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The latest available opportunities for small grants for UK charities. Our secret grant funding for small charities list focusses on niche UK grant makers most don't know about and are simple to apply to. This partly AI generated grants list is updated on a rolling basis - last update 20 Feb 25. I've listed our bot search grants for small charities, then some more of the latest funding for small charities from the free Funding Finder grants directory search for Small Charities & Community Groups. There are now more than 750+ small charity grants within this category in the system.
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Many small charities and community groups struggle to find charitable grant funding. As I load new records, I assess each grant funder and if it only funds or prioritises small charities and community groups, or is a good fund for them to apply to, it is allocated to the Small Charities search category.
However, community groups tell me they often struggle because many funders require a group to be a registered charity. Consequently, there is now a search category for Community Groups. The Start Ups search category is for grant makers who will support newly formed groups and pilot projects. The Infrastructure search category is for the 100s of small infrastructure charities who often really struggle to secure funding.
Most wind farms have a community fund to spend on improvements in the local area. Your project has to be within a few miles of a farm but that means competition is limited, plus the amounts can be substantial for a small charity and we've found 100+ in England, Scotland and Wales so far (including offshore farm funds), so we created a web page for them.
| We have an online list of funeral directors that make grants to local charities and community groups. | |
| Since 2007, the Scheme has donated over £19 million to 700+ UK charities. An explanation of how this works, how to find your local crematorium/council, how they can become a member if they aren't one yet and also lists the crematorium funding we've found, so you can see how much and whom they tend to donate to. | |
| They prefer to support smaller charities, and those in areas of high unemployment and deprivation and favour charities which make good use of volunteers, and support projects both in the UK and overseas, but for overseas projects only via UK charities. Trustees normally meet in Mar and Sep. Spend in year ending Apr 23 was £376,250. The charity is based in Hertfordshire. |
| Up to £5,000 to charities and community groups helping to break down barriers and boost employability for people who are underrepresented in the workforce and find it harder to get a job. Unregistered community organisations can apply for up to £2,000. They are particularly keen to reach 16 to 25-year-olds not in full time education, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and ex-offenders. Since its launch in 2021, the Community Matters Fund has awarded £10.5 million to local groups across the Midlands, South West and South Wales. | |
| There are 2000 UK wind farms, including offshore, plus lots of (usually) smaller solar and hydro farms. Many, but not all, have community funds and the 30 EDF wind farms alone have donated £60 million. Also, they only fund locally, so these are great for local charities and community groups. This toolkit explains what you need to know and how to find those near you. |
| Funding and capacity building support for community groups and organisations in Birmingham, including their monthly external funding bulletin. | |
| For services or facilities to those in need, hardship, or distress in the City of Birmingham. Children – sick and disabled children, holidays and play schemes, Young people – clubs and associations, Adults – sick and disabled, Social problems, Community centres / neighbourhood groups, Hospital charities and Care for the elderly. Apply at any time. Three meetings a year. I can't find any amounts. Annual spend in the year to Dec 22 was £176k. | |
| Funds a large variety of projects. Grants up to £2,000, to help those who are disadvantaged and help smaller causes where modest donations can make a difference. The fund will support projects working within a 25 – mile radius of Birmingham city centre I think you can apply at any time. | |
| Supporting small charities helping children and young people in and around Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, especially those with a Christian foundation. Spend in year ending Apr 23 was £51k. | |
| Two rolling grant programmes. There is £10,000 for community support grants, to fund one-off projects, events, and activities that are time-limited and directly benefit residents of High Wycombe (Buckinghamshire). Another £10,000 is for grants to facilities within High Wycombe town. Apply at any time. | |
| Children and young people, welfare, community, health and older people in Bristol. Will fund most non profits. Will fund capital projects, most for community with grants generally £1,000 to £20,000. The majority of awards towards core, or project costs, are between £500 and £5,000. The Trustees meet every month apart from Jan and Aug. |
