Did you know the lottery is a simple way for local groups and organisations to raise unrestricted funds through ticket sales – while giving residents the chance to support the causes they care about?
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation supports organisations across the UK working towards long-term, positive change. Their funding focuses on three priority areas.
Sport England offers up to £15,000 for physical activity projects in the community. The focus is on people who face barriers to activity and projects designed to help them.
The Wolverhampton Sports Advisory Council (WSAC) is offering grants of up to £500 to support grassroots sport and physical activity across the city. The fund aims to help more people get active and to celebrate the success of local sports people, clubs and leagues.
Over the past year, WVCA has successfully secured and redistributed £294,000 to 43 different community groups and organisations across the city. These funds have directly benefited more than 2,400 local people, helping to deliver projects that improve health, wellbeing, volunteering, and community engagement.
Funding continues to be one of the biggest challenges for voluntary and community groups, with many organisations facing uncertainty around how to sustain their work. To help, this September we’re launching Funding Month 2025 – a dedicated campaign designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to explore new income opportunities.