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This week's Funding Bulletin (June 1st - June 5th 2026)

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


Historic England’s Places of Worship Renewal Fund


The Yapp Charitable Trust is making funding available to support the core costs of small registered charities working with some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in England and Wales.


The Trust funds work that focuses on one of their priority groups:

  • Elderly people

  • Children & young people

  • Mental health, disability & learning difficulties

  • People overcoming addiction, abuse, offending or social and educational disadvantage


Grants of up to £3,000 per year for up to three years are available to support ongoing core costs and regular service delivery rather than new projects.


To be eligible, organisations must have been operating for at least three years and have an annual income of less than £50,000.


Priority will be given to:

  • Work that is unattractive to the general public or unpopular with other funders

  • Services that help to improve the lives of marginalised, disadvantaged or isolated people

  • Applicants that can demonstrate an effective use of volunteers

  • Applicants that can demonstrate (where feasible) an element of self-sustainability by charging subscriptions/fees to service users


Applications can be made at any time. Trustees meet three times a year to review applications. Decisions can take up to five months.



Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme


A new £30 million funding round has opened to support charities and community energy organisations working with households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills.


The funding is available through phase three of the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme, which distributes voluntary payments from energy companies that may have breached Ofgem rules. The scheme supports projects across England, Scotland and Wales that help vulnerable households, reduce carbon emissions, develop innovative energy products and services, and support a just transition to net zero.


Six funding streams are available:

  • The £19 million Main Fund offers grants between £50,000 and £2 million for projects that support households in vulnerable situations.

  • The £1 million Small Project Fund offers grants of between £20,000 and £49,999 for similar work.

  • The £1 million Impact Fund provides grants of between £20,000 and £500,000 for projects measuring the impact of energy advice and other interventions.

  • The £4.5 million Innovation Fund offers grants ranging from £20,000 to £1 million to develop new products or services that benefit households.

  • The £3 million Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund supports projects that reduce UK carbon emissions and help households lower their carbon footprints, with grants ranging from £20,000 to £1 million.

  • The £1.5 million Just Transition Fund offers grants of between £20,000 and £250,000 for community renewable energy projects benefiting vulnerable energy consumers.


Registered charities, community interest companies, co-operative societies and community benefit societies can apply, provided their projects meet the scheme’s priorities and benefit people in England, Scotland or Wales.


Since 2018, the Energy Redress Scheme has funded more than 790 projects, supporting around 900,000 households. Previous projects have included energy advice, casework, tailored support for people with complex needs, retrofit initiatives, community energy generation and trials of new models to help households use locally generated energy.


Current deadline: 23rd June 2026



The FCC Community Action Fund


The FCC Community Action Fund, run by FCC Communities Foundation and funded through the Landfill Communities Fund tax-credit scheme, is accepting applications for its next round of funding. Supported through the Landfill Communities Fund, the fund offers grants between £10,000 and £100,000 for projects that enhance public amenities, conservation and biodiversity costing up to £500,000, including VAT.


The funding is available for the following:

  • Village Halls and Community Centres

  • Public Play Areas

  • Publicly available Multi use games areas, skate parks and BMX tracks

  • Sport and recreation grounds including pavilions and clubhouses with full public access

  • Churches – community spaces only which are available for hire

  • Nature Reserves

  • Public gardens, parks, country parks and woodlands with at least dawn to dusk access

  • Museums


Work must be situated at a single amenity/site only within 10 miles of an FCC Environment site.


Eligible applicants include registered charities, churches or parochial church councils, parish and town councils, local authorities, management committees and Community Amateur Sports Clubs. Projects must be on land owned, leased or managed by the applicant with at least five years remaining on the agreement.


Current deadline: 19th August 2026



Grocers' Charity's Open Grants Programme


Grants of up to £5,000 are available to UK-registered charities working to reduce disadvantage and improve the quality of life for vulnerable people.


The funding is provided by the Grocers’ Charity through its Open Grants Programme, which supports projects that provide practical support and create lasting benefits for communities.


Funding priorities include:

  • Relief of hardship – including homelessness support, domestic abuse services and work in deprived communities

  • Children and young people – building confidence, skills and wellbeing

  • Older people – reducing isolation and supporting independent living

  • Disability and inclusion – tackling barriers and supporting participation

  • Health – including equipment, wellbeing support and medical research

  • Military – support for veterans and their families

  • Arts and heritage – widening access and preserving culture

  • Environment and conservation – protecting habitats and tackling climate change


Applications are assessed through a two-stage process, beginning with an initial enquiry followed by a full application for shortlisted organisations.


Current deadline: 15th August 2026



The ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund


Grants of up to £20,000 are available for community projects that address climate challenges through sustainable water or solar infrastructure and nature-based solutions.


The ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund, delivered by ChangeX, is open to applications from schools and not-for-profit organisations across the UK. ChangeX is a registered charity and community engagement platform that helps local groups, schools, and not-for-profit organisations start or expand community projects.


Applicants can either submit their own project idea, or deliver one of three proven climate initiatives


The proven ideas are:

  • Youth-led solar: From Classroom to Kilowatts – grants of £11,000 for practical solar projects led by teenagers in schools and other youth settings

  • Ecosystem restoration communities – grants of £18,000 for projects to grow and plant trees and to learn about ecosystem restoration and regenerative agriculture

  • Precious plastic workspaces – grants of £20,000 for projects that develop local networks to tackle plastic pollution


Funding can cover direct set-up or maintenance costs, including space hire, insurance, seeds and planting materials, tools and training fees. Between three and five projects will be funded.


Current deadline: 19th July 2026


The Wise Music Foundation


Funding is available to small UK charities supporting vulnerable people facing hardship, distress, illness, or poverty.


The Wise Music Foundation offers grants of £500-£5,000, with an average award of £1,500.


Priority is given to projects that help:

  • Children

  • The homeless

  • The elderly

  • People with disabilities


The Foundation also supports a wider range of causes, including education, cultural activities, arts and heritage, health and disability support, overseas famine relief, food banks and other charitable initiatives.


Charities with an annual turnover of up to £500,000 are eligible to apply.


Current deadline: 31st August 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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