Funding amount and term: up to £50,000.  
Funding for: innovative ideas that benefit their community. 
Who can apply: charities – see full criteria in web link above.  
Funding priorities: financial wellbeing and climate action. 
Any other information:  applicants need to create a fundraising page on Crowdfunder.  
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: £300 to £20,000 for up to two years. 
Funding for: the delivery of new or existing activity, or to support your organisation to adapt to new and future challenges.  
Who can apply: community organisations and grassroots community projects. 
Funding priorities: projects must do at least one of the following: bring people together to build strong relationships across communities; improve the spaces that matter to communities; help more people to reach their potential; or support people, communities and organisations facing more challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis.  
Any other information: please contact the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance here for support and advice about your Awards for All bid.
Deadline: ongoing. 

What it is: a scheme where donations of unsellable products and materials can be re-used. All items are donated on the understanding that they will be re-used or disposed of responsibly, if they are not used.  
Who can apply: local schools and colleges, community groups, garden projects, registered charities, youth groups, scouts and guides, hospices, pre-school groups and registered child-minders can apply. 
Any other information: B&Q also works with Community Repaint, a network of schemes that collects any surplus, re-usable paint and redistributes it within their communities to individuals and families on low income, charities and community groups. 
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: projects that will make a positive and transformative impact on lives and communities including growing congregations and Christian communities, addressing social challenges in communities (see full list on web link above) and enabling wider community use of church buildings. 
Who can apply: churches, cathedrals, denominational bodies, Christian charities, and schools and educational institutions with a clear Christian ethos.  
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: see web link above. 
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: up to £20,000.  
Funding for: improving the quality of life for people. 
Who can apply: charities, specialist schools, CIOs, and other not-for-profit organisations including scout and guide groups, housing associations and churches. 
Funding priorities: the Foundation aims to provide greater opportunities for the young, elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged by supporting capital projects in the areas of community, education, health and social welfare.  
Any other information: see web link above. 
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: between £10,000 and £75,000. 
Funding for: community and environmental projects around the themes of community buildings, cultural facilities, recreation and rebuilding biodiversity.  
Who can apply: community groups and organisations. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: projects must be within five miles of a Biffa operation or 10 miles of an active Biffa landfill site. Rebuilding biodiversity projects must be within 15 miles of a Biffa operation or within 10 miles of any active landfill site.  
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: up to £300. 
Funding for: events and activities that support neighbourhood wellbeing and improve the biodiversity of Cheltenham’s green spaces.     
Who can apply: community and voluntary sector groups. 
Funding priorities: small-scale projects and events that encourage a sense of community.
Any other information: see website above.  
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: projects that benefit the local community. 
Who can apply: residents, voluntary groups, charities and schools residing in the area. 
Funding priorities: applications will only be considered when all other grant opportunities have been explored. 
Any other information: school grants will be considered for essential educational items. 
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: up to £10,000, but most grants will be around £6,000.
Funding for: supporting people aged 16 and over who are facing barriers.
Who can apply: registered charities, social enterprises, colleges, FE providers and other City & Guilds customers, plus individuals and community groups – see further criteria in web link above.
Funding priorities: funding innovative local and community-led projects that may not be eligible for traditional funding sources and supporting projects that address specific skill gaps.
Any other information: eligible projects include setting up community gardens, running digital skills workshops, and providing training programmes that help disadvantaged individuals develop the skills needed to secure employment.
Deadline: ongoing.

Creative Sustainability's mission is to create inclusive communities that can support mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing for everyone.

Creative Sustainability does this by systemic change and place-based programmes, addressing and challenging marginalisation and exclusion at community and also responding to the specific needs of people and communities, with multiple opportunities to access resources, connections, support, advocacy and representation, towards inclusion and empowerment.

