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…
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation – Family Support Grants
The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation provides grants of £10,000–£100,000 to voluntary sector organisations delivering family support services across the UK. Funding can be awarded for 1–3 years, with a maximum of £50,000 per year.
Hospital Discharge: Social Prescriptions Grant Programme
WVCA is pleased to announce the extension of our funding programme designed to support voluntary and community organisations in helping patients transition back to life at home after an extended hospital stay. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects that embed Social Prescribing and community support into the hospital discharge process.
Screwfix Foundation Grants
The Screwfix Foundation offers grants of around £5,000 to charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK to repair, improve or adapt buildings and community facilities for people facing hardship.
Nuffield Foundation – Racial Diversity UK Fund
Grants range from £15,000 to £500,000 and are aimed at projects that generate strong evidence to inform public debate, policy and practice on tackling racial inequality, discrimination and disadvantage.
Grow Wild – Urban Nature Community Grants
Grow Wild is offering grants of up to £2,000 to support community-led projects that bring people together to transform urban spaces by sowing and growing UK native wildflowers and/or fungi
Amazon Literary Partnership Grant
Amazon’s Literary Partnership Grant supports not-for-profit organisations that help writers develop their skills, build careers and improve diversity within the literary sector.
Philip Bates Trust – Grants for Young People in the Arts
The Philip Bates Trust offers grants of £100–£250 for individuals and up to £500 for organisations supporting young people (under 25) in the arts. Priority is given to charities, not-for-profits and projects based in the West Midlands. The Trust funds arts education, performance, exhibitions and opportunities that build confidence and celebrate achievement. Deadlines fall in January, May and September ahead of trustee meetings.
Alpkit Foundation – Grants up to £500 for Outdoor Participation Projects
The Alpkit Foundation offers grants up to £500 for individuals, schools, community groups and not-for-profits to help people access outdoor activities. Funding supports projects focused on inclusion, environmental improvement, wellbeing, education and getting more people into nature. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed every two months. Apply at least three months before your project starts.
7stars Foundation – Grants Supporting Vulnerable Children and Young People
The 7stars Foundation offers up to £2,500 for projects supporting vulnerable children and young people (18 and under) affected by addiction, abuse, homelessness or caring responsibilities. They also provide Direct Grants up to £500 for individuals, applied for by a professional. Open to charities, schools and council-run children’s homes with turnover under £1.5m. Funding rounds run 1 Jul–31 Aug, 1 Dec–1 Feb, and 1 Mar–30 Apr.
Tesco Stronger Starts Grants – Up to £1,500 for Projects Supporting Children & Young People
Tesco’s Stronger Starts grants offer up to £1,500 for projects supporting children and young people. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with shortlisted projects put to a Tesco in-store customer vote. Eligible groups include charities, community organisations, schools and CICs (2+ years old). Awards range from £500 to £1,500 depending on votes. No deadline.
Hinrichsen Foundation – Grants for Contemporary Music Projects
The Hinrichsen Foundation offers grants to support contemporary music projects, including commissions, recordings and performances. UK-based individuals, groups and charities can apply, with typical awards of £500–£3,000 and a dedicated multi-year partnership strand available in the May round. Applicants must show additional income sources, as the Foundation rarely funds projects in full. Deadlines run across four rounds each year.
Petplan Charitable Trust – Welfare Grants (up to £20,000)
Petplan Charitable Trust is offering grants of up to £20,000 for projects that improve the welfare of dogs, cats, horses and rabbits, including education and animal-assisted therapy. UK-registered charities that can show good rehoming practices are eligible to apply, and applications must include photos, accounts extracts and a vet reference. Deadline dates vary.
Big Give – Arts for Impact 2026 & Earth Raise 2026
Big Give’s Arts for Impact and Earth Raise 2026 campaigns now open — charities can double donations through match funding, with streams up to £30,000 and £100,000.
National Deaf Children’s Society – Community Grants
Up to £10,000 available for early years projects supporting deaf children aged 0–5 through the National Deaf Children’s Society Community Grants Programme.
Geoff Hill Charitable Trust
Small grants up to £200 available from the Geoff Hill Charitable Trust for charities and community groups in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas — apply any time.
Family Action Grants to Support Families in Need
Family Action offers £200–£300 welfare grants for essential household items to support people facing hardship — referral required.
Weston Charity Awards 2026
Weston Charity Awards 2026 now open — £6,500 grant plus an eight-month leadership programme for small charities in Wales, the Midlands & the North.
Greggs Foundation Community Grants
Up to £20,000 a year (for up to 3 years) via the Greggs Foundation Community Grants Programme — supporting local charities tackling isolation, food need and building connections.
Grants of up to £7,000 Available to Support Older People Maintain their Independence
The Charles Hayward Foundation’s Older People Programme is offering grants of up to £7,000 to UK-registered charities that help older people remain in their own homes and live independently for as long as possible.
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.
How can I get support with funding?
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