top of page
Search

This week's Funding Bulletin (July 21st - July 25th 2025)

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week.
ree

Wirral CVS' Small Grants Programme


Wirral CVS has £100,000 of funding from Wirral Council Public Health to provide small grants up to £5,000, with the majority of grants expected to be under £3,000.


We will be looking to fund activities that:

- Improve physical and mental wellbeing

- Reduce health inequalities

- Promotes preventative health

- Enhance social inclusion and community resilience

- Increase access to health and wellbeing activities

- Improve self-management of health conditions

- Empower communities to take charge of their wellbeing.


Eligibility:

- Organisations based and operating in Wirral

- Income under £10k in the last year

- Charities, Social Enterprises or other Community Groups that have a Governing Document (Set of Rules)

- A bank account in the organisation's name and at least two unrelated signatories, or agreement from an appropriate organisation to hold the funds on your behalf



Veolia's Annual Sustainability Fund


Veolia has announced the launch of its Annual Sustainability Fund for 2025, offering more than £150,000 to support community and environmental initiatives across the UK. The fund, open to not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and individuals living in areas served by Veolia’s recycling and waste services, provides grants typically up to £1,000 per project.


This year also marks an expansion in eligibility: alongside environmental projects that boost biodiversity and promote sustainable habits, the fund now welcomes social projects. Initiatives that offer employment support, aid rehabilitation, support youth, and strengthen communities are encouraged to apply.


Selection will prioritise projects with clear, lasting benefits for people or the planet, and those fostering strong community involvement. Past recipients have included community orchards, repair cafés, biodiversity corridors, school-based environmental education, and local waste reduction campaigns.


In celebration of the fund’s fifth anniversary, 2025 introduces a “bumper” grant of up to £5,000 for an exceptional project demonstrating remarkable community benefit.


Current deadline: 30th September 2025



The B&Q Foundation


The B&Q Foundation has announced that its July 2025 grant funding round will continue to support projects with a specific focus on supporting UK-registered charities working with people experiencing homelessness. This year, grants of up to £5,000 are available for garden and outdoor space projects, while funding for indoor or building improvement projects can reach up to £10,000. Larger grants may be considered in exceptional cases where projects demonstrate significant impact.


Eligible projects can include for example:

  • The creation or refurbishment of community gardens

  • Renovation of housing spaces such as kitchens or bathrooms

  • Improvements to accessibility for people with disabilities

  • Enhancements to shelters or community facilities


The funding is designed to support practical projects that enhance the living environments of vulnerable groups.


Applicants must be registered charities based in the UK. All projects should be completed within six months of receiving funding, and grants are intended for standalone projects rather than core operating costs.


Current deadline: 1st August 2025



The Motability Foundation


The Motability Foundation has launched five new funding rounds to support organisations working to remove barriers to accessible transport for people with disabilities. The grants, which range from £50,000 to £1 million, are now open for applications and target a broad range of activities— from providing mobility aids and travel training to influencing transport policy and improving driving tuition for people with disabilities.


Aimed at charities, social enterprises, and community organisations across the UK, these grants are designed to help both longstanding providers and newer, smaller organisations, including Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs), with the minimum annual turnover requirement now reduced to £50,000. This expands eligibility, allowing more groups working at local and grassroots levels to apply.


Funding is available for:

  • Improving access to wheelchairs and other mobility aids, with separate rounds for small and large-scale initiatives.

  • Expanding opportunities in active travel, such as cycling or walking, by providing suitable equipment and experiences.

  • Supporting travel training schemes to help disabled people use public and private transport more confidently.

  • Increasing access to driving tuition and theory test support tailored for disabled learners.


Additional funding rounds are expected to launch later in the year, covering further areas related to accessible transport. All funding awards are for future projects and must align with the Foundation’s aim to enhance transport equity for disabled people across the UK.


Applicants must be UK-based incorporated organisations, have three months’ operating reserves, and primarily work in the field of transport for disabled people. Proposals should focus on supporting disabled individuals through innovative, effective, and scalable solutions. Detailed guidance and application forms are available on the Motability Foundation website.


Current deadline: 15th December 2025



The Hays Travel Foundation


Registered charities operating in areas in which Hays Travel operates can apply for grants from the Hays Travel Foundation. The Foundation offers funding between £2,000 and £15,000, aiming to support projects that help disadvantaged young people aged up to 25 years in the areas of education, poverty prevention, health, arts, culture, or sports.


