Youth
The Laurence Plummer Foundation
Local Grants Sports YouthThe Laurence Plummer Foundation aims to support young people from Kent & Medway in participating in sport with a particular focus on helping those from deprived and low income backgrounds. The Foundation supports individuals, sports clubs, youth groups and schools to help improve participation and assist with young people making the next step in their…
Medway Council: Medway Parenting Support Fund
Local Grants Youth Saturday September 3rd, 2022 11:59pmMedway Council’s Medway Parenting Support Fund, administrated by Kent Community Foundation, awards grants of up to £5,000 to local charitable groups who are able to deliver support activities/groups to benefit parents and carers of Medway children and young people 0-18 (or 0-25 if the Young person cared for has Special Educational Needs and Disabilities –…
British & Foreign School Society: Displacement Education Fund – UK Projects
Education & Employment YouthThe British & Foreign School Society’s Displacement Education Fund awards grants of between £10,000 and £60,000 per project (maximum £30,000 per year) to registered charities or educational establishments and between £10,000 to £20,000 (maximum £10,000 per year) to organisations which are not registered charities or educational establishments. The Fund will support work which aims to improve…
BA Better World Community Fund
Education & Employment Environmental Health & Social Care Older People Social Enterprise YouthBritish Airway’s BA Better World Community Fund provides 50% of your project target matched funding contributions up to £50,000 to UK registered charity or social enterprise for innovate projects that demonstrate an ability to create positive impact across several categories: Environment Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing Education and employability Thriving communities Crisis support Colleague engagement Funding…
Benefact Group: Movement for Good
Arts & Culture Education & Employment Health & Social Care Heritage Older People Religion Social Enterprise Sports Youth Monday September 12th, 2022 11:59pmThe Movement for Good Awards is an annual platform for giving, set up by all the businesses that make up the Benefact Group (formerly known as Ecclesiastical Insurance Group). During 2022, they are donating more than £1 million to registered charities, not-for-profit organisations and community interest companies that are making good things happen in their…
Ashworth Charitable Trust
Education & Employment Health & Social Care YouthThe Ashworth Charitable Trust supports humanitarian causes operating locally, nationally and internationally by awarding grants of up to £5,000 (typically no more that £3,000) to small, UK registered charities. The work of the Trust is informed by a set of underlying principles: The oneness of humanity; The establishment of true justice; The paramount importance of…
FCC Communities Foundation: Community Action Fund
Arts & Culture Community Buildings/Halls Environmental Health & Social Care Sports YouthThe FCC Community Action Fund provides grants of between £2,000 and £100,000 to not-for-profit organisations for amenity projects eligible under Object D of the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF). Eligible organisations are: Registered Charity which operates a community facility A Church or Parochial Church Council A Parish or Town Council or a Management Committee or User…
Tesco Community Grants
YouthTesco Community Grants, administrated by Groundworks, awards grants of up to £1,500 to voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/companies), schools, health bodies (e.g. Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), NHS Hospital Trust, Foundation Trust), Parish/Town Councils, local authorities and social housing providers who aim to make a positive difference within their community. Local good causes that…
Matthew Good Foundation: Grants for Good
Arts & Culture Community Buildings/Halls Education & Employment Environmental Health & Social Care Older People Social Enterprise YouthThe Matthew Good Foundation’s Grants for Good supports small, local community groups, charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises from across the UK with an annual income under £50,000 that have a positive impact on communities, people or the environment. Every three months, the Foundation will share £10,000 between five shortlisted projects that have a positive…
Shanly Foundation
Environmental Health & Social Care Older People Sports YouthThe Shanly Foundation awards grants to help local good causes. In particular the Foundation welcomes applicants that are helping to improve the welfare and quality of life of those that are disadvantaged within the community. They also support many local community events and festivals, scouts and girl guides, local schools and sports and social clubs.…
Persimmon Community Champions
Health & Social Care Older People Sports YouthUK house builders, Persimmon’s Community Champions funding programme awards up to £1,000 match funding to community groups and charities making positive change in their community. Deadline: Continuous rolling programme. This fund is not managed by Funding for All. Please click ‘Find out more’ and contact the funder directly for more information.
