The Barclays Community Sport Fund is offering grants to grassroots organisations using sport to tackle inequality and improve wellbeing. With a focus on football, cricket and tennis, funding supports projects that increase participation among women, girls, and underrepresented groups, particularly in areas of high deprivation.
Grants of £5,000 to £80,000 are available to support early years settings working with young children from armed forces families. The funding aims to help enhance childcare and education provision to better meet the specific needs of these children, with projects lasting up to two years.
Sharon’s latest update highlights the growing pressure on the VCSEF sector, as global events and rising costs continue to hit organisations, staff and volunteers. Discussions with MPs this week recognised the strain on the sector and the vital role it plays in supporting communities and social cohesion. There are early signs of potential solutions, including better funding approaches and stronger engagement with the sector, but this marks the start of what will need to be an ongoing conversation.
£6.3 million fund launching to support grassroots projects improving men’s health in disadvantaged communities.
Grants of up to £25,000 available for UK charities delivering projects in some of the world’s most deprived communities.