FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
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Please note that TSI is here to help organisations with applications. Call 0300 303 4141 or email us at support@argylltsi.org.uk
Corra Foundation Henry Duncan Grants
Description: This years' funding will support organisations working alongside children and young people (aged 6-26 years) experiencing inequality. The theme for this year was developed following a period of engagement with children and young people, and two key priority areas were identified: organisations that are supporting children and young people to shape their own lives; organisations that are supporting children and young people to develop skills for the future.
Maximum: Organisations can apply for up to £40,000 across five years (£8,000 per year) in unrestricted funding.
Closing Date: 12 noon on 5th July 2022
Description: This years' funding will support organisations working alongside children and young people (aged 6-26 years) experiencing inequality. The theme for this year was developed following a period of engagement with children and young people, and two key priority areas were identified: organisations that are supporting children and young people to shape their own lives; organisations that are supporting children and young people to develop skills for the future.
Maximum: Organisations can apply for up to £40,000 across five years (£8,000 per year) in unrestricted funding.
Closing Date: 12 noon on 5th July 2022
Grants to Improve the Educational Outcomes & Life Chances of Young Carers & Care Experienced Young People (UK)
Description: The British and Foreign Schools Society is inviting proposals to its grant programme to improve the educational outcomes and life chances of Young Carers or Care Experienced Young People under the age of 25 in the UK.
Criteria: Grants of between £30,000 and £100,000 (maximum £30,000 per year for multiyear projects lasting up to five years) will support schools, academies, colleges and registered charities in the UK to help young people to attend and engage in mainstream school life, access further education, employment or training opportunities, and to improve support for them to remain engaged with these opportunities. The Society is also keen to receive applications for approaches that seek to directly address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on these vulnerable young people.
Minimum: £30,000
Maximum: £100,000
Closing Date: There is a two-stage application process and the deadline for stage one applications is the 13th July 2022.
Description: The British and Foreign Schools Society is inviting proposals to its grant programme to improve the educational outcomes and life chances of Young Carers or Care Experienced Young People under the age of 25 in the UK.
Criteria: Grants of between £30,000 and £100,000 (maximum £30,000 per year for multiyear projects lasting up to five years) will support schools, academies, colleges and registered charities in the UK to help young people to attend and engage in mainstream school life, access further education, employment or training opportunities, and to improve support for them to remain engaged with these opportunities. The Society is also keen to receive applications for approaches that seek to directly address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on these vulnerable young people.
Minimum: £30,000
Maximum: £100,000
Closing Date: There is a two-stage application process and the deadline for stage one applications is the 13th July 2022.
Funding to Support the Education of Young People with Physical or Learning Disabilities
Description: The John Watson Trust awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially disadvantaged. Whilst the Trust operates primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians, it may also award grants Scotland-wide to eligible individuals and organisations that include schools, established charitable organisations and other groups supporting disadvantaged young people.
Criteria: Schools may also apply for help towards school trips or outings for eligible pupils. In exceptional cases, where personal circumstances make boarding necessary, school boarding fees may qualify for a grant.
Closing Date: 29th July 2022
Description: The John Watson Trust awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially disadvantaged. Whilst the Trust operates primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians, it may also award grants Scotland-wide to eligible individuals and organisations that include schools, established charitable organisations and other groups supporting disadvantaged young people.
Criteria: Schools may also apply for help towards school trips or outings for eligible pupils. In exceptional cases, where personal circumstances make boarding necessary, school boarding fees may qualify for a grant.
Closing Date: 29th July 2022
Funding to Support Vulnerable Young People and Child Carers Across the UK - 7 Stars Foundation
Description: Support is available for groups and organisations through the United Kingdom that support young people challenged by abuse and addiction, young carers, and those suffering from homelessness. The 7Stars Foundation is offering grants of up to £2,500 for groups to support young people (aged 16 and under) challenged by abuse and addiction, young carers, and those suffering from homelessness or lack access to a safe space. Funding is intended to help young people who lack opportunities to cope with unfair situations and achieve their potential.
Criteria: UK-based organisations with an annual turnover of less than £1.5 million can apply for funding for projects that:
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £2,500
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
Description: Support is available for groups and organisations through the United Kingdom that support young people challenged by abuse and addiction, young carers, and those suffering from homelessness. The 7Stars Foundation is offering grants of up to £2,500 for groups to support young people (aged 16 and under) challenged by abuse and addiction, young carers, and those suffering from homelessness or lack access to a safe space. Funding is intended to help young people who lack opportunities to cope with unfair situations and achieve their potential.
Criteria: UK-based organisations with an annual turnover of less than £1.5 million can apply for funding for projects that:
- Enable young people to have the best start in life and aim high.
- Have a direct impact and respond to a need in an immediate manner.
- Are hosted in geographical areas of deprivation and socioeconomic disadvantage.