Leslie Sell Charitable Trust
YouthThe Leslie Sell Charitable Trust provides financial assistance to the Scouting and Guiding movement to help with the cost of making building repairs, purchasing equipment or replacing minibuses. Assistance is also given to groups and individuals wishing to make trips in the UK or overseas. Unfortunately the Trustees are unable to consider applications for trips submitted…
Peter Cruddas Foundation
YouthThe Peter Cruddas Foundation awards grants to UK registered charities that help disadvantaged and disengaged young people in the age range of 14 to 30, to pursue pathways to education, training and employment with the ultimate aim of helping them to become financially independent. The Foundation’s priorities are: Pathways/support for young disadvantaged or disengaged people…
Kent Community Foundation: Themed Funds
Education & Employment Environmental Health & Social Care Older People YouthKent Community Foundation’s Themed Fund programme awards grants typically up to £4,000 to not-for-profit organisations and registered charities with projects in one of the following themed areas: Employment, Skills & EnterpriseProjects which raise the aspirations and increase the skills and opportunities of people who are far from the labour market Vulnerable AdultsProjects that help vulnerable…
Burg-Wächter: Secure Communities Scheme
Community Buildings/Halls Health & Social Care Older People Sports YouthBURG-WÄCHTER, Europe’s largest safe and post box manufacturer, awards security kit packages worth between £150 and £200 to community projects or organisations including scouts groups local sports groups e.g. cycling or football club after school clubs healthcare community programmes events for children or OAPs village activity town/village charity As long as the initiative is run…
The True Colours Trust: Small Grants UK
Health & Social Care YouthThe True Colours Trust’s Small Grants UK programme supports smaller organisations and projects that work with disabled children and their families on a daily basis. Grants of up to £10,000 are usually one-off contributions for projects or core costs rather than multi-year grants for on-going revenue costs. The Trustees are particularly keen to support: Hydrotherapy…
The Weavers’ Company Benevolent Fund
Education & Employment Health & Social Care YouthThe Weavers’ Company Benevolent Fund awards grants of up to £15,000 per annum to smaller UK registered charities working with: Young offenders Prisoners and ex-prisoners Young disadvantaged people, especially those at risk of criminal involvement Local organisations such as those working in a village, estate or small town should normally have an income of less than…
Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust: Investing in Young People
Education & Employment Local Grants YouthThe Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust’s Investing in Young People grant programme seeks to support disadvantaged young people living at the margins of society; with the aim of improving their skills, building their confidence and resilience and supporting their transition into independence. The Trust is interested to hear from organisations in Kent working with: disengaged, disadvantaged and/or…
Paul Hamlyn Foundation: Youth Fund
YouthPaul Hamlyn Foundation’s Youth Fund provides core funding of up to £90,000 over three years to organisations working with and for young people (aged 14-25) who face complex transitions to adulthood. The funding supports organisations to: Sustain, grow or prepare to grow the organisation’s impact. Improve, consolidate and spread practices which empower young people to…
Ward & Partners Charitable Fund
Health & Social Care Local Grants YouthThe Ward & Partners Charitable Fund, administrated by Kent Community Foundation, awards grants of up to £5,000 to enable parents, carers and support groups to help very ill and disabled children get the most out of life. The Fund offers invaluable funding to projects which benefit children with physical disabilities and/or life limiting conditions. Ward &…
Kent Reliance Provident Society Community Fund
Local Grants Older People YouthThe Kent Reliance Provident Society Community Fund, administrated by Kent Community Foundation, makes grants of up to £3,500 to projects working with children and young people, plus projects providing support to the elderly across Kent and Medway. Deadline: Continuous rolling programme. Decisions made three times a year. This fund is not managed by Funding for All.…
Frank Brake Charitable Trust Fund
Community Buildings/Halls Education & Employment Health & Social Care Local Grants Older People Sports YouthThe Frank Brake Charitable Trust Fund, administrated by Kent Community Foundation, makes grants of up to £5,000 to projects which: encourage children, young people and families to participate in sports; improve community facilities such as village halls and community centres; encourage volunteering; improve employability; and support the elderly and the disabled. The fund will also…
Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm: Community Fund
Education & Employment Health & Social Care Local Grants Older People YouthThe Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Community Fund, administrated by Kent Community Foundation, awards grants up to £5,000 to community groups and projects within a 10 km radius of the Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm in Dungeness, Romney Marsh. Deadline: Continuous rolling programme For more information and how to apply please click here.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation: Arts-based Learning Fund
Arts & Culture Education & Employment YouthPaul Hamlyn Foundation’s Arts-based Learning Fund makes grants of between £30,000 and £400,000, of which the majority are in the region of £150,000 to £250,000, over two to three years to organisations enabling pupils in formal education settings (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Alternative Provision and Further Education) to thrive through engagement with high quality, arts-based…
