by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Feb 6, 2026 | Funding
Funding for Black-led initiatives supporting researchers is available through Innovate Now with Wellcome, offering £13,000–£48,000 in multi-year funding alongside tailored capacity-building support. The programme backs Black-led leadership to strengthen governance, leadership, financial resilience and long-term impact for initiatives supporting Black and Mixed Black heritage researchers in the UK. Applications are open via Expressions of Interest across two rounds in 2026.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Feb 6, 2026 | Funding
Funding for holiday activities for autistic children and young people is available through the Three Guineas Trust 2026 Holiday Schemes programme. Grants of up to £15,000 are available to support existing autistic-specific holiday provision for autistic children and their siblings, with funding contributing towards delivery costs.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Feb 6, 2026 | Funding
unding for growing social enterprises and community businesses is available through the Social Economy Growth Programme, offering a £1,000 grant plus fully funded business support for West Midlands organisations. Delivered by Aston University, the programme helps charities and social enterprises build confidence, strengthen leadership skills and grow trading income through peer learning, tailored growth planning and practical tools.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Feb 6, 2026 | Funding
Funding for community safety and local crime prevention is available through the My Community Fund from the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner. The fund supports small, community-led projects that help prevent crime, reduce anti-social behaviour and strengthen community cohesion across the West Midlands. It’s designed to back practical local ideas that make neighbourhoods safer and more resilient.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Jan 23, 2026 | Funding
Funding for young innovators tackling financial exclusion is available through the UnLtd Funding Futures Programme, offering grants of up to £18,000 for 16–30 year olds developing business ideas that improve access to financial services in disadvantaged communities. The programme combines funding with tailored support such as coaching, workshops and legal advice, helping young entrepreneurs respond to the cost-of-living crisis and build financially resilient communities. Applications are now open, with limited places available per round.
by Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action | Jan 23, 2026 | Funding
Funding for community wellbeing and tackling disadvantage is available through the Birmingham and Black Country Communities Fund, offering grants of up to £3,000 for voluntary and community organisations working locally. The fund supports a wide range of grassroots activity, from improving health and wellbeing to strengthening community cohesion and developing local solutions to local needs. Funding is aimed at small-scale projects that deliver clear and lasting benefits for people in Birmingham and the Black Country.
