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
Support to Members of the Armed Forces and their Families
Description: Armed Forces charities and other not-for-profit organisations may apply for grants of up to £30,000 for projects and activities supporting serving armed forces personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers and their immediate families. The Veterans' Foundation will award funding for projects lasting up to three years to organisations with low to medium income. A range of factors will be considered including the service or item being funded, the number of beneficiaries, the importance of the grant to the applicant organisation, the efficiency of the organisation, need of the beneficiaries and its urgency.
Criteria: Organisations with low to medium income may apply.
Maximum: £30,000
Closing Date: 26th August 2022
Description: Armed Forces charities and other not-for-profit organisations may apply for grants of up to £30,000 for projects and activities supporting serving armed forces personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers and their immediate families. The Veterans' Foundation will award funding for projects lasting up to three years to organisations with low to medium income. A range of factors will be considered including the service or item being funded, the number of beneficiaries, the importance of the grant to the applicant organisation, the efficiency of the organisation, need of the beneficiaries and its urgency.
Criteria: Organisations with low to medium income may apply.
Maximum: £30,000
Closing Date: 26th August 2022
Funding for Hospices and Palliative Care Organisations
Description: Charitable hospices and palliative care organisations in the UK which provide excellent care to patients and their families can apply for grants of between £15,000 and £125,000 towards the cost of capital projects. The Wolfson Foundation will award funding to new build, refurbishment or equipment projects which should provide increased access to services for new and existing users, improve the quality and range of services, and aim to improve the financial stability of the organisation.
Criteria: To be eligible organisations must: be a registered charity or a statutory authority; be registered with the relevant regulatory authority, where applicable, and have at least a good rating. Match funding is required for projects costing more than £50,000.
Minimum: £15,000
Maximum: £125,000
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: Charitable hospices and palliative care organisations in the UK which provide excellent care to patients and their families can apply for grants of between £15,000 and £125,000 towards the cost of capital projects. The Wolfson Foundation will award funding to new build, refurbishment or equipment projects which should provide increased access to services for new and existing users, improve the quality and range of services, and aim to improve the financial stability of the organisation.
Criteria: To be eligible organisations must: be a registered charity or a statutory authority; be registered with the relevant regulatory authority, where applicable, and have at least a good rating. Match funding is required for projects costing more than £50,000.
Minimum: £15,000
Maximum: £125,000
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.
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.
Funding for Financial Literacy Projects
Description: The MSE Charity has announced that its grants programme will re-open on the 20th June 2022. Originally, the programme was due to re-open in September but the opening date has been brought forward due to the cost-of-living crisis. The MSE Charity gives grants to not for profit organisations that deliver activities that make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money. In this funding round, grants of up to £7,500 will be available for projects focused on building financial capability skills and assisting groups who support mental health; well-being; cook for less; training other; independent living skills; and peer mentoring.
Criteria: Organisations that are eligible to apply include Registered Charities, Social Enterprises, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and other not for profit companies and Credit Unions.
Maximum: £7,500
Closing Date: 22nd July 2022
Description: The MSE Charity has announced that its grants programme will re-open on the 20th June 2022. Originally, the programme was due to re-open in September but the opening date has been brought forward due to the cost-of-living crisis. The MSE Charity gives grants to not for profit organisations that deliver activities that make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money. In this funding round, grants of up to £7,500 will be available for projects focused on building financial capability skills and assisting groups who support mental health; well-being; cook for less; training other; independent living skills; and peer mentoring.
Criteria: Organisations that are eligible to apply include Registered Charities, Social Enterprises, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and other not for profit companies and Credit Unions.
Maximum: £7,500
Closing Date: 22nd July 2022
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
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
Volant Trust – COVID-19 Response Fund
Description: The Volant Trust is still accepting applications through its Covid-19 Response Fund.
Criteria: The Trust is accepting applications from registered charities, community interest companies, community organisations or social enterprises in the UK and internationally that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Maximum: The level of the award is at the discretion of the Trustees.
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
Description: The Volant Trust is still accepting applications through its Covid-19 Response Fund.
Criteria: The Trust is accepting applications from registered charities, community interest companies, community organisations or social enterprises in the UK and internationally that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Maximum: The level of the award is at the discretion of the Trustees.
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation Grant
Description: UK registered charities working to help those at disadvantage in society can apply to the Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation for support. Grants of between £250 - £1,000 are available to cover the costs involved in directly supporting those who are disadvantaged or in vulnerable circumstances, including those with disabilities, affected by homelessness, or with serious health issues. Previous grants have gone to organisations supporting young people in applying for jobs and towards the purchase of a portable multi-sensory environment, which will turn any room into a sensory room.
Criteria: The Foundation accepts applications from UK registered charities with a turnover of less than £1 million per year. Donations usually fund items of "capital expenditure" i.e. items must directly help those in need, rather than contributing to the charity's running costs.
Minimum: £250
Maximum: £1,000
Closing Date: 8th August 2022
Description: UK registered charities working to help those at disadvantage in society can apply to the Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation for support. Grants of between £250 - £1,000 are available to cover the costs involved in directly supporting those who are disadvantaged or in vulnerable circumstances, including those with disabilities, affected by homelessness, or with serious health issues. Previous grants have gone to organisations supporting young people in applying for jobs and towards the purchase of a portable multi-sensory environment, which will turn any room into a sensory room.
Criteria: The Foundation accepts applications from UK registered charities with a turnover of less than £1 million per year. Donations usually fund items of "capital expenditure" i.e. items must directly help those in need, rather than contributing to the charity's running costs.
Minimum: £250
Maximum: £1,000
Closing Date: 8th August 2022
Funding for Local Projects to Reduce Isolation Amongst the Armed Forces Community (UK)
Description: Grants of up to £10,000 are available for community projects supporting Armed Forces communities. In particular, funding is available to support Armed Forces communities to become less isolated and engage more in their local area, and to support needs that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Criteria: To be eligible to apply, the applicant organisation must be an established registered charity or Community Interest Company (CIC) with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities; an Armed Forces unit or base; a local authority; or a school.
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: Midday on 8th August 2022.
Description: Grants of up to £10,000 are available for community projects supporting Armed Forces communities. In particular, funding is available to support Armed Forces communities to become less isolated and engage more in their local area, and to support needs that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Criteria: To be eligible to apply, the applicant organisation must be an established registered charity or Community Interest Company (CIC) with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities; an Armed Forces unit or base; a local authority; or a school.
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: Midday on 8th August 2022.
Help the Homeless
Description: Help the Homeless makes grants of up to £5,000 to small and medium-sized charitable organisations (with a turnover of less than £1 million) whose aim is to help homeless people return to the community and enabling them to rebuild their lives. Typically, such organisations may operate small or medium-sized residential or training facilities to assist homeless people.
Criteria: The grants are available for capital costs.
Maximum: £5,000
Closing Date: 15th September 2022
Description: Help the Homeless makes grants of up to £5,000 to small and medium-sized charitable organisations (with a turnover of less than £1 million) whose aim is to help homeless people return to the community and enabling them to rebuild their lives. Typically, such organisations may operate small or medium-sized residential or training facilities to assist homeless people.
Criteria: The grants are available for capital costs.
Maximum: £5,000
Closing Date: 15th September 2022
Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged and Vulnerable People
Description: The Hedley Foundation is 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: Small-to-mid-size registered charities may apply.
Maximum: £5,000
Closing Date: Applications should be received no later than 21st September 2022.
Description: The Hedley Foundation is 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: Small-to-mid-size registered charities may apply.
Maximum: £5,000
Closing Date: Applications should be received no later than 21st September 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)
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.
