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Daily £100 Donations in December!

It’s the season of giving, and funding website easyfundraising are spreading some festive cheer with their Christmas Crackers competition, running 8–21 December.

Each day, your organisation could unwrap a £100 or £200 donation – the perfect little stocking filler to boost your funds before the new year.

Simply head over to easyfundraising and register your organisation here https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/hammersmith-and-fulham/(it’s free). Then, from 8–21 December, find the Christmas Cracker and give it a click each day for your chance to win a lovely festive donation. Encourage your volunteers, staff and supporters to join in too – every click means another chance to win!

And while you’re at it, remind your supporters to do their Christmas shopping the easyfundraising way. With over 8,000 well-known retailers including eBay, Tesco, Boots, M&S and thousands more, they’ll raise free donations for your organisation every time they shop – at no extra cost.

Don’t get left out in the cold – register your organisation now in time to join in the festive fun from 8 December. Get involved here: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/hammersmith-and-fulham/

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Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK)

The Happy Days Children’s Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs. The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused. Activities include family day trips, and family holiday breaks. Applications can be submitted by parents, guardians, grandparents or siblings, as well as GPs, consultants, nurses or social workers. Groups that work with special needs children, including SEN schools and women’s refuges, are also eligible to apply for funding for either a day trip, theatre visit, or a group activity holiday. Applications can be made at any time. Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK)

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Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People (UK – excl Greater London)

Grants of up to £15,000 are available to charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people aged 12-21 who are socially excluded or marginalised, and who may have experienced significant issues within their lives. The grants can be used to support a range of activities, including core costs, project work, and capital expenditure. To maximise the impact of its grants, the Foundation will only fund smaller organisations. Organisations that work across a local area, such as a village, estate, or town, must have an annual income of less than £100,000 to be eligible. Organisations that work across the entire UK must have an annual income of less than £250,000 to be eligible. Applications can be submitted at any time. Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People (UK – excl Greater London)

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Grants for Older People on Low Incomes (England & Wales)

Small grants of up to £600 are available to support vulnerable older people living on low incomes in England and Wales. The funding which is being made available through the charity Friends of the Elderly assists individuals and couples who are of or over the state pension age, have savings of less than £5,000, and do not meet the criteria for other funders. The funding aims to assist with various needs such as purchasing a new fridge, paying unexpected bills, obtaining food and clothing, or covering gas and electricity costs. To apply for these grants, individuals must submit their applications through a third-party Referral Agent. Acceptable Referral Agents include charities, local authorities, housing associations, community organisations, Information, Advice and Guidance providers, as well as social services representatives. Applications can be submitted at any time. Grants for Older People on Low Incomes (England & Wales)

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Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People & Offenders (UK)

UK charities and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) are invited to apply for grants to support initiatives that help young offenders, ex-offenders, and other disadvantaged young people secure pathways to meaningful employment and community engagement. In some cases, applications from community interest companies (CICs) may also be considered. The programme offers two funding streams: small grants of up to £5,000 and main grants with no formal upper limit, although typical awards are generally between £10,000 and £15,000. The funding is being made available through the Worshipful Company of Weavers Charitable Grants Programme. The next application deadline is 12 March 2026. Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders (UK)

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Building a Strong Case for Support: The 6 Questions Every Charity Must Answer

Whether you’re launching a new campaign, applying for a grant, or engaging major donors, one thing is certain: your case for support needs to be clear, compelling, and credible. Read more.

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New £6.5 Million Fund Launched to Tackle Inequality (London)

A new £6.5 million fund has opened for London-based, community-led organisations that deliver free social-welfare advice and work towards social action and systems change in areas including housing, welfare benefits, debt, employment and immigration. Grants are available over three or five years through two streams: £75,000 for three-year development projects, and five-year awards of £200,000, £300,000, or £450,000 for transformational work, such as programme activity, organisational development, and costs that strengthen long-term strategic capacity. The funding is being provided by City Bridge Foundation through its Access to Justice Fund. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 7 January 2026. New £6.5 Million Fund Launched to Tackle Inequality (London)

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Grants to Support Individuals & Families in Need (UK)

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, housing associations, schools, and social services that support individuals and families across the UK in financial need. The Cosaraf Charitable Foundation’s Hardship Grants will support individuals and families who have exhausted all other funding sources and are struggling with everyday costs, such as basic living expenses, household items and utilities, work- or education-related expenses, or rent arrears. Priority will be given to the most financially excluded people, families over individuals, those with caring responsibilities, and items that will make the most difference to the individual/family’s long-term future. The Foundation distributes both Zakat and Sadaqah funds.  Sadaqah funds are available for all people of all faiths and none.  Zakat funds are only available for Muslim applicants. Applications can be made at any time and are assessed every six weeks. Grants to Support Individuals & Families in Need (UK)

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RM Partners Prevention & Screening Grant

RM Partners Prevention & Screening Grant
RM Partners NHS Cancer Alliance (North West & South West London) is offering up to £500 to local community and voluntary groups to deliver one-off sessions on:

  • Men’s Health & Cancer
  • Women’s Health & Cancer

Purpose:
Support communities with key messages on:

  • Lifestyle factors to lower cancer risk
  • Smoking and tobacco cessation
  • National screening programmes
  • Gender-specific cancer information (e.g., breast screening, prostate cancer)
  • Local health and wellbeing resources

Delivery Period:
1 February – 16 March 2026
Sessions must take place in a community setting.
Separate applications are required if applying for both topics.

How to Apply

  • Deadline: 26 November 2025
  • Webinars: 20 & 22 January 2026
  • Delivery: 1 February – 16 March 2026

Eligibility:

  • Local voluntary/community groups in NW & SW London
  • Priority for:
    • People aged 55+
    • Caribbean, Chinese, Pakistani communities
    • People with co-morbidities or serious mental illness

Steps to Apply:

  1. Complete the online application form
  2. Indicate which topic you will deliver (Men’s or Women’s Health & Cancer)
  3. Submit by the deadline

Apply online here: RM Partners Prevention & Screening Grant

The form asks for:
• Your organisations details
• Who your key communities are and who you will be inviting/reaching as part of
the grant funding
• How many people you think will attend an in-person event
How will you receive the funding?
The funding will be released after attendance at the clinical webinar.

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Grants to Support Early Years Development for Deaf Children (UK)

Grants of up to £10,000 are available through the National Deaf Children’s Society’s Community Grants Programme for community groups, charities, and not-for-profit organisations supporting deaf children and their families across the UK. In this round, funding will support projects and activities that promote the development of deaf children in their early years (ages 0–5). This stage is crucial, particularly for children who may face challenges with language, communication, and social skills without the right support. Projects may involve families, professionals, and older deaf children provided they contribute to early years development. Funding can cover costs such as venue hire, transport, promotional materials, wages for sessional workers, interpreters, language tutors, and equipment. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with set assessment dates throughout the year. Grants to Support Early Years Development for Deaf Children (UK)

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