The Gisela Graham Foundation
Arts & Culture Education & Employment Health & Social Care YouthThe Gisela Graham Foundation awards grants of up to £10,000 to UK registered charities that support the Foundation’s aims. They are: Further advancement of public health and safety through the research and treatment of chronic illnesses and conditions. Alleviate poverty and deprivation amongst children in less developed countries through care, education, and family support. Assist the…
The William Wates Memorial Trust
Sports YouthThe William Wates Memorial Trust typically awards grants of between £30,000 – £50,000 (however they are generally around £30,000 over three years) over three years to registered charities and or not for profit enterprises. Projects should encourage young people (5-19 year olds) experiencing severe disadvantage to keep away from anti-social behaviour and criminal activity, enabling…
Shackleton Foundation
Social Enterprise YouthThe Shackleton Foundation awards seed-funding of up to £10,000 to early-stage social entrepreneurs with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged and socially marginalised young people – just as Sir Ernest Shackleton helped others to overcome their doubts and fears in the face of true adversity. Projects must: be innovative and fresh; fulfil a…
BlueSpark Foundation
YouthThe BlueSpark Foundation provides funding for projects which aim to improve the education and development of children and young people by means of educational, cultural, sporting or other activities. Projects which the Trustees consider to help enhance the self-confidence, team working skills and future employability of children and young people (aged 5-22) will be prioritised.…
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
Arts & Culture Education & Employment Health & Social Care YouthThe Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust award grants to UK registered charities or organisations that are exempt from registration with projects that address specific categories set out by the Trust each year. The Trust operates on a three-year rotation of categories for grant applications. The upcoming categories are as follows: 2021 Rounds 1 and 2: HomelessnessThe…
The Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons’ Charity
Education & Employment Health & Social Care Local Grants Older People YouthThe Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons’ Charity is committed to supporting community groups by making small grants (typically under £1,000) towards projects that will directly benefit disadvantaged people in East Kent. Specific areas the Charity will consider funding are projects that address the needs of Vulnerable People – improving the lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our communities…
Comic Relief: Safe, Secure, Settled
Health & Social Care Sports YouthComic Relief’s Safe, Secure, Settled fund awards grants of between £100,000 and £500,000 to not-for-profit organisations with projects that are using sport to improve the lives of children and young people (up to 25 years) who are homeless or living in temporary accommodation to gain skills to lead safe and positive lives. Projects should take a creative approach,…
Veolia Environmental Trust: Community Grant Scheme
Community Buildings/Halls Environmental Sports YouthThe Veolia Environmental Trust’s Community Grant Scheme awards grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 to constituted, not-for-profit organisations for capital improvement projects to community buildings and outside spaces which are at the heart of the community for everyone and anyone to use. Community buildings and rooms: community centres, village halls, community spaces within religious buildings…
The Tony and Sheelagh Williams Charitable Foundation
Health & Social Care Older People YouthThe Tony and Sheelagh Williams Charitable Foundation aims to have the greatest benefit to people most in need. The Foundation favours charities that support the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people in society. This may include, charities that address the needs of people who are suffering because of poverty, homelessness, abuse, neglect, illness, disability, addiction or…
Lord Barnby’s Foundation
Environmental Health & Social Care Heritage Older People YouthLord Barnby’s Foundation offers grants to charitable organisations in England and Wales for general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, environment, conservation and heritage. Grants are between £1,000 – £5,000, but no maximum amount is specified. Applications should be made in writing and include a…
Woodroffe Benton Foundation
Environmental Health & Social Care Older People YouthThe Woodroffe Benton Foundation welcomes applications from any charitable organisation based in the UK, as well as any educational institutions (schools, universities, etc.) whether or not they have charitable status. Projects should fall within one of the following categories: Relief of Hardship Care for the Elderly Education and Youth Development Environment and Conservation Grants range…
Biskra Charitable Trust
Health & Social Care YouthThe Biskra Charitable Trust has been set up to for the public benefit of all persons regardless of age, race, religion or gender with special emphasis on organisations that operate for the benefit of young people. Its grant making policy is determined by the charity’s focus on providing opportunities for self-improvement, learning, skills training and…
Hedley Foundation
Health & Social Care Sports YouthThe Hedley Foundation’s principal aim is ‘to effect change for the better in the lives of young people’. The Foundation makes grants to small charities working with young people in the areas of Recreation, Sport, Training, Health and Welfare, Support and outdoor Education of young people. The Foundation is particularly keen on open air and…
