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This week's Funding Bulletin (November 24th -November 28th 2025)

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

The Morrisons Foundation


Grants of up to £10,000 are available to registered charities for projects that positively impact communities across England, Scotland, and Wales.


The Morrisons Foundation provides funding to support projects that:

  • Tackle poverty and social deprivation

  • Enhance community spaces, facilities and services

  • Improve the health and wellbeing of local communities


The funding will support both capital spend and direct project delivery costs.


Priority is given to smaller organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million and for projects in the communities Morrisons serves.



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.


Current deadline: 11th February 2026



Kelly Family Charitable Trust


Registered charities whose activities support and encourage the family to work as a cohesive unit in tackling problems that face one or more of its members can apply for grants of up to £5,000 through the Kelly Family Charitable Trust. Higher grant amounts can be awarded at the discretion of trustees.


Both capital and revenue grants are available, and the Trust welcomes requests for core operating costs in addition to project-based funding. Newly established organisations are encouraged to apply, as the Trust seeks to help charities grow and establish their services.


Initiatives supported by the Trust focus on preventing the fracture of the family unit through interventions such as practical support, relationship counselling, or mediation. Proposals addressing sexual abuse, domestic or physical violence, alcohol or drug misuse, and support for prisoners and their families are also supported


Although the Trust prefers to fund charities with annual incomes below £500,000, it may consider applications from larger organisations presenting pioneering pilot projects.


Current deadline: 1st March 2026



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.


Projects should address at least one of the following aims:

  • increased access to services for new and existing users

  • improved quality and range of services

  • improved future sustainability of the organisation


The Foundation is also keen to hear from organisations that may struggle to raise funds from the public. If applicable, organisations should have at least a ‘Good’ rating from a regulator such as CQC or Ofsted. Projects should include capital costs of at least £50,000, and have a shortfall in capital funding of at least £25,000. Match funding is required for projects costing more than £50,000.


Current deadline: 5th January 2026



The AB Charitable Trust's Open Programme


The AB Charitable Trust (ABCT), a grant-making foundation focused on promoting and defending human rights in the UK and supporting marginalised and excluded groups whose rights are at risk or under threat, has announced that its Open Programme is currently accepting applications from UK registered charities that address the root causes of injustice and inequality in the UK.


Through its Open Programme, ABCT offers grants ranging from £10,000 to £30,000 per year, for up to three years. The programme provides both core funding (unrestricted grants) and project funding (restricted grants), enabling charities to deliver essential activities that protect and promote human rights.


The Trust prioritises support for charities operating in the following thematic areas:

  1. The Human Rights Framework - Funding is available for organisations working to uphold, enhance, and implement the UK's human rights protection frameworks. This includes defending civic space, safeguarding the right to protest, and holding the government accountable for its human rights obligations.

  2. Access to Justice - ABCT supports work that ensures fair access to legal advice and representation. Grants are available for organisations that promote the rule of law and seek to strengthen the justice system, especially for those facing discrimination or disadvantage.

  3. The Criminal Legal System and Penal Reform - The Trust funds organisations aiming to create a more just and equitable criminal justice system. This includes advocacy for penal reform and efforts to reduce the harms caused by incarceration.

  4. Migrants and Refugees - Organisations that support migrants, refugees, and people seeking asylum in the UK are eligible for funding. This includes service provision, policy and advocacy work, campaigning, narrative change, and community organising to promote a fair and humane immigration system.


Applicants must be UK-registered charities with annual incomes between £150,000 and £1.5 million.


Current deadline: 30th January 2026



The Nuffield Foundation's Racial Diversity Fund


The Nuffield Foundation has opened applications for its Racial Diversity UK Fund (RDUK), which supports research on racial diversity and inequalities across the UK, with grants ranging from £15,000 to £500,000 available.


