Grow Wild’s Youth Grants support young people to design and deliver creative projects that bring communities together around nature. The programme aims to inspire new connections with the natural world while helping young people build skills and confidence through leading their own projects.
These small grants aim to improve wellbeing for older people through the power of music. Funding could support performances, music sessions or therapy activities in care homes or community settings.
This programme offers both funding and practical support for grassroots projects making a difference locally. If your group is based near a One Stop store, it could be a good opportunity to secure funding while building a longer-term partnership with the store team.
This National Lottery funding supports practical community projects that help people take action for nature and the climate locally. It could be particularly relevant for groups running environmental activities such as community gardens, green space improvements or sustainability initiatives.
In her latest update, Sharon reflects on a busy start to the year, highlighting the WVCA’s recent International Women’s Day event which brought people from across Wolverhampton together to network, share experiences and celebrate the contribution of women in the community. She also attended a regional conference exploring autistic perception in Black and minoritised ethnic communities, which looked at inequalities in diagnosis, support and outcomes.