{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ECheck out funding opportunities below from trusts and foundations that could be perfect for your project! When applying, ensure your project aligns with their objectives, as funders often receive many applications and may disregard those that don\u0027t match their goals, potentially affecting future funding chances.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Andy Fanshawe Trust run projects that give disadvantaged young people the chance to develop an existing interest in the great outdoors. There is no application form, but you need to send an email covering off the questions outlined on their website.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.andyfanshawe.org/\u0022 title=\u0022Find out more about the Andy Fanshawe Trust\u0022\u003EFind out more about the Andy Fanshawe Trust\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Andy Fanshawe Trust"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAsda Foundation\u0027s Young Futures Fund \u0026nbsp;provides support to community groups across the UK to help them deliver activities for teenagers which improve mental health and wellbeing and create positive life opportunities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGrants of \u00A0\u00A3500 to \u00A31,000 aim to grassroots groups supporting teenagers\u2019 mental health and wellbeing. The application window for this fund is now closed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.asdafoundation.org/foundation-grants\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022For more information please click here\u0022\u003EFor more information please click here\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":" Asda Foundation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBBC Children in Need supports charities that strengthen children\u0027s wellbeing and help navigate the many challenges they face in their lives. They offer grants ranging from \u00A31,000 - \u00A340,000 per year for projects and core running costs. Applications are rolling. Learn more \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022BBC Children in Need\u0022\u003Ehere.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"BBC Children in Need"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Trust funds charities and voluntary organisations working in the areas of health, lifelong learning, community development and social care, and encourages applications from organisations where our grants of up to \u00A310,000 can make the biggest impact.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EApplications currently closed.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.boots-uk.com/environmental-social-governance/what-we-do/caring-for-healthier-communities/boots-charitable-trust/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022For more information please click here\u0022\u003EFor more information please click here\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Boots Charitable Trust"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Co-op Foundation\u0027s Local Community Fund supports projects that:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBring people together to access food\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp improve people\u2019s mental wellbeing\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECreate opportunities for young people to be heard and make a difference\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp people protect local biodiversity or tackle climate change by reducing carbon emissions\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe next application window will open in Spring 2026.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://causes.coop.co.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Co-op Foundation\u0022\u003EFind out more about the Co-op Foundation\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Co-op Foundation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv data-olk-copy-source=\u0022MessageBody\u0022\u003EThe Easyfundraising Impact Fund offers 20 grants of \u00A3500 to UK not-for-profit organisations. The grant is unrestricted and can be used where it\u2019s needed most.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EYour group can also benefit from free cashback donations whenever parents and volunteers shop online. At no extra cost. \u00A32m has been given to groups nationwide. Learn more \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Easyfundraising Impact Fund\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Easyfundraising"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Forrester Family Trust\u0027s Small Grants Programme gives grants of up to \u00A310,000 to charities with a turnover of less than \u00A3250,000. They aim to support charities that rely on volunteer support and make an impact in their communities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications forms will be open from 1st December until 31st December.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://theforresterfamilytrust.org/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022For more information please click here\u0022\u003EFor more information please click here\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Forrester Family Trusts"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Henry Smith Foundation\u0027s Holiday Grants Programme provides one-off grants for schools, youth groups and non-profit organisations to take children aged 13 and under on recreational day trips or short residential trips. We prioritise groups supporting disabled children and those with limited access to funds to go on holiday. The Programme offers grants from \u00A3500 up to \u00A33,000.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications are now open.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://henrysmith.foundation/grants/holiday-grants/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Henry Smith Foundation\u0022\u003EFind out more about the Henry Smith Foundation\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Henry Smith Foundation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Jack Petchey Foundation was set up by Sir Jack Petchey CBE to inspire and motivate young people across London and Essex to do their best and reach their full potential. It provides grants to schools or organisations across London and Essex working with young people aged 11-25. Learn more about the Foundation \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Jack Petchey Foundation\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Jack Petchey Foundation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Leslie Sell Charitable Trust provides financial assistance to Scout groups to help with the cost of making repairs, purchasing sundry items of equipment, or trips in the UK or overseas. Regular grants range between \u00A375 and \u00A31,000.