Landscape Connections is National Lottery Heritage Fund’s new 10-year initiative, which will invest £150m in our most treasured countryside across the UK.

Up to £200k grants are available to local not-for-profit organisations for local projects that support the wellbeing of communities in the Severn Trent region.  Three levels of grants are available.

Grants of between £2k – £5k are available for charities and not-for-profit organisations to deliver practical, focused programmes to boost skills and improve employability for those furthest from the job market in communities in the Midlands, South West England and South Wales where National Grid distributes electricity.

Charity Excellence is a Free One-Stop-Shop For Charity Funding, Policies, Help & Resources and includes funding opportunities for Core Funding and Small Charities & Community Groups plus 100s of links to other free charity funding directories.

The newly launched Access Programme supports social enterprises and charities in the West Midlands addressing the pressing cost-of-living crisis.

Households struggling with the on-going cost of living crisis can still seek help from the council, which has invested £15.2 million to date in helping families in need afford daily essentials.

The Dulverton Trust Fund aims to aid charitable endeavours addressing local needs in West Midlands. Grants of up to £5,000 are accessible for organisations, with funds to be utilised within a year. Applicants must align with one of the following priorities: youth opportunities, general welfare, conservation, or heritage.

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) launched the Community Environment Fund in October 2023, backed by £1 million from the Government’s Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement Fund. This initiative aims to empower communities to enhance the environment and quality of life. Grants of up to £25,000 for small projects and up to £100,000 for larger initiatives are available. Projects can focus on themes such as protecting nature, promoting circular economy practices, adapting to climate change, improving access to green spaces, and raising awareness about environmental issues.

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.

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.

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 £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.

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).

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.

Grants and interest-free loans are available to registered charities and small organisations providing affordable homes for vulnerable people in need.