FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Please note that TSI is here to help organisations with applications. Call 0300 303 4141 or email us at support@argylltsi.org.uk
Please note that TSI is here to help organisations with applications. Call 0300 303 4141 or email us at support@argylltsi.org.uk
Fund to Support Collaborative Mental Wellbeing Projects
Description: Delivered by the British Science Association and funded by Wellcome, the Ideas Fund, will support up to seven collaborations between community groups and researchers to develop and try out ideas that address problems related to mental wellbeing.
Criteria: A total of £1.2 million in funding is available for initiatives that improve the mental wellbeing of communities in North West Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Oldham and Hull. The fund is particularly keen to support rural or minoritised ethnic communities or young, marginalised or socioeconomically disadvantaged people who have been overlooked in the past.
Closing Date: The deadline for expressions of interest is midday on the 8th June 2022.
Description: Delivered by the British Science Association and funded by Wellcome, the Ideas Fund, will support up to seven collaborations between community groups and researchers to develop and try out ideas that address problems related to mental wellbeing.
Criteria: A total of £1.2 million in funding is available for initiatives that improve the mental wellbeing of communities in North West Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Oldham and Hull. The fund is particularly keen to support rural or minoritised ethnic communities or young, marginalised or socioeconomically disadvantaged people who have been overlooked in the past.
Closing Date: The deadline for expressions of interest is midday on the 8th June 2022.
Funding to Help People with Parkinson's to Become & Stay Active (UK)
Description: The Funding is for new activities that encourage people affected by Parkinson’s to participate in physical activity and sport, or increased participation in these areas. This could be anything fun and enjoyable that encourages people, particularly those from isolated and ethnic communities, to get moving such as a walking group, joining a Parkinson's boxing class, or playing ball games.
Criteria: The funding, which is made available through the Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme, can be used to cover costs such as equipment, facility hire, maintenance of equipment, coaching fees, and training.
Maximum: Community groups and organisations across the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to help people with Parkinson's to become and stay active.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 12pm on the 10th June 2022.
Description: The Funding is for new activities that encourage people affected by Parkinson’s to participate in physical activity and sport, or increased participation in these areas. This could be anything fun and enjoyable that encourages people, particularly those from isolated and ethnic communities, to get moving such as a walking group, joining a Parkinson's boxing class, or playing ball games.
Criteria: The funding, which is made available through the Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme, can be used to cover costs such as equipment, facility hire, maintenance of equipment, coaching fees, and training.
Maximum: Community groups and organisations across the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to help people with Parkinson's to become and stay active.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 12pm on the 10th June 2022.
Wolfson Foundation Funding for Charities Working with Older People (UK)
Description: Grants are available to charitable organisations (registered charities or equivalent) which provide care and services for older people, particularly if they have a neurodegenerative condition or are isolated.
Criteria: The Wolfson Foundation will provide funding for new build, refurbishment or equipment projects which aim to:
Minimum: £15,000
Maximum: £75,000
Closing Date: There is a 2-stage application process and the next stage 1 closing date is the 1st July 2022. Applications successful at this stage will have until the 1st September 2022 to complete the stage 2 application.
Description: Grants are available to charitable organisations (registered charities or equivalent) which provide care and services for older people, particularly if they have a neurodegenerative condition or are isolated.
Criteria: The Wolfson Foundation will provide funding for new build, refurbishment or equipment projects which aim to:
- Increase access to services for new and existing users
- Improve the quality and range of services
- Improve the financial stability of the organisation
Minimum: £15,000
Maximum: £75,000
Closing Date: There is a 2-stage application process and the next stage 1 closing date is the 1st July 2022. Applications successful at this stage will have until the 1st September 2022 to complete the stage 2 application.