| A wide rage of grants, including homelessness, environmental, and arts and culture. Varying amounts and deadlines. | |
| Cornish community projects in Gwennap Parish Council, Chacewater Parish Council, St Day Parish Council, Carharrick Parish Council, the China Clay Community Network area, St Agnes Parish and Redruth Tolgus area. Core and project costs. Grants £2500 - £2,500. |
| Funding for Copeland, Whitehaven and Howgate & Disington. Nope, I'm Scottish and I've no idea either but Mr Google tells me it's in Cumbria. Open to charities, constituted groups or clubs, social enterprises and public bodies. There are 3 funds. The next local community fund deadlines are 16 Oct and 22 Jan. | |
| Cockermouth and Papcastle Recreational Trust | Grants of up to £500 for arts and sport in the Cockermouth and Papcastle area (Cumbria). Maximum annual spend is £3,000. Application forms can be obtained from Mrs Sheila Brown, email sheila.brown67@hotmail.com. The trustees usually meet twice a year (May and November). |
| For smaller community groups who are not constituted and cannot access other Health Partnership funding but may need low-cost resources to get groups functioning e.g., room hire, equipment, refreshments. Up to £200. Apply at any time to South Derbyshire CVS. | |
| A range of grants including UK SPF, capital, tree, culture, youth and even a Dorchester car boot fund. The car boot fund will support setting up a new community activity or event. | |
| The organisation of an annual Essex fun walk and the distribution of corporate donations amongst the charities and community groups attending the fun walk. Spend in year ending Dec 22 was £28k. | |
| Essex community-based funding and grants for projects like activities for young people, community travel, health and wellbeing, the environment, refugees, loneliness, volunteer programmes and development of communal facilities. | |
| The support a wide range of organisations covering social welfare and the local community; the elderly; disadvantaged; disabled; ethnic groups; asylum seekers; refugees and young people and are particularly interested in small, grass root organisations. We provide grants to groups in Southend on Sea, Rochford and Castle Point local authority areas (Essex). The maximum grant is usually £5,000. The Trustees meet three times a year. | |
| The Trust distributes, on average, £400-500,000 annually to between 120-150 organisations principally for projects within Essex. The Trustees meet three times a year in in Feb, May and Sep. Arts, Churches, Community, Medical, Miscellaneous and Youth. They will consider core funding, project-based initiatives, refurbishment of premises and also equipment. Average grant size is around £2,000 – £3,000. | |
| Allows councillors to give up to £1,250 in their ward to organisations and groups running local support projects and initiatives that will benefit the people of Braintree District (Essex). Ward councillors can pool their budgets to joint fund projects within the ward. | |
| Small or medium registered charities in Gloucestershire who may struggle to find funding elsewhere. They are often able and willing to award non-restrictive grants and like to form on-going relationships with charities and regularly award multiple year grants. The Trust is currently focused on helping young people, including in education. Spend in year ending Dec 23 was £311,749. | |
| IT, mental and emotional health, education (young people), small arts organisations and the environment. Charities and CICs within Hampshire and surrounding areas. Smaller charities and projects with a value of less than £100,000 will be prioritised. It says up to £5k but annual spend is only about £4k in total. | |
| Grants of up to £5,000 available from the for voluntary and community groups supporting young people in the Watford area for Mental health and well-being, Addressing disadvantage through sport, Including those with Sensory impairment, Supporting victims of sexual or physical abuse, Helping young people to stay safe, Modern Slavery, Loneliness and Isolation, Homelessness and Deprivation and Inequality. Application deadline: 17 Apr. | |
| To support not-for-profit organisations in making improvements to local communities in Kent. Open to community, cultural and sports sectors. They have strategic grants (up to £10,000), and events costs grants. The only one open as at Nov 24 was the Resettlement Schemes Community Projects Fund 2025/26. For projects and activities that promote the integration of families living in the Canterbury District. Grants up to £10,000. | |
| Grassroots community organising in North Manchester, North Wales and Hampshire and Surrey mobilising excluded communities, and organisations led by women and people of colour. They're recently registered and there's not much else on their grant making, such as how to apply or deadlines. I'd contact them. Charity number 1203784. | |
| A range of grants including councillor, children's services, adults health and care and community. | |