- Respond to one or more of the funding priorities of the 7stars Foundation (abuse, addiction, homelessness and child carers).
- Address a lack of provision (due to a lack of funding from alternative sources).
- Provide immediate support, not just in the short-term but with long-term benefits too.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £2,500
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders
Description: The Weavers' Company, a textile-related, charitable and sociable organisation, has announced that the next closing date for its grants programme is the 14th July 2022.
Criteria: Applicants must show that they have investigated other sources of funding and made plans for the future, which should include replacement funding if appropriate.
Maximum: £15,000
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
Description: The Weavers' Company, a textile-related, charitable and sociable organisation, has announced that the next closing date for its grants programme is the 14th July 2022.
- Small, registered charities can apply for grants of up to £15,000 for projects working with:
- Supporting offenders and ex-offenders, particularly those under 30 years of age
- Helping disadvantaged young people
Criteria: Applicants must show that they have investigated other sources of funding and made plans for the future, which should include replacement funding if appropriate.
Maximum: £15,000
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential
Description: Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000 through the Ironmongers Company's grants programme. The Company is particularly interested in enabling primary age children to develop a strong foundation for the future. Projects could, for example: support special educational needs, address behavioural problems, promote citizenship, parenting or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience.
Criteria: Projects must meet all of the following criteria: for children and young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged, consist of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills, have clear aims and objectives to be met within a planned timescale.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
Description: Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000 through the Ironmongers Company's grants programme. The Company is particularly interested in enabling primary age children to develop a strong foundation for the future. Projects could, for example: support special educational needs, address behavioural problems, promote citizenship, parenting or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience.
Criteria: Projects must meet all of the following criteria: for children and young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged, consist of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills, have clear aims and objectives to be met within a planned timescale.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
Funding for Schools to Purchase Musical Equipment (UK)
Description: The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) has launched a new funding round to enable schools across the UK and Eire to apply for grants of up to £1,500 towards the cost of musical resources.
Criteria: The UMUKSF School Awards will provide funding for schools teaching the national curriculum to improve their music department through the purchase or upgrade of musical instruments and equipment.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £1,500
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 1pm on the 10th August 2022.
Description: The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) has launched a new funding round to enable schools across the UK and Eire to apply for grants of up to £1,500 towards the cost of musical resources.
Criteria: The UMUKSF School Awards will provide funding for schools teaching the national curriculum to improve their music department through the purchase or upgrade of musical instruments and equipment.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £1,500
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 1pm on the 10th August 2022.
Toy Trust Fund
Description: Grants of up to £5,000 are available to small, registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund: helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; supports children through awful experiences; encourages achievement through adversity; purchases vital equipment; provides care; bolsters existing initiatives; initiates brand new projects; and satisfies basic needs.
Criteria: Small registered charities that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply.
Maximum: £5,000
Closing Date: Mid-August 2022
Description: Grants of up to £5,000 are available to small, registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund: helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; supports children through awful experiences; encourages achievement through adversity; purchases vital equipment; provides care; bolsters existing initiatives; initiates brand new projects; and satisfies basic needs.
Criteria: Small registered charities that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply.
Maximum: £5,000
Closing Date: Mid-August 2022
Funding to Improve the Lives of Children & Young People
Description: The Asda Foundation has announced that Round 2 of its Under 18 Better Starts Grant is open for applications. The programme makes grants of between £500 and £1500 available to support a broad range of activities for children under the age of 18 which contribute to transforming communities and improving children’s lives.
Criteria: As a result of the cost of living crisis, a focus for round 2 funding is on ensuring children are supported during the summer. It could be providing essential food over the school holidays or a new uniform and sports kit ahead of the new school year, etc.
Minimum: £500
Maximum: £1,500
Closing Date: Applications should be made through each local Asda store’s Community Champion. Applications can be submitted at any time up to 19th August 2022.
Description: The Asda Foundation has announced that Round 2 of its Under 18 Better Starts Grant is open for applications. The programme makes grants of between £500 and £1500 available to support a broad range of activities for children under the age of 18 which contribute to transforming communities and improving children’s lives.
Criteria: As a result of the cost of living crisis, a focus for round 2 funding is on ensuring children are supported during the summer. It could be providing essential food over the school holidays or a new uniform and sports kit ahead of the new school year, etc.
Minimum: £500
Maximum: £1,500
Closing Date: Applications should be made through each local Asda store’s Community Champion. Applications can be submitted at any time up to 19th August 2022.
Funding to Make the Chemical Sciences More Inclusive and Diverse (UK)
Description: The Royal Society of Chemistry has announced that the Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund is open for applications.
Criteria: The Fund is available to individuals and organisations with ideas that will help make the chemical sciences more inclusive and diverse. This includes, but is not limited to, members of the Royal Society of Chemistry, member-led groups, researchers in academia or industry, museums, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups and libraries. Previous recipients of funding have included projects related to gender, disability, socio-economic background, language, BAME scientists and the LGBT+ community. These have been delivered via initiatives such as data collection and analysis, workshops, conferences and hackathons.