Fund for Wellbeing of Social Work & Social Care Staff (Scotland)
Description: A new £1 million fund has been established to improve staff wellbeing for those working in adult social work and social care across the public, private and voluntary sectors in Scotland. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for immediate impact projects and up to £10,000 for longer-term projects that are based on feedback from staff themselves on what will improve their wellbeing. The Workforce Wellbeing Fund for Adult Social Work and Social Care is being managed by Inspiring Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Criteria: Funding could be used for innovative, imaginative or unusual projects and activities or to purchase equipment.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £5,000 and £10,000
Closing Date: 29th July 2022
Description: A new £1 million fund has been established to improve staff wellbeing for those working in adult social work and social care across the public, private and voluntary sectors in Scotland. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for immediate impact projects and up to £10,000 for longer-term projects that are based on feedback from staff themselves on what will improve their wellbeing. The Workforce Wellbeing Fund for Adult Social Work and Social Care is being managed by Inspiring Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Criteria: Funding could be used for innovative, imaginative or unusual projects and activities or to purchase equipment.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £5,000 and £10,000
Closing Date: 29th July 2022
Apply for a Defibrillator Grant of up to £300 (UK)
Description: The grants are being made available by London Hearts which is a leading heart charity in the UK with the aim of placing defibrillators in communities and delivering CPR and defibrillator training.
Criteria: Grants are available to sports clubs, schools parish councils, community groups and individuals who are fundraising for a public access defibrillator in their area. To be eligible applicants need to confirm that they are or will be fundraising for a defibrillator.
Maximum: £300
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at anytime.
Description: The grants are being made available by London Hearts which is a leading heart charity in the UK with the aim of placing defibrillators in communities and delivering CPR and defibrillator training.
Criteria: Grants are available to sports clubs, schools parish councils, community groups and individuals who are fundraising for a public access defibrillator in their area. To be eligible applicants need to confirm that they are or will be fundraising for a defibrillator.
Maximum: £300
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at anytime.
New Wheelchairs Grants Programme (UK)
Description: Motability, which is a national charity that supports the transport needs of disabled people has announced the launch of its Wheelchair Sector Grant Programme. Please note, that these grants are for charities and organisations only. Individuals cannot apply for help with wheelchair funding through this grant programme.
Criteria: Grants are available to:
Maximum: £4 million
Closing Date: Applications can be made to the programme at any time until March 2025.
Description: Motability, which is a national charity that supports the transport needs of disabled people has announced the launch of its Wheelchair Sector Grant Programme. Please note, that these grants are for charities and organisations only. Individuals cannot apply for help with wheelchair funding through this grant programme.
Criteria: Grants are available to:
- Fill current gaps in provision for groups of people who are excluded from receiving help from existing sources/providers.
- 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.
- Help fund high quality and affordable equipment.
- Fund schemes, programmes and initiatives that already exist, and who provide best practice solutions, but need further support to remain operational or scale up the service they can provide to help more disabled people.
Maximum: £4 million
Closing Date: Applications can be made to the programme at any time until March 2025.
Let’s Move Together Fund: Versus Arthritis
Description: Versus Arthritis want to address and prevent the likely reduction of marginalised communities driving sport and physical activity forward, by fostering and protecting community bodies, coaches and volunteers. By recognising the need for this funding to be opened UK wide, Versus Arthritis has made £150,000 available through The Let’s Move Together Fund which will support organisations in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Organisations in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland should work on creating opportunities for people with long-term health conditions to stay active in their local communities. We particularly welcome applications from organisations who support people with long-term health conditions, people from culturally diverse communities, disabled people and lower socio-economic groups. Higher than average mortality rates from COVID-19 have created a culture of fear where people are choosing to stay indoors to keep safe. We also know disabled people and those with MSK conditions are more likely to continue self-isolating because of the increased risk to their health.
Criteria: Funding should be spent within six months of being awarded, as the aim of the fund is to address the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minimum: £1,000
Maximum: £5,000 (Additional funding may be available above the £5,000 limit but you will need to discuss this with a member of the Versus Arthritis team before submitting the application)
Closing Date: Please note we expect this fund to be oversubscribed and it will close once we receive sufficient high-quality applications. We expect all funds to be awarded by 30th September 2022
Description: Versus Arthritis want to address and prevent the likely reduction of marginalised communities driving sport and physical activity forward, by fostering and protecting community bodies, coaches and volunteers. By recognising the need for this funding to be opened UK wide, Versus Arthritis has made £150,000 available through The Let’s Move Together Fund which will support organisations in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Organisations in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland should work on creating opportunities for people with long-term health conditions to stay active in their local communities. We particularly welcome applications from organisations who support people with long-term health conditions, people from culturally diverse communities, disabled people and lower socio-economic groups. Higher than average mortality rates from COVID-19 have created a culture of fear where people are choosing to stay indoors to keep safe. We also know disabled people and those with MSK conditions are more likely to continue self-isolating because of the increased risk to their health.
