Big Give, Global’s Make Some Noise and NCVO are marking Small Charity Week this year with a match funding campaign for small charities.
Applications to Big Give’s Small Charity Week campaign close on 2 April 2025.
Sports clubs, charities, local authorities, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £15,000 to tackle inequalities in accessing sport and help get more people active. The funding is being made available through Sport England’s £160 million Movement Fund which, which aims to enhance physical activity opportunities for communities in greatest need. Eligible projects may receive funding to cover a wide range of costs aimed at delivering positive change, particularly for individuals facing barriers to activity, such as those living on low incomes, disabled individuals, older adults, culturally diverse communities, pregnant women, etc. The Movement Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis and can be submitted at any time. Grants of up to £15,000 Available to People to Get Active (England)
Public, private and third sector organisations in England can now bid for capital funding to help new and existing heat networks move to low and zero carbon technologies. The funding, which is being made available through the Government’s £288 million Green Heat Network Fund, will support the rollout of low-carbon technologies like heat pumps, and solar and geothermal energy, to help networks deliver clean heating to homes, offices, commercial and public buildings. Grant levels for individual projects will vary, however, there will be an upper limit of £1 million for commercialisation support. There will be quarterly funding rounds until the scheme closes in 2025. £288 Million Government Fund for Green Heating Projects (England)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; support children through awful experiences; encourage achievement through adversity; purchase vital equipment; provide care; bolster existing initiatives; initiate brand new projects; and satisfy basic needs. Groups that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply. The next deadline to apply is mid-June 2025 for the July meeting of Trustees. Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)
Ben Wittenberg, Director of Development and Delivery at DSC, looks at the use of AI in funding applications, listing some useful plus points as well as some things to watch out for. Take a look here.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to local charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for those in need in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Screwfix Foundations, and the grants are available for all kinds of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas to decorating the homes of people living with sickness and disabilities. Applications are reviewed every quarter. The next closing date for applications is the 10th May 2025. Screwfix Foundation (UK)
We are pleased to announce that Rooted Community Assets CIC has secured a session with the team at The Big Give. This event will offer organisations the opportunity to explore alternative funding methods.
You can find more information about The Big Give here: https://donate.biggive.org/
To book your place for this free event, please follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-big-give-team-tickets-1234148544519?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Aa5zvlj%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2ANTUxMTM3Mjk2LjE3MzkyNzAyOTg.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AMTczOTI3MDI5Ny4xLjAuMTczOTI3MDI5Ny4wLjAuMA
Small grants of up to £500 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)
Registered charities, schools, and constituted voluntary and community organisations in the UK can apply for grants from £1,000 to £3,000 to improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people up to 18 years old. The Children’s Mental Health Grants, offered by the charity Cash for Kids, are designed to support initiatives that directly address young people’s psychological and emotional needs through various interventions such as counselling, art therapy, bereavement support, and sensory equipment. The grants are available to organisations with an annual income below £1 million, with applications by individuals also potentially eligible. The programme aims to provide targeted financial support to projects that can demonstrate a clear and meaningful approach to children’s mental health interventions. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and there is no application closing date. Grants of up to £3,000 Available to Support the Mental Health of Children and Young People (UK)
The Leathersellers’ Company has announced that its next application round for the Small Grants Programme will reopen for applications on the 3rd February 2025. This funding is available to small charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that provide essential services for vulnerable people in deprived communities across the UK. The Small Grants Programme awards grants of up to £5,000 to organisations with an annual income of less than £200,000. The number of applications will be capped, and submissions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis; specifically, the first 45 applications received after each round opens will be considered. There are eight application windows throughout the year, and each window will close once 45 applications have been received. The application process is extremely competitive. On November 4th, 2024, for example, the entire allocation of applications was exhausted in just 15 minutes after opening. Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Charities Supporting Vulnerable & Disadvantaged People (UK)
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
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.