Aims/priorities: LocalGiving has launched its annual Magic Little Grants scheme for the fifth year in a row with more money than last year. With support from the six funding trusts from the People’s Postcode Lottery, it is expected that 2,650 charitable organisations will receive a grant of £500 each.
To be eligible, organisations must have an annual income under £250,000 or be in their first year of operation and operate within England, Scotland or Wales.
This year's funding aims to support projects that address the following themes:
- Improving mental wellbeing.
- Enabling community participation in the arts.
- Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty.
- Supporting marginalised groups and promoting equality.
- Improving biodiversity and green spaces.
- Enabling participation in physical activity.
- Responding to the climate emergency and promoting sustainability.
- Increasing community access to outdoor space.
Funding can be used to launch new projects, support existing ones, or cover core costs associated with ongoing work.
Who can apply: To access the Magic Little Grants Fund, applicants must:
- Be eligible to join Localgiving by
- Having charitable aims that are not solely for the advancement of religion.
- Operating on local/regional community initiatives and not be a national charity.
- Having a UK bank account in the group’s name.
- Have an annual income under £250,000 or be in their first year of operation.
The following organisations can apply:
- Registered charities with either the Charity Commission for England & Wales or Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).
- Community Interest Companies (CICs).
- Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs, SCIOs).
- Social enterprises.
- Other not-for-profit community organisations.
- Charitable organisations that are schools or connected to schools.
Grant amount: Up to £500
Application process: Please visit their website to apply.
Deadline: Midnight on 31 October 2022.
Contact information: Help Desk, Localgiving, 189-190 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6HU, Tel: 0300 111 2340, Email: help@localgiving.org
Website: Localgiving - Magic Little Grants