| Organisations with income under £500,000 pa that deliver services via volunteers to support people who are disadvantaged and live in Herefordshire. It's for organisations that are experiencing financial difficulties. Grants up to £1,000. For an application form, or for more information call 01568 616653 or email: contactus@s4il.co.uk. | |
| A range of grants and support, not only for the community but also individuals and businesses. | |
| Local registered charities, community interest companies, voluntary groups and other not for profit organisations for the benefit of Berkhamsted residents (Hertfordshire). Up to £1,000. | |
| Funding for local community groups from the Broxbourne Lottery (Herts). You can also join the Lottery to raise funds for your group. The next funding round will open in Oct 25, probably for 6 weeks. Ethics Note; this is a non profit Lottery but still funded by gambling. | |
| Community activities and wellbeing for community groups and voluntary organisations in Dacorum (Herts). Up to £3,000. They also have a small grants fund for up to £500. | |
| Making grants to small charities based in Kent or Surrey for children in need; helping young artists to develop their careers in musical theatre; protecting animals indigenous to the UK or providing a welfare environment for displaced domestic animals; and, occasionally, supporting major charities at the time of an international emergency. Spend in year ending Mar 23 was £25k. | |
| Constituted Boston-based community group or organisation working to deliver projects for the benefit of residents within any of the town centre wards of Boston (Lincolnshire). Four rounds annually. |
| A range of support, information and resources related to grants and funding. The information provided includes a series of funding bulletins, from a range of funders, along with details of support provided to voluntary and community sector groups, charities and social enterprises, by other relevant organisations. |
| They provide access to the creative arts for small charities and non-charitable groups and clubs operating in South London and Kent. They are keen to support projects that promote access to community arts for: older people, young people, people living with a disability, a mental health condition, people experiencing financial hardship, or experiencing social isolation. No grant amounts specified. Apply at any time - the Trustees will meet twice a year in March and in September. |
| Accent Fresh | A regional food service business based in West Norfolk, plans to budget £250 a month to help local communities with its Accent Fresh Community Fund created in May 24. They also sponsor Festival Too and local sports clubs but this is separate from their Community Fund. |
| A range of community grants with varying deadlines and amounts. | |
| A variety of local grants including capital and core funding. | |
| Serving Dudley and Staffordshire, focuses on local causes in Kinver and Stourbridge. Grants to postcode areas (WV4, WV5, DY3, DY6, DY7, DY8, DY9, DY10, DY11) for a variety of charitable purposes. Two grant programmes: one for small, impactful grants (up to £1,000) that can be swiftly disbursed, and another for larger applications which are considered early May, and late November. |
| This includes their own community grants programme which provides funding for most non profits of £5,000 or above pa for a period of three years. The 2024 round is 9 Oct to 4 Dec. They also have a Sports Infrastructure Fund, with match funding from £5,000 to £50,000. Deadline 31 Mar 2027. Sussex. | |
| Pearce Foundation | Fledgling charities and not-for-profits in Sussex, operating for two years or less, with an income of less than £50,000 pa. Four organisations each year, with one or two organisations selected each funding round. Up to £2,000 for registered charities and social enterprises. |
| Over £400,000 to support voluntary sector organisations, grassroots community groups, and established local charities that support people living in Hastings and St Leonards (Sussex). Grants: Micro-grants up to £3,000 for delivery over 12 months and up to £20,000 for both project and organisation running costs for delivery up to three years. Deadlines: 24 Jan, 25 Apr and 27 Jun. | |
| Grants to individuals and non profits to relieve poverty, advance education and to support groups that support the local community of Bexhill on Sea (Sussex). The Trust looks to fund those things that other organisations and grants do not generally cover. | |
| The only info I have is that the deadlines are 10 May, 9 Aug and 6 Dec. Now you know as much as I do. But they also have a climate change grant for community groups. Warwickshire. | |
| Local community groups within North Warwickshire or Nuneaton and Bedworth Local Authority boundaries can apply for up to £2,000 grant or funding or up to £2,000 in kind. Applications are reviewed every 2 months. | |
| Registered charities mainly based in West Midlands (Birmingham, The Black Country, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton), Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Children & Young People, Disabled & Health, Environment & Heritage, Arts, Work in the Community & the Elderly, Social Support and Hospices. Will fund core or a project/capital appeal. Most grants £1,000 - £5,000. Larger grants may be considered. Apply at any time. Three meetings a year. | |