Maximum: £5,000. Funding greater than £5,000 may be considered for one project each year.
Closing Date: The deadline for the current funding round is the 19th September 2022.
Description: The Royal Society of Chemistry has announced that the Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund is open for applications.
Criteria: The Fund is available to individuals and organisations with ideas that will help make the chemical sciences more inclusive and diverse. This includes, but is not limited to, members of the Royal Society of Chemistry, member-led groups, researchers in academia or industry, museums, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups and libraries. Previous recipients of funding have included projects related to gender, disability, socio-economic background, language, BAME scientists and the LGBT+ community. These have been delivered via initiatives such as data collection and analysis, workshops, conferences and hackathons.
Maximum: £5,000. Funding greater than £5,000 may be considered for one project each year.
Closing Date: The deadline for the current funding round is the 19th September 2022.
Cycle Grants for Primary Schools
Description: Primary Schools in Scotland can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to improve their cycling facilities and opportunities for pupils to travel to school by bike. The grants are being made available through the Cycling Scotland - Schools Fund.
Criteria: Local Authorities may apply on behalf of schools. To apply, Primary schools need to register their interest and discuss their requirements with a Cycling Scotland Development Officer.
Maximum: £25,000
Closing Date: 27th October 2022
Description: Primary Schools in Scotland can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to improve their cycling facilities and opportunities for pupils to travel to school by bike. The grants are being made available through the Cycling Scotland - Schools Fund.
Criteria: Local Authorities may apply on behalf of schools. To apply, Primary schools need to register their interest and discuss their requirements with a Cycling Scotland Development Officer.
Maximum: £25,000
Closing Date: 27th October 2022
Beacon Lodge Charitable Trust
Description: Funding is intended to promote the care, safety and upbringing of children by:
Closing Date: The deadline for the current funding round is the 30th September 2022.
Description: Funding is intended to promote the care, safety and upbringing of children by:
- Supporting and assisting those in need, their families and careers.
- Promoting their welfare and advancing their education.
- Be registered as a charity with the Charity Commission or HMRC.
- Have aims and objectives relating to the areas of child welfare and support foe parents.
- Operate within the UK.
- Have a bank account in the name of the organisation.
- Have an annual income below £500,000.
- Have appropriate safeguarding measures in place.
Closing Date: The deadline for the current funding round is the 30th September 2022.
Support to Youth Organisations
Description: Not-for-profit youth organisations that support young people (aged 14 - 25) facing disadvantage can apply for grants of up to £150,000 spread over three years through the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Funding to Support Youth Organisations (UK). The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is about helping young people who face complex transitions to adulthood.
Criteria: The Foundation is looking to support organisations to: sustain, grow or prepare to grow the organisation’s impact.; improve, consolidate and spread practices which empower young people to shape their lives and lead change (sometimes called asset-based approaches); support and champion people with lived experience in the leadership and operational delivery of this work, particularly people who are most affected by systemic oppression and or discrimination.
Maximum: £150,000 over three years
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Description: Not-for-profit youth organisations that support young people (aged 14 - 25) facing disadvantage can apply for grants of up to £150,000 spread over three years through the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Funding to Support Youth Organisations (UK). The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is about helping young people who face complex transitions to adulthood.
Criteria: The Foundation is looking to support organisations to: sustain, grow or prepare to grow the organisation’s impact.; improve, consolidate and spread practices which empower young people to shape their lives and lead change (sometimes called asset-based approaches); support and champion people with lived experience in the leadership and operational delivery of this work, particularly people who are most affected by systemic oppression and or discrimination.
Maximum: £150,000 over three years
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Funding to Pilot New Ideas in the Teaching of Mathematics (UK)
Description: The Institute of Mathematics Education Grant Scheme has re-opened to applications. Individuals working in secondary schools, colleges of further education and higher education institutions (including PhD students) can apply for grants of £600 towards the costs of running an educational activity relating to mathematics.
The Scheme aims to enable organisations to pilot new ideas, approaches and practices or undertake collaborative activities that would not be possible under existing funding schemes.
Criteria: Applications are also welcomed from primary schools but need to involve collaboration with a secondary school, FE college or HEI.
Prior to submitting a proposal, potential applicants are welcome to contact the IMA’s Education Manager via email (Vanessa.Thorogood@ima.org.uk) to discuss their ideas and ensure the proposal aligns with the requirements of the IMA’s Education Grants Scheme.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £600
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time until the 30th November 2022.
Description: The Institute of Mathematics Education Grant Scheme has re-opened to applications. Individuals working in secondary schools, colleges of further education and higher education institutions (including PhD students) can apply for grants of £600 towards the costs of running an educational activity relating to mathematics.
