Empowering communities Funding available Funding Opportunities Updated: 23rd July 2024 Here is the latest list of funding opportunities which may be able to support community groups and organisations across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. This list is quite long so please use this alphabetical list to jump straight to more information on the fund you are interested in. 7 Stars Foundation Armed Forces Families Fund Asda Foundation - U18 Better Starts Grant B&Q Foundation - improving homes and community spaces Baily Thomas Charitable Fund Barchester Healthcare Foundation Barclays Community Football Fund BBC Children in Need - supporting the core costs of organisations working with children Bernard Sunley Foundation Bill Longmore Foundation BlueSpark Foundation - supporting the education and development of children and young people Boost Charitable Trust Bruce Wake Charitable Trust Cash For Kids - Sports Challenge Central Social and Recreational Trust Community Mental Health Fund for Adults Community Ownership Fund accepting Expressions of Interest for Final Round Crowdfund Shropshire Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund Dan Maskell Tennis Trust Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Football Foundation Grants Foyle Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Hedley Foundation idverde Community Grants Introduction to Tennis sessions for disability groups Ironmongers Company Joanies Fund Lawn Tennis Association - Facility Loan Scheme Lloyds Bank Foundation - For Deaf and Disabled people's organisations Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales - Racial Equity Grants Marches Energy Grant Matthew Good Foundation McCarthy Stone Foundation Midcounties Co-operative Your Community Mid Fund Morrisons Foundation Movement for Good Awards National Lottery Community Fund Announces New Strategy and Funding NFU Mutual Charitable Trust One Stop Community Partnership Programme Peter Harrison Foundation - Opportunities through Sport Programme Poundland Foundation - Kits4Kids Proud To Pitch In Redrow Midlands Rural Funding Digest Screwfix Foundation Seven Friends Foundation Severn Trent Community Fund Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation Sport England Movement Fund Telford and Shropshire Support Fund Tesco Community Grants Tesco Stronger Starts The A B Charitable Foundation The Hargreaves Foundation The Shackleton Foundation Thomas Wall Trust - Grants for Individuals Thomas Wall Trust - Grants for Registered Charities Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Twincl Lottery Veterans’ Foundation Walker Trust Warburtons Woodward Charitable Trust Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation Top Tips to Boost your Funding Application Before applying for funding, make sure that you read through our Top Tips here. Funding Newsletters You may also want to sign up to the following newsletters which have updates on the latest opportunities including funding opportunities: Shropshire Council Newsletter Telford & Wrekin Council Newsletter Get Grants Newsletter Voluntary Community Sector Assembly (VCSA) Newsletter SportEd Members Newsletter - available to members only, membership is free of charge but restricted to organisations that meet the eligibility criteria, to sign up email: [email protected] Shropshire Community Connectors Network Update - to sign up send you name and email address to: [email protected] Sport England Movement Fund Sport England's Movement Fund seeks to develop opportunities for communities to get more people physically active and they'll support new projects through providing National Lottery funding of between £300 and £15,000. Awards of £300-£15,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations. Projects providing opportunities for groups facing barriers to activity are of particular interest, such as: people living on low incomes disabled people or those with long-term health conditions older people people from culturally diverse communities pregnant women and parents with very young children girls aged 5-16 LGBTQ+ people people who are in foster care people who provide care without pay. More information To apply Crowdfund Shropshire This community fundraising platform from Shropshire Council, in partnership with Spacehive, is open to applications from community and voluntary groups. Groups can get up to 60% of their project funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Community Fund or Shropshire Green Spaces and Active Travel Fund. This is an opportunity to bring forward an impactful project in your neighbourhood and receive financial support from Shropshire Council and the local community - via crowdfunding - to help make it happen.The council has two funds which it can use to support projects: £150,000 Shared Prosperity Community Fund (non-capital funding with a maximum pledge of £10k) £150,000 Shropshire Green Spaces and Active Travel Fund (capital funding with a maximum pledge of £20k) Deadline: Flexible and the round will close in October 2024. More information Key Information Sheet Community Ownership Fund accepting Expressions of Interest for Final Round The Government has announced that ahead of the launch of the fourth and final round of the £150 million Community Ownership Fund (COF), it has published a new Expression of Interest (EOI) form. The Community Ownership Fund helps community groups buy or renovate assets that would otherwise be lost to the community. Voluntary and community organisations from across the UK can apply as long as they are an incorporated organisation set up to deliver charitable purpose, social purpose or public benefit and have a viable plan for taking ownership of a community asset at risk and running it sustainably for community benefit. Proposals will need to prove the value of the asset to local people and that the asset can run sustainably for the long-term benefit of the community. Projects could include (but are not limited to): Community centres. Cinemas and theatres. Galleries. Museums. Music venues. Parks. Post office buildings. Pubs. Shops. Sporting and leisure facilities. Deadline: 31st March 2025 Find out more here Proud To Pitch In Proud To Pitch In is an initiative from Greene King IPA, paying cash grants to grassroots and community sports clubs across the UK. The aim of this fund is to support sports focussed projects that positively impact their club and/or the local community, and would tangibly benefit from funding. The fund is particularly focussed on sports projects that have a long term impact. There are individual