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Aims/priorities: The One Oldham Fund is a strategic single investment fund that uses pooled resources for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Oldham.
This investment from Oldham Council will support the sector’s resilience to enable VCFSE organisations that are locally rooted and active in Oldham to contribute to the…
Aims / Priorities: Through Action Together on behalf of Oldham Council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) makes funding available annually to support projects that help to achieve the priorities of the GM Hate Grime Plan. A new Plan for 2024-2028 has just been launched and you can read it in more detail …
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Rochdale Borough Council’s social care team have received funding to help people stay well at home or recover when they get out of hospital.
When someone is discharged from hospital, they might need support to boost their confidence, avoid being isolated, make sure their home is safe, and practical support like delivering prescriptions or…
Aims/priorities: A £2m per year Community Fund has been established for Provinces/MetGL to apply for charitable activities in support of UGLE's community engagement strategy. This fund has replaced the matched funding programme.
Community Fund Grants are designed to provide funding to to support local led…
Aims/priorities: The aim of the fund is to support capital expenditure on physical community spaces in Oldham where people come together and that enable the lives of Oldham residents to be improved.
Applications should be for projects that meet one or more of the following Oldham Plan…
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Thanks to funding from Rochdale Borough Council’s Adult Social Care team, Action Together is offering grants of up to £500 to help small, unconstituted groups or those preparing to become social enterprises (such as Community Interest Companies) develop their ideas or projects into sustainable, long-term organisations that benefit Rochdale Borough.
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Thanks to funding from Rochdale Borough Council Public Health team, Action Together is offering micro grants of up to £1,000 to help the VCFSE sector to support individuals, families and communities in the Rochdale Borough.
As there are limited funds, we will be prioritising applications from micro and small groups to our…
Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support projects and activities that help to build communities that unite families of deaf children.
In this funding cycle, focus will be given to supporting deaf children in the early years (aged 0 to 5). Proposed projects can also involve older deaf children, deaf young people, families, and professionals.
Proposed projects…
Aims/priorities: Homes England has announced details of the forthcoming Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026–2036, with bidding expected to open in February 2026. The programme represents a long-term national investment to increase the supply of social and affordable housing across England, excluding London, which will receive separate funding through the Greater…
Aims/priorities: The One Oldham Fund is a strategic single investment fund that uses pooled resources for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Oldham.
The funding for this grant is provided by Oldham Council to invest in the capacity of the VCFSE Sector to improve the lives of children, young people and their families in Oldham…
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for community-based groups and organisations in the UK to run their own science activities during British Science Week, working directly with people who are traditionally hard-to-reach and currently not engaged in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activity. The aim is to expand the audiences that engage with science…
Aims/priorities: The fund supports small charities with projects that promote lifelong learning and development, address barriers to entering the labour market and allow people to gain additional skills to advance their careers.
Who can apply? Applications are accepted from registered charities that work directly with young people and adults (aged 16+)…
Aims/priorities: The Ideas and Pioneers Fund provides grants to individuals, groups and small organisations who are focused on exploring an innovative new idea or approach for change. The funding is for ideas that have a charitable purpose and for any activity that will help the applicant to learn about, test and explore an idea for social change.
The…
Aims/priorities: The Trust makes grants principally in two sectors: Music and Heritage & Crafts.
Who can apply? Charities, not-for-profit or Exempt organisations that are based in the UK are eligible to apply.
Grant amount: Grants are generally in the region of £2,500 to £7,500.
Funding is not available for the following…
Aims/priorities: The objective of the Foundation is to support sculpture across historical, modern and contemporary registers, seeking to fund research that expands the appreciation of sculpture.
Who can apply? Not-for-profit art galleries, museums and institutions concerned with art and art history, including UK universities, can apply.
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Aims/priorities: This fund aims to help seed-fund volunteer projects that will support historic designed landscapes in the UK.
Who can apply? Volunteer groups across the UK can apply.
Preference will be given to smaller charities.
Grant amount: Up to £8,000 are available.
Application process: …
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for UK registered charities in Great Britain with projects that align with the Calisen Charitable Impact Trust's core objectives which are:
- Youth Empowerment, Children's Play and Safe Spaces - supporting schools, youth clubs and programmes that actively reduce social exclusion, improve physical and…
Aims/priorities: Arts for Impact gives charities like yours the chance to have public donations doubled through match funding provided by our generous Champions, typically philanthropists, foundations, and companies who believe in the power of the arts to create lasting change.