The Scheme aims to enable organisations to pilot new ideas, approaches and practices or undertake collaborative activities that would not be possible under existing funding schemes.
Criteria: Applications are also welcomed from primary schools but need to involve collaboration with a secondary school, FE college or HEI.
Prior to submitting a proposal, potential applicants are welcome to contact the IMA’s Education Manager via email (Vanessa.Thorogood@ima.org.uk) to discuss their ideas and ensure the proposal aligns with the requirements of the IMA’s Education Grants Scheme.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £600
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time until the 30th November 2022.
Children's Community Support Programme - Little Lives UK
Description: Little Lives UK aim to support the valuable work of children's organisations in the UK. Through their programmes they make essential contributions to children's organisations in order for them to continue providing their much-needed services for children to enjoy and learn from. Little Lives UK additionally support the work of successful applicants through their social media channels and on website.
Criteria: The programme is open to applications from children’s groups and organisations such as play groups or sports classes. The Children’s Community Support Programme is also open to applications from other projects, as long as their primary objective focuses on providing services to disadvantaged and disabled children.
Minimum: no monetary minimum
Maximum: £1,500
Closing Date: Four or five grants awarded on a monthly basis
Description: Little Lives UK aim to support the valuable work of children's organisations in the UK. Through their programmes they make essential contributions to children's organisations in order for them to continue providing their much-needed services for children to enjoy and learn from. Little Lives UK additionally support the work of successful applicants through their social media channels and on website.
Criteria: The programme is open to applications from children’s groups and organisations such as play groups or sports classes. The Children’s Community Support Programme is also open to applications from other projects, as long as their primary objective focuses on providing services to disadvantaged and disabled children.
Minimum: no monetary minimum
Maximum: £1,500
Closing Date: Four or five grants awarded on a monthly basis
Funding for School Breakfast Clubs
Description: Magic Breakfast, which is a registered charity that aims to end hunger as a barrier to education in UK Schools, has announced that its Magic Breakfast programme is open for applications. The programme provides funding and support schools that want to set up new or improve an existing breakfast club.
Criteria: A Primary School in Scotland qualifies for Magic Breakfast support when at least 55% of pupils are in SIMD Deciles 1 to 4 and/or at least 35% are eligible for FSM. A Secondary School in Scotland qualifies for support when at least 40% of pupils are in SIMD Deciles 1 to 4.
Minimum: Unspecified
Maximum: Unspecified
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time. The charity does currently have a waiting list of schools but is committed to reaching each of them as soon as funding is available.
Description: Magic Breakfast, which is a registered charity that aims to end hunger as a barrier to education in UK Schools, has announced that its Magic Breakfast programme is open for applications. The programme provides funding and support schools that want to set up new or improve an existing breakfast club.
Criteria: A Primary School in Scotland qualifies for Magic Breakfast support when at least 55% of pupils are in SIMD Deciles 1 to 4 and/or at least 35% are eligible for FSM. A Secondary School in Scotland qualifies for support when at least 40% of pupils are in SIMD Deciles 1 to 4.
Minimum: Unspecified
Maximum: Unspecified
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time. The charity does currently have a waiting list of schools but is committed to reaching each of them as soon as funding is available.
Arts-Based Learning Fund (UK)
Description: Not for profit organisations and charities that are working with schools, colleges and other formal education settings can apply for grants of between £30,000 and £400,000 to enhance the lives, development and achievements of children and young people through high quality arts-based learning activities. The funding is being made available through the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Arts-based Learning Fund.
The Foundation are particularly interested in applications with a focus on the following areas:
Criteria: All applicants must be working in partnership with schools or other formal education settings – i.e. primary and secondary schools, further education colleges, alternative provision, special schools and early years
Minimum: £30,000
Maximum: £400,000
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Description: Not for profit organisations and charities that are working with schools, colleges and other formal education settings can apply for grants of between £30,000 and £400,000 to enhance the lives, development and achievements of children and young people through high quality arts-based learning activities. The funding is being made available through the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Arts-based Learning Fund.
The Foundation are particularly interested in applications with a focus on the following areas:
- support for pupils who experience systemic disadvantage to access and make progress in their learning
- creating more opportunities for high quality arts-based teaching and learning in education settings, especially in those which have not had this work in the past
- exploring the role of arts-based learning in addressing issues of inclusion, especially racism, in education
- effective practice in digital and blended arts-based teaching and learning
- enabling arts-based learning to be embedded in curricula and practice for the long-term.
