smallest grant you can request is £500. That makes it a good fit for smaller local projects rather than large-scale work. Your application must meet at least one of four aims. These are to promote health and wellbeing, to tackle disadvantage, to promote community cohesion, or to develop sustainable communities. The page does not give a closing date or say whether the fund is open all year, so you may want to look at the Apply button on the page to see how things stand before you start. One practical point to note. Before you apply, the funder asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These documents should explain the detail of what the fund will and will not support, so it is worth reading both before you put your application together. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/coventry-solihull-warwickshire-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Express Grant Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

Up to £5,000South West England

The Express Grant Programme from Quartet Community Foundation supports local grassroots groups and small to medium sized organisations working with communities that face inequality and disadvantage. It is open for applications all year, so there is no closing date to work towards. The programme funds activities, projects and services that help people affected by economic disadvantage, such as poverty, unemployment or low income. It also funds work that improves access to appropriate and affordable services and support for people who are currently excluded or underserved. The communities can be geographic, or groups brought together by race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. You can ask for up to £5,000. The average grant is around £4,000. You can apply for a new activity or to continue something you already do. Grants can cover core or running costs, project and activity costs, and capital costs such as equipment or refurbishment. You should plan to start spending the grant within six months of it being awarded. You must be based and working in Bristol, Bath and North-East Somerset, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. The foundation prioritises organisations with an income under £1 million, and particularly those under £0.5 million. A practical point to know: funds are limited, and currently 54% of applications are successful. The foundation aims to fully fund requests but may occasionally award part of the amount. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks, and may take up to 10 weeks at busy times. Some criteria changed from 1 May 2026, so read the Guide for Applicants before you apply. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/express-grant-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £10,000North East England

The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust is a fund run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. It gives grants to organisations, and the funder's page lists it as a rolling grant. That means you can apply at any time rather than waiting for a closing date. The fund covers a wide area. It is open to organisations in County Durham, Tees Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The maximum grant is £10,000. The page does not give a minimum award. The funder's listing does not describe what the fund pays for, so this page cannot tell you the specific themes or activities it backs. The funder says its grants support a wide range of causes across the North East, and each fund has its own "Read more" page with the details. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal. The funder also asks new applicants to check its eligibility criteria first. If you need support with your application, it has a Help and Support page. One practical point to bear in mind: the funder says some funds only open at certain times, but this one is listed as rolling. If no current fund suits your project, the funder says organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland can make a general application at any time of year. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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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.

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Alston Moor Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Alston Moor Community Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations in the civil parish of Alston Moor. It is funded by an anonymous donor. 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 in the parish. Examples of projects the fund has supported include community events and festivals, improvements to community facilities, arts and culture programmes, and community development and sustainability work. If your idea fits one of those themes, this could be a good match. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit groups. That means charities and community groups are the main audience. It will not support individuals. The Foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so it is worth reading those before you start. Grants will normally be up to £2,000, so think about how far a smaller award can take your project. Your project should benefit the civil parish of Alston Moor. All applications are now made through the Foundation's online application portal. The Foundation has a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/alston-moor-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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True Colours Trust - UK Small Grants

True Colours Trust

Up to £10,000National (UK-wide)

