Grants are available to support registered charities that run educational projects with children and young people under the age of 25 in marginalised communities within the UK and internationally. The Educational Opportunity Foundation typically makes grants totalling approximately £700,000 in any given year. For UK projects, the focus is on improving the educational outcomes and life chances of care-experienced young people. For international projects, the focus is on improving the quality, sustainability, and access to education for young people in marginalised and deprived communities. Grants for UK projects range from £30,000 to £60,000, and for international projects, up to £60,000. There is a two-stage application process. The closing date for applications is 13 May 2026 for International grants and 14 January 2026 for UK grants. Applications shortlisted at this stage will be invited to submit a Stage 2 proposal. Funding to Support Education in Disadvantaged Areas (UK / International)
The London Resilient Communities programme’s ambition is to enhance community resilience capability and practice in London by strengthening communities’ ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. We know that our city’s resilience doesn’t start in a control room—it starts with people. In community centres, places of worship, food banks, WhatsApp groups, and local networks. This programme is about recognising and supporting the incredible work already happening in our communities—and helping it grow.
Alongside a programme of training and resources, there are two streams on offer:
- Toolkit grants – around 40 grants of £500 to develop a Community Emergency Plan
- Hub grants – around 20 grants of £1,000 to become a Community Resilience Hub
The grant closes on Wednesday 10th December 2025 @ 5pm.
Find out more information and apply here.
If you have any difficulties filling in the application form, please email Groundwork London at londonresilience@groundwork.org.uk.
Grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 are available for charitable organisations delivering suicide awareness and prevention programmes across the UK. Funded by the David Riddell Memorial CIO, the grants support innovative projects that educate people about suicidal ideation and inform them of ways to prevent suicide. Eligible applicants include charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and community interest companies limited by guarantee. Preference is given to smaller organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million. Funding can be used for both project delivery and core costs, including full cost recovery. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and, if successful, are typically funded within three months. Grants for Suicide Awareness & Prevention Projects (UK)
Families facing financial hardship can receive small grants to help purchase essential household items. The grants typically range from £200 to £300 for items such as beds, cookers, and fridge-freezers. Additionally, women living in Greater London may be eligible for up to £1,500 to fund a short break or holiday. Applicants must be referred by recognised agencies and belong to priority groups, including those affected by mental health issues, domestic abuse, or old age. The programme supports individuals receiving means-tested benefits who are under exceptional pressure, and there is no deadline for applications. The initiative is delivered by the national charity Family Action through its Welfare Grants Programme. Grants to Support Families in Need (UK)
The Masonic Charitable Foundation Charity Grants programme offers funding to registered charities in England and Wales that support disadvantaged children and young people. Small Grants of £1,000–£5,000 are available for charities with annual incomes between £25,000 and £500,000 and can be used for any purpose. Large Grants of £10,000–£60,000 are available for charities with incomes between £500,000 and £5 million. These grants must fund specific projects with clear goals and budgets, covering costs such as salaries, equipment, and training. Eligible projects focus on children affected by domestic abuse, early years poverty and neglect, or special educational needs and disabilities. Applications begin with an expression of interest, and shortlisted applicants are then invited to submit a full application. Grants to Support Disadvantaged Children (England & Wales)
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. The next closing date for applications is 30 April 2026. Music Grants for Older People (England & Wales)
London charities and community groups with less than 20% of income from trading can now apply for up to £19,000 in funding to develop earned income and boost long-term resilience. The 18-month programme offers a Set Up Grant of up to £7,000 to pilot new services and a Match Trading™ Grant of up to £12,000 that matches rising sales. Participants also receive mentoring, 10 learning days, and buyer networking opportunities. Priority goes to organisations led by Black and racially minoritised communities, D/deaf and disabled people, women, LGBTQ+ groups, and those in economically disadvantaged areas. Applications close at midday on 18 December 2025. The programme is delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs through the London Growth & Resilience Programme. Grants and Business Support Available for Charities and Not for Profit Organisations to Develop Trading Income (London)
Community businesses across England can now apply for funding of between £10,000 and £150,000 to help reduce their energy costs. The funding, which is a mix of grants (up to 40%) and loans at 6.5% interest, can be used to cut energy use, lower bills, and improve the sustainability of community buildings. Support is available for projects such as installing solar panels or heat pumps, upgrading insulation, lighting, or heating systems, and fitting energy monitoring technology. Eligible applicants must own their premises or hold a lease of at least 12 years and have been declined by a bank for commercial finance. Energy audit grants of £500–£2,500 are also available to identify potential improvements. The fund is delivered by Key Fund and financed by Power to Change through the Energy Resilience Fund. Funding to Help Community Businesses Cut Energy Costs (England)
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 the communication skills necessary to gain 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 22 December 2025. 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)
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is committed to building cohesive and resilient communities. The Common Ground Resilience Fund was launched in September to support local places, and a key part of this is promoting the important role of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
The UK government’s Common Ground Award will invest capital funding into VCSE sector organisations that are bringing people together from different backgrounds, supporting the cost of constructing or renovating facilities, or the purchasing of equipment to deliver services.
Funding available: Up to £1.7 million capital funding within the 2025/2026 financial year, distributed in payments of up to £10,000 per successful applicant. Applicants will be able to set out how capital investment could be scaled up beyond £10,000, up to a maximum of £50,000, which may be considered in exceptional cases – where there is a clearly demonstrated need, supported by a strong application. Deadline: 21st November 2025.
Common Ground Award: prospectus – GOV.UK
sobus
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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.