Criteria: All applicants must be working in partnership with schools or other formal education settings – i.e. primary and secondary schools, further education colleges, alternative provision, special schools and early years
Minimum: £30,000
Maximum: £400,000
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
“I’ve got an Idea” Fund (UK)
Description: Individuals or small groups or organisations in the UK who have a novel technical idea which they want to try out can apply for grants of between £250 and £3,000. Schools and groups of school children can also apply as long as the idea is being technically inventive and novel and, if it worked, delivering either an environmental or social benefit. The fund has been set up in memory of Peter Williams by his family. Peter spent his life generating a diversity of technical ideas and experimenting to see if they might work. The process always involved others and was always part of the fun. Some of his ideas worked and some of them didn’t but they all left the world a better and more interesting place. The fund is being run in that spirit of imagination, potential impact and fun.
Criteria: The fund is looking for ideas that; are based on a technical idea or innovation, could deliver a social or environmental benefit or are intriguing, inventive and have an element of fun.
Minimum: £250
Maximum: £3,000
Closing Date: Applicants will be informed within 4 weeks of submission if their application has been successful.
Description: Individuals or small groups or organisations in the UK who have a novel technical idea which they want to try out can apply for grants of between £250 and £3,000. Schools and groups of school children can also apply as long as the idea is being technically inventive and novel and, if it worked, delivering either an environmental or social benefit. The fund has been set up in memory of Peter Williams by his family. Peter spent his life generating a diversity of technical ideas and experimenting to see if they might work. The process always involved others and was always part of the fun. Some of his ideas worked and some of them didn’t but they all left the world a better and more interesting place. The fund is being run in that spirit of imagination, potential impact and fun.
Criteria: The fund is looking for ideas that; are based on a technical idea or innovation, could deliver a social or environmental benefit or are intriguing, inventive and have an element of fun.
Minimum: £250
Maximum: £3,000
Closing Date: Applicants will be informed within 4 weeks of submission if their application has been successful.
Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People
Description: Grants are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their social and emotional wellbeing and their education. The funding is being made available through the Buttle UK's Chances for Children Grants. Support might include items and activities to support learning and development such as laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys, tuition, etc; clothing and school uniforms; social, sporting and leisure activities and items for children/young people’s bedrooms.
Criteria: Buttle UK will only accept applications from frontline professionals (from a registered charity, housing association or public sector organisation) who are working directly with the children/young person; ideally, have carried out at least one home visit and have made a full assessment of the children’s or young person’s needs.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £2,000
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time
Description: Grants are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their social and emotional wellbeing and their education. The funding is being made available through the Buttle UK's Chances for Children Grants. Support might include items and activities to support learning and development such as laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys, tuition, etc; clothing and school uniforms; social, sporting and leisure activities and items for children/young people’s bedrooms.
Criteria: Buttle UK will only accept applications from frontline professionals (from a registered charity, housing association or public sector organisation) who are working directly with the children/young person; ideally, have carried out at least one home visit and have made a full assessment of the children’s or young person’s needs.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £2,000
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time
The Rank Foundation – Pebble Grants Programme
Description: Charities and churches can apply for funding of capital projects or for a one-off short term activity, such as an annual respite break or holiday for disadvantaged young people.
Criteria: Total project cost must be less than £150,000, annual income must be less than £500,000 and the organisation must already have raised a third of total costs.
Minimum: £250
Maximum: £4,000
Closing date: Ongoing
Description: Charities and churches can apply for funding of capital projects or for a one-off short term activity, such as an annual respite break or holiday for disadvantaged young people.
Criteria: Total project cost must be less than £150,000, annual income must be less than £500,000 and the organisation must already have raised a third of total costs.
Minimum: £250
Maximum: £4,000
Closing date: Ongoing
#AndSheCycles
Description: Transport Scotland has launched a new campaign to encourage young women (aged 13 – 18) to cycle. The #AndSheCycles campaign has been developed with young women across Scotland to address the gender cycling gap and aims to empower young female cycling ambassadors in schools, colleges and youth groups to encourage more young women to cycle. As part of the campaign, young women will take part in a three part interactive workshop to help shape and influence their own local #AndSheCycles campaign and action plan. There will be support, advice, equipment and up to £2,000 of funding available for groups of young women to enable them to develop and implement their action plans. The funding can be used to purchase things such as bikes, lockers, training or helmets.
Criteria: The scheme is being administered by the walking and cycling charity Sustrans.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £2,000
Closing Date: No application deadline has been specified.
Description: Transport Scotland has launched a new campaign to encourage young women (aged 13 – 18) to cycle. The #AndSheCycles campaign has been developed with young women across Scotland to address the gender cycling gap and aims to empower young female cycling ambassadors in schools, colleges and youth groups to encourage more young women to cycle. As part of the campaign, young women will take part in a three part interactive workshop to help shape and influence their own local #AndSheCycles campaign and action plan. There will be support, advice, equipment and up to £2,000 of funding available for groups of young women to enable them to develop and implement their action plans. The funding can be used to purchase things such as bikes, lockers, training or helmets.
Criteria: The scheme is being administered by the walking and cycling charity Sustrans.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £2,000
Closing Date: No application deadline has been specified.