For the autumn 2025 round, the fund’s priority theme is “migration, arrivals and legacies,” reflecting the UK’s changing racial composition since the post‑war period and ongoing debates about race, inequality and inclusion. Within this theme, the Foundation is particularly interested in projects examining colonial legacies, patterns and experiences of migration and settlement, the impact of migration on communities, the future demographics of a multi‑racial UK, and routes to residency and citizenship.​


The programme aims to generate evidence that informs public debate, policy and practice on tackling racial inequalities, discrimination and disadvantage, and to map pathways towards a UK that benefits from its growing racial diversity. Applications are welcomed from a wide range of backgrounds, with a strong encouragement for partnerships between researchers and racially minoritised communities.​


Alongside the fund, the Foundation is commissioning a separate evidence review on racial demography and racial disparities in outcomes in the UK from 1948 to 2048, intended to build a long‑term picture of change and persistent inequalities.


Current deadline: 1st October 2026



Wooden Spoon's Pass the Plate Appeal


Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, has launched a new “Pass the Plate” appeal to support food projects for vulnerable children and young people. The campaign will raise funds for grants to organisations tackling child hunger and helping children to thrive.


Grants will be available for not-for-profit groups and schools running food-related initiatives for children and young people up to age 25. Eligible projects are expected to include breakfast clubs, food banks, holiday hunger schemes and other community-based programmes that improve access to regular, nutritious meals for families in need.


The appeal aims to generate significant new funding over the coming months, with donations from the public, corporate partners and sports supporters. Once raised, the money will be distributed as grants to projects across the UK and Ireland that can demonstrate clear impact for disadvantaged children.


Organisations interested in applying are encouraged to check Wooden Spoon’s grant-making criteria and be ready to evidence need, outline their delivery plans and show how their project will benefit children facing poverty or food insecurity. Full guidance and application information are available on the charity’s website.



Macmillan Cancer Support's CARE Grants Programme


Macmillan Cancer Support, a UK charity that provides practical, financial and emotional assistance to people affected by cancer, has announced the launch of its Macmillan Care Grants Programme to support community-led projects that drive lasting change for people facing significant barriers to cancer care.


The programme targets three core themes:

  • Enhancing cultural responsiveness in cancer care

  • Fostering shared decision-making between patients and clinicians

  • Improving the experience of those living with both cancer and dementia


Eligible applicants include UK-based voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise organisations such as registered charities, CIOs, CICs, companies limited by guarantee, faith groups, residents’ associations and local clubs.


To qualify, organisations must demonstrate experience in tackling health inequalities or working with underserved communities, show that the project is community-led and co-designed, and be capable of delivering within one or two years.


A total of up to £1.5 million is available in this first round, with individual grants ranging from £50,000 to £150,000, for one or two year projects.


Current deadline: 23 January 2026



Forte Charitable Foundation's Small Grants Programme


Charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for small grants of up to £10,000 to address urban and rural deprivation in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Forte Charitable Foundation’s small grants programme.


To be eligible for a grant, eligible organisations must have an annual income of less than £250,000. They must also demonstrate a clear need for funding and explain how the grant will be used to make a difference. In addition, the applicant's postcode must be located within the following areas on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation:

  • For projects located in an urban area, the applicant must be in the bottom 15% most deprived areas

  • For projects located in a rural area, the applicant must be in the bottom 50% most deprived areas


The funding is available to support project/salary/core running costs and applicants must match fund 50% of the project costs.



The Animal Defence Trust


The Animal Defence Trust, a UK-based charity dedicated to animal welfare, provides funding to support approved animal welfare charities working to rescue and care for animals that have suffered cruelty. Eligible organisations must be registered charities with a proven track record in animal welfare work.


The Trust's main objectives are protecting animals from suffering and mistreatment, promoting research to reduce animal use in scientific experiments and ensuring proper accommodation for animals during transportation. It provides grant funding to registered charities in the United Kingdom and internationally that are actively involved in animal rescue and rehabilitation efforts.


The grants, which are for capital projects and running costs aim to support a wide range of activities, including providing shelter, medical treatment and care for abused or neglected animals.


Current deadline: 31st March 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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