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Funding

We can help you find the right funding for your project or organisation.

Hundreds of funding opportunities exist with funds available from a few pounds to thousands of pounds, however, it is increasingly competitive.

Generally, funders want to fund good projects, groups and organisations that meet community needs, have an impact and improve people’s lives in some way.

Not all projects and groups need funding but if you think you do, WVCA can help you to find the right funder for your project, group or organisation and can provide support with the application process.

Funding opportunities

Here are the funding opportunities we have shared recently…

The Ironmongers’ Company Grants

The Ironmongers’ Company Grants

Calling all Wolverhampton charities working with disadvantaged young people under 25: the Ironmongers’ Company has opened its UK‐wide grant round. 

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Reach Fund – Grant Support for Investment-Readiness

Reach Fund – Grant Support for Investment-Readiness

The Reach Fund helps charities and social enterprises in England bridge the gap between ambition and investment, by funding the final pieces of work that investors often require. Managed by Social Investment Business on behalf of Access – The Foundation for Social Investment, the Reach Fund typically provides grants in the range of £5,000 to £15,000.

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Friends of the Elderly – Grants for Older People

Friends of the Elderly – Grants for Older People

The Friends of the Elderly Grants Programme provides small grants of up to £600 to help older people living on low incomes across England and Wales. The scheme supports individuals or couples who are of or over state pension age, have savings of less than £5,000, and do not meet the criteria for other funders.

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Severn Trent Community Fund: Core Funding (Nov 2025)

Severn Trent Community Fund: Core Funding (Nov 2025)

The fund offers restricted grants of £5,000–£20,000 to eligible not-for-profit organisations supporting essential community services, with a focus on improving wellbeing and helping vulnerable residents. This round will support around 28 organisations across the Severn Trent region with one year of core funding.

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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation supports organisations across the UK working towards long-term, positive change. Their funding focuses on three priority areas.

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Sport England – The Movement Fund

Sport England – The Movement Fund

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.

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How can I get support with funding?

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Our team has a wealth of knowledge and experience and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Email: commshub@wvca.org.uk