This fund is ideal for smaller charities looking to upgrade their website or develop digital tools that improve how they connect with and support their communities. With a relatively simple application process, it’s a practical opportunity to strengthen your organisation’s digital presence.

This programme supports organisations creating positive, engaging summer experiences for adults. It’s particularly relevant for groups looking to bring people together outdoors while improving wellbeing and community spaces.

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have launched a Renters Rights Act Campaign Fund, which will provide community groups and organisations between £1,000 and £2,500. The grant can be used to run activities to raise awareness of private renter’s rights, with a total funding pot of up to £30,000.

The Racial Diversity UK Fund supports research that deepens understanding of migration, race and inequality in the UK. Projects that build strong partnerships with communities and generate practical evidence to inform policy and public debate are particularly encouraged.

This programme offers substantial multi-year support for organisations addressing the root causes of inequality, environmental crisis and democratic participation. It is particularly suited to organisations working at a systems level to create long-term change.

Grow Wild’s Youth Grants support young people to design and deliver creative projects that bring communities together around nature. The programme aims to inspire new connections with the natural world while helping young people build skills and confidence through leading their own projects.

These small grants aim to improve wellbeing for older people through the power of music. Funding could support performances, music sessions or therapy activities in care homes or community settings.

This programme offers both funding and practical support for grassroots projects making a difference locally. If your group is based near a One Stop store, it could be a good opportunity to secure funding while building a longer-term partnership with the store team.

This National Lottery funding supports practical community projects that help people take action for nature and the climate locally. It could be particularly relevant for groups running environmental activities such as community gardens, green space improvements or sustainability initiatives.

Grants of up to £30,000 available for strategic legal action benefiting vulnerable migrant children and young people. This fund is aimed at organisations undertaking strategic legal work that creates systemic change for vulnerable young migrants. It is particularly relevant for organisations seeking to challenge policy or practice that negatively impacts migrant children and young people.

The Postcode Local Trust fund offers longer-term support for organisations delivering sustained impact in areas such as poverty reduction, arts participation and targeted mental health support. If your organisation’s core work aligns strongly with one of the Trust’s themes, this could be a valuable multi-year funding opportunity.

This is a flexible opportunity for West Midlands charities seeking modest project funding across a broad range of community-focused themes, including, arts and culture, community projects and integration, compassion and support, conservation and environment, education and training. The rolling application process may suit organisations with time-sensitive proposals.

Grants of up to £100,000 to support museums and community partners using collections to drive inclusion, equity and social and climate justice. This fund is particularly relevant for museums working in partnership with voluntary and community organisations to develop inclusive, co-produced programmes that create lasting social impact.

This is a strong opportunity for very small organisations in Wolverhampton needing flexible funding to sustain or grow their work. As the grant is unrestricted, it can support core costs as well as project delivery.

The Happiness Fund supports grassroots organisations delivering practical, sustainable projects that improve mental health, wellbeing and inclusion. If your organisation is creating meaningful community change with a clear long-term vision, this could be a strong opportunity.

The KFC Youth Foundation supports grassroots organisations making a real difference to young people in deprived communities. If your organisation provides safe spaces and practical support that helps young people build confidence and skills for the future, this two-year funding opportunity could provide helpful stability.

The I’m In Challenge aims to increase awareness of the GP learning disability register and improve health outcomes by supporting grassroots activity. If your organisation is working directly with people with a learning disability, this small grant could help you run targeted engagement, workshops or awareness activity in your community.

This £25,000 programme aims to strengthen cohesion and resilience across Wolverhampton by investing in activities that bring people together and foster new connections between communities. Organisations are encouraged to collaborate across neighbourhoods to maximise reach and impact. If your group is working to build common ground and strengthen relationships locally, this could be a strong opportunity to secure support for that work.

Funding for home starter kits for people in need is available through the B&Q Foundation, offering grants of up to £10,000 to UK charities. The fund supports the provision of practical items that help people feel safe and settled in their homes, including furniture, white goods, bedding, safety equipment and everyday essentials. Funding is awarded as a one-off grant, with four application windows in 2026, and the first deadline falling on 20 February 2026.