grants of up to £4,000. Examples of projects that have previously received funding include: Renovations of a club’s facilities making them more inclusive and accessible Coaching qualifications and referee courses New equipment The fund is open to applications and grants will be distributed regularly. To be eligible for funding, projects must be located in the UK and project beneficiaries must be aged 18 or over. Deadline: 1st November 2024 More information and apply One Stop Community Partnership programme Local Community Groups are able to apply for funding to support the group and to develop a new or ongoing project in partnership with their local store. Successful applicants will receive an initial grant of up to £1,000, and begin a partnership with their local One Stop store creating a long-term tailored programme of support. This programme is designed to support community groups or organisations operating within two miles of a One Stop store and which are; Tackling food poverty Supporting the vulnerable Supporting the elderly Supporting low-income families Supporting local sports teams Improving the local environment Reducing Waste in the community Deadline: 26th July 2024. Reopens on 2nd September 2024. More information National Lottery Community Fund Announces New Strategy and Funding The National Lottery Community Fund, the UK's largest community funder, has revealed its new strategy and funding initiatives. The fund aims to have a significant impact on key social issues facing the UK through four missions. The National Lottery will "turbo charge" support for grassroots projects by doubling the funding amount to £20,000 as well as increasing the term of its small grants programme to up to 2 years. Additionally, £15 million will be allocated to a programme connecting communities which will seek to tackle some of the big social issues facing UK communities today There will also be a £9 million boost for climate action. The new strategy, "It starts with community," underpins the fund's goal of distributing at least £4 billion of National Lottery funding by 2030. The fund will focus on communities experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination. The strategy is the result of extensive consultation involving thousands of stakeholders. More information 1. Awards for All Following the biggest change in National Lottery funding for a generation, the maximum funding available has been doubled. Groups can now apply for funding between £300 and £20,000 to support their projects for up to two years, meaning that groups can receive up to £40,000 with a two-year period, holding one grant at a time. There is no application deadline but groups should apply at least 16 weeks before they want to start any activities or spend any of the money. More information and apply 2. Reaching Communities Following changes to Awards for All, Reaching Communities now offers funding from £20,001 upwards. There is no application deadline but it is a two-stage process and groups will know within 12 weeks whether their proposal will be taken further or not. Both programmes fund revenue and/or capital and look to fund projects or organisations that will do at least one of these things: Bring people together to build strong relationships in and across communities. Improve the places and spaces that matter to communities. Help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage. Support people, communities and organisations facing more demands and challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis. For further information, groups should contact the Big Advice Line on 0345 410 2030 More information and apply 3. The UK Fund - Fostering stronger community connections The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) The UK Fund is a new grant scheme that will provide funding for organisations that want to help communities come together and make the UK a better-connected society. The fund is open to UK-based registered charities, community interest companies, charitable incorporated organisations, community benefit societies, co-operative societies, constituted voluntary or community organisations, statutory bodies, companies limited by guarantee, and partnerships of organisations. Grants of £500,000 to £5 million are available, and projects can run for up to 10 years. Your project must either work across the UK, or be able to inform, influence or scale across the UK. The fund is looking to support projects that: Strengthen relationships between people whose experiences of life have not been the same. Create connections between online and offline worlds. Help to ensure that people from all backgrounds can shape the future of their communities. Projects must demonstrate that they have the potential to benefit communities across the UK, scale their impact, and focus on equity. Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time. More information and apply Rural Funding Digest Rural Services Network has released their monthly 'Rural Funding Digest' with over 50 different funding opportunities covering a range of fundraising areas including: arts and culture, capital, agricultural, social, arts and culture, veterans and more. Read the full list of grants here. See the full list of grants here Twincl Lottery You could gain an extra £520 a year for your group by selling 20 Twincl lottery tickets per week to people who want to support your cause. Twincl offers a regular income that’s unrestricted and you can sell as many tickets as you like so fundraising is unlimited. The average income of the most engaged good causes is £845 per year, this includes seven good causes raising over £1,000 for their group on a yearly basis. It’s free and you’ll be provided with lots of marketing materials, all you need to do is let people know you are fundraising and encourage them to buy tickets, players sign up by direct debit or an upfront payment, tickets cost just £1, and players can win up to £25,000. Find out more and sign up to Twincl Screwfix Foundation Grants are available to UK registered charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects that improve, fix, and repair buildings, and facilities specifically used by people in need across the UK. Amount: up to £5,000 Deadline: 10th August 2024. More information Garfield Weston Foundation Grants are available to charitable organisations in the UK who are working in a variety of areas including community, and youth. Typical community projects supported include revenue grants for volunteering schemes and capital grants for the restoration of village