Disabled individuals as well as disability groups, tennis clubs, schools, and associations across the UK that work with disabled people can apply for grants from the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust to support participation in tennis. Individuals may receive up to £600, while groups, clubs, or projects can obtain up to £1,600. The grants can be used for coaching with LTA-licensed coaches, court hire, tennis wheelchairs, and equipment like rackets. Applicants seeking sports wheelchairs may need to provide a personal contribution. The Trust holds four funding meetings annually; the next application deadline is the 20th July 2025. Grants Available for Disabled Individuals and Groups to Play Tennis (UK)

Fire and rescue services, trading standards authorities, community safety organisations and other not-for-profit organisations will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver initiatives that help vulnerable people across the UK improve their homes’ electrical safety. The funding is made available through the Electrical Safety Fund, which aims to keep people safe in their homes by tackling the risks associated with electrical products, increasing the public’s awareness of electrical safety, and promoting changes in behaviour. The activities that could be funded include product testing, product replacement events, educational and raising awareness activities, home safety, and data collection projects. Funding of up to £10,000 may be considered for joint and/or larger projects. The fund is due to open for applications on the 2nd of September 2024. Funding to Promote Home Electrical Safety for Vulnerable People (UK)

Funding is available to support schools and youth organisations in London and Essex with the costs of visiting museums, theatres, science shows and more. The Jack Petchey Foundation’s Educational Visit Grants provide funding of up to £1,200 (£20 per head) for up to two trips per calendar year to schools and clubs that successfully run the Achievement Award Scheme. SEND schools/organisations, pupil referral units, and alternative education provisions can apply for up to £60 per person for day trips and £100 per person for residential trips. The fund aims to help young people develop a wide range of valuable personal and social skills and provide the chance to learn outside of the classroom. Trips must be of educational value, and funding can be used to pay transport or entrance fees. Applications can be made at any time. Grants to Support Educational Visits (London & Essex)

To boost the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, the government has extended the Workplace Charging Scheme to support state-funded schools and education institutions to install EV chargepoint sockets at their sites. Eligible institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can receive 75% off the cost of purchasing and installing chargepoints, up to £2,500 per socket. There is a limit of 40 sockets per institution. Academy trusts can apply for up to a maximum of 40 sockets for each institution within the academy trust.  Successful applicants will receive a voucher that is valid for 180 days from the date of issue. The installation must be completed by an authorised installer within this time. The closing date for applications is the 31st March 2026. EV Charging Scheme for Schools & Education Institutions (UK)

The British Gas Energy Trust, a charity funded by British Gas, offers grants to help individuals in England, Scotland, and Wales clear domestic energy debts. Two main funds are available: the Energy Support Fund for British Gas customers, offering up to £2,000 depending on meter type, and the Individuals and Families Fund for pre-payment customers of British Gas or other suppliers, with grants between £50 and £1,700. Applicants must reside in the UK, hold energy debt on their main residence, and not have received a similar grant recently. They must also seek money advice or use the Trust’s Benefit Calculator. Applications are made online, with no fixed deadline, though funding is limited and may close without notice. Financial Assistance Available for Energy Debt Relief (England, Scotland & Wales)