Support for your organisation
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.
3 things you can do to find funding…
Funding opportunities
Here are the funding opportunities we have shared recently…
Funding for Minibuses for Disabled and Disadvantaged People
Dennis Wise In The Community donates minibuses to help schools and non-profit organisations provide educational and recreational outings for sick, disabled or disadvantaged children and adults.
Funding for Women’s and Girls’ Campaigning and Influencing
Rosa’s Voices from the Frontline fund supports women’s and girls’ organisations campaigning to challenge inequality and influence change in the UK.
Funding for Community Projects and Running Costs
The easyfundraising Impact Fund’s autumn 2026 round offers unrestricted grants to help UK not-for-profit organisations continue or improve their community work.
Funding for Community-Owned Clean Energy Projects
Great British Energy’s £20 million GBE Community Fund offers grants to incorporated community organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to test, develop and build locally owned clean energy projects. Supported projects must be designed to be at least 50% community owned when operational and deliver clear benefits for their local community.
Funding and capacity building for Black-led researcher support initiatives
Innovate Now with Wellcome offers multi-year grants and tailored capacity-building support to UK-based Black-led initiatives that support the wellbeing and research careers of Black Heritage and Mixed Black Heritage people. The programme aims to strengthen leadership, governance, financial resilience and operational capacity so organisations can create sustainable, long-term change within the UK research ecosystem.
Grants of up to £100,000 to support growth in the UK music sector
Arts Council England’s Music Growth Fund offers grants to UK music organisations and businesses undertaking ambitious activity that supports sustainable and inclusive growth in new music and the wider music industry. Funding can help organisations strengthen their capacity, develop artists and the workforce, reach new audiences and markets, and build a more resilient music sector.
£5,000 grants for grassroots projects building happier communities
Laughology’s Happiness Fund is offering grants to grassroots, neighbourhood-based organisations across the UK for projects that improve mental health and wellbeing, promote inclusion, or develop learning and skills. The funding is intended to help small, locally led projects create lasting positive change and become sustainable beyond the initial grant period.
Funding to support young women in the criminal justice system
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund is offering grants to UK organisations providing specialist, long-term support for young women aged 17–30 who are already in contact with the criminal justice system. Funding will support trauma- and gender-informed projects that help young women move away from offending and build safer, more stable lives.
Grants for home starter kits supporting people in need
The B&Q Foundation is offering grants to UK-registered charities providing home starter kits for people moving into accommodation following homelessness, domestic abuse, illness, disability or financial hardship. The funding aims to help individuals and families make their new homes safe, welcoming and comfortable.
Mental health grants for charities addressing childhood trauma
The James Tudor Foundation offers grants to specialist UK charities helping children and young people recover from Adverse Childhood Experiences, or helping parents affected by trauma, mental illness or addiction break cycles of harm within their families. Funding supports evidence-based, trauma-informed services where the charity’s entire work closely matches one of the programme’s eligible areas.
Heart of England Community Foundation introduces changes to grant applications
Heart of England Community Foundation has relaunched its grant programmes following the introduction of a new grants management system, alongside a number of changes to its funding policies and application requirements.
Funding for community gardening projects
The National Garden Scheme offers grants to help community groups, registered charities and Community Interest Companies create or develop community gardens and similar shared green spaces in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. The programme is supported by the Julia Rausing Trust and aims to fund sustainable projects that benefit local people.
Funding and support for community tree planting
The International Tree Foundation offers funding and practical support for community-led tree planting projects across the UK and Ireland, helping local organisations create greener places, strengthen community involvement and deliver lasting benefits for people and wildlife.
Funding for local charities and community groups
West Brom Building Society’s Mercian Community Trust offers grants to local charities and community groups supporting people and communities around its branch network and elsewhere in the West Midlands. The funding supports local causes addressing issues such as ill health, social wellbeing, disability, vulnerable children, bereavement and domestic violence.
Funding for community projects in Birmingham and the Black Country
The Birmingham and Black Country Communities Fund offers grants for local projects that improve health and wellbeing, tackle disadvantage, respond to local needs, strengthen community cohesion or help create sustainable and supportive communities.
Funding to strengthen financial resilience
The Aviva Foundation’s Financial Futures Fund offers substantial grants for organisations developing long-term solutions that improve financial resilience across the UK, particularly for people and communities affected by inequality, discrimination, financial hardship or exclusion.
Grants to improve community buildings and spaces
The Morrisons Foundation’s Connecting Communities Grant Scheme offers grants to registered charities for capital projects that improve shared buildings and outdoor spaces, bring people together, reduce social isolation and help vital local services remain accessible.
Grants to tackle poverty and social inequality
The Comic Relief Community Fund (England), administered by Groundwork, offers grants to grassroots organisations delivering community-led work around basic needs, early childhood development and safety, including support for refugees and asylum seekers and projects preventing violence against women and girls.
September is Funding Month at WVCA!
Throughout September, we’ll be putting an extra focus on helping Wolverhampton’s voluntary and community organisations find funding, diversify their income and become more financially resilient.
Funding for Local Community Projects
The One Stop Community Partnership Programme provides funding and practical support to local community groups working to improve their neighbourhoods. It supports projects addressing issues such as food poverty, vulnerability and isolation, low-income families, local sport, environmental improvements and reducing waste.
How can I get support with funding?
Contact Us
Our team has a wealth of knowledge and experience and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.
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