halls and community centres and for facilities to support community life, and for youth projects to support and inspire young people to achieve their potential including small local groups as well as larger national youth development charities. Amount: Regular grants up to £100,000 and major grants of £100,000 and above. More information and apply Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Community Mental Health Fund for Adults - Round 2 Grants between £1,000 -£20,000 Offering digital inclusion grants aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that provide training and interactive training materials to secondary care mental health service users. Referrals for specific digital inclusion training courses will be identified by mental health professionals working within the community Mental Health Service Area Teams. The ultimate goal of the program is to improve digital engagement for service users of adult community mental health services, allowing them to access their personal health records, view care plans, and complete Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) without providing technology or data packages. For more information and to apply visit here. Matthew Good Foundation Grants for Good is funded by the John Good Group and is designed to direct funding only to small and growing local charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that are making a big impact on communities, people or the environment. Deadline: 15th September 2024 More Information & Apply Tesco Stronger Starts Funding provides charities, community organisations, schools and local good causes with grants of up to £1,500. Every three months, three local good causes are selected to be in the blue token customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK. The funding aims to make a positive difference to local communities with priority given to causes that help children and young people. Deadline: No deadline given For more information & to apply here. Football Foundation Grants Funding available to support the development of grassroots football, with current funding opportunities available for: Grass Pitch Maintenance Grass Pitch Maintenance Machinery & Equipment Storage Containers Grass Pitch Drainage Find out more information and apply here. Telford and Shropshire Support Fund Grants are available to small local community and voluntary groups that are working to support Shropshire communities in the aftermath of a crisis. Amount up to £1,000. More information and apply Walker Trust Grants are available to charitable organisations for projects that benefit Shropshire residents in the areas of health, disability, training and education. For further information on how to obtain this fund locally, please contact the following: Mr Edward Hewitt, Walker Trust, 2 Breidden Way, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 0LN Tel: 01743 873866 7 Stars Foundation Grants of up to £2,500 for registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1.5 million across the UK to deliver projects and activities that support young people aged 16 years and under across the priority themes of abuse, addiction, child carers, and homelessness. Deadline: Various Find out more and apply here. Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Esmée Fairbairn Foundation focus their funding on work that they believe will deliver the greatest long-term impact and create change for the future. Esmée Fairbairn Foundation make unrestricted, core and project grants for charitable work in the UK, with 66% of all active grants being for core costs, or are unrestricted. Most of their grants are for three years (54%) or longer than three years (32%). Find out more and to apply here. The Shackleton Foundation The Shackleton Foundation improves the lives of disadvantaged young people across the UK. They do this through their unique leadership investment programme, they support social entrepreneurs who embody the leadership spirit of Shackleton; brave innovators with a creative vision to directly improve the lives of socially and economically marginalised young people The Shackleton Foundation invest in inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people. They provide up to £10,000 of seed funding and support to enable aspiring leaders and social entrepreneurs to establish their own ventures to help young people in challenging circumstances. Eligible ideas must: Be innovative and fresh Fulfil a clear need and demand Be in the first year of development Have a real social impact Have well-defined outputs and goals Have the potential for real growth and sustainability The beneficiaries of the work must be young people predominantly based in the UK Deadline: Check with funder You can find out more information and apply here. Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation aims to improve the wellbeing, welfare and education of children and adults in communities throughout the UK by making donations of up to £6,000 to registered charities. You can find out more information and apply here. Deadline: Ongoing Thomas Wall Trust - Grants for Registered Charities Thomas Wall Trust are an inclusive charity, welcoming proposals which target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups demonstrably facing major hurdles to employment, especially; women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities and refugees. The Trust offers grants up to £5,000 for specific projects rather than general organisational costs that improves communication skills for disadvantaged adults and supports NEET people into employment. Beneficiaries must gain at least one accredited vocational qualification during delivery. They will fund: A UK charity that has been registered with the Charity Commission for at least 3 years A project or running costs for a charity that equips disadvantaged people (aged 18 and over) with the necessary communication skills ready for employment Annual repeat funding for up to 3 years – subject to satisfactory annual reviews of progress and impact The charity’s annual turnover is between £25,000 and £500,000. Successful outcomes need to be evidenced – Impact reports can be emailed to the Grants Officer. Delivery must be based on an already proven successful model. The project is operating in partnership with other local organisations. They prioritise: Match funded projects Self-sustainable projects, with a view to becoming less reliant on grants in the future You can find more information and to apply here. Deadline: 16th September 2024 Thomas Wall Trust - Grants for Individuals