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Grants of £25,000 to £75,000 are available for charities and local authorities across the UK that provide care and services for older people, particularly those with neurodegenerative conditions or those who are isolated. The Wolfson Foundation will provide funding for new builds, refurbishments or equipment projects which aim to increase access to services for new…

The Robertson Trust has launched its ‘Nurturing Relationships’ funding theme. This initiative aims to address the intertwined challenges of persistent poverty and intergenerational trauma by supporting projects that foster nurturing relationships within families and communities. Open to constituted community groups and registered charities in Scotland with annual incomes under £2 million, the programme offers small…

The National Lottery Community Fund has opened a new £166 million funding stream to support Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities over the next five years. The funding is available through two new programmes which aim to help communities tackle poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination:  Awarding grants of between £20,001 and £250,000 for up to five years, the ‘Community…

Opening on 1 January 2025, the Delamere Dairy Foundation is offering grants ranging from £1000 to £5000 for local projects strengthening communities throughout the UK. The Foundation will provide support for charities, community groups, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that fit the objectives of the Foundation: The advancement of agriculture and environmental protection The…

Earlier this week, the Scottish Government announced that an additional 15,000 unpaid carers will be supported to take short breaks away from their caring responsibilities as a result of a £5 million boost to the Voluntary Sector Short Breaks Fund. The extra funding, set out in the draft Budget, brings the total investment to £13…