Criteria: Funding should be spent within six months of being awarded, as the aim of the fund is to address the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minimum: £1,000
Maximum: £5,000 (Additional funding may be available above the £5,000 limit but you will need to discuss this with a member of the Versus Arthritis team before submitting the application)
Closing Date: Please note we expect this fund to be oversubscribed and it will close once we receive sufficient high-quality applications. We expect all funds to be awarded by 30th September 2022
The Charles Hayward Foundation - Older People
Description: The Foundation wish to fund preventative and early intervention programmes being delivered at the community level which allow older people to stay in their own homes and remain independent. It is particularly interested in seeking out programmes which show some creativity in improving the quality of life of older people.
Maximum: £7,000
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time and are considered approximately every three months (March, June, September and December)
Description: The Foundation wish to fund preventative and early intervention programmes being delivered at the community level which allow older people to stay in their own homes and remain independent. It is particularly interested in seeking out programmes which show some creativity in improving the quality of life of older people.
- Programmes aiming to alleviate isolation and depression in older people, including informal day care or social, physical and recreational activities.
- Programmes which give practical help, assistance and support for older people living in their own homes.
- Programmes addressing the emotional and practical needs of older carers.
- Programmes designed to meet the specific needs of people with dementia.
Maximum: £7,000
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time and are considered approximately every three months (March, June, September and December)
Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged & Vulnerable People (UK)
Description: The Hedley Foundation are inviting applications from small-to-mid-size registered charities helping to improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. The Foundation typically makes around 250 awards of up to £5,000 each year for initiatives that benefit the lives of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers. Occasional larger sums are given to charities where high impact can be achieved.
Criteria: You should meet the following criteria:
Maximum: £5,000
Closing Date: The Trustees meet four times per year to review grant applications. These should be received in good time before each meeting and at least 6 weeks before the meeting date. The forthcoming meetings are as follows: 27 July 2022 & 2 November 2022.
Description: The Hedley Foundation are inviting applications from small-to-mid-size registered charities helping to improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. The Foundation typically makes around 250 awards of up to £5,000 each year for initiatives that benefit the lives of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers. Occasional larger sums are given to charities where high impact can be achieved.
Criteria: You should meet the following criteria:
- You are a small- to mid-size UK registered charity
- Your application is not for salaries, building construction, general running costs, transport, financial deficits or overseas projects
- Your application is not on behalf of a church, museum or an individual
- You have not received a previous grant from The Foundation within the last 18 months.
Maximum: £5,000
Closing Date: The Trustees meet four times per year to review grant applications. These should be received in good time before each meeting and at least 6 weeks before the meeting date. The forthcoming meetings are as follows: 27 July 2022 & 2 November 2022.
The Scottish Government National Drugs Mission - Local Support Fund Micro Grants
Description: The Local Support Fund – Micro Grants, is focused on small community-based groups which deliver frontline services to support people who use or used drugs, people in recovery and families affected by someone else’s drug use. This vital support is often delivered with very limited funding which means that small groups can be stretched to their limits. In some cases, the pandemic will have put more of a strain on finances, making it even harder to provide support for people and families when they most need it. This fund is designed to help these groups by providing grants which will offer some financial security for planning and delivering support to improve the wellbeing of both people who use drugs and their families.
Criteria: The funding can support day to day running costs, project costs, training, new or existing activities, small pieces of equipment, expansion costs, etc. We have included some examples of the types of things that may be applied for at the end of this document. Please note that the funding cannot be used as matched funding for a project already supported through the Scottish Government Drug services Funds
Minimum: £1,000
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: This is a rolling programme meaning that you can send in your application at any time.
