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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.

Funding opportunities

Here are the funding opportunities we have shared recently…

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation supports organisations across the UK working towards long-term, positive change. Their funding focuses on three priority areas.

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Sport England – The Movement Fund

Sport England – The Movement Fund

Sport England offers up to £15,000 for physical activity projects in the community. The focus is on people who face barriers to activity and projects designed to help them.

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Celebrating WVCA’s Impact: £294K Distributed to Local Groups

Over the past year, WVCA has successfully secured and redistributed £294,000 to 43 different community groups and organisations across the city. These funds have directly benefited more than 2,400 local people, helping to deliver projects that improve health, wellbeing, volunteering, and community engagement.

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WVCA Funding Month 25

WVCA Funding Month 25

Funding continues to be one of the biggest challenges for voluntary and community groups, with many organisations facing uncertainty around how to sustain their work. To help, this September we’re launching Funding Month 2025 – a dedicated campaign designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to explore new income opportunities.

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Financial Assistance for Energy Debt – Grants up to £1,700

Financial Assistance for Energy Debt – Grants up to £1,700

The British Gas Energy Trust is offering grants of up to £1,700 to help households clear energy debt. The fund is open to all households, not just British Gas customers, especially those whose energy supplier doesn’t provide a hardship fund or whose application to such a fund has been declined.

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Postcode Places Trust: flexible multi‑year core/project funding

Postcode Places Trust: flexible multi‑year core/project funding

People’s Postcode Lottery‑funded trust offering flexible, three‑year awards (up to £50,000 total) for small charities, CICs and community benefit societies (£10k–£1m income). Themes include mental health, poverty, arts, physical activity, climate/biodiversity, green spaces and tackling inequality.

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Wolfson Foundation (Capital): disability & older people

Wolfson Foundation (Capital): disability & older people

Competitive capital grants (often £40k–£75k) to registered charities/local authorities for buildings, refurbishment or equipment improving independence and quality of life—particularly disability projects (training, employment, supported housing) and services for older people.

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Awards for All: quick grants up to £20,000

Awards for All: quick grants up to £20,000

The National Lottery Community Fund’s Awards for All backs small, people‑led projects that bring communities together, improve health and wellbeing, support young people and help with environmental action.

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Better Youth Spaces: what the new funding means for youth organisations

Better Youth Spaces: what the new funding means for youth organisations

The government has announced fresh support for youth work in England, including an £88m package for youth clubs and after‑school activities and a new £30.5m Better Youth Spaces fund. Alongside this sits the reopened Million Hours Fund, focused on putting more staffed hours on the ground. Here’s what it means in practice – and how to make the most of it.

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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