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All funds listed on this page are from third parties. Select the external links and read the information and criteria provided by the funder carefully.
Funds are listed in alphabetical order.
Ford Britain Trust 14897
Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and schools for projects that benefit local communities in Great Britain with preference given to Essex, including East London, Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, Liverpool, and Bridgend (South Wales).
Amount: £3,000
Foundation Scotland - Achlachan Wind Farm Community Fund 15032
Deadline: 15/12/2025
Grants are available to organisations in the Halkirk area for community activity and development.
Amount: up to £10,000
Foundation Scotland - Cockburnspath & Cove Community Fund 15033
Deadline: 16/09/2025
Grants for community projects to benefit the residents of the Cockburnspath & Cove Community Council area in the Scottish Borders.
Amount: Small grants between £500 and £20,000. Large grants over £20,000
Foundation Scotland - Community Benefit Funds 15034
Funding for voluntary and community organisations which are working for the benefit of residents and communities in specific community council areas in Scotland.
Foundation Scotland - Denny and District Community Fund 15035
Deadline: 23/09/2025 and 09/12/2025
Grants are available to charitable organisations to support community projects in the Denny and District community council area in Falkirk.
Amount: from £500 to £10,000
Foundation Scotland - EDF Renewables Burnhead Mossl Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Limerigg & Slamannan) 15036
Grants of between £150 and £3000 are available to not-for-profit organisations for community projects in Limerigg and Slamannan. Grants may support a wide range of costs, for example, the costs of equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities.
Foundation Scotland - Lairg Wind Farm Community Fund 15037
Grants of up to £5000 are available to not-for-profit organisations for projects which benefit local communities in the council area of Lairg in Sutherland.
Foundation Scotland - River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund 15038
The Fund supports charitable projects to benefit people living in Inverinan, Lochavich, Dalavich and Kilmaha in Argyll and Bute.
The strategic themes supported by the scheme are:
- Community centre.
- Infrastructure and services.
- Communication/community spirit.
- Local environment.
- Tourism and facilities (activities).
- Children and young people.
- Employment and opportunity.
Amount: grants up to £10,000 are available for one year although awards for a maximum of three years may be considered.
Garthgwynion Charities 14898
Grant for voluntary and community organisations undertaking community projects in Wales with preference given to projects in the parishes of Isygarreg and Uwchgarreg.
For further information on how to obtain this fund locally, please contact the following: Enquiries, Garthgwynion Charity, 13 Osbourne Close, Feltham, TW13 6SR. Tel: 0208 890 0469. E-Mail: [email protected]
Glamorgan - Youth Led Volunteering Grant 14899
Grants are available for volunteering projects for young people aged 14-25 years in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Amount: £100 to £1,500
Glasgow - Area Partnership Grants 15039
Grants are available to voluntary and community groups in Glasgow to provide services that will help to achieve Glasgow City Council's objectives.
Amount: from £300
Glasgow Meanwhile Use Fund 15040
Funding to support organisations and communities to make use of empty or vacant properties in Glasgow city centre on a short-term basis.
Amount: up to £20,000
Glengarry Trust 15041
Grants are available to charities and other not-for-profit groups operating in the Glengarry Community Council area for a wide range of charitable activities.
Amount: Small grants up to £3,000 and large grants up to £10,000
Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation 15042
Grants of between £100 and £25,000 are available for community groups, charities, and voluntary organisations to support projects that benefit communities in Northern Scotland.
Green Man Trust - Local Community Fund 14900
Grants are available for a range of local not-for-profit community groups and organisations in Powys for activities that address an area of social need and help their communities become more resilient.
Amount: from £500 to £2,000 (the total fund value is £10,000)
Greggs Foundation - Community Grants 15043
Grants for core running costs are available to not-for-profit community organisations in Craigmillar and Granton in Edinburgh, Newcastle and North Tyneside for projects tackling social deprivation. N.B there are some restrictions on sports clubs so read the eligibilty criteria carefully before applying.
Amount: up to £20,000 per year over a period of two years
Gwynedd - Welsh Church Fund 14901
Grants are available to registered charities to support projects in areas including the arts, leisure and heritage which benefit the people of Gwynedd and enrich its local communities.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Community Right to Buy Fund 15044
Grants are available to support community groups in the Highlands and Islands in registering their interest in purchasing land or buildings.
Amount: up to £5,000
Holywood Trust 15045
Grants are available for organisations in Dumfries and Galloway working with young people (15-25 years) particularly those experiencing mental, physical and social disadvantage. Projects should contribute to young people's personal development in a tangible way.