| Grants of up to £5,000 available to support community/voluntary organisations and registered charities working with disadvantaged young people aged 13 to 25 years old, within Birmingham and the Black Country (West Midlands). | |
| Up to £3,000 for one of the following aims: Promote health and wellbeing, Tackling disadvantage, Support local solutions to meet local needs, Promote community cohesion and Develop sustainable and supporting communities. Open to most non profits with income under £500k pa. Will fund Start-up costs, extend or develop an existing project, pilot project or to purchase equipment or resources. No deadline. | |
| Up to £3,000 for projects which meet one of the following aims: Promote health and wellbeing, Tackling disadvantage, Support local solutions to meet local needs, Promote community cohesion, and Develop sustainable and supporting communities. Will fund Start-up costs, extend or develop an existing project, pilot project (to gather research or evidence) or to purchase equipment or resources. Open to most non profits under £500k. Apparently, the Black Country is Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. No deadline. | |
| They support children and young people and community activities in the Wolverhampton area. Average £500 - £2000. They will consider repeat requests, and also consider longer term sponsorship arrangements. They are particularly interested in supporting smaller, volunteer-based organisations and will not fund national charities. Applications are considered monthly but those for £3000 or over, or for long term projects are considered quarterly. | |
| Community Fund provides funding, marketing help, free travel or the use of its buses for events. June and December (Wiltshire). This application could be as small as a raffle prize or as large as a £500 donation. They have a total of £500 to give away, in June and December each year. I don't know if you can apply for non financial support outside of these times. Apply via their website. | |
| A range of grants offered by the Council, in Wiltshire. | |
| A local bus company, their Community Fund is open to everyone in the local community; whether it’s a charity, a sports team, a school or an event in the Salisbury and the wider Wiltshire area. There are 2 rounds of applications annually - during in April and October for something as small as a raffle prize or as large as a £500 donation. | |
| A shop in Castle Street, Salisbury (Wiltshire) that gives all profits to dog rescue – particularly groups that are lesser known and lack support. Opening hours are Tuesday - Friday, 10am – 2pm and Saturday, 10am – 4pm. If you live there and have any spare doggie things to give away or a donation, drop in. It all helps, thank you. | |
| Small voluntary and community groups, small charities, and other non profits in East Yorkshire, Hull, North Yorkshire or York, with turnover under £150,000. Between £200 and £2500 for core costs, direct project costs, pilot projects or development needs. Apply at any time. | |
| Grants for recreational opportunities or the use of public open space in Leeds. The large grants programme is for registered charities. they are interested in Children & Young People, the Elderly, the wider Community, the Arts and Open Space. No grant amounts specified. They also have a small grants programme for small community groups and charities with income under £10,000 pa. Grants up to £300. I think you can apply at any time. Spend in year ending Dec 23 was £282,552. | |
| Yorkshire Building Society | Up to £2,500 to UK registered charities, nominated by the Society’s members and colleagues for alleviating poverty and improving health / saving lives. It prioritises work in areas of deprivation, and charities with income under £100,000. Deadlines are 31 Mar, 30 Jun, 30 Sep and 31 Dec annually. |
| For registered Scottish charities with income under £2 million. Small Grants (for smaller income charities) between £5,000-£20,000 pa, typically for 3 years. Large Grants now between £20,000-£50,000 per year. Focus on . 1. Financial Security, 2. Education, and 3. Work. Apply at any time. | |
| Apparently, there are lots of Scottish climate hubs doing all sorts of good things but they had me when they said grants tbh. They have money and that's all I really needed to know. That got me thinking, so we went a found the full contact list of all of them. They don't all have funding but worth a look. | |
| Not-for-profit organisations that care for economically and socially disadvantaged children and young people in Scotland, giving preference to those in the Edinburgh area. Generally, about £90,000 is available each year, with grants usually limited to £2,000 or less. Priority will be given to smaller charities whose small grants can make a difference and who may find it difficult to obtain funds elsewhere. Deadlines 25 Jan, May and Sep. | |