Description: The Local Support Fund – Micro Grants, is focused on small community-based groups which deliver frontline services to support people who use or used drugs, people in recovery and families affected by someone else’s drug use. This vital support is often delivered with very limited funding which means that small groups can be stretched to their limits. In some cases, the pandemic will have put more of a strain on finances, making it even harder to provide support for people and families when they most need it. This fund is designed to help these groups by providing grants which will offer some financial security for planning and delivering support to improve the wellbeing of both people who use drugs and their families.
Criteria: The funding can support day to day running costs, project costs, training, new or existing activities, small pieces of equipment, expansion costs, etc. We have included some examples of the types of things that may be applied for at the end of this document. Please note that the funding cannot be used as matched funding for a project already supported through the Scottish Government Drug services Funds
Minimum: £1,000
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: This is a rolling programme meaning that you can send in your application at any time.
Households with Cancer Diagnosis Support Fund
ALIenergy is offering financial support for households with a Cancer Diagnosis and referral from relevant Health and Social Care Professional for fuel debt, ongoing fuel costs, white goods and energy efficiency measures. Energy Costs paid direct to supplier. White Goods cash award paid to applicant. Energy Efficiency Measures will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Maximum award for Fuel Debt, Ongoing Costs and White Goods is £250.
For more information please email rachel@alienergy.org.uk
ALIenergy is offering financial support for households with a Cancer Diagnosis and referral from relevant Health and Social Care Professional for fuel debt, ongoing fuel costs, white goods and energy efficiency measures. Energy Costs paid direct to supplier. White Goods cash award paid to applicant. Energy Efficiency Measures will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Maximum award for Fuel Debt, Ongoing Costs and White Goods is £250.
For more information please email rachel@alienergy.org.uk
Funding to Help People Live Longer and Healthier Lives Through Walking and Cycling
Description: The Social Housing Partnership Fund offers grants to social housing providers in areas of high deprivation to improve cycle parking, storage, shelter, security and lighting at their properties. It also funds street furniture, planters, litter bins and community gardens to make it easier, more enjoyable and more accessible for people to walk, cycle and spend time.
Criteria: Social housing providers may apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £25,000
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description: The Social Housing Partnership Fund offers grants to social housing providers in areas of high deprivation to improve cycle parking, storage, shelter, security and lighting at their properties. It also funds street furniture, planters, litter bins and community gardens to make it easier, more enjoyable and more accessible for people to walk, cycle and spend time.
Criteria: Social housing providers may apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £25,000
Closing Date: Ongoing
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
National Lottery Community Fund – Young Start
Description: Young Start helps young people across Scotland become more confident, so they can realise their own potential. Funding is available to help children and young people have better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, have better connections with the wider community and get access to new skills and training opportunities which will help them get a new job or start a business.
Criteria: Voluntary or community organisations
Minimum: £10,001
Maximum: £100,000
Closing date: Applications are being accepted now
Description: Young Start helps young people across Scotland become more confident, so they can realise their own potential. Funding is available to help children and young people have better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, have better connections with the wider community and get access to new skills and training opportunities which will help them get a new job or start a business.
Criteria: Voluntary or community organisations
Minimum: £10,001
Maximum: £100,000
Closing date: Applications are being accepted now
Funding to Alleviate Mental Health Issues
Description: The Gamesys Foundation is a newly formed charity, set up by the Gamesys Group to alleviate mental health issues. Funding is available to support individuals suffering from mental health issues, as well as research in the mental health field.
Criteria: Charities and not-for-profit organisations with an income of more than £50,000 who can demonstrate an impact with regard to mental health, support and treatment are encouraged to apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: Unknown
Closing date: Applications can be made at any time
Description: The Gamesys Foundation is a newly formed charity, set up by the Gamesys Group to alleviate mental health issues. Funding is available to support individuals suffering from mental health issues, as well as research in the mental health field.
