VCSE Funding Opportunities

Who Can Apply: Charities and CICs that benefit local people
Grant Value: Grants of £10,000 to £20,000
When To Apply: Applications open from 14th April – 28th April

Grants between £10,000 and £20,000 are available to projects with one or more of the following objectives:

Repair and Maintain Community Spaces
Projects that involve essential repairs or maintenance to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and able to serve the community effectively. This could include critical work such as boiler replacement, roof or window repairs, or necessary refurbishments like replacing worn carpets to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Expand and Improve Community Spaces
Projects aimed at enhancing or adapting spaces to better meet the needs of service users. This may involve improving accessibility for all, upgrading facilities to make them fit for purpose, or re-configuring areas to accommodate more users and activities within the existing footprint.

Eligibility:

• You must be a Registered Charity, Community Interest Company or Community Benefit Society, registered with the relevant authority for at least 3 years.
• Your charity or CIC documents (e.g., Trustees’ Report and Financial Accounts) must have been filed on time with the CCEW /OSCR/ NICC/ Companies House for the previous three years.
• Your organisation should own the project site, if not you must have a fully signed lease between the landowner and your organisation, with at least 3 full years remaining. We do not accept any other forms of agreement, including but not limited to draft agreements, letters of intent, heads of terms, subleases, or underleases.
• You must be applying for a grant of £10,000 – £20,000 that will wholly fund your project. You may contribute up to £20,000 of your own funds to the project, but we must be able to see that you already have these funds in place.
• Your organisation must have an annual income of between £40,000 and £400,000.
• Your organisation must have a bank account, a governing document, and safeguarding policies relevant to the users of your space.
• Your unrestricted reserves should be no more than the equivalent of 6 months of operational costs.
• The project site must be open and accessible all year round.

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The Big Bike Revival is a national programme that supports adults to build the skills, confidence, and motivation to cycle more often. Established in 2014, it is designed to help people overcome practical and personal barriers that stop them cycling.

What’s the aim?

Events aim to enable cycling, by presenting it as a practical, normal, and achievable way to travel locally, whether for work, errands, or family life.

Who’s it for?

Adults are supported to begin cycling, return after a long break, or cycle more often as part of everyday life. When accompanied by a participating adult, children can join family activities, ideally at a ratio of one child per adult.

What events are expected?

Based on the FIX-LEARN-RIDE model event types are; basic repairs to make cycles safe and useable; teaching essential maintenance skills and learn to ride sessions; short local rides on quiet pathways, for participant to practise skills, build confidence and learn route planning

Who delivers?

Community embedded partners that include volunteer-led groups, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.

How much funding can I apply for?

Up to £3,500 per application is available.

When is the delivery period?

From 03 April 2026 to 30 October 2026.

How long are applications open for?

From 27 February 2026 until 01 June 2026. Depending on capacity they may close earlier.

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The Quilter Foundation invites your organisation to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Financial Futures Fund strategic grants programme.

These selective, multi‑year grants back large‑scale UK programmes that deliver financial education at key life moments (e.g. entering the workforce, financial hardship, retirement planning), with a required sub‑programme tailored to a specific priority group identified by your organisation (e.g. women, disabled people, ethnic minority communities, care leavers, refugees, single parents).

Term & value: Up to £1,000,000 total over five years (multi‑year, annual tranches).

Geography: Delivery in the UK and or/Crown Dependencies and/or Republic of Ireland.

Dates: EOI submission deadline: 23rd March at 23:59
Pre application webinar: 12th March at 12:30
Outcome communication: Week commencing 5th May

For more information and to apply click here

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is committed to ensuring everyone has the conditions they need to thrive regardless of their background or the circumstances in their life. At the heart of this ambition is the belief that an affordable, secure and stable home should be available to everyone.  Achieving this requires the energy, reach, and innovation of the voluntary, community, and faith sector (VCFS). The Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF) represents an unprecedented investment of £37 million in the VCFS. This fund puts communities at the heart of our national effort, enabling the sector to strengthen community-based support, transform day services, help individuals live independently and prevent homelessness and rough sleeping.

Who can apply

VCFS organisations in England with a maximum annual income of £5 million that have been delivering support for at least 3 years to individuals at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness and rough sleeping.

Deadline for applications: Midday Tuesday 31 March 2026

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Womble Bond Dickinson Foundation grant programme:

• What the funding is about: The Womble Bond Dickinson Foundation supports charitable organisations that align with their key themes and areas of focus, aiming to empower charities to make a strong, positive impact.
• Amount available: The specific grant amounts are not detailed on the website.​
• Eligibility: Registered charities in England and Wales, particularly those operating near Womble Bond Dickinson’s UK offices (excluding Edinburgh), are eligible to apply.
• Application deadline: 4^th June 2025

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Football Foundation’s funding opportunities:

• What the funding is about: The Football Foundation provides grants to develop and improve grassroots football facilities in England, aiming to enhance community access and participation. ​
• Amount available: Funding amounts vary depending on the specific grant programme and project scope.​
• Eligibility: Eligible applicants include not-for-profit football clubs, local authorities, County FAs, educational establishments providing community facilities, registered charities, and other not-for-profit organisations. ​
• Application deadline: Application deadlines vary by programme; interested organisations should consult the Football Foundation’s website for specific dates

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The Stephen Lloyd Awards:

• What the funding is about: The Stephen Lloyd Awards aim to support innovative, early-stage projects that can lead to practical, sustainable social or environmental change, particularly those addressing problems at a systemic level.
• Amount available: Funding of £25,000 is available to support award winners in developing their initiatives. Additionally, up to ten awards of up to £2,500 may be granted at the shortlist stage to assist candidates in further developing their ideas.
• Eligibility: Applications are open to individuals resident in the UK, or any organisation or charity established in the UK, with an innovative idea seeking to address a problem systemically. All projects must be for exclusively charitable purposes according to the laws of England and Wales.
• Application deadline: The 2025 Awards programme have applications closing at 11:59pm on 14 May 2025.

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London Councils Pan-London Grants Programme 2026-2030

• What the funding is about: This four-year initiative aims to deliver vital services across London, focusing on combating homelessness and tackling domestic and sexual abuse, ensuring support for the city’s most vulnerable residents.
• Amount available: The specific funding amounts are not detailed in the provided information.​
• Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be not-for-profit organisations with a formal constitution, financially solvent, delivering services within Greater London, and capable of operating across more than one borough.
• Application deadline: Applications must be submitted by 12 noon on 14th May 2025.

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The Forvis Mazars Foundation UK funding

• What the funding is about: The Forvis Mazars Foundation UK offers flexible funding to support charities working in local communities to drive social mobility.
• Amount available: Grants ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per annum are awarded twice a year.
• Eligibility: Registered charities with an annual income between £100,000 and £3,000,000 are eligible to apply.
• Application deadline: Full applications are by invitation only, with grants awarded twice yearly in August and February.

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The Lloyds Bank Foundation’s Racial Equity Programme:​

• What the funding is about: The Racial Equity Programme supports small, local charities and community interest companies (CICs) led by and working with people experiencing inequity due to their race or ethnicity. It aims to strengthen their capacity and resilience through unrestricted funding and tailored development support.
• Amount available: A three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000 is available, accompanied by development support to help organisations grow stronger and thrive beyond the grant period.
• Eligibility: Eligible applicants include small, local charities and CICs with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000, led by and working with people facing racial inequity. Organisations must be based in England or Wales and primarily serve communities experiencing racial inequity.
• Application deadline: The closing date for applications is 29th May 2025.

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