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Funders Fair hosted by Heledd Fychan
Join Heledd Fychan at a Funders Fair on the 6th February 2026 for a chance to talk to a potential funder about your project or Charity.
Short Breaks Scheme projects between October 2026 and March 2029.
Deadline: 10am Monday 2 February 2026
Perthyn Grants are back, and we are now accepting applications!
Closes: Saturday 31st January 2026 at 10.00pm (outcomes will be announced 2 weeks after receiving an application)
The Architectural Heritage Fund
Funding of up to £20,000 is available to support community-led organisations to take ownership and to adapt historic buildings for new, sustainable uses.
Sea - Changers Coastal Fountain Fund 2026 now open!
The Sea-Changers Coastal Fountain Fund 2025 is now inviting applications and will remain open to funding requests until the closing date 28th February 2026. Each applicant can bid for up to £2,500 to fund the purchase of one fountain.
Perthyn Grants now open for 2026
Now open to applications from community groups pan-Wales for Perthyn grant funding to support with start-up fees during the early stages of developing social enterprises, co-operatives, community-led housing or community land trusts through the medium of Welsh.
The Allen Lane Foundation
The Allen Lane Foundation offer grants of up to £15,000 for charitable purposes across the UK. Their focus is on funding specific groups that experience marginalisation and/or discrimination and they are currently offering grants through seven funding programmes.
The Weavers’ Company Grants
The Weavers’ Company offers 2 type of grants to CIOs that can demonstrate impact with ex-offenders, young offenders or young people at risk of offending, either within a local area or nationally.
Leathersellers’ Small Grants Programme opens 15th December 2025
The Leathersellers’ Small Grants Programme reopens at 10am on the 15th December 2025. Be one of the first 40 applicants to be considered for up to £5,000 of funding.
Grants with no deadlines that you may be interested in
Here are some grants with rolling application windows that you may want to apply to or make a note of for future applications.
Macmillan CARE grants
Macmillan is launching the Macmillan CARE (Culture • Agency • Respect • Equity) Grants Programme. This pilot programme will fund community-led projects that offer new insights and impact for people affected by cancer.
A new fund from WCVA to be launched in 2026
A new fund will be launched in 2026 by WCVA for the third sector. To find out more and keep informed of when the new fund is launched you can find the link in this article.
Meet the Funder: The Giving Machine’s Giving Lottery
GVS are pleased to host a meet the funder session for The Giving Machine’s Giving Lottery on the 9th December 2025 between 10am and 11:30am.
Big Give has released 2 funds: Arts for Impact and Earth Rise
Big Give have release 2 funds that are now open for applications: Arts for Impact 2026 and Earth Rise 2026
Grants for tree planting and woodland creation.
There are many grants available for woodland creation. You can use the grants to help you plan and develop your new woodland. Here are some details of the grants are available throughout the year.
A Place for Sport Fund
Support available to raise money to improve facilities at your local sports club.
AB Charitable Trust (ABCT) open for applications
Grants of up to £30,000 per year for charities working with marginalised and excluded groups in the UK experiencing injustice.
2026 Weston Charity Awards now open
Applications for the 2026 Weston Charity Awards are open, giving charities across Wales the chance to access transformational packages of expert support and funding.
Grants closing and opening before the end of December 2025
Here are details of grants and funds that are opening and closing before the end of December 2025.
Arts for Impact fund now open
Big Give, in partnership with Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture, is now accepting applications for our third Arts for Impact campaign, supporting arts and culture charities across the UK driving positive social impact.