| The Council awards grants of up to £5,000 to voluntary and community groups to encourage small scale activity that benefits local communities. Apply at any time. | |
| I know, it's not the snappiest of titles but grants are up to £5000. Deadline 31 Jan. For projects along the route of the infrastructure works in the following areas: Aberdeenshire, Angus, Perth and Kinross and the north east of Clackmannanshire, terminating at the boundary with the Scottish Power Energy Network boundary to the south of Dollar. The web page has links and maps. They also have a regional fund. | |
| Open to community groups and charities for grants of up to £5,000 or £10,000. The maximum, over the course of a year, a group can ask for is £15,000. Funding for start-up costs, special projects, equipment and salaries for a wide range of projects. There are 3 funding rounds annually. | |
| Four programmes: Acorn: £500 - £2,500 – seed funding for pilots and small projects. Catalyst: £5,000 -£15,000 – project and festival funding. | |
| Funding for projects that support or encourage active and sustainable travel. Groups across North East Scotland can apply for up to 100% of the funding for projects such as community paths, cycle parking and travel plans. Open to most non profits in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. Up to £5,000. | |
| Common Good Funds | Owned by local authorities in Scotland, with a combined value in excess of £300m, which generates at least £20 m annually for local good causes. We found at least one that was underspent by £100k in 2024. |
| A whole range of funds they administer on behalf of their communities in Berwickshire, Ettrick and Lauderdale, Roxburgh, and Tweeddale. | |
| For people living within the Fossoway and District Community Council and the Muckhart Community Council areas. Grants from £3,000 to £10,000. | |
| To help new or emerging climate organisations based in the Stirling or Clackmannanshire Council boundaries of Forth Valley and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park make more impact in their communities, through outreach, building partnerships and inviting innovation. Deadline: 9 Dec. Thanks Funding Scotland. | |
| Regeneration of Irvine Harbourside, with a focus on community events, and to contribute towards promoting well-being, reducing inequalities, improving access to cultural and physical activities, and fostering a sense of place and community ownership. I can't find any amounts or any deadlines. |
Glasgow Care Foundation - Support local community groups, charities and organisations with projects, educational grants, transport, food poverty and other needs with grants normally no more than one thousand pounds. Also make grants to schools and individuals.
Merchants House of Glasgow. Various funds and purposes to support charities in Glasgow and the surrounding area.
None at the moment.
| The following regional funds will be opening week commencing 7 Apr: Powys Welsh Church Act Fund (not just for churches), Flintshire Funds, Denbighshire Community Endowment Fund, Education Fund for Denbigh & Surrounding Area, Cardiff and Vale Education Funds, Newport Community Endowment Fund, Wrexham Funds and Powys Community Endowment Fund. | |
| For all voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations operating across South East Wales until early 2027. One hundred hours of volunteer days, as well as small grants of up to £1000. Plus the Resource Bank will donate unused or excess materials from the Nantgarw (Cardiff) cancer centre project. You can find more information and the application form here. | |
| Established for those resident in the parish of Llangynog, Carmarthenshire. Charities, not for profit groups and organisations - grants of up to £1,000. | |
| Grassroots community organising in North Manchester, North Wales and Hampshire and Surrey mobilising excluded communities, and organisations led by women and people of colour. They're recently registered and there's not much else on their grant making, such as how to apply or deadlines. I'd contact them. Charity number 1203784. | |
| Up to £5,000 for projects meeting the Port’s themes of ‘a sustainable and resilient environment’; ‘a safe, inclusive and enjoyable waterway’; and ‘a vibrant and prosperous community’. Grants to all kinds of organisations, however projects that align with the Port’s core values of safety, collaboration, excellence and sustainability will be prioritised. The fund is administered by PAVS (Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services). | |
| South Hook LNG is a receiving and regasification Terminal in Milford Haven. In partnership with Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS), it supports Pembrokeshire communities through financial assistance. Applications quarterly basis. They also have staff volunteering and fundraising activities, match funding of volunteering hours, and there's a form on their web page for you to apply for raffle prizes. Ethics note: this is a fossil fuels company. | |
| Rudbaxton Parish Education Fund | Always open |
| Education Foundation for John Vaughan | Always open |
| Hawarden & District Relief in Need Fund | Always open |
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