UK-registered charities and not-for-profit organisations working in medicine, elderly care, disability, education, and youth services can apply for grants of up to £2,000. The funding is being made available through the Edgar E. Lawley Foundation. The Foundations has a total annual grant making budget of £150,000–£200,000. Preference is given to smaller, community-based charities making a measurable impact within the UK. Funding is unrestricted but must support charitable purposes aligned with the Foundation’s priorities, including health care, community wellbeing, arts education, and skills development in commerce and industry. Applications must be submitted via the Foundation’s online form, with no additional documentation required. The deadline is 31 October 2025. Early application is strongly advised due to high demand. Edgar E. Lawley Foundation Announces Launch of its 2025–26 Grants Programme (UK)
Disabled individuals, as well as disability groups, tennis clubs, schools, and associations across the UK that work with people with disabilities, 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 be required to make a personal contribution. The Trust holds four funding meetings annually; the next application deadline is the 26th October 2025. Grants Available for Disabled Individuals and Groups to Play Tennis (UK)
UK charities can apply for funding of up to £2,500 to enhance their online digital presence. The funding is available to charities with an average annual income of less than £1,000,000 to support digital expenditures that other funders may not cover. The funding will help organisations build websites and apps, digitilise services, and purchase digital products. The funding is being made available through the Fat Beehive Foundation, and trustees are particularly keen to support traditionally hard-to-fund organisations, such as those supporting prisoners, refugees, or disadvantaged youth. Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed at trustee meetings in April and October. The deadline for applications is the end of September for the October meeting and the end of March for the April meeting. The closing date for the next round of applications is 5 pm on the 30th September 2025. Funding to Improve Online Digital Presence for Small Charities (UK)
Registered charities working to improve the lives of disadvantaged Londoners can now apply for funding through the London Catalyst Main Grants Programme. This programme supports projects that will enhance community health and wellbeing, particularly those tackling poverty and social isolation. Grants of up to £10,000 per year are available, with the possibility of multi-year funding for up to three years. Projects must primarily benefit adults aged 18 and above living within the M25. Previously supported projects have included mental health services, enhanced healthcare access, and well-being initiatives for disadvantaged communities. Organisations with an annual income of less than £500,000 are eligible to apply. The closing date for applications is 15th September 2025. Funding to Support Vulnerable and Disadvantaged People (London)
Charitable organisations and care homes for the elderly can apply for grants of up to £250 for activities which provide musical entertainment and related activities for the elderly. Some of the charities that have received grants in the past include the Theatre Chipping Norton to help fund high-calibre music recitals in six Care Homes in the area and Sue Ryder Care, Lancashire, to fund access to music therapy workshops at Birchley Hall near Wigan and St Helen’s. The grants are made available through the charity Concertina, and the next closing date for applications is the 3ist October 2025. Music Grants for Older People (England & Wales)
Registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and in exceptional circumstances Community Interest Companies can apply for grants for projects that support offenders and ex-offenders as well as into work and helping specific less popular groups within the criminal justice sector. The funding is being made available through the Weavers’ Company who are looking specifically to support projects helping offenders find work as well as projects that support marginalised groups. A secondary priority is given to projects aiding disadvantaged young people, including immigrants, in realising their potential and engaging in society. The Weavers’ Company has two funding streams: a Small Grants Programme offering up to £5,000, and a Main Grants Programme with no maximum limit. Funding covers both project and core costs. Applicants must demonstrate efforts to secure other funding and future sustainability. The next application deadline is the 13th November 2025. Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders (UK)
As organisations are getting underway with preparing for the new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) to come into effect on 1 November 2025, this month we have published three new guides for fundraisers in three key areas. These cover fundraising events, and fundraising through social media and online gaming. You can read our blog from our Head of Policy, Paul Winyard, for more details on what each guide covers.
With the Data (Use and Access) Act recently receiving Royal Assent, we’ve published information on what charities should be aware of at this stage before the relevant part of the Act comes into force allowing ‘soft opt-in’ for charities. This includes how charities can start preparing for the new rules for charity direct marketing coming into effect.
We have published information, supported by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), on what charities should know about the new rules for charity direct marketing in the Data (Use and Access) Act.
A great opportunity for anyone running a social enterprise in wellbeing or social care.
There’s a new Start-up Support Programme offering:
- £2,000 grant (for up to 5 entrepreneurs)
- 1-to-1 mentoring
- Group training
- Networking & business resources
It’s open to people in Camden, Hackney, Islington, Southwark, Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, or H&F, and for businesses that are a CIC, Ltd Company, or Charity.
Registration opens 1st July 2025
Open Day: Tuesday 22nd July, 2–6pm @ The Enterprise Hub (SE1 6NT)
Light refreshments provided
More info & registration link: https://trampolinecic.org/startup-support-programme
The 7stars Foundation is accepting applications for grant funding to support young people aged 16 and under in the UK who are affected by abuse, addiction, homelessness, or caring responsibilities. Registered charities, council-run children’s homes, and schools with an annual turnover below £1.5 million are eligible to apply. Grants include up to £2,500 for projects, £1,500 for Shine Bright or Social Impact grants, and up to £500 for individual direct grants requested by professionals. Funding is intended for activities and items that address immediate needs, provide long-term support, or promote wellbeing and potential among young people in the foundation’s priority areas. The application deadline is 31 August 2025. 7stars Foundation Announces New Grant Funding Round (UK)
Registered charities focused on mental health-related matters can apply for funding to support the mental health and well-being of children and young adults in the UK. The funding is made available by the Pixel Fund, which awards grants of between £2,500 and £5,000 for specific projects that will provide a measurable difference to children and young adults under 26 years old. Potential applicants must attend a Pixel Fund Q&A Drop-in Meeting to apply. This will enable potential applicants to access the application process. There are no application deadlines. Grants to Promote Mental Health & Wellbeing for Young People (UK)
sobus
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Email info@sobus.org.uk
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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.