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This week's Funding Bulletin (May 12th - May 16th 2025)

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

Rosa's Rise Fund 2025

Rosa, a UK fund dedicated to supporting women and girls by investing in grassroots organisations working to achieve gender equality and social justice, has announced the launch of the Rise Fund 2025.


This fund is designed to invest in the future of organisations across the UK that are led by and for Black and racially minoritised women and girls, offering two-year grants of up to £40,000.


The funding is specifically aimed at strengthening organisational development, supporting work in key areas such as:

  • Strategy

  • Governance

  • Leadership

  • Partnerships with other women’s organisations

  • Financial sustainability

  • Fundraising

  • Impact measurement

  • Internal systems and processes


Eligible organisations must have an annual income between £30,000 and £300,000.


Priority will be given to proposals from organisations operating in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities, those based in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, and those led by and for disabled or LGBTQ+ women and girls.


Current deadline: 23rd June 2025



Co-op Foundation – Future Communities Fund

The Co-op Foundation is providing £1.75 million in funding through its Future Communities Fund to support organisations working with young people (primarily aged 10-25) across the UK who have experience of the justice system.


The aim is to help these young people re-engage with their communities after time spent in custody.


Around ten organisations will receive unrestricted grants of up to £150,000 over five years.


To be eligible, organisations must demonstrate that they:

  • Support young people to navigate the social stigma which can be associated for those with experience of the justice system

  • Have strong, existing relationships with referral agencies to ensure a smooth transition out of the justice system

  • Have experience of developing routes for young people transitioning from the justice system into training and employment

  • Have experience of supporting young people to develop skills that help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives

  • Value lived experience and have justice experienced young people involved in their governance and/or service delivery

  • Have experience of building flexible, consistent, positive relationships with young people


The fund is designed to support the Foundation’s new strategy, ‘Building communities of the future together’.


Current deadline: 12th June 2025



Parkinson’s UK – Physical Activity Grants Programme

Community groups and organisations across the UK can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to help people with Parkinson's to become and stay active.


The funding, made available through the Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme, will support new activities that encourage people affected by Parkinson’s to participate in physical activity and sport or increase their participation in these areas.


This could be anything fun that encourages people, particularly those from isolated and ethnic communities, to get moving such as a walking group, a dance class, or playing table tennis.


Examples of what the fund will support include:

  • Equipment

  • Facility hire

  • Maintenance of equipment

  • Coaching fees

  • Training

  • Parkinson’s specific online support

  • Up to 10% of core costs



The Screwfix Foundation – Community Facility Grants

The Screwfix Foundation has re-opened for applications from charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects that will fix, repair, maintain, and improve the properties and community facilities of those in need due to financial hardship, sickness, disability, distress, or other disadvantage throughout the UK.


Grants in the region of £5,000 are available for a variety of projects, such as:


• Improved energy-efficient lighting & heating

• Installation of new kitchen, bathroom etc.

• Installation of a sensory room

• General painting & decorating

• Improving the safety and security of a building


Current deadline: 1st August 2025



Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation – Small Change Big Difference Fund

Members and colleagues of the Yorkshire Building Society can nominate UK charities to apply to the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation's Small Change Big Difference Fund. The Foundation aims to help alleviate poverty, improve health, and save lives.


Once nominated, organisations can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support initiatives that benefit vulnerable groups in the UK, including children, the seriously ill, the elderly, the homeless, and people with disabilities.


Funding can be used for projects or items that make a positive difference, such as sensory toys for children with special needs, social activities for the elderly, or staff training for programme delivery.


Priority will be given to organisations with an annual income under £100,000 and those supporting marginalised communities.


Current deadline: 30th June 2025



The Cure Parkinsons Trust

Commercial organisations, appropriately qualified scientists or clinicians based in an accredited university or hospital in any country worldwide can now apply for funding for preclinical and clinical research. Projects should have the potential to advance knowledge that might lead to a cure for Parkinson’s disease.


Priority is given to projects that are likely to lead to clinical trials in people with Parkinson’s within 5 years.


The Cure Parkinson’s Trust has a particular interest in projects that show the potential to delay, slow, stop reverse or prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Grants of up to £250,000 are available.


Current deadline: 21st July 2025



SG UK Foundation – Bright Futures Grants

The SG UK Foundation has opened applications for its Bright Futures Grants, designed to support projects that help individuals from marginalised communities across the UK realise their potential. These include young people from low-income households, care-experienced individuals, racially minoritised groups, disabled people, and those facing mental health challenges. The programme aims to improve confidence, aspirations, and well-being, enabling long-term positive change.


Grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 are available for the first year, with the potential for multi-year funding following an initial pilot. The total amount of funding available has not been disclosed. Applicants must ensure their grant request does not exceed 30% of their organisation’s income from the previous financial year.


Eligible organisations include UK-registered charities and those with a recognised charitable purpose, such as Social Enterprises, Community Interest Companies, Faith-based groups and Voluntary organisations, etc.


Funding will support activities that build key life and employability skills, improve mental health, and develop attributes such as resilience and motivation. Projects must demonstrate a meaningful impact on individuals from the targeted communities, particularly in education and employment outcomes.


Current deadline: 3rd June 2025



Esmée Fairbairn Foundation – Fairer Future Grants Programme

Registered charities and organisations with charitable aims can apply for grants for projects that tackle injustice and structural inequality with the aim to create a more inclusive society. The funding is being made available through the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation’s Fairer Future grants programme.


Through the programme, the Foundation wants to support initiatives within five priority areas. These are:

  • Arts and creativity making change

  • Children and young people's rights

  • Racial justice

  • Gender justice

  • Migrant justice


The Foundation are keen to work with those with experience of the issues being addressed.


The majority of grants are for three years or longer and can cover project and core costs. Registered charities can also apply for unrestricted grants.


The minimum amount the Foundation offers is £30,000 and they have no maximum amount.



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 info@wcvs.org.uk to access bespoke advice and one-to-one support with grant funding.




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