Our individual grants programme aims to support motivated adults living in the UK to undertake education and training that will increase their chances of employment. We offer grants up to £1,500 to undertake accredited vocational training up to level 3 (Qualification levels explained) and towards other costs associated with studying. What can I apply for? Grantees may apply for up to £1,500 towards course fees (the course must be an accredited vocational course up to level 3) AND/OR costs associated with studying up to £750 for childcare, travel and equipment. The maximum grant award is £1,500. Individuals may re-apply if their course lasts for more than a year. For this, we would expect to see evidence of successful progress. If you are based in England, you must confirm that you are not able to undertake a course nearby that is Government funded, you may be asked for evidence of this (check out these sites: Free Courses for Jobs, Free Courses in England). To apply you must be: Aged 18 and over Experiencing financial and other challenges e.g. disability, major trauma or a life event, mental health issues, carer responsibilities, care leaver, estranged from family, English language learners (ELL), child care responsibilities. Have been unemployed for at least 6 months within the last 2 years. Have the right to work and study in the UK, and have lived in the UK for at least 3 years. From a low income household (annual income must not exceed figures below relating to your household). Total annual income (after tax) Single adult £20,400 Couple £30,800 Single parent with one child £25,100 Single parent with two or more children £33,900 Couple with one child £31,000 Couple with two or more children £42,900 *figures based on the ‘Minimum Income Standard for the UK in 2022’ by Joseph Rowntree Foundation You can find out more information and apply here. Deadline: 16th September 2024 Warburtons Warburtons financial aid programme is aimed at supporting projects, activities and organisations through community care grants and other initiatives. They will support organisations that focus on solving significant social issues, as defined through their Financial Giving Policy. They work with the Charities Aid Foundation to deliver their financial giving programme, to ensure that all organisations they support are charitable and that they accurately record their social impact. They support charitable organisations financially in three ways: Grant Programme Eligibility Grant limits Timescales How to apply Community grants England, Scotland, Wales up to £400 Quarterly deadlines in November, February, May and August Apply for a Community Grant, see details below. Development Grants Registered charities and CICs within 15 miles of our depot site Up to £3,000 Biennial: next grants will be made in 2025 Closed process: we contact existing grant holders to invite an application Project Grants Registered charities and CICs within 15 miles of our bakery or depot site £10,000-£20,000 Biennial: next grants will be made in 2024 Closed process: we contact existing grant holders to invite an application You can find out more information and apply here. Deadline: 5th August 2024 The Hargreaves Foundation The Foundation’s objectives are underpinned by the desire to give those under the age of 18, and living with a mental health condition, disability, or growing up in poverty, the opportunity to fulfil their potential whilst improving wellbeing, self-esteem and independence. The Foundation can fund clearly defined projects, initiatives or the purchase of specific items that support one or more of the following: Enables individuals to experience the mental and physical health benefits of participatory sport Ensures participatory sport is accessible Provides sporting or educational activities that foster life skills Aims to improve academic engagement and attainment Encourages the development of skills and personal attributes to aid future employability It’s the intention of the Trustees to consider a targeted approach to funding and seek out opportunities which provide scope to 'materially change the life of an individual'. Deadline: Apply at anytime. More information and apply. B&Q Foundation - improving homes and community spaces Grants of up to £5,000 are available to UK registered charities for projects that improve community spaces for those most in need, such as those experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, poor health, disability, or other disadvantage or distress. The funding is made available by the B&Q Foundation to decorate, renovate, or create spaces, both indoors and outdoors, where people can feel at home and have a sense of belonging. Projects could include creating community gardens, redecorating properties, installing new boilers, and creating new buildings or rooms. Larger funding amounts are occasionally awarded depending on the strength of the application and project. The application process is open, and interested charities should submit an expression of interest in the first instance. This is intended to be a quick measure of whether the applicant organisation is eligible for a grant. Organisations that are eligible will receive an email from Neighbourly inviting them to submit a full application via the Neighbourly platform. Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time. More information and apply BlueSpark Foundation - supporting the education and development of children and young people Schools, colleges and community groups can apply for grants to support the education and development of children and young people through educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. Of particular interests are projects which will help enhance the self-confidence, team working skills and future employability of children and young people. In most cases grants will be made on a relatively small scale. Many grants will be under £2,000, most will be under £5,000 and only in a few cases will grants exceed £10,000. The funding can be for physical assets (for example; iPads, sports equipment, or lighting for stage productions) or for services or facilities (for example; sports coaching or music or drama tuition) or simply for the provision of experiences (for example; theatre visits). Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time. More information and apply Bernard Sunley Foundation Grants which support: Capital projects which include new buildings, extensions, refurbishments and recreational spaces. New minibuses and other vehicles that provide a vital service to those most in need in their local community. Churches and other places of worship with a strong, secular community focus. Charities or CIOs (Charitable Incorporated Organisations) registered in England and Wales. Certain organisations with exempt status such as specialist schools, scout and guide groups, housing associations, cooperatives and community benefit societies. Further information can be accessed via the FAQs and you can also check your eligibility and apply. Deadline: Applications received all year round. Midcounties Co-operative Your Community Fund Grants are available to voluntary and community organisations that are members of the Midcounties Co-operative for projects that benefit local communities within the Midcounties Co-operative trading area. Amount: £500 Projects demonstrating impact that align with the co-operative values will be prioritised: Positive Environmental impacts for example projects that focus on or the promotion and education in the reduction of single use plastics, recycling or energy saving Development of young people (aged 16 – 24) developing individuals to be the best they can be through educational, training or community led projects Community cohesion projects that promote work towards building better community cohesion and trust, and encouraging respect and understanding in the local area. Social inclusion, for example provision of services for members of the community to overcome inequality and disadvantage arising as a result of the circumstances and challenges they find themselves in. For example, the provision of foodbank support, bespoke community run support groups or projects that develop life skills. Deadline: No deadline, but if funds low one quarter, may have to wait for the next to apply. More information and apply Severn Trent Community Fund Severn Trent are giving away more than £10million over the next five years to local not-for-profit organisations to support new projects in the Severn Trent region which have a focus on improving community wellbeing. Amount: £2,000 to £200,000 Severn Trent want to focus on projects that help: People - Projects that help people to lead a healthier life and gain new skills Places - Projects that help to create better places to live in and use Environment - Projects that will help look after our natural environment, give people greater access to that environment or help look after water Where possible Severn Trent would like to see all three themes incorporated. If you’re applying for over £75,000, a combination of all three of these themes is necessary to be eligible. Severn Trent would also love to see applications for projects that have a connection to water (although not essential)! Deadline: No deadline until fund ends, probably 2025. More information and apply BBC Children in Need - supporting the core costs of organisations working with children Not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people aged 18 or under can apply for grants of up to £40,000 per year for up to three years to support their core costs. Core costs funding can be spent on the applicant’s day-to-day operations, this might include, for example: Management and administration HR and payroll General office expenses Accountancy and audit Communications and outreach Monitoring, evaluation, and learning Governance, regulatory, and compliance costs Organisations seeking funding in excess of £15,000 per year are required to be registered with the appropriate regulatory body, such as the Charity Commission for England and Wales, additionally, Companies limited by Guarantee must be registered with Companies House. While the grant programme prioritises smaller, local organisations, exceptions are made for certain cases. Organisations with an annual turnover exceeding £1million can still apply if they fall into categories such as hospices (including children's hospices), housing associations, or if their work has a nationwide or UK-wide impact. Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time. More information and apply Movement for Good Awards The Benefact Group has launched a new round of their Movement for Good Awards supporting good causes through their £1 million fund. The company will award 150 registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, or community interest companies an award of £1,000. Members of the public can nominate charities online and winners will be selected at random. Applicants will also receive a toolkit including social media resources to help them build as much support as possible whilst the nomination window is open. Deadline: Ongoing draws throughout 2024. More information and apply Lawn Tennis Association - Facility Loan Scheme Loans are of between £25,000 and £250,000 are available to help LTA-registered venues in Great Britain deliver projects that enhance community facilities and enable communities to grow participation by enabling accessible play all year round. Deadline: No deadline given. Visit the Lawn Tennis Association website for more information Introduction to Tennis sessions for disability groups Tennis Shropshire has received funding from the LTA through its open Courts programme and are therefore pleased to invite bids from community disability groups for £250 to fund 5 x one hour sessions in the Cathie Sabin Community Tennis Centre, Shrewsbury. These sessions would be daytime at a time to suit, coach led and tailored to the ability of the group. These grants are limited so if any groups would like to apply then please contact[email protected] to receive a form. Barclays community football fund Sported is partnering with Barclays on the Barclays Community Football Fund, offering small grants, training, kit, and exclusive ticketing offers to hundreds of clubs across the UK to make football more accessible in our communities. The programme provides access grants of £500 for groups wishing to start offering football, those keen to expand their existing provision to new audiences or those already delivering football to underrepresented young people. This includes girls, young people from racially diverse communities, young people with disabilities, young people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic groups. Deadline: 15th September 2024. You can find more information and apply here Peter Harrison Foundation - Opportunities through Sport Programme Grants are available to UK charities running sports projects which provide opportunities for people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged to fulfil their potential and develop personal and life skills. There is no minimum or