Grants to Encourage More People to Try BMX
Description: To celebrate the easing of lockdown restrictions and the success of Team GB BMX at the Olympics, Access Sport is offering BMX bike clubs grants to run open days that enable thousands of beginners to try out BMX across the UK. Funding will give clubs the opportunity to try to remove barriers to inclusion by opening their tracks up to the public or promoting the club to a new audience, particularly in deprived areas.
Criteria: Access Sport are also offering grants to inspire more girls to get involved. This funding would go towards: women and girls’ inclusion training; the delivery of girls only sessions or female-friendly sessions; or training for female coaches, volunteers and young leaders.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £500
Closing Date: Interested clubs should contact Access Sport.
Description: To celebrate the easing of lockdown restrictions and the success of Team GB BMX at the Olympics, Access Sport is offering BMX bike clubs grants to run open days that enable thousands of beginners to try out BMX across the UK. Funding will give clubs the opportunity to try to remove barriers to inclusion by opening their tracks up to the public or promoting the club to a new audience, particularly in deprived areas.
Criteria: Access Sport are also offering grants to inspire more girls to get involved. This funding would go towards: women and girls’ inclusion training; the delivery of girls only sessions or female-friendly sessions; or training for female coaches, volunteers and young leaders.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £500
Closing Date: Interested clubs should contact Access Sport.
Grants to Support Outdoor Learning for Primary and Secondary School Children
Description: Grants are available to UK State funded Primary and Secondary Schools to enable them to get their pupils learning outdoors. The Ernest Cook Trust’s Outdoor Essentials Grant scheme will award 180 grants to support school travel and transport costs to outdoor learning venues, including outdoor learning centres, forest schools, countryside parks, woodlands, national parks, farm parks, farms (including city farms), coastal areas and beaches. Trips to outdoor adventure centres for outdoor activities (such as kayaking and climbing) may be considered.
Criteria: Applications must be made by a member of staff employed by the school and approved by the Head Teacher.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £500
Closing Date: Currently closed to applications. Due to reopen in summer 2022.
Description: Grants are available to UK State funded Primary and Secondary Schools to enable them to get their pupils learning outdoors. The Ernest Cook Trust’s Outdoor Essentials Grant scheme will award 180 grants to support school travel and transport costs to outdoor learning venues, including outdoor learning centres, forest schools, countryside parks, woodlands, national parks, farm parks, farms (including city farms), coastal areas and beaches. Trips to outdoor adventure centres for outdoor activities (such as kayaking and climbing) may be considered.
Criteria: Applications must be made by a member of staff employed by the school and approved by the Head Teacher.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £500
Closing Date: Currently closed to applications. Due to reopen in summer 2022.
Greggs Foundation Breakfast Club
Description: The Greggs Foundation currently supports over 127 breakfast clubs throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The Foundation uses grants to support breakfast clubs through an initial start-up grant for equipment such as chest freezers to store food items or toys and activities for the club. Greggs Foundation also makes a payment each term towards other food items and Greggs plc donates bread from the nearest shop.
Criteria: Schools that are interested in applying for funding to open a breakfast club at their school must be able to show that at least 40% of pupils qualify for free school meals and that the school serves a disadvantaged community. Schools should be able to attract adult volunteers to help run the scheme and attendance at the club must be free for all pupils.
Minimum: Unspecified
Maximum: Unspecified
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time.
Description: The Greggs Foundation currently supports over 127 breakfast clubs throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The Foundation uses grants to support breakfast clubs through an initial start-up grant for equipment such as chest freezers to store food items or toys and activities for the club. Greggs Foundation also makes a payment each term towards other food items and Greggs plc donates bread from the nearest shop.
Criteria: Schools that are interested in applying for funding to open a breakfast club at their school must be able to show that at least 40% of pupils qualify for free school meals and that the school serves a disadvantaged community. Schools should be able to attract adult volunteers to help run the scheme and attendance at the club must be free for all pupils.
Minimum: Unspecified
Maximum: Unspecified
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time.
Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants
Description: Schools across the United Kingdom can now apply now for funding to support breakfast club initiatives. Kellogg’s, in partnership with Forever Manchester, is offering grants of up to £1,000 to schools to help fund breakfast clubs across the UK and ensure that children who need it most receive a morning meal. A limited number of grants are available with priority being given to schools that either:
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £1,000
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Description: Schools across the United Kingdom can now apply now for funding to support breakfast club initiatives. Kellogg’s, in partnership with Forever Manchester, is offering grants of up to £1,000 to schools to help fund breakfast clubs across the UK and ensure that children who need it most receive a morning meal. A limited number of grants are available with priority being given to schools that either:
- Have 35% and above of children eligible for pupil premium funding (for England) and eligible for free school meals (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales); or
- Are based in an area which is classified as falling in the 10% of most deprived areas according to the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £1,000
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time.
