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This week's Funding Bulletin (July 6th - July 10th 2026)

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



The ScottishPower Foundation Annual Grants Fund


Grants of between £50,000 and £100,000 are available to registered charities delivering projects that benefit communities across the UK.


The ScottishPower Foundation Annual Grants Fund supports projects that strengthen communities, protect the environment, promote inclusion, and expand opportunities for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.


Funding is available across five strategic themes:

  • Education, training and research

  • Biodiversity and the environment

  • Art and culture

  • Social action

  • New technologies


Projects should contribute to at least one United Nations Sustainable Development Goal.


Funding is for the delivery of specific projects and cannot be used for general unrestricted running costs. The grant requested must not exceed 50% of the organisation’s most recent annual income.


UK registered charities with an annual income between £100,000 and £5 million are eligible to apply. Organisations must first complete an eligibility form. Applicants who pass the eligibility stage will receive an email with a link to the application form.


Current deadline: 24th July 2026



The Henry Smith Foundation's Welcome for Newcomers Fund


The Henry Smith Foundation has launched its new Welcome for Newcomers Fund to support organisations and partnerships helping people who are newly arrived in the UK.


The fund will provide around 20 grants of £200,000 over three years to strengthen specialist support and activities that help refugees, people seeking asylum and other migrants rebuild their lives, feel at home and become active members of their local communities.


Registered charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations, Community Interest Companies (CICs) with an asset lock, and other not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply.


Organisations should have ongoing, long-term access to safe physical spaces and have a proven track record of providing comprehensive help through three core elements of 'Welcome' work:

  • Specialist support: delivered directly or through specialist providers, for activities such as immigration advice, help with rights and entitlements, destitution and housing matters, healthcare and therapeutic trauma support, English language education, and employment

  • Enabling belonging: social and community activities that foster connection and belonging. Activities could involve food, sport or the arts, volunteering or community sponsorship

  • Influencing work: to help improve local conditions for Welcome. For example, strengthening links with local employers and educators or influencing local authority policies and practices that impact newcomers’ rights and ability to connect with and participate in the community


Organisations interested in applying can find out more and register for the fund launch webinar which will be held from 11am to 12pm on 14th July 2026.


Current deadline: 26th August 2026



B&Q Foundation's Home Grants


Grants of up to £10,000 will soon be available to UK registered charities for projects that improve homes and accommodation, or provide home-starter kits, for people in need.


The funding is provided by the B&Q Foundation to help individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disability, illness, or financial hardship feel safer, more settled, and better supported in their homes.


The Home Improvement Fund can support a range of improvement works, including essential repairs, decorating, the installation of fixtures, safety features, and other indoor and outdoor improvements.


The Home-Starter Kits Fund provides grants of up to £10,000, with a maximum of £500 per kit, to help charities purchase and distribute essential household items to individuals setting up a home. This includes white goods, small electrical goods, curtains, lighting, soft furnishings, basic repair materials, and gift cards to cover immediate needs.


Only charity-managed properties qualify for home and accommodation improvements.


Current deadline: 14th August 2026



CLA Charitable Trist


Applications are invited from registered charities and not-for-profit organisations in England and Wales for projects that help disabled or disadvantaged people connect with nature and the countryside.


The funding, made available through the CLA Charitable Trust, supports projects that improve the physical and mental health and well-being of disabled or disadvantaged people by helping them visit and participate in recreational and educational opportunities in the countryside.


A wide range of organisations providing activities engaging young people and communities will be supported, such as:

  • Farms providing day or residential experiences for disabled or disadvantaged young people

  • Growing projects, including horticultural therapy and community projects supporting people through outdoor activities and gardening

  • Forest school-type activities, giving people the opportunity to utilise their outdoor spaces for the benefit of their mental and physical wellbeing

  • Conservation and environmental projects, giving people the chance to learn about the natural environment and how to care for it


Applications are particularly welcomed for projects for children and young people who are disadvantaged financially, physically, mentally or from areas of deprivation.


Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded to support projects, capital works and running costs.


Current deadline: 27th July 2026


The Cosaraf Charitable Foundation's Hardship Grants


Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, housing associations, schools and social services providing support for individuals and families across the UK who are in financial need.


The Cosaraf Charitable Foundation’s Hardship Grants will support individuals and families who have exhausted all other sources of funding and are struggling with everyday costs, such as basic living expenses, household items and utilities, work- or education-related expenses, or rent arrears.


Priority will be given to:

  • The most financially excluded people

  • Families over individuals

  • Those with caring responsibilities

  • Items that will make the most difference to the individual/family’s long-term future


Other than in exceptional cases, Hardship Grants will only be made available for:

  • Household items (white goods and occasionally other items i.e. sofas, wardrobes etc.)