Connect with Creative Sustainability on social media:

• Facebook - CreativeSustainbility
• Instagram - creative_sustainability_cic/
• YouTube - creative-sustainability 
• LinkedIn - creative-sustainability-cic

Funding amount and term: up to £50,000.  
Funding for: community and environmental projects that enhance community sports and recreational facilities. 
Who can apply: non-profit organisations, constituted organisations or groups within 10 miles of a landfill site operated by Enovert Management Limited or within 10 miles of a waste facility managed by the company. This includes Cheltenham (GL52 7RS), Cirencester (GL7 1YG), Gloucester (GL2 5FR) and Lydney (GL14 4EJ).  
Funding priorities: it is important to demonstrate how your proposal will benefit your community. 
Any other information: there are five key criteria for projects here. 
Deadlines: 5 September 2025 and 5 December 2025. 

Funding amount and term: up to £50,000.  
Funding for: community and environmental projects that enhance community sports and recreation facilities. 
Who can apply: non-profit organisations, constituted organisations or groups within 10 miles of a landfill site operated by Enovert Management Limited or within 10 miles of a waste facility managed by the company. This includes Cheltenham (GL52 7RS), Cirencester (GL7 1YG), Gloucester (GL2 5FR) and Lydney (GL14 4EJ).  
Funding priorities: it is important to demonstrate how your proposal will benefit your community. 
Any other information: there are five key criteria for projects here. 
Deadlines: 5 September 2025 and 5 December 2025.

Funding amount and term: small grants up to £250 and large grants up to £3,000. 
Funding for: supports projects focusing on education, the environment, children, the disabled, youth activities and initiatives that benefit local communities close to Ford’s UK locations.  
Who can apply: state schools, special schools, not-for-profit organisations, youth organisations and community groups. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: applications supported by a Ford employee or former employee receive a higher rating. 
Deadlines: small grant applications have three funding windows from 1 August to 31 October and 1 December to 28 February. Large grant applications can be submitted between 1 March to 31 July and 1 September to 31 January. 

Funding amount and term:from £1,000 up to £10,000.
Funding for: initiatives supporting disadvantaged or isolated people.
Who can apply: organisations working with people disadvantaged because of poverty, disability, age, location or culture.
Funding priorities:as above.
Any other information:see website for any updates on when the next funding round is open.
Deadline: 11 September 2025.

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: financial support for people in need, including community nurses and retired nurses, plus assistance for community nursing provision. 
Who can apply: referrals from health and social care professionals and private and voluntary agencies. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: see web link above. 
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: up to £1,000 for individuals and £2,500 for organisations. 
Funding for: people of any age with a special or exceptional need arising from having a disability to help them navigate life’s challenges. 
Who can apply: charitable non-profit organisations or groups supporting people living with a physical, sensory or learning disability. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: all applications for disability equipment must be supported by an assessment of need and suitability prepared by a qualified education, health or social care professional. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: it varies depending on the fund. 
Funding for: support, services and projects to improve life for people across Gloucestershire.  
Who can apply: Gloucestershire charities and groups. 
Funding priorities: check the individual funds.  
Any other information: Gloucestershire Funders are an informal group of funders committed to working together in a joined-up way to benefit Gloucestershire. They aim to provide one point of access to sources of financial support.  
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: between £500 to £2,000.
Funding for: projects creating a positive impact on those that live and work in the vicinity of Cheltenham Racecourse.
Who can apply: community organisations and groups from the Cheltenham area including registered charities, schools and playgroups, plus sports, arts or music societies or groups promoting health and wellbeing.
Funding priorities: organisations working with young people and those based within 3 miles and 2 furlongs of Cheltenham Racecourse.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: 25 September 2025.

Funding amount and term: up to £2,500.
Funding for: projects providing learning opportunities for young people to deter them from anti-social behaviour.
Who can apply: voluntary and community groups with charitable aims, registered charities or Community Interest Companies in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire.
Funding priorities: scroll down to see priorities here.
Any other information: small grants of £500 may be fast-tracked.
Deadlines for Expressions of Interest:4 September 2025 and January 2026 tbc.

Funding amount and term: up to £5,000. 
Funding for: the arts, education, medical research, sport and social welfare. 
Who can apply: charities working in the areas above. 
Funding priorities: the Trust is particularly interested in allocating awards under the social welfare theme.   
Any other information: applications need to be in writing to: The John Beckwith Charitable Trust, 124 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9BW or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
Deadline: ongoing.