• Barchester's Charitable Foundation

    Funding amount and term: between £100 and £2,500.
    Funding for: supporting projects that reduce loneliness amongst older people (65+) and adults with a disability (18+).
    Who can apply: community health professionals, community groups and small registered charities that combat isolation and loneliness and enable older people and adults with disabilities to be active and engaged.
    Funding priorities: activity projects, equipment and materials for target audiences, transport and day trips or group holidays in the UK.
    Any other information: see web link above.
    Deadline: ongoing. 

  • Barnwood Trust Small Grants Funding

    Funding amount and term: up to £10,000 for time-limited work. 
    Funding for: disabled people and people with mental health in Gloucestershire. 
    Who can apply: charities, educational establishments or groups. If your organisation has been constituted for less than two years, or if your organisation or group is not formally constituted, this is the funding programme for you. 
    Funding priorities: projects must support Barnwood Trust’s vision. 
    Any other information: apply for support by completing an Expression of Interest via the Gloucestershire Funders site here. 
    Deadline: ongoing.

  • Clive Richards Foundation

    Funding amount and term: not specified. 
    Funding for: arts, education, healthcare and heritage plus UK research projects.
    Who can apply: charities and not-for-profit organisations based within 100 miles of Hereford.
    Funding priorities: supporting smaller charities. 
    Any other information: see web link.
    Deadlines: 1 November 2025, 1 February 2026 and 1 May 2026.

  • Gold Cup 100 Community Fund

    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.

  • Nineveh Charitable Trust

    Funding amount and term: grants average around £6,000.
    Funding for: projects and activities that promote a better understanding of the environment and countryside, whilst facilitating improved access, education and research.
    Who can apply: UK registered charities or Community Interest Companies.
    Funding priorities: projects that align with the Trust’s objectives – the health, welfare and education of the public; the study and appreciation of agriculture, silviculture, ecology and land management that also encourages conservation.
    Any other information: see web link
    Deadline: ongoing. 

  • Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants 2025

    Funding amount and term:£500 to £3,000.
    Funding for:communities, networks, organisations and others to develop opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to become and stay active.
    Who can apply:activity providers, communities, groups etc.
    Funding priorities: helping people with Parkinson’s to become and stay active and supporting those who are already active to significantly increase their levels of physical activity.
    Any other information:it’s a rolling programme and applications will be accepted until all of the funding has been allocated.
    Deadline: 2 October 2025.

  • Tewkesbury Borough Community Health & Wellbeing Grant 

    Funding amount and term: £1,000 grants available. 
    Funding for: projects to improve physical and mental wellbeing, that encourage healthy lifestyles, building strong communities for the future and contributing to long-term physical and mental wellbeing benefits.  
    Who can apply: not-for-profit organisations working with communities in Tewkesbury Borough, including registered charities, town/parish councils, CICs and social enterprises, plus constituted community groups and local sports clubs. 
    Funding priorities: encouraging people to take part in community activities which improve mental and physical wellbeing; improving community spaces as well as creating outdoor community spaces. 
    Any other information: check more details here. 
    Deadline: ongoing.

  • The Anchor Foundation

    Funding amount and term: maximum grant provided is £12,000. 
    Funding for: supporting community projects. 
    Who can apply: Christian charities.  
    Funding priorities: projects encouraging social inclusion, particularly through healing and the arts.
    Any other information: charities with a number of projects operating should select a single project for their application.
    Annual deadlines: 31 January 2026 and 31 July 2026 - same dates every year.

  • The Denham Charitable Trust

    Funding amount and term:on average £2,000.
    Funding for:supporting smaller or new charities to be more sustainable and to appeal for new facilities or activities.  
    Who can apply:small local charities in South Gloucestershire.
    Funding priorities:supporting homelessness, poverty, health and disability across all ages.
    Any other information:please see the link above.
    Deadlines:
    quarterly on 12 September 2025, early December 2025 and early March 2026.

  • The Free Hospital Trust Fund for Children 

    Funding amount and term: up to £3,500. 
    Funding for: the benefit of sick and suffering children who reside in Gloucestershire.   
    Who can apply: charities, schools and not-for-profit organisations. Any practitioner engaged in Social & Health and Education servicesworking with children and young people can submit a claim form direct to the Gloucester Early Help and Targeted Support Team on behalf of a child, young person or their siblings. 
    Funding priorities: families where parents/children have significant health problems, who live in poor housing where domestic violence issues are present and/or where children have physical, emotional or social problems. 
    Any other information: see web link above. 
    Deadline: ongoing.

  • The Haramead Trust

    Funding amount and term: £5,000 or more.
    Funding for: the relief of poverty, the welfare of children, the elderly and those with special needs, education, health, medical assistance, homelessness and social welfare.
    Who can apply: voluntary organisations and charities.
    Funding priorities: as above. 
    Any other information: applications can be made in writing to Park House, Park Hill, Gaddesby, Leics LE7 4WH. For more details, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
    Deadline: ongoing. 

  • The Pixel Fund

    Funding amount and term: between £2,500 and £5,000.
    Funding for: supporting mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults, aged under 26-years-old.
    Who can apply: UK registered charities.
    Funding priorities: projects that make an impact as above.
    Any other information: prospective applicants are asked to book a place on a Pixel Fund Q&A Meeting before applying.
    Deadline: ongoing. 

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