maximum level of grant available. Each grant request will be reviewed on its own merits. Open to registered charities and CASC (Community Amateur Sports Clubs) Deadline: No deadline given. Visit the Peter Harrison Foundation for more information Boost Charitable Trust Small grants are available to charities and non-profit making organisations with a focus on helping disabled and disadvantaged individuals in the UK to participate in sport. Deadline: No deadline given. Visit Boost Charitable Trust for more information Bruce Wake Charitable Trust The Bruce Wake Grant is administered by the Bruce Wake Charitable Trust and is available for voluntary and community organisations in the UK. Grants are available for the provision of leisure activities for the disabled in the UK with favour given to applications where one or all of the following criteria are met: The potential beneficiaries are physically disabled wheelchair users Improved access for wheelchair users is proposed A sporting or leisure activity involving disabled wheelchair users is proposed Deadline: No deadline given. Visit the Bruce Wake Charitable Trust for more information Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Grants are available for small and medium sized local charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK with a track record of success working to address local issues in communities of extreme urban deprivation or deprived rural areas. You can apply if: Your organisation’s postcode falls within the following on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation: if you are located in an urban area, you must be in the bottom 15% most deprived areas if you are located in a rural area, you must be in the bottom 50% most deprived areas Your project has a focus on community support Your annual income does not exceed £250,000 You can secure 50% of the total project costs You can supply your most recent annual accounts You can start spending our grant within 1-2 months of receipt You are embedded in your local community Small Grants: Single year grants between £2,000 and £10,000 for core costs, salaries, running and project costs - Projects must have a focus on Community Support. Access the small grants funding guidelines. Major Grants: - Organisations should have a focus on Family Support Single year grants between £10,000 and £100,000 for core costs, salaries, running and project costs or Multi-year grants for a maximum of 3 years, not to exceed £100,000 in total over this period, for core costs, salaries, running or project costs Access the major grants funding guidelines. Deadline: No deadline given. More information on the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation idverde Community Grants Applications for projects in areas where idverde operates, which includes Telford & Wrekin. Grants can be for a range of ideas, such as new planters to brighten up a community or public space, bulbs and seeds for community gardens or play equipment for a local play area. As well as practical equipment, funding can also go towards promotion and education. Annual pot is £40,000 until depleted, so earlier applications are advised. Amount up to £1,000. Deadline: No deadline given. More information on idverde Community Grants Tesco Community Grants Grants are available to non-profit making, constituted groups and organisations for local good causes that focus on supporting children and families in the UK. Amount: up to £1,500 Deadline: No deadline given. More information on the Tesco Community Grants Barchester Healthcare Foundation Offering grants of up to £5,000 for small community groups and local charities across England, Scotland, and Wales for projects that help reduce isolation and loneliness, promote group activities and generally improve mobility and quality of life for older people and adults with physical, learning, or mental disabilities. Deadline: No deadline given. More information on the Barchester Healthcare Foundation Marches Energy Grant The Marches Energy Grant (MEG) offers free advice, energy assessments and grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy measures to SMEs from all sectors in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. The funding is also available to support community buildings. As well as the grant funding, the project will also run related networking and webinar events for SMEs and other organisations. Assessments are for SMEs who wish to use their energy more efficiently, reducing costs and improving environmental credentials. Grants worth up to £20,000 are available for eligible businesses. How will it work? Step 1: A free assessment offering to assess your equipment, premises, processes and performance to find opportunities for improvements in energy usage. The scale of the assessment will vary according to need. Generally, a 12-hr assist, including onsite assessment will be required. However, the assistance could range from a 2hrs telephone advice for very simple proposals, through to a deep-dive, 5-day assist for complex or large sites. Step 2: Following the assessment, you will be sent a report containing recommended actions. You can then apply for a grant for projects worth up to £20,000. The grant intervention rate is 40% and your business contribution is 60% for the project. For example, if your project costs are £30,000, your contribution is £18,000 and we provide £12,000. Step 3: If your application is successful, we will require you to sign an agreement detailing the grant conditions. Once signed and returned you can carry out the approved activities. Step 4: We will monitor your project to ensure that it is on track. Projects Supported by Previous Schemes The MEG replaces a number of previous EU funded schemes, which have helped to identify potential financial savings of £1.8M, install over 2MW of renewable energy generation, and saved around 4,500tonnes of CO2e emissions from the Marches region. These have seen a wide range of projects, including: Renewable energy systems, such as solar panels Lighting – including LED conversions, movement / light sensors Fast acting / roller doors Variable speed drives & compressors Electrification of plant & machinery Energy efficient equipment for process improvements Waste heat management systems Energy management system Heating (including heat pumps), insulation and double/triple glazing De-stratification fans Waste reduction and recycling measures If you have any questions on the MEG please contact [email protected] or call Shropshire: 01743 250526 / Telford & Wrekin: 01952 567589 Deadline: No deadline given. More