H&F Giving and Hammersmith & Fulham Council launched the Ukrainian Support Fund

H&F Giving and Hammersmith & Fulham Council have launched the Ukrainian Support Fund, awarding grants to Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups which support Ukrainian refugees living in the borough. The funding has been raised via community and corporation funding.

They will distribute grants of up to £2,000 to local (VCS) organisations to support Ukrainians who have fled the war to live in Hammersmith & Fulham.  This is to support local services, activities and events such as:

  • Cultural
  • Sports
  • Social activities
  • Music
  • Arts & crafts
  • English language learning
  • Advice services

The funding criteria

  • There is a total of £7,000 available for distribution.
  • Projects must have distributed or fully committed the funding by 20 January 2023
  • Funding is to provide direct support to residents of Hammersmith & Fulham who have fled the war in Ukraine in 2022.
  • Deadline for applications midnight Thursday 15 September 2022.

For further information and to apply visit the website Ukrainian Support Fund – H&F Giving (hfgiving.org.uk).  If you have any queries about your project’s eligibility, or for support in completing the form, please contact Flora, Executive Director, at flora@hfgiving.org or on 07881 103827

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Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK)

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their social and emotional wellbeing and their education.

The funding is being made available through the Buttle UK’s Chances for Children Grants. Support might include items and activities to support learning and development such as laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys, tuition, etc; clothing and school uniforms; and social, sporting and leisure activities; and items for children/young people’s bedrooms.

Buttle UK will only accept applications from frontline professionals (from a registered charity, housing association or public sector organisation):

  • who are working directly with the children/young person
  • ideally, have carried out at least one home visit
  • and have made a full assessment of the children’s or young person’s needs

Applications can be made at any time.

https://buttleuk.org/apply-for-a-grant/chances-for-children-grants/

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Deadline Extended to Midnight, 18th August for Summer Household Support Pensioner Fund

The deadline for applications to the Summer Household Support Pensioner Fund has been extended until Thursday 18 August, midnight.  This is to allow more groups supporting vulnerable pensioners to apply for vital funding for food, fuel and other essential items. 

The funding has been provided by the Government and is being administered by H&F Giving via Hammersmith & Fulham Council. This funding is from money left over in the Summer Household Support Fund from the share for pensioner households.  These grants are to provide direct support to pensioners facing crisis or poverty. We are looking to distribute £30,000 to local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations to support pensioner households in Hammersmith & Fulham, which otherwise might face crisis.  It is to provide them with food, fuel and other essentials.

We are inviting established VCS organisations with a track record in supporting vulnerable residents in Hammersmith and Fulham to apply for a grant of between £2,000 and £30,000. With applications for amounts over £20,000, we require them to be made for a project that is being run in partnership with another VCS group in the Borough. Deadline for applications is midnight Thursday 18 August, 2022. Applications will be assessed by an adjudication panel by 25 August, 2022. We hope to inform you of the outcome of your application by 30 August, 2022.

Application details are here  Summer Household Support Fund – Pension Households – H&F Giving (hfgiving.org.uk)

Flora Taylor, Executive Director, H&F Giving, Dawes Road Hub, 20 Dawes Road, London SW6 7EN, 07881 103827.

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H&F Giving – Funding for Pensioner Groups only!

Hammersmith & Fulham Council and H&F Giving have launched the Summer Household Support Pensioner Fund.  This funding is from money left over in the Summer Household Support Fund from the share for pensioner households.  An application process for this unallocated £30,000 has been launched.  These grants are to provide direct support to pensioners facing crisis or poverty. The funding has been provided by the Government and is being administered by H&F Giving.

We are inviting established VCS organisations with a track record in supporting vulnerable residents in Hammersmith and Fulham to apply for a grant of between £2,000 and £30,000. With applications for amounts over £20,000, we require them to be made for a project that is being run in partnership with another VCS group in the Borough.

Deadline for applications is midnight Friday 12 August, 2022.

Applications will be assessed by an adjudication panel by 25 August, 2022. We hope to inform you of the outcome of your application by 30 August, 2022.

Application details are here  Summer Household Support Fund – Pension Households – H&F Giving (hfgiving.org.uk)

Flora Taylor, Executive Director, H&F Giving, Dawes Road Hub, 20 Dawes Road, London SW6 7EN, 07881 103827.

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Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)

Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000. Of particular interest are projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential and educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills. Projects could, for example, support special educational needs; address behavioural problems or promote citizenship; and parenting or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches to disseminate the outcomes to a wider audience. The funding is being made available through the Ironmongers Company’s grants programme. The next closing date for applications is the 15th December 2022. Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)

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Funding to Support Not-for-Profit LGBT+ Organisations (England)

Not-for-profit organisations led by and for under-represented groups within the LGBT+ community in England can apply for a share of £465,000 in funding to help them stay well resourced, sustainable and resilient. The LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund will award grants of up to £25,000 to intersectional organisations for projects that prioritise: D/deaf and/or Disabled LGBT+ People; LBT+ Women; LGBT+ People from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities and LGBT+ People of Colour; Older LGBT+ People; and Trans and Non-Binary People. The funding is made available by the Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations, in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund, and is intended to be as flexible as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the 30th October 2022. Funding to Support Not-for-Profit LGBT+ Organisations (England)

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Funding: Revealing My Secrets for Making the Ask

Over the years, Bernard Ross has worked hard to secure millions of pounds worth of funding for different charities and organisations. Want to know how he does it? Click here to see.

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Consultation on Future of £738 Million Dormant Asset Fund (England)


The Government has launched a public consultation on what future good causes should benefit from £738 million of dormant assets funding in England. Currently, the funding is spent on three social and environmental causes: youth, financial inclusion and social investment. The consultation will be open for twelve weeks to review whether these remain the right causes for where funding from dormant assets can be allocated. The funding is made available through the Dormant Assets Scheme, which was recently expanded from bank accounts to include the insurance and pensions, investment and wealth management, and securities sectors. All those with an interest, including the public, community groups, and industry stakeholders, are encouraged to submit their views by the 9th October 2022. Consultation on Future of £738 Million Dormant Asset Fund (England)

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Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People & Offenders (UK)

Small registered charities can apply for grants of up to £15,000 for projects working with young offenders; prisoners and ex-prisoners as well as young disadvantaged people at risk of criminal involvement. To be eligible for funding, local organisations such as those working in a village, estate or small town should normally have an income of less than £100,000. Those working across the UK or in larger cities should normally have an income of not more than £250,000. Grants are usually given for one year. The funding is being made available through the Weavers’ Company, a textile-related, charitable and sociable organisation and the next closing date for applications is the 17th November 2022. Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders (UK)

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Latest Funding Opportunities & News from The London Community Foundation & The Sector

In this newsletter we will share information with you about the latest funding opportunities and news from The London Community Foundation and the sector: Click here

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