UK-registered charities focused on promoting and defending human rights, particularly for marginalised and excluded groups, can apply for grants of up to £30,000 per year for up to three years through the AB Charitable Trust’s Open Programme. Funding is available for both core and project costs and supports charities with annual incomes between £150,000 and £1.5 million. Priority areas include upholding the UK’s human rights framework, improving access to justice, reforming the criminal legal system, and supporting migrants, refugees, and people seeking asylum. Eligible organisations may be engaged in legal advice, advocacy, policy work, campaigning, narrative change, or community organising. The next deadline for applications is the 25th July 2025. Funding for Projects that Defend Human Rights of Marginalised Groups (UK)
Grants of up to £1,500 are available for affiliated sports clubs and organisations in England to provide recreational facilities for disadvantaged children and young people under the age of 21. The funding, which is made available by the Central Social and Recreational Trust, can be used to purchase equipment, and maintain gymnasiums or buildings to be used for recreational or other leisure time occupations by children who would otherwise be unable to access these types of facilities. The Trust will consider applications for larger amounts in exceptional circumstances. Applications may be submitted at any time. Funding for Recreational Facilities for Disadvantaged Young People (England)
The Clothworkers Foundation awards grants to charities and other not for profit organisations (including special schools) to support capital projects that support disadvantaged sections of the community. This can include the purchase or renovation of buildings and the purchase of equipment and vehicles. To be eligible the projects must fit within one or more of the Foundation’s specified programme areas. This includes alcohol & substance misuse; disadvantaged minority communities; disadvantaged young people; domestic & sexual abuse; homelessness; domestic & sexual abuse; and older people. Applications can be made at any time. The Foundation aim to make a decision within twelve weeks for grants and projects less than £15,000 or within six months for grants over £15,000. Grants Available for Projects Benefiting Disadvantaged People (UK)
The Shared Endeavour Fund (Call 6) supports local charities, constituted groups and voluntary sector organisations that work to counter racism, hate, intolerance, extremism and radicalisation in their communities and across London. Further information can be found on our website here – https://www.groundwork.org.uk/london/shared-endeavour-fund/
Deadline to apply to the fund is 11am, Friday 6 June.
Charities, CICs, schools, nurseries and children’s homes can apply for grants to support staff apprenticeship training that will positively impact challenged and vulnerable young people under the age of 16 in the UK. The 7stars Foundation is offering funding to cover the employer contribution faced by applicant organisations wishing to offer apprenticeship training to their staff. The training must benefit young people facing challenges such as abuse, addiction, homelessness, or caring responsibilities. Grants are offered on a one-off basis. Grants to Support Apprenticeship Training for Staff Working with Vulnerable Young People (UK)
Grassroots organisations based in the UK can apply for funding from the Windrush Justice Programme to support their advocacy efforts for those seeking to access the Windrush Compensation Scheme. The programme, made available through Action for Race Equality, is offering small grants of £22,000 (over two years) to help organisations cover the costs of caseworkers, administrative expenses, venue fees, and staffing costs. The programme aims to support those affected by the scandal, helping them navigate the complex process of applying for compensation and securing their legal status. Currently there is no application closing date given. However, the grant must be spent by 31st December 2025. Windrush Justice Programme (UK)
DESIGN FOR ALL has been set up to provide 2 to 4 small charities and community organisations each year with professional expertise to get their building projects off the ground.
The support programme provides expert advice for building-related projects in early development. This is often the most challenging part of the project to find funding for. The programme is available to charities, community groups and other organisations that positively contribute to their community and believe in good design. It is available to all England-based charities and community organisations with a turnover of less than £1 million. Application deadline: 23 May 2025. Visit our website: www.designforall.uk
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)
Charities, community groups and social enterprises in England can apply for up to £2,500 in seed funding to support initiatives aimed at reducing social isolation and enhancing wellbeing for vulnerable people in their local areas. The funding is provided by health and social care organisation Turning Point, through its Community Innovation Fund. Eligible activities should focus on promoting physical activity, fostering social connections, learning new skills, encouraging volunteering, and practicing mindfulness. Previously funded projects include a community crafting club, a sensory garden, a pottery course, and a storytelling club for men recovering from addiction. Groups can apply through nominations from Turning Point teams in the areas where Turning Point operates. Applications can be submitted at any time, and will be considered in the next funding round in the Autumn 2025. Grants to Promote Wellbeing & Reduce Social Isolation (England)
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)
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
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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.