John Lyons Charity

Sport England – Return to Play

Deutsche Bank

People’s Health Trust

The Landfill Communities Fund

Foyle Foundation: Small Grants Scheme

National Lottery Community Fund

Near Neighbours Fund

Peabody Community Fund

Hilden Charitable Fund

Fundraising Category: Community funds

 

John Lyon’s Charity gives grants for the benefit of children and young people who live in one of nine boroughs comprising its ‘beneficial area’ in north and west London.

In addition to ongoing annual grant giving of £12m, John Lyons Charity has ring-fenced £22m from its endowment to be spent over the next six years to help protect the children and young people (CYP) sector.

To qualify organisations must be a school or charity working with children and young people and operating in Brent, Barnet, Camden, Ealing, Harrow, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, City of Westminster and City of London.

There are a variety of funding streams available including the School Holiday Activity Fund (for awards of up to £4,000), Small Grants (up to £5,000) and a Main Grants fund which is typically £20,000-£30,000 per annum for three years. Applications for Main Grants are considered and approved three times a year in March, June and November.    

Check the funder website for details on how to apply.

 

Community funds
People's Health Trust
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £350,000 can apply for a grant of between £5,000 and £40,000 to fund projects which help make their communities a better place to live.
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People's Health Trust
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £350,000 can apply for a grant of between £5,000 and £40,000 to fund projects which help make their communities a better place to live.
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Sport England has modified its funding streams to help people safely return to play and are targeting the places they’ll have the biggest impact

Its new £21.5m Return to Play Fund has three strands: Small Grants, Community Asset Fund, Active Together Crowdfunding. All three are focused on a safe return to play and narrowing the inequalities gap in sport and physical activity.

If none of these streams fit, organisations are also invited to submit great ideas for consideration – in particular to help the sport and activity sector through the coronavirus crisis.

Check the website for more information on application deadlines and value of grants available.

 

Community funds
People's Health Trust
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Deutsche Bank’s Opportunity Fund offers support for charities, voluntary or community groups with an income of less than £250,000 per annum.

Previously, funding was focused on improving outcomes for young people – however in recent years the focus has shifted to alleviating homelessness.

Applications are made via the London Community Foundation where you can also find out about the latest criteria and deadlines for applying.

Community funds
People's Health Trust
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £350,000 can apply for a grant of between £5,000 and £40,000 to fund projects which help make their communities a better place to live.
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Active Communities Programme

Community groups and not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £350,000 can apply for a grant of between £5,000 and £40,000 to fund projects which help make their communities a better place to live.

Funding windows for various areas change regularly so check for more information here.

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Children and young people
The Gannett Foundation
The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc., owner of the Newsquest Media Group. It provides funding to support local organisations in the area where Newsquest operates in the UK - including large parts of London.
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The Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) is a tax credit scheme which enables operators of landfill sites to contribute money to enrolled environmental bodies to carry out projects which create significant environmental benefits and jobs, promote sustainable waste management, and which improve the lives of communities living near landfill sites.

Projects qualifying for funding must be located within the catchment area of a landfill site.

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Community funds
Foyle Foundation: Small Grants Scheme
This fund is designed to support smaller charities in the UK, especially those working at grass roots and local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities. Applications are welcomed from charities that have an annual turnover of less than £100,000 per annum.
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This fund is designed to support smaller charities in the UK, especially those working at grass roots and local community level. Applications are welcomed from charities that have an annual turnover of less than £150,000 per annum.

Single year grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available to cover core costs or essential equipment, to enable ongoing service provision, homeworking, or delivery of online digital services.

Community funds
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank's Opportunity Fund offers support for charities, voluntary or community groups with an income of less than £250,000 per annum. Previously, funding was focused on improving outcomes for young people - however in recent years the focus has shifted to alleviating homelessness.
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NLCF (previously Big Lottery) is responsible for distributing £600m each year to communities, raised by players of the National Lottery.

The National Lottery Community Fund runs more than 20 funding programmes, several of which are relevant to play – including Awards for All and Reaching Communities. In 2021 they will be continuing to focus funding to support people and communities most adversely impacted by COVID-19.

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Community funds
Near Neighbours Fund
Funding of between £250 and £3,000 is available for seed funding for local groups and organisations who are working to bring together neighbours of differing faiths or ethnicities.
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Funding of between £250 and £3,000 is available for seed funding for local groups and organisations who are working to bring together neighbours of differing faiths or ethnicities.

There are currently two options – micro grants of up to £1,000 can be applied for via a simpler application form or larger grants through the standard form.

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Children and young people
Magdalen Hospital Trust
Provides up to £2,000 to fund projects which benefit deprived and disabled children and young people, with priorities including literacy, special needs education, clubs, play schemes, and counselling. Applications are only accepted from registered charities with an annual income of less than £150,000.
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The Peabody Community Fund awards grants to charities, residents, youth-led projects and community organisations working for the benefit of people living in the areas in which Peabody operates, which includes plenty of areas in London.

The fund is currently closed but expected to reopen for applications towards the end of 2020. Grants of up to £15,000 per year for up to two years are available. Applications must be made via the London Community Foundation.

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Community funds
Hilden Charitable Fund
A small budget is available to help community groups run summer play schemes for disadvantaged communities.  Some priority is given to projects which show they are inclusive of children from refugee families, and show BAME involvement.
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A small budget is available to help community groups run summer play schemes for disadvantaged communities.  Some priority is given to projects which show they are inclusive of children from refugee families, and show BAME involvement.

Applications are generally due in May of each year.

Community funds
People's Health Trust
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £350,000 can apply for a grant of between £5,000 and £40,000 to fund projects which help make their communities a better place to live.
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