The True Colours Trust UK Small Grants programme backs local organisations and projects that work with disabled children and young people, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. Grants are up to £10,000, and many are smaller. The funding can pay for activities for children and families, support for siblings, bereavement support, parent-led peer support, and respite that helps the whole family. It also covers equipment and materials, such as upgrades to hydrotherapy pools and multi-sensory rooms, minibuses, and specialised play equipment. The Trust works with children and young people aged from 0 to 25. The programme is open to applications at any time, so there is no closing date. The Trust aims to give a final decision within twelve weeks, though this can take longer at peak times. You will be kept informed of timelines. It suits UK registered charities and CICs with an annual income below £350,000 that deliver projects in the UK. The Trust is especially keen to hear from organisations in areas of high deprivation. One practical caveat: the Trust tries to support as many organisations as possible, so it cannot fund you in consecutive years. If you have had a grant, wait at least two years from your grant payment before reapplying. If you are unsuccessful, wait at least one year from your previous application. The online form also cannot be saved part-way, so gather your information first. Official source: https://www.truecolourstrust.org.uk/uk-small-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Laurel House Brampton Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Laurel House Brampton Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation supports activities that benefit older people aged 60 and over who live in the Parish of Brampton and the surrounding area. The money comes from the Laurel House Management Committee. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Multiple-year grants may be considered, depending on the project. Priority goes to projects that reduce isolation for older people or improve their health and wellbeing. The funder gives clear examples of what it supports. These include social activities such as regular meetings, pie and pea suppers, lunches, coffee mornings, meals out and regular outings and trips. They also include activities and outings that improve the health and welfare of older people, especially those with mobility issues or disabilities, and their carers. Sessions with speakers or organisations that offer advice and guidance, such as benefits advice, are also supported. The fund is open to charitable not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions apply as well, so it is worth reading them before you start your application. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide for using it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Joe Cosby on 01900 511 856 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Remember that the benefit must reach older people in the Brampton area, so make that link clear in your project plans. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/laurel-house-brampton-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund (Heriot)

Foundation Scotland

£250 - £10,000Scotland

The Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund (Heriot) is run by Foundation Scotland. It backs community projects that benefit people living in the Heriot Community Council area in the Scottish Borders. The money comes from community benefit payments made by the operators of two wind farms near Heriot, Carcant and Toddleburn. Grants run from £250 to £10,000. Larger requests may be considered in exceptional cases where you can show significant impact, and the page advises you to call the Fund Manager before applying for more. The fund can pay up to 100% of project costs. It can cover equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. The fund supports activities that encourage community spirit, improve access to services, improve local transport infrastructure, build the local economy, strengthen cooperation between groups, or develop and maintain community assets. The last listed funding round closed on 19 September 2025, with decisions in mid November. The page also says other applications may be submitted at any time, with a 6-8 week turnaround for decisions. If your request is time sensitive, the Panel may be able to consider it between rounds, so contact the Fund Adviser. One practical point: if you apply for running costs, there is no guarantee of support year after year. The fund encourages groups to work towards self-sufficiency. It also cannot pay for second-hand vehicles or energy consumption costs. Applications from groups that have explored other funding or raised money locally are looked on favourably. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/carcant-heriot. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Brent Together Towards Zero Grant: Round 5

Brent Council

Up to £5,000London

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.

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Edwin and Anita Mackay Memorial Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Edwin and Anita Mackay Memorial Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations that provide activities for children and young people up to the age of 18 in the Seaton parish. The fund comes from a legacy gift. The foundation lists several kinds of project it has supported. These include coaching costs for members of a junior cricket club, social and personal development activities for young people, and tools and equipment for a gardening group for young children. It has also backed premises hire for youth club activities, drama workshops for young people, and improvements to community facilities that benefit young people. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, practical projects rather than large or long-term programmes. You can apply if you are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so it is worth reading them before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation has a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to know more about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants and Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or at tracy@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/edwin-and-anita-mackay-memorial-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Lochbroom)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £250Scotland

This small fund pays for charitable purposes that benefit people living in the Lochbroom community council area in Highland. Awards of up to £250 are available. It suits constituted organisations and un-constituted groups set up on a not-for-profit basis. Individuals can apply too, as long as their work benefits people in the Lochbroom area. You do not need to be a registered charity. The fund is provided by EDF power solutions, the company that owns and operates the Corriemoillie Wind Farm in Ross-shire. It was established in 2016 with an initial donation of £1,938.59. Donations rise each year in line with the Consumer Price Index. Foundation Scotland lists the fund, but Lochbroom Community Council administers it and makes the decisions on awards. To apply, you need an application form. Paper copies are available at Ullapool Community Hub. You can also ask the Community Council Secretary for an electronic copy by email. Key dates come from the community council, so contact them before you start. Read the application criteria first, and look at what the fund cannot support, so you know your idea is a good fit. You can also browse previously funded projects for ideas. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/corriemoillie-lochbroom. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Citizen Local Fund