information and register your interest Veterans’ Foundation Not-for profit organisations which support the Armed Forces community in Great Britain (veterans, those serving and immediate dependants) can now apply for the next round of grants from the Veterans’ Foundation. The Foundation offers the following: Grants up to £30,000. Trustees will also consider a bid for a spread grant up to a maximum of £30,000 (ie, £30,000 as £10,000 for each of the next two or three years). Grants up to £40,000 for the exclusive use on salaries over a two-year period may be awarded, ie, £40,000 as £20,000 for each of the next two years. In some cases, the grant award may be limited to one year and grantees will be asked to reapply at a later date for the second year of funding. Eligible organisations include registered charities, not for profit organisations and community projects. Priority is given to charities and groups who can demonstrate that they are directly involved in the provision of support to those in need, as well as well-run organisations of low to medium wealth. The fund can cover a wide range of aspects of social care including (but not limited to) reducing homelessness, increasing employment, reducing poverty and promoting positive mental health. Grants can be used to cover a range of project costs. The Foundation will also consider funding running costs of eligible organisations, provided sustainability is being considered. Deadline: Rolling funding, no deadline given. Visit the Veterans' Foundation website for more information and to apply Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund The Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund has been set up by his family in partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation to celebrate Dalian’s lifelong passion for sport. The former professional footballer died in 2016 at the age of 48. Dalian’s family now want to celebrate his lifelong passion for sport and its positive impact through the Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund, which is being managed by Shropshire Community Foundation. The fund aims to provide opportunities for all young people, from ages 5 to 25, across Telford and Wrekin and surrounding areas, to have equal access to participate in football and a range of sports. If you would like to get involved, visit the website here for more information. Dan Maskell Tennis Trust Serving Tennis to people living with disabilities. The Trust supports people with all disabilities, (e.g. physical impairment, deaf, learning disability, visually impaired etc) to play tennis. There are two separate application forms, one for individual applicants and one for Group/Club/Project applications. Deadline: 27th October 2024 Visit the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust website here for more information. Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation Since 1999, the Charitable Foundation has donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the UK. The Charitable Foundation has two priority areas: 1. Alleviating poverty2. Improving health / saving lives The Fund supports these priorities by making donations of up to £2,500 to UK registered charities, nominated by the Society’s members and colleagues. We’re proud to support beneficiaries such as children, those who are seriously ill, as well as elderly, homeless and disabled people. The deadlines for applications are: 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December annually. Visit the Yorkshire Building Society's website for more information. Joanies Fund The Joanies Fund is open to applications from projects across England and Wales. It supports a wide range of community projects, especially those working with young people aged 0 to 25.The fund has a particular interest in projects that are innovative or entrepreneurial and lead to employment, accreditation, further education or training. Projects need to show integration into their local communities and ensure that the project is open to all young people regardless of ethnicity or religion.Awards are generally around £3,000 and never more than £3,500.Applications will reopen in August 2024. Visit the Joanie's Fund website for more information. Redrow Midlands Community Grants Redrow Midlands has created a £7,500 Community Fund to support local groups, organisations, and good causes. Redrow are developing homes in Telford and invite local good causes to apply, they’re on the hunt for exciting projects to support! Whether funds are required for football kits, to aid a vital new charity helping to feed struggling families or support a local cause, Redrow Midlands’ initiative can help. Deadline: Friday 27th September. Visit the Redrow Midlands website for more information. Bill Longmore Foundation Awards Bill Longmore was known for his unwavering enthusiasm and commitment to sports and the community. In his memory, the Foundation aims to carry forward his legacy by offering awards of financial assistance to those who demonstrate outstanding achievements in their respective sports. There are 5 x £1000 award grants available for sports organisations in Shropshire. Visit the Bill Longmore Foundation’s website for information about the wonderful achievements and lasting legacies of Bill Longmore and an application form to be considered for a £1000 award grant. The awards are open to sports groups and sporting individuals based within Shropshire from 1st August 2024. They welcome applications from all sports, all age groups and even previous winners. Deadline: 31st August 2024. Lloyds Bank Foundation - for Deaf and Disabled people's organisations This programme is for small and local charities and CICs with an income between £25,000 to £500,000 that are led by and working with Deaf and Disabled people who are experiencing poverty. Organisations can apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000 (£25,000 per year over 3 years). Deadline: 28th August 2024. Visit the Lloyd's Bank Foundation website for more information. Hedley Foundation The Hedley Foundation provides grants to smaller charities operating across the spectrum of social need. Last year we supported hundreds of small charities, improving lives and lifting people’s aspirations. Visit the Hedley Foundation website for more information. Armed Forces Families Fund This programme will award grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 on behalf of the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund Early Years Programme for projects which help enhance early childhood education and childcare settings of young children from Armed Forces families. Visit their website for more information. The A B Charitable Fund The A B Charitable Trust promotes human dignity and defends the human rights of marginalised and excluded people. They pursue their purpose by funding partner organisations and currently three grant-making programmes. Visit their website for more information. Woodward Charitable Trust The Woodward Charitable Trust only makes grants for core costs rather than specific projects as they recognise that smaller charities can find these hard to fund. They hope that this will have a more direct impact on the organisations that they choose to fund. Trustees only fund organisations that support at least one of the following three target groups and particularly look to fund projects that help families and young people and that are aiming to improve the life chances of their beneficiaries. 