This week's Funding Bulletin (May 26th - May 30th 2025)
- lewishallwcvs
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A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week.
The Aviva Community Fund
Aviva has partnered with the fundraising platform Crowdfunder to support small charities and community groups with innovative ideas that benefit their communities and are looking to raise up to £50,000.
The Aviva Community Fund will match each donation given, up to the value of £250, to support projects that help address the key issues of climate action and financial wellbeing. Activities could include providing cost-of-living support, community energy schemes, or financial education workshops. It is designed to back fresh ideas and scalable projects that make a measurable impact.
Once applications have been submitted, applicants will create a fundraising page on Crowdfunder, which Aviva employees and the public can donate to.
To read more: Aviva Community Fund
SUEZ Communities Fund
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to deliver projects that improve communities and the environment.
The funding is made available through the SUEZ Communities Fund for projects that improve public amenities, repair religious or historic buildings, or support biodiversity in areas surrounding Suez landfill sites.
The maximum grant amount is:
£50,000 for projects in England
£20,000 for projects in Scotland
Funding typically covers:
Materials
Equipment
Contractors for improvement work
Current deadline: 3rd September 2025
To read more: SUEZ Communities Fund - Grantscape Grantscape
The Veolia Environmental Trust
The Veolia Environmental Trust, which provides grants for community and environmental projects, has announced the opening of its next funding round. Grants are available to enhance community facilities and natural habitats across England.
Constituted not-for-profit organisations, local authorities, and Environmental Bodies (EBs) are invited to apply for funding through two primary schemes:
The Community Grants Scheme
The Habitat & Biodiversity Grants Scheme
Under the Community Grants Scheme, applicants can request between £10,000 and £75,000 to develop or improve publicly accessible spaces that promote community action, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability.
The Habitat & Biodiversity Grants Scheme offers between £10,000 and £75,000 for projects focused on creating or enhancing natural habitats to support native species and biodiversity. The total funding available for these schemes has not been specified.
Eligible projects must not have commenced physical work prior to application and should have all necessary permissions in place. It's essential to verify that the project location falls within the Trust's eligible areas using their postcode checker.
Current deadline: 26th June 2025
To read more: The Veolia Environmental Trust
The Elephant Trust
The Elephant Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects. It aims to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted by lack of funds.
The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Priority is given to artists in the fine arts and small organisations and galleries who should submit well-argued, imaginative proposals for making or producing new work or exhibitions.
The Trust normally awards grants of up to £2,000, but larger grants of up to £5,000 may be considered.
Current deadline: 29th June 2025
To read more: The Elephant Trust
Women’s Health Community Fund
Applications are now open for the Women’s Health Community Fund, which supports small, grassroots organisations and community groups in delivering health information and support to women, girls, and people from underrepresented communities across the UK.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects that address the following:
Improving information, education or support for menstrual health, menopause and/or related gynaecological conditions e.g. PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, PMDD
Supporting people and groups that are often excluded in mainstream healthcare, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, people living with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, addiction, or living in areas of economic deprivation
The funding is provided by Wellbeing of Women, in partnership with Holland and Barrett.
Current deadline: 15th June 2025
To read more: Women’s Health Community Fund - Wellbeing of Women
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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