Citizen Housing

£50 - £3,000West Midlands

Grants for community projects that support wellbeing, reduce loneliness, bring people together or improve the local area, from events (up to £1,000) to ongoing projects, training and community initiatives (up to £3,000). Amount: £50 to £3,000. Rolling: apply any time. Who can apply: Citizen customers, people living in a Citizen community in the West Midlands, and groups whose project benefits local Citizen communities (check the map). Profit-making businesses cannot apply. How to apply: Fill in the online form on the Citizen Local Fund page, saying what your idea is, who it helps, where it happens and how much you need. Official source: https://www.citizenhousing.org.uk/get-involved/citizen-local-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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William A Cadbury Charitable Trust Small Grants

William A Cadbury Charitable Trust

£250 - £2,000West Midlands

Small grants for West Midlands projects in community action, vulnerable groups, advice and counselling, education and training, environment and conservation, health, the arts and penal affairs. Core costs are considered. Amount: £250 to £2,000. Rolling: small grants considered monthly (large grant deadlines are announced on the website). Who can apply: UK registered charities, exempt bodies and CICs limited by guarantee, for work in Birmingham and the West Midlands (Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire). Small grants are occasionally made to constituted unregistered West Midlands groups. How to apply: Check the Grant Programmes page, then apply through the online form (preferred) or by post. Email applications are not accepted. Official source: https://wa-cadbury.org.uk/grants-policy/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Freemasons' Charity Small Grants

The Freemasons' Charity (Masonic Charitable Foundation)

£1,000 - £5,000England, Wales

Unrestricted grants for smaller charities supporting disadvantaged children and young people in three priority areas: early years (0 to 5, focus on poverty and neglect), children affected by domestic abuse, and children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (up to 25). Amount: £1,000 to £5,000 a year for up to three years. Rolling: no deadlines. Who can apply: Charities registered with the Charity Commission (or the Guernsey, Jersey or Isle of Man registry) with annual income of £25,000 to £500,000, at least one year of published examined or audited accounts, and beneficiaries in England or Wales. The request must not exceed 20% of average income. How to apply: Complete the online eligibility check on the Freemasons Charity website, then submit the short expression of interest. Eligible charities are invited to a full application (about three months in total). Official source: https://freemasonscharity.org.uk/grants-to-charities/eligibility/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Veterans' Foundation Small Grants

Veterans' Foundation

£500 - £5,000England

The Veterans' Foundation Small Grants programme gives grants of £500 to £5,000 to organisations that support serving and former members of the Armed Forces community, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families. It is a rolling programme with no closing date, so you can apply when you are ready. The foundation says it will look at the project or items you want funded, the number of people who will benefit, the need and impact for the Armed Forces community, and your organisation's governance and financial need. You apply through an online portal. You start with the eligibility checker. If you are eligible, the portal takes you to the right form. Read the Small Grant guidance and the What We Will Not Fund document first, so you know what the foundation will and will not support. Timing rules matter. You can submit no more than one application per quarter. The quarters run from 1 January to 31 March, 1 April to 30 June, 1 July to 30 September and 1 October to 31 December. If you already hold an award, you can apply again six months after the award date. If an application is unsuccessful, you can reapply three months after you are told the decision. The foundation also gives grants to organisations based in Northern Ireland. If you have questions before applying, you can email grants@veteransfoundation.org.uk. Official source: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Ernest Cook Trust Communities Grant