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EThe LSCT has also launched\u0026nbsp;The Peter Sell Award, offering up to \u00A35,000 to support groups that broaden engagement in the Scout and Guide movements. Applications are reviewed at the Trustees\u2019 meetings in March and October each year.\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EApplications must be received by 14 February or 14 September.\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.lesliesellct.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Leslie Sell Charitable Trust\u0022\u003EFind out more about the Leslie Sell Charitable Trust\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Leslie Sell Charitable Trust"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe National Lottery Community Fund have a range of funding opportunities for charities that bring people together and improve communities. They offer funding from \u00A3300 up to \u00A3500,000.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/over10k\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022The National Lottery Community Fund\u0022\u003EFind out more about The National Lottery Community Fund\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"National Lottery Community Fund"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe RDC Foundation awards grants of up to \u00A31,000 to support young people under the age of 21 in recreational and leisure activities to develop their mental, physical and moral capabilities so that they grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. The Foundation awards grants to individuals and organisations.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGrants are awarded every 3 months.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.rdc.foundation/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022RDC Foundation\u0022\u003EFind out more about the RDC Foundation\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"RDC Foundation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe charity plans to work with young people in the UK aged 16-24 to help fund and support their polar project.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EApplicants must be:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAn individual aged 16-24 when completing the project.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;A resident of the UK or a British citizen.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUndertaking or planning to undertake a \u2018polar project\u2019, which can include research/technical, education, creative/artistic or an expedition/exploration. 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Applications must be received by the end of January for the February meeting and by the end of July for the August meeting.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://roberthallfoundation.org/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Robert Hall foundation\u0022\u003EFind out about the Robert Hall Foundation\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Robert Hall Foundation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESport England\u0027s Movement Fund offers grants from \u00A3300 up to \u00A315,000 to projects that focus on people who face barriers to activity and projects designed to help them join in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EApplicants can apply for grants for projects like:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESetting up new experiences or activity sessions for people to get involved.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelping improve, or create new spaces for people to be active in \u2013 or providing the equipment they need to do the activity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EImproving both environmental sustainability and providing physical activity opportunities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESupporting organisations to build their capacity and capability so they can help the people in their community to be active.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EResponding to emergencies that impact on people taking part in physical activity, and helping get activity happening again.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications are now open.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.sportengland.org/funding-and-campaigns/our-funding/movement-fund\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Sport England\u0022\u003EFind out more about Sport England\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Sport England"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETesco Stronger Starts invites schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations supporting children and young people to apply for up to \u00A31,500 for causes that improve access to healthy, nutritious food.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe programme funds projects like:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022wp-block-list\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGrowing projects in allotments/planters for use in school kitchen or for children to take home and learn about food\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBreakfast/after school clubs that provides food for pupils\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESports clubs that provide food as part of the project\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHoliday clubs that provide healthy meals and snacks\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECounselling/mental health support projects that provide a healthy snack as part of the provision\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProjects providing SEND provision with healthy snacks/meals\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYouth clubs that provide a healthy meal/snack\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAddressing holiday hunger amongst children outside of school time\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHealthy eating projects that support families to cook healthy meals on a budget\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications are open.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://tescostrongerstarts.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/#more-1742\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Tesco Stronger Starts\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#more-1742\u0022\u003EFind out more about Tesco Stronger Starts\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Tesco Stronger Starts"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EUK Youth and Pears Foundation have launched a new \u00A310 million fund to champion an approach that works: providing multi-year, unrestricted funding alongside targeted capacity-building support to small youth organisations.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe aim of the Fund is to strengthen the financial resilience and capacity of small youth and outdoor learning organisations across the UK. 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