1. Children and Young People (up to 25 years)2. Disadvantaged Families3. Prisoners and Ex-Offenders Visit their website for more information. Ironmongers' Company The Ironmongers’ Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential. Projects could, for example, support special educational needs, or foster social, emotional or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience. Projects must meet all of the following criteria: For children and young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged Consist of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills Have clear aims and objectives to be met within a planned timescale Are within the UKGrants range from a few hundred pounds up to around £10,000. The average grant awarded is £4,000. Visit their website for more information. Baily Thomas Charitable Fund Who is eligible for a grant? Charities and organisations who aim to aid the research into learning disability and to aid the care and relief of those affected by learning disability. We consider under learning disability the conditions generally referred to as severe learning difficulties, together with autism. In this area, we consider projects concerning children or adults. Please note that we do not give grants for research into or care of those with mental illness, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, nor ADHD, if they do not also have learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities). A B Charitable Trust promotes human dignity and defends the human rights of marginalised and excluded people. Meetings of the Trustees are usually held in March, June and November of each year. The deadlines for submitting an appeal for funding of £9,000 and above are:- 1st December for consideration at the interim meeting in March1st March for consideration at the June meeting1st August for consideration at the November meeting.Keep checking the website as submission deadline dates may be subject to change. There are no submission deadlines for applicants seeking funding below £9,000. Visit their website for more information. Seven Friends Foundation Seven Friends Foundation provides small grants to organisations that fulfil our charitable aims: To support and promote causes that are ignored, unpopular or face widespread stigma. Create stronger local communities that include those who have previously been excluded or marginalised. Improve skills, infrastructure, sustainability and collaboration within the third sector. Deadline: 1st August 2024 Visit their website for more information. Morrisons Foundation Their grant funding programme supports registered charities delivering projects which help to improve people’s lives in communities across England, Scotland and Wales. They have set funding objectives, which are: 1. Tackling poverty and social deprivation; 2. Enhancing community spaces, facilities and services; 3. Improving health and wellbeing. Charities applying should ensure their project meets at meets at least one of the funding objectives. Applications are accepted on a continual basis, there is no deadline to submit a request. CICs and organisations that are not registered on the Charity Commission / OSCR are not eligible for support. Visit their website for more information. Cash For Kids - Sports challenge Cash for Kids is calling on grassroots sports groups across the Midlands to join our unique fundraising competition! Sports Challenge is about breaking down barriers to sport for children and young people facing disadvantage or disability, so we’re on the lookout for groups that can make a real impact. Groups will have from 7th September to 7th October to raise as much as they can, but don’t worry – they won’t be doing it alone! Cash for Kids will be by their side every step of the way offering expert fundraising advice and a full set of materials to help them succeed, so everyone taking part will gain valuable skills to boost their future fundraising efforts too! And here's the best part – all groups get to keep 100% of the funds they raise PLUS we have £10,000 in additional funding up for grabs! On top of what they raise, the top three fundraising groups will receive*🥇 1st Place - £5,000 🥇🥈 2nd Place - £2,500 🥈🥉 3rd Place - £1,500 🥉 There's also special awards of £500 each which could go to any group - the Teamwork Award and the Sports Challenge Champion Award! Visit their website for more information. McCarthy Stone Foundation The Community Grants programme will reopen on 26 July. The Foundation fund projects who are working with people aged 65 years and above. Deadline for applications: 23 August 2024 More information and to apply visit McCarthy Stone Foundation website Foyle Foundation The Foyle Foundation will complete its grant giving programme in 2025, marking 25 years of giving to the fields of the Arts, Learning, Community Small Grants, State Schools Libraries and formerly Health. Since it became operational in November 2001, The Foundation has disbursed £146.6M in grants (up to 31 December 2023). For full details, including timings of the application process and cut off dates, please see the relevant specific section of each of our grantmaking schemes (Main Grants Scheme, School Library Scheme, Small Grants Scheme). Please also see Frequently Asked Questions. The Foundation awards funding in three main areas: ARTS and LEARNING charities predominantly via the Main Grants Scheme SMALL CHARITIES of all descriptions (with a turnover of less than £150K per annum) via the Small Grants Scheme (grants between £2K and £10K) STATE FUNDED SCHOOLS predominantly via the Foyle School Library Scheme (grants between £2K and £10K) Manage Cookie Preferences