The Hedley Foundation award grants to those charities that are able to demonstrate quantifiable outcomes to beneficiaries. Within this fund, small-to-mid-size registered charities helping improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those disadvantaged and vulnerable, can apply for grants of up to £5,000. Each year, the Foundation makes around 250 grants for…
Funding
Funding for Projects that Improve People’s Lives (UK)
Grants between £20,000 and £70,000 per year for up to three years are available to charitable organisations that help people in times of crisis. Funding is available when other sources of support have failed, are inappropriate, or are not available. The funding is provided through the Henry Smith Charity Improving Lives Programme. They are looking…
Unrestricted Grants of up to £1,000 Available to Charities (Scotland)
The Paristamen Charity offers unrestricted grants through its Responsive Grant Programme to small and medium-sized charities with annual incomes between £25,000 and £500,000. Grants between £500 and £1,000 are available to support the work of charitable organisations in Scotland. These grants are intended to make a positive impact on the organisation’s overall operations. Applications will…
Action Earth Now Open for 2024 Applications
Volunteering Matters’ ‘Action Earth’ Fund offers grants to help urban communities respond to our nature and climate crises. Funded by NatureScot, these nature grants support volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in practical outdoor activities in Scotland’s cities, towns and villages. They are looking to support environmental projects across Scotland with grants of up…
Grants for Community & Environmental Projects (England & Scotland)
The SUEZ Communities Fund supports community and environmental improvement projects through the Landfill Communities Fund and Scottish Landfill Communities Fund, distributing funds contributed by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. The Fund offers awards of up to £50,000 to not-for-profit organisations for projects that are eligible under the rules of the Landfill Communities Fund and Scottish…
Denny & District Community Fund
The Denny & District Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the Denny & District Community Council area in Falkirk local authority, offering grants of between £500-10,000. Projects must be completed within 12 months of receipt. The fund provides grants to support charitable activities that: Enhance quality of life for local residents. Contribute to vibrant,…
Community Led National Lottery Funding
Through Community Led funding, National Lottery aim to support communities to improve the places in which they live and the wellbeing of those most in need. The fund prioritises work that is people-led, connected, and strengths-based. They will fund organisations who deliver work that achieves the following outcomes: Everyone in the community has the opportunity to influence…
The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund
Launched on 22 May 2024, The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund looks to enable community-led project groups in Scotland to design and deliver local nature restoration projects. The aim of this Fund is to help communities develop their ideas for nature restoration into a pipeline of deliverable projects with a whole ecosystem approach. Funding will be administered by Inspiring…
Robertson Trust Programme Award Open Call
The Robertson Trust are now inviting applications for their latest Programme Award open call. The focus of this call is improving job quality to tackle in-work poverty in Scotland and the closing date for stage one applications is 12pm, Friday 7 June 2024. Programme Awards are aimed at work with potential to deliver lasting change…
Grants to Support Animal Welfare Charities (UK)
The Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust (JSAWT) was set up in 1982, by philanthropist and animal lover Mrs Jean Sainsbury. Since the first small donations were made 1983, JSAWT has given over £12 million to animal welfare charities working both in the UK and abroad. During 2023, to celebrate 40 Years of Giving, JSAWT donated £412,000…
