The Arnold Clark Community Fund, launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is offering grants of up to £1,000 to UK-registered charities and local community groups. Applications will also be accepted from community interest companies, charitable incorporated organisations and social enterprises. To be eligible, the organisation’s primary focus must be on people and communities in the UK and the funding must also provide immediate relief. The deadline for applications is 30th June 2022 at 11.59 pm. For more information and to apply, see the website.

The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme has opened the first funding round in phase two of the scheme. A total of £27 million is available as grants to charities and community energy groups that support households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills across England, Scotland and Wales. Projects should also focus on enabling a just transition to national net zero carbon emissions targets and reducing the impact of climate change associated with energy consumption. The scheme is funded by distributing payments from energy companies who may have breached Ofgem rules. The deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Monday 6 June 2022. Funding to Support Vulnerable Energy Consumers (England, Scotland and Wales)

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people ( 18 or older in order) from disadvantaged groups with critical life skills necessary for employment. Priority will be given to projects that target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups facing major hurdles to employment, especially; women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers. The funding is being made available through the Thomas Wall Trust. and the deadline for stage 1 applications is the 19th September 2022. Applicants successful at this stage will be invited to submit a stage 2 application. Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Increase Employment Opportunities for Disadvantaged Adults (UK)

Motability which is a national charity that supports the transport needs of disabled people has announced the launch of its Wheelchair Sector Grant Programme. Charities and organisations can apply for grants of between £100,000 and £4 million to improve and expand their access to good quality affordable wheelchairs. Grants are available to fill current gaps in provision for groups of people who are excluded from receiving help from existing sources/providers; to enable charities and organisations to help individuals by topping up self-funding; raise awareness of the challenges faced by disabled people in obtaining suitable, quality and affordable wheelchairs; and to help fund high quality and affordable equipment; etc. Applications can be made to the programme at any time until March 2025. Motability Announces New Wheelchair Grants Programme (UK)

Schools, charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for funding for equipment that helps mentally, physical and socially disadvantaged children. The funding is made available through the Wooden Spoon Society’s Grants programme and has in the past provided funding for sensory rooms and gardens; playgrounds and outdoor spaces; specialist equipment and facilities; and projects that promote health and wellbeing. The funding available is for capital items only and will not support revenue costs such as staffing and other ongoing costs. There is no maximum grant limit but projects under £5,000 are unlikely to be considered. Applications can be submitted at any time. Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People (UK)