The Ernest Cook Trust

£500North West England, South West England

A £500 award helping charities and non-profits get young people aged 11 to 19 (up to 25 with SEND) from underserved communities outdoors and connected with nature, for example green space improvements, transport or outdoor clothing. Amount: £500. Rolling: open until all 40 grants for 2026/27 are allocated. Who can apply: Charities and non-profit organisations located in postcode areas CA and LA5 to LA23 (Cumbria) or GL, SN and BS (Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Avon). How to apply: Read the Communities Grant information on the Ernest Cook Trust grants page and apply through the linked application form. Official source: https://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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

Foundation Scotland

Up to £5,000Scotland

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

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Wing Cdr. H. Thompson MBE & Rev. J. L. Green Grassroots Grants Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

This fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in the Barrow-in-Furness area. It supports young people's personal development, education and involvement in the community, as well as environmental initiatives. It suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that work with young people locally. Priority goes to projects that offer training in leadership, self-discipline and life skills for young people, or that encourage respect for the environment. The funder gives some examples of projects it has supported. These include a sailing trip for disadvantaged young people, equipment for a judo or karate club, training costs for Scouts or Guides, and running costs or building repairs for Sea Cadets. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes this a good fit for small, grassroots groups with a clear and modest ask. The fund comes from an anonymous donor. Applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. One thing to bear in mind: the fund does not support individuals, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. If you are unsure whether your project fits, you can contact Siona Hartley at the foundation on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/wing-cdr-h-thompson-mbe-rev-j-l-green-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Hedley Foundation Grants

The Hedley Foundation

£250 - £5,000National (UK-wide)

Grants for small charities that can show quantifiable outcomes for beneficiaries. Not for core salaries, building construction, running costs, transport, deficits or overseas projects. Amount: Typically £250 to £5,000 (occasionally more). Rolling: trustees meet regularly; assume unsuccessful if no reply within four months. Who can apply: Small UK registered charities with annual income below £1m that have not had a Hedley grant in the last two years. CICs, religious institutions, museums and individuals cannot apply. How to apply: Download the application form from the Apply page and email it with a cost breakdown, financial statements and a recent bank statement to applications@hedleyfoundation.org.uk, or post it. Official source: https://www.hedleyfoundation.org.uk/apply-now. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust Grants

The Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust

£250 - £10,000East Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, South East England

Single-year grants for charitable causes local or relevant to the Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey and Devonshire Group estates, mainly Derbyshire, plus areas near Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire and Eastbourne in Sussex. Amount: Typically £250 to £10,000. Rolling: applications welcome; trustees expected to meet in autumn 2026. Who can apply: UK registered charities, CIOs and CICs (or exempt bodies such as churches and schools). Not within 12 months of an unsuccessful bid or 2 years of a grant. Show good fundraising progress. How to apply: Complete the application form on the DDCT website and email it with your accounts to ddct@chatsworth.org, or post it to Chatsworth, Bakewell, DE45 1PP. Official source: https://ddct.org.uk/guidelines/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Persimmon Homes Community Champions

Persimmon Homes

Up to £6,000National (UK-wide)

Donations from Persimmon regional offices to local charities, sports clubs and good causes. Each of 30 offices can give up to £6,000 a quarter, and smaller donations are available. Amount: Up to £6,000 (smaller donations also available). Rolling: each regional office awards donations every quarter. Who can apply: Local charities, sports clubs, community groups and good causes near a Persimmon office anywhere in the UK. How to apply: Complete the online form from the Community Champions page, saying why your group deserves support, how much you need, and your location so it reaches the right local office. Official source: https://www.persimmonhomes.com/community-champions. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie)

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £4,000Scotland

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

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believe housing Small Community Grant

believe housing

Up to £1,000North East England

Grants to kick-start new or established groups delivering activities or projects that improve people's lives and wellbeing, such as classes, events, equipment, short-term coaching or training, and up to 60% capital costs. Not for core or ongoing costs. Amount: Up to £1,000 a year. Rolling: open all year (maximum £1,000 per group each financial year). Who can apply: Not-for-profit groups whose project benefits one or more County Durham communities where believe housing has homes, with a bank account with two unrelated signatories and two named contacts. How to apply: Download the application criteria and guidance from the believe housing page and apply as set out there. You can apply for one £1,000 grant or two £500 grants a year. Official source: https://www.believehousing.co.uk/community-funding/1000-community-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation

Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation

Up to £5,000West Midlands, East Midlands, North West England

Grants for local schemes helping disadvantaged or vulnerable people: poverty relief, welfare advice, community facilities and green spaces, healthy food, digital inclusion, and support back into work. Amount: Up to £5,000. Rolling: trustees review applications quarterly. Who can apply: Charities and community organisations in Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire or Shropshire within 10 miles of a Leek Building Society branch or the Leek head office. Membership is not required. How to apply: Download the application form from the Charitable Foundation page and email it to the Foundation address given there. Decisions are made quarterly and confirmed in writing. Official source: https://www.leekbs.co.uk/charitable-foundation/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Shepley Group Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

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

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Screwfix Foundation

The Screwfix Foundation

Up to £5,000National (UK-wide)

The Screwfix Foundation is a registered charity that gives funding to local registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. It currently offers funding in the region of £5,000. The money is for projects that repair, maintain, improve or construct homes, community buildings and other buildings. Your organisation must also help people in need, whether through financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages in the UK. There is no single closing date. The Foundation's team reviews every application individually each quarter, in March, June, September and December. The Foundation raises its money through raffles and fundraising weeks in Screwfix stores, and through customers rounding up their pennies when they shop online or on the Screwfix app. It says it has supported over 3000 projects. It also runs two partnerships. With Hospice UK, it provides improvement grants to help hospices enhance their facilities and buildings. With Volunteer It Yourself, it supports projects that transform community spaces while young people learn trade skills. That work is expanding, with plans to deliver projects in all four UK nations by the end of 2026. You can email foundation@screwfix.com to learn more about upcoming projects. One practical point: the page says your organisation MUST meet every one of its basic requirements before you apply. The Foundation also publishes full eligibility criteria, so read those first. Official source: https://www.screwfix.com/landingpage/screwfix-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumbria Industries Amenities Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

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

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Altrad Babcock Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

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

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Bridget’s Magical Music Pot

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £500North West England

Bridget's Magical Music Pot is a small grants fund run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It helps people come together to make music of any kind in West Cumbria, which means the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. The fund was created by the family of Bridget Hilton, a teacher who spent her life encouraging people to play music for fun. It is funded by donations from her family and friends, and it is open to further donations. The fund can help with a range of practical costs. These include equipment such as music stands, music hire or purchase, and instrument purchase or hire. It can also cover room or venue hire for practice or performance, tuition, tutoring or workshop costs, and travel costs, for example to hear or perform music. Publicity costs to promote performances or attract new members are also covered. It suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations and small unconstituted groups. If your group has no formal constitution, an individual aged 18 or over can apply on its behalf. Grants will normally be up to £500. That makes this fund a good fit for modest, practical costs rather than large projects. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/bridgets-magical-music-pot/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports the education and training of young people aged 21 and under in Cumbria. It is aimed at cases where a grant would make a significant difference. Both individuals and charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Priority goes to young people who are, or have been, looked after by Cumberland Council or Westmorland & Furness Council. The fund can support activities that build self-confidence and skills, and activities that promote civic engagement and leadership. It can also pay for equipment or course fees, and for projects that give young people new opportunities to train and learn. Examples include fees for a private tutor, travel expenses to sport training, course-related costs for academic study, and projects that develop employment skills. Grants to individuals are normally up to £2,000 over one year. Grants to organisations are normally up to £5,000 over one year, and multiple-year funding may be considered. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal. The page links to a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. One practical point to keep in mind: household income is considered when individual applications are assessed. The amounts are described as normal limits, not fixed caps. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/edmond-castle-educational-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.