  • Basic Living Expenses (Utilities or food)

  • Work- or education-related expenses (interview clothes, school uniforms, laptops)

  • Rent arrears and Council tax arrears, but only where there is a clear and obvious risk of homelessness (for rent arrears involving a social landlord please outline what support has already been offered to your tenant)

  • Contribution to immigration-related costs, where the current immigration status directly causes financial hardship to the applicant


The Foundation distributes both Zakat and Sadaqah funds; please read our Zakat Distribution Policy for more information. Sadaqah funds are available for all people of all faiths and none. Zakat funds are only available for Muslim applicants.


Applications can be made at any time and are assessed every six weeks.



The GSK Community Health Programme


The GSK Community Health Programme has announced that it is accepting applications from small UK registered charities working to reduce health inequalities. The programme offers up to £10,000 in unrestricted funding.


GSK is a global healthcare company, and the programme is delivered with The King’s Fund to support community-based charities improving health outcomes for disadvantaged groups, including ethnic minority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ communities and others experiencing inequality.


Previous projects supported have included:

  • Mental health mentoring for adults with body image issues or disordered eating

  • Accessible sport and physical activity for disabled people, including activity programmes, skills development and volunteering opportunities.

  • Food poverty and social isolation projects, such as a community lunch club supporting isolated or low-income residents.

  • Early years and family wellbeing support, including work to improve school readiness and reduce disadvantage for families with children under five, based on The Spring Charity.

  • Mental health advocacy for people experiencing mental health challenges and multiple disadvantages.

  • Creative therapeutic services for children and young people at risk of long-term mental health problems, based on The Windmill Trust.


Eligible applicants must be registered charities, at least one year old, located and working in the UK, with annual income between £20,000 and £150,000.


Up to 10 charities are expected to receive funding. The grants can support small organisations tackling health inequalities in their communities. The charities offered funding will be invited to attend an online leadership programme. Up to 10 places are available, valued at £5,000 a place.


Current deadline: 10th August 2026



The Weavers Company's Benevolent Fund


The Worshipful Company of Weavers has launched a new funding round through its Benevolent Fund.


The fund mainly supports projects that help young offenders, ex-offenders and other disadvantaged young people move into employment and participate in their communities. The fund also provides support to smaller charities working with underfunded groups within the criminal justice system.


Eligible organisations include registered UK charities and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs). In some cases, community interest companies (CICs) may also be considered.


There are two levels of funding available:

  • Small grants of up to £5,000.

  • Main grants with no formal limit, although most awards are between £10,000 and £15,000.


Previously funded projects have included:

  • Supporting disadvantaged young people (typically aged up to around 30) to develop life skills and access education, training or employment.

  • Helping young offenders, ex-offenders and their families reintegrate into society, overcome social and economic barriers, and contribute positively to their communities.

  • Funding direct work with women involved in, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system, such as mentoring, training or outreach for women experiencing abuse, exploitation or other vulnerabilities.

  • Supporting smaller specialist organisations delivering tailored services, particularly local charities working at community level.

  • Preventing young people at risk of offending from entering the criminal justice system through early-intervention programmes such as mentoring and training.


Current deadline: 1st November 2026



The Delamere Dairy Foundation


Grants of £1,000 - £5,000 are available for local projects strengthening communities in England, Scotland, and Wales.


The Delamere Dairy Foundation, the independent charitable Trust set up by Delamere Dairy Ltd, to give back to local and wider communities through the provision of discretionary grants and other financial assistance, will provide support for charities, community groups, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that fit the objectives of the Foundation:

  • The advancement of agriculture and environmental protection

  • The advancement in life of young people by developing their capabilities so that they may mature as contributory members of society

  • The relief of financial hardship

  • The advancement of education

  • The relief of sickness


Recent beneficiaries of the foundation's grants include a local food bank, a community garden and a youth mentoring programme.


Applications will be considered at regularly scheduled panel meetings. For this funding round, applicants who have not heard from the Foundation by 30 September have not been successful.



Matrix Law's Matrix Causes Fund


The Matrix Causes Fund is currently inviting applications from organisations working to improve the lives of people facing disadvantage in the UK and internationally. The Fund supports initiatives that promote access to justice, equality of opportunity, and environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on those who are most vulnerable in society.


Grants of up to £8,000 are available for one-off projects, alongside the option of multi-year funding of up to £5,000 per year for up to three years. This flexible funding can be used to support core organisational activities as well as frontline work that delivers meaningful impact.


The Fund is open to registered charities and to organisations established for charitable purposes, even if they are not formally registered. Each funding round accepts up to 30 applications, with a maximum of two awards made to organisations based outside the UK.


Priority will be given to projects where the benefit can be most widely felt, and from organisations based in London, and/or those organisations whose focus is on supporting the needs of vulnerable persons such as people (particularly children) with disabilities, women in refuges, refugees and asylum seekers, people with mental health difficulties, prisoners, etc.


Previous grants awarded include:

  • Key4Life received £3,000 per year over three years to deliver mentoring and training for young men leaving the criminal justice system, helping to reduce reoffending and support long-term reintegration.

  • A £4,000 grant enabled Comrades of Children Overseas to train 32 women in Tanzania in sustainable agricultural practices, increasing household income and long-term resilience.


Current deadline: 30th September 2026



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.



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