Charities not located in Hays Travel areas must provide evidence of how their project impacts a community with a Hays Travel branch. The Foundation encourages applicants to demonstrate match funding, as this increases the likelihood of securing a grant.


Applications for the next round of Foundation funding are currently open. Interested charities can apply online through the Hays Travel Foundation website. For local good causes, individuals or organisations are encouraged to approach their nearest Hays Travel branch directly to discuss potential support.


In addition to the Foundation's grants, each Hays Travel branch has a yearly budget for local good causes, allowing them to support fundraising activities or worthy causes in their communities. This broadens the company's community impact beyond youth-focused projects.


Since its establishment in 2015, the Foundation has awarded more than £1 million in grant donations.


Current deadline: 28th September 2025



Variety's Wheelchairs for Children grants


Parents, teachers, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists of a child or young person under the age of 19 living with a disability or long-term health condition, can now apply for funding to purchase a new wheelchair.


The funding is made available by children’s charity Variety, which will fund bespoke wheelchairs for any purpose, including manual, powered and sports wheelchairs that are not available through local authority wheelchair services in England, Wales & Scotland.


Applicants, which can include the child themselves (aged 13 and over), will need to provide a letter of support for the item required from a relevant healthcare professional.


Applications can be made at any time, and will be considered by the Wheelchair Committee.



The Fat Beehive Foundation


UK-registered charities can apply for funding of up to £2,500 to improve their online digital presence.


The Fat Beehive Foundation awards small grants to charities with an average income of less than £1,000,000 yearly to support hard-to-fund digital expenditures that other funders often do not cover.


Funding will help organisations to build websites and apps, digitise services and purchase digital products.


Trustees are particularly keen to support traditionally hard-to-fund organisations, such as those supporting prisoners, refugees or disadvantaged youth.


Current deadline: 30th September 2025



The Architectural Heritage Fund


The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is offering Project Development Grants of up to £100,000 for not-for-profit organisations that are working to develop and restore historic buildings in the UK. The grants are available to charities, social enterprises, and community groups seeking to take ownership or adapt heritage properties—including those in economically disadvantaged or at-risk areas.


Funding can be used for professional fees, business plan development, capacity building, community engagement, and preparation for capital works. Grants may also cover organisational overheads up to 20% of the total.


Eligible projects must demonstrate a viable end use for the building and have a freehold or a long lease (usually at least 25 years), or show that they are working to secure this. Preference will be given to projects that have clear social and economic benefits, such as creating jobs, training opportunities, or serving diverse communities.


The application process includes two stages. Applicants first submit an online Expression of Interest and can expect a decision within six weeks. If shortlisted, they are invited to submit a full application, with a final decision communicated within two to three months.


The AHF recommends that applicants contact their regional Support Officer before applying. Expressions of Interest are accepted on a rolling basis.


Current deadline: 29th September 2025



The Society Foundation


Grants of up to £2,500 are available to UK-registered charities and charitable organisations that are seeking to help people move towards paid employment who are either:

  • The recently homeless or vulnerably housed

  • Ex-offenders

  • 16-to-24-year-olds not in employment, education or training


The funding, which the Society Foundation provides, will support small or growing organisations with a turnover of up to £500,000 with capacity building activities, including:

  • IT infrastructure and equipment

  • Staff training and development

  • External consultancy/support


Current deadline: 12th September 2025


To read more: About Us


The Hilden Charitable Fund


The Hilden Charitable Fund has reopened its UK funding programme and is now accepting applications. The fund is offering grants ranging from £5,000 to £7,000 and focuses on two key areas:

  • Asylum Seekers and Refugees: The fund is interested in supporting projects that provide essential services to asylum seekers and refugees, aiming to facilitate their integration into the broader community.

  • Penal Affairs: The fund aims to fund projects involving organisations working within prisons to support and assist prisoners, particularly women. The goal is to help them cope, maintain family bonds, and enhance their ability to reintegrate positively into society upon release. The fund also encourages applications for projects that focus on post-release support, promoting successful resettlement and reducing the likelihood of reoffending.


Applications are open to the following types of organisations:

  • Registered Charities

  • Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO)

  • Community Interest Companies (CIC)

  • Charitable Companies

  • Excepted Charities


Current deadline: 21st August 2025



Our past Funding Bulletins will also have grant opportunities that are still open!


Need support applying to any of the above? Get in touch with us at groups@wcvs.org.uk to access bespoke advice and one-to-one support with grant funding.




Comments

Rated 0 out of 5 stars.
No ratings yet
Add a rating
bottom of page