Aims/Priorities: The Community Grants Programme is provided by Warburtons, a family run bakery business, and is administered on their behalf by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The principle aim of this funding is to focus on supporting families that need help the most, in a way which adheres to their principles of transparency, trust and transformation.
The aim of these small community grants is to support projects, activities and organisations that will be of real direct benefit to families and have a direct and tangible social impact on people’s lives.
Who can apply? Not-for-profit organisations with charitable purposes that are operating in England, Scotland and Wales are eligible to apply.
Employees of Warburtons are able to apply on behalf of organisations if they are actively involved with them (e.g. they are a volunteer, trustee, active supporter).
Funding is available for projects that are working towards one of Warburtons' outcome areas:
- Health - supporting families to care for each other and lead healthier lives:
- Improving physical health
- Improving wellbeing
- Place - supporting families to flourish in communities that are safer, greener and more inclusive:
- Making spaces safe and inclusive
- Connecting communities with the environment
- Skills - supporting families to gain useful skills for life and work:
- Developing useful life skills
- Developing useful skills for employment.
Grants can be used to cover specific costs that will benefit the cause (e.g. purchasing equipment to support an employability project).
Grant amount: Community grants of up to and including £400 are available.
Application process: Applications are considered quarterly. Decisions are typically made within six weeks of the deadline. To access the application form, click here.
Deadline: 17 August 2026 (with decisions by 30 September 2026).
Contact Information: CAF Grant Making
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4TA
Tel: 03000 123 334
Email: grantmaking@cafonline.org
Website: https://www.warburtons.co.uk/goodstuff/responsible-business/financial-giving/