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…
IM Properties Community Fund
With grants up to £3,000, the fund supports projects promoting positive change, strengthening communities, and enhancing the natural environment. Whether addressing health and wellbeing, community cohesion, or environmental initiatives, the fund remains open for applicants, with panel meetings scheduled on a rolling basis.
Wesleyan Community Grants Fund
Grants ranging from £2,000 to £10,000 are available annually, supporting initiatives aligned with goals such as climate action, quality education, reducing inequalities, gender equality, and promoting good health and wellbeing, all in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Charity Excellence Framework – Free Charity Grant Funding Finder Directory
The free charity Funding Finder grant directory enables you to search for funders for UK charities and community groups. Updated every week, you’ll find the latest grant funding for charities using the Recent Additions search.
Up to £5K available via Social Prescribing Hospital Discharge project
Up to £5,000 in funding is available for organisation running activities that support individuals’ well-being after hospital discharge via our Social Prescribing Hospital Discharge project.
Fully funded Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to support young people
The Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust is delighted to be able to provide this accredited training to support the voluntary providers who support the emotional well-being of children and young people.
National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All
Voluntary, community organisations and schools etc. across the UK can now apply for grants of up to £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All programme (an increase from the previous maximum grant size of £10,000).
£9 Million Legacy Fund Launches Uniting Communities Across West Midlands
The Inclusive Communities Fund was inspired by the momentum generated by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. It aims to strengthen the achievements prompted by the Games, offering community organisations access to new funding to make a difference for the people they work with.
Quaker Housing Trust – Grants and Loans for Social Housing Projects
Grants and interest-free loans are available to registered charities and small organisations providing affordable homes for vulnerable people in need.
Grants of up to £10K available via Social Enterprise Boost Fund
Start-up social enterprises are eligible to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to assist their development as part of the Social Enterprise Boost Fund West Midlands.
HOPE Small Grants Programme
HOPE is a partnership between Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action (WVCA) which has received funding to improve mental health due to isolation or other factors.
St. Peter’s Physical Activity Project small grants programme
The St. Peter’s Physical Activity Project aims to increase levels of physical activity amongst children, parents and carers and the wider community within the St. Peter’s Ward of Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton Community Lottery – Good Causes Get Together
Is your good cause interested in joining our lottery? Or perhaps you’ve signed up but need some support kickstarting your lottery campaign & selling tickets? Either way, our Good Causes Get Together could be just what you’re looking for!
St. Peter’s Physical Activity Project small grants programme
The St. Peter’s Physical Activity Project aims to increase levels of physical activity amongst children, parents and carers and the wider community within the St. Peter’s Ward of Wolverhampton.
Britford Bridge Trust Grants
Grants are available to UK-registered charities involved in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage, or science.
Screwfix Foundation – funding for community facilities
The Screwfix Foundation has re-opened for applications from charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects that will fix, repair, maintain, and improve the properties and community facilities.
Launch of UK Shared Prosperity Fund Community Grants Round 1 2023/24
The City of Wolverhampton Council has launched the first round of Community Grants funded by Wolverhampton’s local allocation of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF).
Cost of Living Support Available for Youth Organisations across the UK
This new fund is a three-year unrestricted grant programme aimed at mitigating the devastating impact the cost of living crisis is having on the youth sector.
King’s Coronation Fund – grants of up to £250 available
Funding is available to enable communities to celebrate the King’s Coronation in style.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund – VCS Opportunities
VCS organisations are invited to an information session on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
CBC’s Fundraising Fellowship Scheme 2023 is now open!
Looking for some help with fundraising for your community this year? CBC’s Fundraising Fellowship Scheme 2023 is now open!
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.
Email: commshub@wvca.org.uk