Criteria: Charities and not-for-profit organisations with an income of more than £50,000 who can demonstrate an impact with regard to mental health, support and treatment are encouraged to apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: Unknown
Closing date: Applications can be made at any time
True Colours Trust
Description: The Trust supports disabled children and their families with grants available for a range of specialised equipment including hydrotherapy pools, multi-sensory rooms and mini-buses.
Criteria: Charities that support disabled children and their families can apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £10,000
Closing date: Applications can be submitted at any time
Description: The Trust supports disabled children and their families with grants available for a range of specialised equipment including hydrotherapy pools, multi-sensory rooms and mini-buses.
Criteria: Charities that support disabled children and their families can apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £10,000
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
Funding to Support the Work of Small Charities
Description: Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust - Ann Rylands Small Donations programme - supports projects of a humanitarian nature or supplement core funding, with priority given to organisations supporting the elderly, people with disabilities or living with serious illness, or those facing challenges with mental health, social exclusion, homelessness or other difficulties in their lives.
Criteria: Charities supporting sick and disadvantaged people across the UK can apply for grants
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £2,500
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time.
Description: Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust - Ann Rylands Small Donations programme - supports projects of a humanitarian nature or supplement core funding, with priority given to organisations supporting the elderly, people with disabilities or living with serious illness, or those facing challenges with mental health, social exclusion, homelessness or other difficulties in their lives.
Criteria: Charities supporting sick and disadvantaged people across the UK can apply for grants
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £2,500
Closing Date: Applications can be made at any time.
The Edward Gostling Foundation
Description: Funding is available to enhance the quality of life for people in need, specifically the mentally and physically disabled. Grants are awarded to projects that have a significant impact across Health and Wellbeing, Independent Living at Home, Respite and Transition.
Criteria: Registered charities, hospices and state schools catering wholly for students with additional needs can apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: Unknown
Closing date: Applications can be submitted at any time
Description: Funding is available to enhance the quality of life for people in need, specifically the mentally and physically disabled. Grants are awarded to projects that have a significant impact across Health and Wellbeing, Independent Living at Home, Respite and Transition.
Criteria: Registered charities, hospices and state schools catering wholly for students with additional needs can apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: Unknown
Closing date: Applications can be submitted at any time
Grants to Help Older People Lead More Fulfilling Lives
Description: Barchester's Charitable Foundation is a grant giving charity that helps older people and other adults with a disability to lead more fulfilled lives and reach their full potential. The Foundation’s focus is on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community, helping combat isolation and loneliness and enabling people to be active and engaged.
Criteria: Funding is available for small community groups to help improve people's mobility, independence and quality of life.
Minimum: £100
Maximum: £5,000
Closing date: Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, with funds allocated to those who demonstrate greatest need.
Description: Barchester's Charitable Foundation is a grant giving charity that helps older people and other adults with a disability to lead more fulfilled lives and reach their full potential. The Foundation’s focus is on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community, helping combat isolation and loneliness and enabling people to be active and engaged.
Criteria: Funding is available for small community groups to help improve people's mobility, independence and quality of life.
Minimum: £100
Maximum: £5,000
Closing date: Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, with funds allocated to those who demonstrate greatest need.
Bring Joy Foundation
Description: The Home Instead Bring Joy Foundation makes donations to charities, small grassroots organisations, and other not-for-profit groups that can demonstrate their commitment to creating activities designed to improve the lives of the elderly across the UK. The funding is available for events, activities or pastimes that prevent social isolation and loneliness amongst adults over the age of 55 years. For example, a day care centre organising a trip to the seaside.
Criteria: Small local grassroots organisations and small local registered charities may apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £1,500
Closing date: Applications can be made at any time.
Description: The Home Instead Bring Joy Foundation makes donations to charities, small grassroots organisations, and other not-for-profit groups that can demonstrate their commitment to creating activities designed to improve the lives of the elderly across the UK. The funding is available for events, activities or pastimes that prevent social isolation and loneliness amongst adults over the age of 55 years. For example, a day care centre organising a trip to the seaside.
Criteria: Small local grassroots organisations and small local registered charities may apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £1,500
Closing date: Applications can be made at any time.
