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Apply Now: Go! London Open Innovation Challenges

Go! London—a partnership between the Mayor of London, London Marathon Foundation, Sport England, London Marathon Events and London Sport—has launched two new Open Innovation Challenges.  

The two challenges will help explore how physical activity and sport can help to address some of today’s biggest challenges:

  • Sport for Climate Action: Inviting bold, creative solutions that are harnessing the power of sport and physical activity to build climate awareness in young people, and shift behaviours in response to climate change.
  • Reimagining Sport & Play: Seeking innovations that increase the availability of safe, inclusive, and affordable spaces for sport and physical activity by adapting or reimagining spaces previously not used for this purpose, and those that make existing spaces more welcoming and relevant to engage young people who have been excluded.

We’re looking for ideas that bring different stakeholders together and work directly with young people to create safe, inclusive spaces where they can play and be active.

Apply to the Go! London Open Innovation Challenges for a chance to:

  • Receive up to £100,000 in funding
  • Join a two-month capacity building programme
  • Connect with social innovators across London who are looking to positively impact children and young people in their communities.

Are you eligible?

  • Initiatives must be designed for and delivered in London.
  • The lead applicant or organisation must have a registered legal entity, and should be a non-profit organisation (including schools, universities and local authorities). For-profit organisations can be part of the partnership, but not the lead applicant.
  • Previous and existing Go! London grantees are eligible to apply and/or be part of a partnership that is applying.

Learn more and apply here. Applications close at 5pm on 17 February 2026.

Please help us reach more changemakers by sharing this opportunity with your networks and partners. For any questions, contact golondonchallenges@ashoka.org.

Go! London is a multi-year, £22.5m partnership between the Mayor of London, London Marathon Foundation and Sport England, supported by London Marathon Events and London Sport. The Open Innovation Challenges are being delivered in partnership with Ashoka and Play Verto.

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Winter Support Fund 2025/6 – Applications Now Open

H&F Giving in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Council is delighted to launch the Winter Support Fund 2025/6, awarding grants to community organisations which support those most in need in the local community. This will be through direct support to residents needing immediate support or experiencing financial hardship. The grant is being administered by H&F Giving on behalf of Hammersmith & Fulham Council.

We will distribute £180,000 to local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations to support households in Hammersmith & Fulham which otherwise might face crisis and to provide them with food, fuel and support for other essential living costs.

Organisations are invited to apply for grants up to £10,000.

Please head to our website for full details on how to apply:

Winter Support Fund 2025/6 Applications Now Open – H&F Giving

Applications are now open until 12pm (midday) Thursday 4 December 2025.

If you have any questions, please email team@hfgiving.org.uk.

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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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