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Family Fund - Wales Programme
Family Fund provides a wide range of grants to families living in Wales raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young adult, on a low income.
Deadline: Monday 2nd November 2026
Leeds Building Society Foundation - Small Grants
Supporting those in need of a safe and secure home with flexible small grants for running, project and/or capital costs.
Amount: £2,500
Deadline: Apply throughout the year
Win a £10k business grant for business owners aged 40+
Simply Business has launched the Second Act Entrepreneur Fund – awarding £10,000 to five entrepreneurs over the age of 40
Amount: £10,000 + business coaching
Deadline: 12th November 2026
CIPS Foundation grant
Our grants apply ethical and sustainable standards to reduce the impact on the environment to improve the lives of communities and citizens
Amount: £80,000
Deadline: 20th November 2026
Join us at our Funding Surgery
Have a project idea in the Vale of Glamorgan? Book a free 30-minute funding surgery appointment with a National Lottery Community Fund Officer and explore your options. Places are limited.
When: Tues 27th Oct 2026 (11.00am - 3.30pm)
Book your one to one appointment today to avoid missing out
Small Grants Programme
Theatres Trust's Small Grants Programme, supported by The Linbury Trust, funds small projects that make a big impact to a theatre’s resilience, sustainability, accessibility or improving the diversity of audiences.
Amount: £7,500
Deadline: 12pm Friday 15th January 2027
Rosa's Voices from the Frontline Fund
Campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change. The fund was designed to amplify the issues experienced by women and girls and is the only fund of its kind in the UK.
Amount: £10,000
Deadline: 16th November 2026
Do you need funding for a youth volunteering project or activity?
Applications can be submitted at any time and will be continually considered and assessed throughout the year. All funding must be spent by 12th February 2027.
Community Grants
Any eligible good cause based in the UK can apply. We define good causes as any charity, school, CASC, CIC, Social Enterprise or other organisation that is non-profit.
Amount: £250
Deadline: 31st October 2026
Cash4Clubs
A small grants scheme for community sports clubs and organisations to use as they see fit, whether that’s to purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications or invest in the sustainability of their club.
Amount: £2,000
Deadline: 5pm Friday 1st January 2027
Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund
The Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund, run by the Museums Association, supports work by museums and community organisations to strengthen communities, using collections.
Amount: £50,000 - £110,000 (for up to 3 years)
Deadline: 20th January 2027
Pathways to Work Innovation Fund
The Innovation Fund is part of Pathways to Work, the government’s £3.5 billion investment to support disabled people and people with health conditions to move into, stay in and progress in work.
Deadline: 26th October 2026
Music for All - Schools and Community Groups
Music for All is dedicated to changing lives across the UK by improving access to music making and are passionate to help disadvantaged music makers experience the joys and far-reaching benefits of making music.
Deadline: 12pm Monday 30th November 2026
Blooming Genius
Grants available for groups working with neurodivergent children. Grants can be used for a wide range of initiatives for neurodivergent children and their families.
Amount: £2000
Deadline: October 24th
Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme
MULTIPLE FUNDS. This core priority aims to help people who are most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills. Occasionally there may be additional priorities linked to a funding round e.g., a specific geographical focus or type of energy consumer.
Amount: Minimum £20,000 up to 100% project cost, no match funding required
Deadline: Funding round currently open - 12 October 2026
Round 3 opens 9 November, closes 23 November 2026
National Deaf Children’s Society – Community Grants
Our grants programme aim to build communities that unite families of deaf children. For parents with a deaf child, having a strong community is vital, particularly during those first few years when families are still finding out what their child needs.
Amount: £10,000
Deadline: Rolling
Meet the Funder: Benefact & National Churches Trusts
WCVA are pleased to host Benefact Trust and National Churches Trust for an online Meet the Funders event. They will present on the format of funding rounds, explain eligibility criteria and funding priorities, provide some key tips on submitting a strong application and take part in a Q&A session with attendees.
Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference
Join Get Grants on 6th & 7th October 2026 for TWO days of expert fundraising advice, top tips, Q&A’s, networking, peer-support and more!
Free to attend
Festive Connections Grant
The Festive Connections Programme through the McCarthy Stone Foundation helps people aged 65 and over to feel connected and part of their community during the festive period.
Amount: £750
Deadline: 5pm Thursday 15th October 2026
Easyfundraising Impact Fund
Unrestricted grants are available for not-for-profit organisations to help you fund whatever your organisation needs the most.
Amount: £1,000
Deadline: 8th November 2026