The UK is currently grappling with severe weather challenges—flooding, heavy snowfall, and powerful winds are testing communities nationwide. These extreme conditions highlight the critical need for charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) to step up and provide essential support. In this month’s roundup, we’ve compiled valuable funding opportunities and financial tips to help your organization navigate these turbulent times and continue delivering meaningful impact where it’s needed most.
Young Gamechangers Fund
Description: This fund empowers young people to lead social action across the UK, offering support to activists, campaigners, and social entrepreneurs working on creating diverse, equitable, and sustainable communities. Funding is available for individuals and small groups or organizations with an annual income under £100,000.
Grant Amount: Varies (includes funding and additional support)
Application Deadline: See website for details
How To Apply: Apply through the Co-op Foundation website.
Who is Eligible?: Young activists, social entrepreneurs, and groups focused on community impact.
CLICK on this link to apply: Apply for Young Gamechangers Fund
Community Power Fund
Description: The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking 10 to 15 partners for the development stage of its £100 million, 10-year Community Power Fund. This initiative aims to empower local communities to influence and transform their environments, services, and the decisions that affect their lives.
Partners will engage in activities that enhance community agency, power, and control, contributing to the fund’s future structure and effectiveness.
Grant Amount: £50,000 to £80,000 per partner organization
Application Deadline: Expressions of interest open on Wednesday, 8 January 2025
How To Apply: Complete the expression of interest form available on the National Lottery Community Fund’s website starting 8 January 2025. citeturn0search0
Who is Eligible?: Community or voluntary organizations, and public sector organizations with experience in:
- Enhancing community power beyond engagement
- Working with marginalized and excluded communities
- Operating in areas with low community trust and belonging
- Integrating community power values into their work
The fund welcomes applications from both smaller community groups and larger or national organizations.
CLICK on this link to apply: Community Power Fund Application
Screwfix Foundation Grant
Description: This grant funds projects that improve, fix, and repair buildings and facilities used by people in need across the UK. The foundation prioritizes projects that create long-term impact, such as energy-efficient upgrades, kitchen/bathroom installations, and safety improvements.
Grant Amount: Up to £5,000
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed quarterly (see dates on the website).
How To Apply: Applications must be completed online through the Screwfix Foundation application portal.
Who is Eligible?: Charities and not-for-profit organizations based in the UK that support people in need. Projects must focus on improving physical buildings or land used by vulnerable groups.
CLICK on this link to apply: Screwfix Foundation Application
Young Start Fund
Description: The Young Start Fund, managed by The National Lottery Community Fund, offers grants ranging from £20,001 to £100,000 to support projects that help children and young people aged 8 to 24 in Scotland become more confident and realize their potential.
The fund focuses on initiatives that improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being; enhance connections with the wider community; and provide access to new skills and training opportunities.
Grant Amount: £20,001 to £100,000
Application Deadline: Ongoing
How To Apply: Interested organizations should contact The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland by emailing advicescotland@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk or calling 0300 123 7110.
Who is Eligible?: Voluntary or community organizations such as charities, sports clubs, co-operatives, social enterprises, housing associations, and community interest companies. Applicants must have a governing document, a committee or board with three or more members, a bank account, and annual accounts. Schools, statutory bodies, individuals, and for-profit organizations are not eligible. CLICK on this link to apply: Young Start Fund Application
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