Amount: varies for organisations, individuals and groups of young people
Large grants 15030
Funding for projects to improve local infrastructure and community services, create employment opportunities, and to increase wellbeing and economic prospects of the Levenmouth area.
Amount: small grants up to £5,000 and large grants over £5,000
Menter Môn - UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Grymuso Gwynedd 14902
Grants are available to organisations in Gwynedd for community projects that enhance local resources, preserve Welsh language and identity and support activities benefiting local communities, as part of the wider UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme.
Amount: up to £15,000
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council - Ffos-y-fran Community Fund 14903
Grants are available to voluntary and community organisations in the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil for community projects with an educational, environment or leisure emphasis, and can include capital and revenue costs. The fund is split in to three categories small, intermediate and large.
Amount: £1,000 and £5,000 and large grants up to £500,000
Midcounties Co-operative Your Community Fund 14904
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
Deadline: quarterly funding windows
Neumark Foundation 14905
Grants are available to support charities, organisations and individuals with projects that will positively impact on the welfare/quality of life of children and young people (up to the age of 26) across North Wales.
Newport - UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Sports Grants 14906
One-off grants are available for sports projects in Newport that will improve the health and well-being of residents.
Amount: £1,000 to £30,000
North Ayrshire - Community Benefit Fund 15046
Grants for activities and projects to benefit the communities of Ardrossan, Isle of Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston.
North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm Community Fund - Prestatyn, Meliden and Rhyl 14907
Financial assistance is available to community groups for capital projects that are of long term benefit to the residents of Prestatyn, Meliden and Rhyl.
Pembrokeshire - South Hook LNG Community Fund 14908
Financial assistance is available to local, not-for-profit organisations and community groups in Pembrokeshire to assist with the costs of community projects and initiatives.
Amount: between £500 and £5,000
Perth and Kinross - Common Good Funds 15047
Grants for local community groups to benefit the residents of the areas of Aberfeldy, Abernethy, Auchterarder, Alyth, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Kinross, Perth City and Pitlochry.
Port of Milford Haven's Community Fund 14909
The Community Support Programme provides financial support through the Port of Milford Haven's Community Fund. Charities, voluntary organisations, community organisations and social enterprises that are working within Pembrokeshire are eligible to apply for support.
The deadline for applications falls on the 25th of each month.
Powys - UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Making a Difference Community Grants 14910
Grants are available to support community organisations in Powys to deliver projects that address local needs and contribute to building pride in place, as part of the wider UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme.
Amount: £500 to £10,000
Quixwood Moor Wind Farm Fund 15048
Grants are available for local charities, community and voluntary groups, and other non-profit organisations for projects that benefit the local community around the area of the Quixwood Moor Wind Farm.
Amount: up to £5,000
Renfrewshire - Green Spaces, Parks and Play Areas Fund 15049
Grants for community and voluntary groups for projects to sustainably improve and maintain the condition and use of a green space or community asset.
Amount: up to £50,000
Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr and Bridgend - Welsh Church Act Fund 14911
The Welsh Church Act Fund is available to constituted community groups and charities operating in the County Borough areas of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr and Bridgend. Organisations must provide activities that have long term direct benefit to residents and communities within these areas and must be open to members of the public at large. There are three levels of grant small (up to £2,000), medium (up to £10,000), and large (up to £50,000)
It provides support for capital expenditure such as:
- Refurbishment of a community buildings or places of worship;
- Purchase of capital equipment;
- Other purposes beneficial to the wider community.
The Fund operates on a rolling programme basis. There are no set bidding rounds and fully developed applications can be submitted at any time.
RWE Community funds in Wales at a glance 14912
“RWE is committed to being a ‘good neighbour' to the communities in which we operate. This is because developing, building, operating and maintaining a renewable energy project is a long-term commitment to an area.” See if your local area is covered by one their Offshore Wind Farm Community Funds
Scottish Borders Council - Community Enhancement Fund 15050
Grants of up to £5000 are available for not-for-profit organisations to support community projects that benefit residents in the Scottish Borders including those in the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving condition of life for the person for who the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
Shetland Islands - Community Led Local Development Fund 15051
Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations in Shetland for community development projects.
Amount: from £3,000 upwards
Small grants - limited time only 15029
Soirbheas Community Grants 15052
Grants for a range of projects and activities to benefit residents in the community council areas of Glen Urquhart and Strathglass.
There are three funding streams available:
- Tier 1 (Express Grants): up to £1,000 per annum.
- Tier 2: £1,000 to £20,000 for two years.
- Tier 3: £20,001 to £50,000 for capital projects.
South Lanarkshire - Playscheme Grants 15053
Financial assistance is available for groups to provide activities for children during school holidays in South Lanarkshire.
Amount: up to £660