The Forrester Family Trust
Education & Employment Health & Social Care Older People Youth Monday October 31st, 2022 11:59pmThe Forrester Family Trust awards grants to UK registered charities with an annual turnover under £10 million per year. The Trust aims to work towards a just and equitable society by supporting charities that help people facing significant disadvantage including financial hardship, health and social inequalities and/or threats to their freedoms. Grants are awarded according…
William Brake Charitable Trust
Arts & Culture Health & Social Care Heritage Local Grants Older People Sports YouthThe William Brake Charitable Trust provides funding to registered charities which are based and working in Kent. Typically the Brake family suggest charities which are known to them to be considered for funding from the Trust. Deadline: Continuous rolling programme. Trustees meet twice per year. For more information and how to apply please contact: Mr…
Tory Family Foundation
Health & Social Care Religion YouthThe Tory Family Foundation offer grants to local charitable causes in Folkestone, Kent but also for both national and international charitable causes. Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Funding is intended to support educational, religious, social and medical causes. Deadline: Continuous rolling programme. For more information and how to apply please contact: Mr…
Kent County Playing Fields Association
Local Grants Sports YouthThe Kent County Playing Fields Association offer grants of up to £1,000 to parish councils and voluntary organisations towards the cost of providing children’s recreational facilities only. The fundamental objective of the Association is to ensure that there are adequate facilities for recreation in every city, town and village in Kent and to encourage the provision, improvement,…
The Gibbons Family Trust
Local Grants YouthThe Gibbons Family Trust offers grants to charitable organisations, registered charities and individuals working with children and young people under the age of 25 years in the Isle of Thanet, Kent. Funding is intended to support the Trust’s main priorities, which are the care, benefit, welfare, education and support of young people under 25 years…
Lord’s Taverners: Accessible Minibuses
Health & Social Care Sports YouthThe Lord’s Taverners provides a range of specially adapted minibuses for SEN Schools catering for young people (under 25 years old) with learning and physical disabilities. Each minibus costs in the region of £61,000. The customised minibuses are provided to enable schools to engage pupils in a range of sporting and recreational activities within the local…
The Cole Charitable Trust
Environmental Health & Social Care Local Grants YouthThe Cole Charitable Trust supports charities in the West Midlands, Kent and Cambridgeshire areas. Preference is given to small charities for whom a modest grants can make a significant difference. The Trust welcomes applications from small and local (as opposed to regional or national) organisations, or local branches of organisations, working in the fields of: social welfare,…
Garfield Weston Foundation: Regular Grants
Arts & Culture Community Buildings/Halls Education & Employment Environmental Health & Social Care Heritage Religion YouthThe Garfield Weston Foundation’s Regular Grants programme awards grants to UK registered charities, CIOs, organisations that are either exempt under the Charity Commission guidelines or are registered charities or housing associations with activity in the following areas of: Welfare Youth Community Arts Faith Environment Education Health Museums and Heritage The grant can support capital projects,…
GC Gibson Charitable Trust
Arts & Culture Environmental Health & Social Care Older People YouthThe GC Gibson Charity offers grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 (averaging around £4,000) to a wide range of UK registered charities, preferably those with annual charitable donation of less than £1 million. The Trustees are all highly involved in various philanthropic activities and priority for support is given to charities that the Trustees have previously…
Foyle Foundation: Small Grants Scheme
Covid 19 Health & Social Care Older People YouthThe Foyle Fondation’s Small Grants Scheme awards grants of up to £10,000 to smaller charities in the UK working at a grass roots and local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities. Applications are welcomed from charities that have an annual turnover of less than £150,000 per annum. During the ongoing…
The Foyle Foundation: Main Grants Scheme
Arts & Culture YouthThe Foyle Foundation is an independent grantmaking trust that distributes grants to UK charities. The Foundation does not support applications from individuals. The Foundation’s Main Grants Scheme supports charities whose core work covers Arts and Learning. Arts The Foundation seeks applications that make a strong artistic case for support in either the performing or visual…
Fidelity UK Foundation Kent Community Development Fund
Environmental Health & Social Care IT & Technology Local Grants YouthThe Fidelity UK Foundation Kent Community Development Fund, administrated by Kent Community Foundation, supports capital and infrastructure projects that strengthen robust, UK registered charities (within Kent and Medway) with a solid track record over at least three years. Minimum income more than £100,000, grant request must be less than 10% of this total income. Grants will be one-off investments…
Ironmongers’ Company
YouthThe Ironmongers’ Company offers grants of up to £10,000 to registered charities that work with disadvantaged young people under the age of 25. In particular the Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for young people to fulfil their potential through educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills. Preference will be given to…