The Foyle School Library Scheme
Description: The Foyle Foundation has announced that in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has made changes to its Schools Library Programme. Through the Schools Library Programme state-funded schools and sixth form colleges across the UK that do not have or want to improve their libraries are able to apply for funding. The Foundation will also consider contributions towards library software, necessary IT equipment and furniture etc. in order to create a suitable library space.
Criteria: Although secondary schools are eligible to apply, priority is given to primary schools and the majority of funds will continue to be awarded for physical library/reading books.
Minimum: £1,000
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time, although it can take up to four months to receive a decision.
Description: The Foyle Foundation has announced that in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has made changes to its Schools Library Programme. Through the Schools Library Programme state-funded schools and sixth form colleges across the UK that do not have or want to improve their libraries are able to apply for funding. The Foundation will also consider contributions towards library software, necessary IT equipment and furniture etc. in order to create a suitable library space.
Criteria: Although secondary schools are eligible to apply, priority is given to primary schools and the majority of funds will continue to be awarded for physical library/reading books.
Minimum: £1,000
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time, although it can take up to four months to receive a decision.
Pixel Fund
Description: Our aim is to support improvement in mental health by providing grants to charities registered and operating solely in the UK and involved in the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults. Although we understand the necessity of securing core funding for charities, we wish, if possible to target our grant-giving to specific projects that will provide a measurable difference to the charities' users.
Criteria: Registered charities may apply. Projects or organisations must be focused on mental health-related matters for children and young adults. Young adults means those under 26 years old.
Minimum: £500
Maximum: £5,000
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description: Our aim is to support improvement in mental health by providing grants to charities registered and operating solely in the UK and involved in the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults. Although we understand the necessity of securing core funding for charities, we wish, if possible to target our grant-giving to specific projects that will provide a measurable difference to the charities' users.
Criteria: Registered charities may apply. Projects or organisations must be focused on mental health-related matters for children and young adults. Young adults means those under 26 years old.
Minimum: £500
Maximum: £5,000
Closing Date: Ongoing
Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Description: Schools and not for profit organisations have the opportunity to apply for funding through the Wooden Spoon Society's Capital Grants programme. Wooden Spoon is the British and Irish Rugby charity which supports projects help mentally, physically disadvantaged children. Each year the charity supports around 70 projects.
Through the programme funding is available for; · buildings and extensions, equipment and activity aids, sensory rooms and gardens, playgrounds and sports areas and soft playrooms.
Criteria: The funding available is for capital items only and will not support revenue costs such as staffing and other ongoing costs. If a project is educational or disability sports-focused, there must be a key rugby element to engage children and young people.
Minimum: £5,000
Maximum: There is no maximum grant limit
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Description: Schools and not for profit organisations have the opportunity to apply for funding through the Wooden Spoon Society's Capital Grants programme. Wooden Spoon is the British and Irish Rugby charity which supports projects help mentally, physically disadvantaged children. Each year the charity supports around 70 projects.
Through the programme funding is available for; · buildings and extensions, equipment and activity aids, sensory rooms and gardens, playgrounds and sports areas and soft playrooms.
Criteria: The funding available is for capital items only and will not support revenue costs such as staffing and other ongoing costs. If a project is educational or disability sports-focused, there must be a key rugby element to engage children and young people.
Minimum: £5,000
Maximum: There is no maximum grant limit
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Garfield Weston Foundation
Description: The Foundation aims to be responsive to where need is greatest and therefore supports a wide range of charitable activity in the following categories: Arts, Education, Youth, Health, Museums & Heritage, Community, Environment, Faith and Welfare. The Trustees have a preference for charities directly delivering services and activities to those in need, and are especially keen to see applications from charities in the Welfare, Youth and Community sectors and also in regions of economic disadvantage. The common theme is that charities demonstrate they are meeting a need effectively with clear outcomes and benefits, good leadership, sensible business plans and a commitment to excellence.
Criteria: From small community groups to large national institutions, the Foundation’s aim is to support organisations that have effective solutions to helping those most in need.
Minimum: Regular grants up to £100,000
Maximum: Major grants £100,000 and over
Closing date: Ongoing
Description: The Foundation aims to be responsive to where need is greatest and therefore supports a wide range of charitable activity in the following categories: Arts, Education, Youth, Health, Museums & Heritage, Community, Environment, Faith and Welfare. The Trustees have a preference for charities directly delivering services and activities to those in need, and are especially keen to see applications from charities in the Welfare, Youth and Community sectors and also in regions of economic disadvantage. The common theme is that charities demonstrate they are meeting a need effectively with clear outcomes and benefits, good leadership, sensible business plans and a commitment to excellence.
Criteria: From small community groups to large national institutions, the Foundation’s aim is to support organisations that have effective solutions to helping those most in need.
