Funding Updates

Paths for All’s Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) Open Fund aims to encourage people to change their behaviours to walk or cycle as part of their everyday short journeys. The Fund will also encourage people to use other sustainable travel choices for longer journeys. It is available to support public, third and community sector organisations… Read more »

The Ann Rylands Small Donations programme, run by the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust, makes grants of up to £1,500 to support smaller charities across the UK providing support for older people, people with disabilities or others facing difficulties in their lives. Applications are only accepted from charities registered and operating within the UK. The… Read more »

The Screwfix Foundation currently offers local registered charities and not for profit organisations funding of up to £5000. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Grants help all sorts of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas, to decorating the homes of people living with sickness and disabilities. Before applying for funding… Read more »

The Cycling Friendly Community development fund supports projects which improve cycling facilities and promote cycling for a community, increasing access to bikes and opportunities to cycle. Applicants can apply for between £2,500 and £20,000 for projects encouraging and supporting communities to take a leading role in increasing the number of people who cycle locally. The… Read more »

The Volant Trust’s aim is to support women, children and young people who are at risk and facing social deprivation. The Trust furthers its aim by supporting Scottish charities and projects, whether national or community-based, which help alleviate social deprivation, particularly supporting women, children and young people at risk. Projects must demonstrate a strong focus… Read more »

The 7Stars Foundation offers three funding streams that prioritise abuse, addiction, child carers and safe homes. The three funding streams are: Project Applications – for people 16 years old and younger Long Term Applications – for people 16 years old and younger Direct Funding – for people 18 years old and younger Project Application: These… Read more »

Schools and community groups can apply for grants for tree planting projects across the UK, preferably taking place during National Tree Week. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. The Tree Council Branching Out Fund aims to get communities and young people up to the age of 21 involved in tree and hedge planting and care…. Read more »

Volunteering Matters Action Earth grants are available to help local communities to respond to climate change. Funded by NatureScot, these grants will support volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in practical outdoor activities. Projects must conclude by January 21 2022. Any group of volunteers can apply for Volunteering Matters Action Earth grants of between £50-250… Read more »

The Hope Beyond grants programme aims to enable churches and Christian charities to meet changing needs within their communities, helping them and the communities they support to adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by the Coronavirus pandemic. The grants aim to fund innovative, impactful projects that will enable people, organisations and communities to flourish… Read more »

The Open Fund aims to enable individuals and organisations to explore ways of working that will help them to adapt and respond to the current changing circumstances. The fund is open to both individuals and organisations. Individuals can apply for a grant between £1000 and £15,000. Organisations can apply for a grant between £1000 to… Read more »

The Social Entrepreneurs Fund (SEF)  is run by FirstPort and has different funds depending on the stage you are at and how developed (or not) your idea is. Pounds for Purpose (PfP) – This fund is for individuals aged 16-26 with an idea to create positive change in the world around them. £500 awards are… Read more »

The Morrisons Foundation awards grant funding for charity projects which make a positive difference in local communities. In the main grants are available to fully fund projects up to £25,000. Morrisons colleagues act as ambassadors for the Foundation. They help to raise awareness at a local level, encourage charities to apply for funding and organise… Read more »