Who can apply? Charities with arts and culture…
Aims/priorities: The Trust views communication skills as critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances.
The funding is for registered charities that are working to develop communication skills for people from disadvantaged groups who want to improve their employment prospects.
As an…
Aims/priorities: The North West Regional Strategic Migration Partnership (RSMP) are pleased to announce that grant applications are now open for English Language Support for Young People in the North West of England (28/10/25)
The funding through this grant programme will be to deliver projects focused on non-accredited English language to young people…
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to improve access to employment for blind and vision impaired people by driving digital inclusion at crucial points as people start to get themselves work ready and start or develop their careers.
Projects should address one or more of the following priority areas, and incorporate expertise by experience as a defining element.…
Aims/priorities: The Ashden Awards promote exceptional climate solutions and the environmental, social and economic benefits they can provide. For more than 20 years these awards have backed ideas delivering lower emissions with grants and development support on offer to winners and finalists.
Through the scheme, and related activities, the Ashden Awards aim to persuade…
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support projects that strengthen tenant engagement and empower social housing residents to have a greater influence over their landlords' strategies, policies and services. It will provide grants to social landlords, tenant groups and other organisations to test innovative approaches that enhance resident voice.
The insights…
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for UK-based charities demonstrating measurable impact on improving outcomes for babies, and those that deliver integrated services through family hubs and other ‘one-stop shop’ models across the UK.
The funding is only for projects that:
- Support babies during the 1001 critical days, from pregnancy through to the age of…
Aims/priorities: The funding aims to strengthen and modernise England’s free-to-client debt advice sector by supporting short-term projects that promote innovation, research, and collaboration. It is designed to help larger debt advice organisations and membership bodies test new ideas, explore emerging challenges, and trial approaches that can deliver long-term benefits.…
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to inspire more Brits to travel beyond the usual guidebook or social media hotspots to typically lesser visited areas of the UK, helping communities attract more overnight trips.
The funding is for initiatives of all sizes that support the visitor experience and make British travel unforgettable.
Eligible projects should…
Aims/priorities: Organisations across England can apply for funding to either deliver youth social action projects directly or take on a funding role - supporting other eligible organisations to do the same.
This round of funding is especially focused on projects that bring new voices into the social action space - particularly those engaging young…
Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support IT projects and activities that relate to one or more of the following priority areas:
- Education.
- Inclusion.
- Tech for charities.
- Public understanding of Technology.
Who can apply? Registered charities and organisations with a formal not-for-profit constitution, such…
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for projects across the UK that will:
- Increase or enhance existing public access points to water for all forms of paddlesport.
- Create launching and landing sites, to and alongside water, for all sectors of the community and all abilities, that are designed to be durable and use sustainable materials when applicable.…
Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to promote equality of creative opportunities and outcomes for disabled young people. It aims to transform the way creative programmes are designed and delivered, ensuring they are inclusive and accessible, while also challenging perceptions and increasing recognition of the talent and contributions of young disabled creatives.
It…
Aims/priorities: The current funding round is for the following themes:
- Breaking the link between homelessness and poor mental health. Priority will be given to those applications that break this link and provide meaningful differences to those affected. This theme is open to UK-registered charities that provide support for housing accommodation for…
Aims/priorities: The Hinrichsen Foundation offers grants to support organisations and individuals undertaking projects to promote music.
Who can apply? Individuals, organisations, and charities in the UK are eligible to apply.
Priority will be given to projects involving composers and activity based in the UK, though activity does not have to occur…
Aims/priorities: The LCF Primary Fund Programme supports capital improvement works to public amenity projects for community use.
Who can apply? To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be run on a not-for-profit basis. This could include community groups, parish councils, charities, community interest companies, sports clubs, community associations,…
Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support the repair and conservation of rural historic buildings and structures in England and Wales, including their gardens, grounds and outbuildings. Grants for the restoration and conservation of works of art in historic house collections open to the public will also be considered.
Funding is intended to support projects…
Aims/priorities: The climate and nature emergency affects us all, but local action can make a real difference. We fund community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live.
We fund projects that meet one of the following priorities:
- help people connect with and care for nature in their area
- …
Aims/priorities: The Common Ground Award aims to:
- Identify and reward good practice in building bridging social capital.
- Invest in the physical spaces and equipment that enables good practice.
- Build a community of practice, for knowledge sharing across the voluntary and community sector and with government.
Who can apply?…