Minimum: Regular grants up to £100,000
Maximum: Major grants £100,000 and over
Closing date: Ongoing
The Gambling Education and Prevention Small Action Fund
Description: This Small Action Fund is an opportunity for groups of young people to apply for funding to create, develop and complete their own local project promoting gambling education and prevention. Possibilities could be in developing ideas such as social media campaigns, digital board games and awareness-raising videos or podcasts. Funding will be used to cover the costs of developing and delivering the activity.
Criteria: Groups of young people aged 12-25 in youth groups in Scotland are eligible to apply. The project will have to be completed within six months of receiving the grant.
Minimum: £80
Maximum: £500
Closing date: Ongoing
Description: This Small Action Fund is an opportunity for groups of young people to apply for funding to create, develop and complete their own local project promoting gambling education and prevention. Possibilities could be in developing ideas such as social media campaigns, digital board games and awareness-raising videos or podcasts. Funding will be used to cover the costs of developing and delivering the activity.
Criteria: Groups of young people aged 12-25 in youth groups in Scotland are eligible to apply. The project will have to be completed within six months of receiving the grant.
Minimum: £80
Maximum: £500
Closing date: Ongoing
Equipment Grants for Youth Clubs
Description: Variety, the Children’s Charity, has grants available to youth organisations to buy equipment to provide challenging activities that engage young people between 8 and 18 years of age and provide them with alternatives to becoming involved in anti-social behaviour that often stems from boredom and peer pressure.
Criteria: Youth organisations that are affiliated to either Ambition, UK Youth or the National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs are encouraged to apply. Applicants have to raise some of the funds and applications that have young people involved in fundraising will be looked upon favourably.
Minimum: £250
Maximum: £600
Closing date: Applications can be made at any time
Description: Variety, the Children’s Charity, has grants available to youth organisations to buy equipment to provide challenging activities that engage young people between 8 and 18 years of age and provide them with alternatives to becoming involved in anti-social behaviour that often stems from boredom and peer pressure.
Criteria: Youth organisations that are affiliated to either Ambition, UK Youth or the National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs are encouraged to apply. Applicants have to raise some of the funds and applications that have young people involved in fundraising will be looked upon favourably.
Minimum: £250
Maximum: £600
Closing date: Applications can be made at any time
Tesco Community Grants
Description: Tesco Community Grants is a rolling programme that provides grants up to £1500 to support projects focused on either supporting children/ young people/families or tackling food insecurity through local initiatives such as breakfast and lunch clubs, food banks or food growing, cooking skills and food distribution. Every 3 months 3 successful groups will be instore for the customer vote to decide awards of 1st £1,500, 2nd £1,000 and 3rd £500.
Criteria: The scheme is open to registered charities and community organisations, via an on-line application form. If you are a previous awardee from Tesco funds, you must submit a Completion Report for that award before any new application in the same area can be shortlisted for voting in store. You can still apply to new regional areas.
Minimum: £500
Maximum: £1,500
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time.
Description: Tesco Community Grants is a rolling programme that provides grants up to £1500 to support projects focused on either supporting children/ young people/families or tackling food insecurity through local initiatives such as breakfast and lunch clubs, food banks or food growing, cooking skills and food distribution. Every 3 months 3 successful groups will be instore for the customer vote to decide awards of 1st £1,500, 2nd £1,000 and 3rd £500.
Criteria: The scheme is open to registered charities and community organisations, via an on-line application form. If you are a previous awardee from Tesco funds, you must submit a Completion Report for that award before any new application in the same area can be shortlisted for voting in store. You can still apply to new regional areas.
Minimum: £500
Maximum: £1,500
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time.
Funding to Strengthen Youth Music
Description: Through the YMI CPD Fund 2021, Creative Scotland will provide grants which help people delivering youth music develop their skills and confidence, and to help the youth music sector develop, strengthen and become more sustainable. Activities might include short-term or one-off training courses, conferences, master-classes, mentoring or private tuition, and using new technology in creative ways. In light of Covid-19, applications for projects which deliver online courses or tuition packages are welcome.
Criteria: Funding is available to individuals, organisations and networks who work outside school settings to undertake training and continuing professional development (CPD) that will strengthen youth music in Scotland for the benefit of young people.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £750 individuals, £5,000 organisations
Closing Date: The Fund will close when all funding has been allocated.
Description: Through the YMI CPD Fund 2021, Creative Scotland will provide grants which help people delivering youth music develop their skills and confidence, and to help the youth music sector develop, strengthen and become more sustainable. Activities might include short-term or one-off training courses, conferences, master-classes, mentoring or private tuition, and using new technology in creative ways. In light of Covid-19, applications for projects which deliver online courses or tuition packages are welcome.
Criteria: Funding is available to individuals, organisations and networks who work outside school settings to undertake training and continuing professional development (CPD) that will strengthen youth music in Scotland for the benefit of young people.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £750 individuals, £5,000 organisations
Closing Date: The Fund will close when all funding has been allocated.
