This week's Funding Bulletin (May 19th - May 23rd 2025)
- lewishallwcvs
- May 23
- 3 min read
A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week.
The Power of Music Fund
Local music and dementia groups, including choirs, can apply for funding to deliver music activities for people living with dementia and their carers.
The Power of Music Fund, a collaboration between Music for All and the National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP), supports projects that use the power of music to improve the well-being of people with dementia from underrepresented communities, including racially minoritised groups.
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to cover costs associated with rehearsals and performances, including transport for participants, venue hire, instruments, equipment, music, musicians and workshop leaders.
In addition, successful applicants will receive support through training, peer support, resources, development opportunities, and evaluation through NASP’s national music and dementia network.
Current deadline: 16th June 2025
To read more: The Power of Music Fund | Music For All
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme has launched its twelfth funding round, offering £40 million to support projects that assist vulnerable households with energy-related challenges. This round pilots and includes a new Impact Fund, focusing on monitoring the effectiveness of energy advice services. The scheme is managed by the Energy Saving Trust and is open to charities and community energy groups, including community interest companies, co-operative societies, and community benefit societies across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Current deadline: 11th June 2025
To read more: Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme
The Naturesave Trust
The Naturesave Trust, a charity funded by premiums from Naturesave Insurance, has announced its latest funding round for environmental projects in the UK. The Trust offers grants of up to £5,000 for small projects run by charities, social enterprises, and grassroots community organisations.
For this funding window, the Trust is looking to support organisations who are working to connect communities to nature to improve people's physical and mental wellbeing as well as create positive action for climate change.
Activities supported through the Trust could include:
Arts and cultural activities
Community gardening
Green gyms
Eco anxiety and mental health
Training a community with green skills
Conservation volunteering
Urban nature programmes
Social prescribing
Access to nature
Community wildlife surveys
Nature mindfulness
Current deadline: 15th July 2025
To read more: The Naturesave Trust - Naturesave Insurance
The Wolfson Foundation
Grants of up to £75,000 are available to charities and local authorities supporting people with disabilities. The Wolfson Foundation funds capital projects that encourage independence, focusing on training, employment, and supported housing.
The Foundation is especially interested in projects that assist the transition from children's services to adult services. Grants are typically awarded for new builds, refurbishments, or equipment.
The Wolfson Foundation also invites applications for its Funding for Charities Working with Older People programme. This initiative aims to support UK-registered charities and local authorities that provide care and services for older individuals, particularly those with neurodegenerative conditions or experiencing social isolation. The grant focuses on capital projects that enhance the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of services.
Current deadline: 1st July 2025
To read more: Funding for charities working with disability
Different Foundation's AI For All Programme
'AI for All' is the Foundation's 'flagship programme' which offers one-off grants of up to £2,500 and four hours of specialised mentorship with respected leaders in AI. This mentorship provides practical guidance to enhance impact, improve programme delivery, and strengthen organisational capabilities.
The funding is intended to promote access and opportunity for members of underrepresented and diverse communities in AI innovation. It supports organisations committed to diversity in technology.
The current focus is addressing digital bias, elevating diverse voices, and developing AI that works for everyone.
Applications will be accepted from UK registered charities, based and working within the UK, with a turnover of between £150,000 and £1.15 million and one to ten employees.
Current deadline: 30th June 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 info@wcvs.org.uk to access bespoke advice and one-to-one support with grant funding.
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