Latest funding
Action with Communities in Rural England is a national charity speaking up for and supporting rural communities
https://acre.org.uk/main-grants-scheme-for-village-halls/
Grants up to £75,000 to support larger improvement projects to rural community buildings in England such as full refits and extensions
The scheme is for those responsible for rural community buildings who wish to make substantive improvements to their building, whether that be extensions or improving energy efficiency and contributing to Net Zero.
Awards can be made to cover 20% of eligible project costs, from £7,500 to a maximum amount of £75,000. Projects must therefore be to the value of £37,500 or more with the 80% balance of funding being provided from other sources.
We will be closing the Fund for new Stage 1 applications on 12 August to process those in the system. We currently have more applications than the amount of funding available. We will review the situation in September.
Harford Charitable Trust
Grants of up to £2,000 to registered charities working in the South and South-West of England for children and families, disadvantaged people, and disabilities, particularly environmental and self-help initiatives. They prefer small charities. Grants up to £2,000.
James Tudor Foundation
https://www.jamestudor.org.uk/
Funds UK registered charities working in a diverse range of physical health and mental health fields, including hospices. It does fund internationally but that is by invitation only. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £50,000, with most between £5,000 and £10,000. For physical and mental health, the Expression of Interest window is 07/07/2025 to 15/08/2025 (17:00hrs). The Hospice Care programme is open to hospices in SW England and South Wales and accepts applications once a year. The next grant round will open in Oct 25
Lloyds Bank Foundation
https://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/funding/deaf-and-disabled-peoples-organisations-fund/
For small and local charities and CICs with an income between £25,000 to £500,000 that are led by and working with Deaf and Disabled people who are experiencing poverty. Organisations can apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000. For the 2025 round, they will make 41 grants across England and Wales. Deadline 5pm on 4 Sep. Added 26 Jun 25
National Lottery – Million Hours
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/million-hours
Extra support to young people in areas with higher rates of anti-social behaviour - extra hours of youth work to give young people more places to go and positive things to do. This is the third phase of the Million Hours Fund, funded by the DCMS and the Lottery. They only fund in certain parts of England - check the link to the list on the web page. It includes locations in most counties in England. It's open to incorporated voluntary or community organisations, and public sector organisations. That is, not trusts or unregistered community groups. Grants £30,000 to £100,000. Deadline midday, 22 Oct 2025.
National Lottery- awards for all - environment
For community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live to start a new activity or continue an existing one, help your organisation adapt to new challenges, or run one-off events that have a clear environmental benefit. They want projects that: help people connect with and care for nature in their area, make a positive difference to the environment. Grants £300 to £20,000 for up to two years. Opens 25 Jun. Deadline 17 Dec.
Tree Council
https://treecouncil.org.uk/grants-and-guidance/our-grants/trees-outside-woodland-fund/
Grants to support the establishment of trees, orchards and hedgerows on streets, in parks, and in community and educational spaces across in England. It's open to local authorities and registered charities with income above £100k pa. Grants £10,000 - £40,000 for trees and supporting capital items. It's open 10 Jun to 31 Oct, or until all funding has been allocated.
1st September 2025