Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) throughout the United Kingdom can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to the Peter Harrison Foundation Active Lives grant scheme. The grant scheme aims to provide opportunities for sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enable physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged people to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential. The grants can be used for various purposes, such as funding new sports programmes, improving existing sports facilities, or providing training and support for sports coaches. Priority will be given to organisations with an annual turnover of up to £500,000. The Foundation will close to applications until further notice from the 2nd April 2025. Peter Harrison Foundation Opportunities Through Sport Grant Scheme (UK)
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, featuring a powerful discussion between Yvonne Field OBE and Nicole Crentsil—a Ghanaian-British entrepreneur, angel investor, and cultural curator. Nicole is the founder and CEO of Black Girl Fest, a cultural studio dedicated to social innovation, community, and experiences.
This special feature, launching on International Women’s Day (8th March 2025), takes a deep dive into Yvonne’s early life and the experiences that shaped her, Black history and education for children, feminist literature, her career and travels, the founding and work of Ubele, and the importance of documenting our history. Together, Yvonne and Nicole explore what the future looks like, Yvonne’s vision, and her lasting legacy.
This inspiring conversation will go live on our YouTube channel on #IWD2025! Make sure you’re subscribed.
Big Give, Global’s Make Some Noise and NCVO are marking Small Charity Week this year with a match funding campaign for small charities.
Applications to Big Give’s Small Charity Week campaign close on 2 April 2025.
Sports clubs, charities, local authorities, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £15,000 to tackle inequalities in accessing sport and help get more people active. The funding is being made available through Sport England’s £160 million Movement Fund which, which aims to enhance physical activity opportunities for communities in greatest need. Eligible projects may receive funding to cover a wide range of costs aimed at delivering positive change, particularly for individuals facing barriers to activity, such as those living on low incomes, disabled individuals, older adults, culturally diverse communities, pregnant women, etc. The Movement Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis and can be submitted at any time. Grants of up to £15,000 Available to People to Get Active (England)
Members of the House of Lords have voted in favour of exempting smaller charities from the upcoming increase to employer national insurance contributions (NICs). Learn more here.
We’re delighted to share that we have secured additional funding to support households who are struggling to pay their energy bills/overcome fuel poverty. Our dedicated team of HEAT Mentors can provide holistic, independent, and tailored assistance to vulnerable households in England and Wales affected by the ongoing energy crisis.
Our 1-1 mentoring and advocacy service includes:
- Advocating on behalf of your customer(s)
- Accessing energy grants and crisis funds on a case by case basis.
- Addressing energy emergencies
- Managing fuel debt and related challenges
- Optimising energy usage and improving efficiency
Who is eligible to access the service?
- Out of work households
- Anyone with fuel poverty/struggling with costs
- Households receiving Universal Credit
- People with disabilities
- Low-income households
- People who are 65+
How do I refer someone needing support?
If you have a customer that would benefit from our support, then you can:
- Refer directly by clicking here
- Call 0800 092 9002
- Email: HEAT@thewisegroup.co.uk
- More details can be found here
Statisticians for Society (S4S) connects professional statisticians with charitable organisations, offering expert support at no cost. Launched in 2017, the scheme has now successfully linked statisticians with over 200 charities, helping them achieve their objectives and make data-driven decisions.
Many third-sector organisations recognise the value of data but often lack the resources to access expert support. Our volunteer experts provide charities with the tools and guidance needed to analyse data, measure impact, and improve services. Whether it’s designing surveys, evaluating programmes, or generating statistical insights, our projects helps organisations make informed decisions and demonstrate their value.
Charities that have received support include Transform Justice, Home Start Worldwide, and ColaLife. For more examples, visit our case study page.
Charities with an annual income under £1 million can apply for free support from our network of statisticians. To learn more or apply, visit our website.
Public, private and third sector organisations in England can now bid for capital funding to help new and existing heat networks move to low and zero carbon technologies. The funding, which is being made available through the Government’s £288 million Green Heat Network Fund, will support the rollout of low-carbon technologies like heat pumps, and solar and geothermal energy, to help networks deliver clean heating to homes, offices, commercial and public buildings. Grant levels for individual projects will vary, however, there will be an upper limit of £1 million for commercialisation support. There will be quarterly funding rounds until the scheme closes in 2025. £288 Million Government Fund for Green Heating Projects (England)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; support children through awful experiences; encourage achievement through adversity; purchase vital equipment; provide care; bolster existing initiatives; initiate brand new projects; and satisfy basic needs. Groups that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply. The next deadline to apply is mid-June 2025 for the July meeting of Trustees. Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)
Martin O’Neil, Head of Marketing UK and Europe at Rosterfy, gives you some strategy tips around digital modernisation. Take a look here.
sobus
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.