Funding amount and term: small grants of up to £5,000 and large grants from £10,000 to £60,000 for up to three years. 
Funding for: babies and children up to five years; children affected by domestic abuse or requiring special educational needs or who have disabilities; plus people with dementia and their carers.  
Who can apply: small grant programme - charities whose annual income is between £25,000 and £500,000; large grant programme - charities whose annual income is between £500,000 and £5 million. 
Funding priorities: early years, special educational needs and disabilities, domestic abuse and dementia. 
Any other information: check the individual guidance for the small grants and large grants programme via the web link above. 
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: between £2,500 and £20,000. 
Funding for: projects with children and young people, the elderly, people with a disability, as well as music and cultural organisations. 
Who can apply: charities. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: applications may be made at any time in writing to Hazel French and Jonathan Picken, Trustees, The Miss Kathleen Beryl Sleigh Charitable Trust, William Sturges Solicitors, 14-16 Caxton Street, London SW1H 0QY or via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   
Deadline: ongoing.

we are a registered music charity that transform young people’s lives through music and help pursue their dreams and aspirations.

Funding amount and term: not specified. 
Funding for:youth groups, school equipment and families needing support with white goods and furniture/clothing.
Who can apply: individuals, groups and societies can apply for support for those in need who live in the areas of Cheltenham with postcodes beginning GL50, GL51, GL52 and GL53.  
Funding priorities: preference will be given to residents of the ecclesiastical Parish of Prestbury Gloucestershire, Swindon Village and Southam. 
Any other information: the trustees meet usually every month to discuss the applications for grants.
Deadline: ongoing.

During school hours, we work with young people from school years 6 to 11 (10-16 years) offering early intervention and re-engagement activities.

At the Spring Centre, supporting children, young people and their families is at the core of our work.

Funding amount and term: up to £3,000. 
Funding for: running costs for charities that focus on at least two of the following areas: elderly people, children and young people, people with physical impairments, learning difficulties or mental health challenges, social welfare or education and learning.  
Who can apply: registered charities with a total annual expenditure of less than £40,000. 
Funding priorities: people who are educationally disadvantaged. 
Any other information: trustees meet three times a year to consider applications.  
Deadline: ongoing. 

At TIC+ we’re here to support children and young people aged 9-21 and their families.

WAM Youth helps support young people to be confident in their identity and build resilience for life.

Watershed RDA in Coates, near Cirencester, delivers opportunities for therapy, achievement and enjoyment to children and adults with a wide range of disabilities. 

Winston’s Wish supports bereaved children, their families, and the professionals who support them.

Funding amount and term: up to £5,000. 
Funding for: projects enhancing the lives of children and young people who are disadvantaged physically, mentally, or socially. 
Who can apply: schools, charities, and clubs with a legal status. 
Funding priorities: projects must fall within Wooden Spoon’s Vision Statement: “Through the power of rugby, every child and young person has access to the best life opportunities, no matter what their background”. 
Any other information: please contact the projects team on 01252 773720 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Deadline: ongoing. 

Founded in 1855, YMCA Cheltenham has been a major provider of accommodation, sports facilities and youth work for more than 160 years.

Young Gloucestershire (YG) is a countywide charity that supports disadvantaged young people aged 11-25 who are facing challenges in their lives.

We believe that dance and music break down barriers and that there are no limits to your own expression.

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: children, young people and families living with challenges in order to tackle the inequities that prevent participation, break down barriers and ensure access for all. 
Who can apply: primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, schools offering alternative provision and colleges based in an area of high social deprivation and with high numbers of children receiving pupil premium or free school meals. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: see web link above. 
Deadline: ongoing.