Grants closing and opening before the end of December 2025
Welsh Government Perthyn Grant Scheme: Up to £10,000 revenue funding per group 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. Groups will need to demonstrate the Welsh language is central to their initiative and future delivery. Deadline 21st Nov. For more info and to apply go to: https://cwmpas.coop/what-we-do/services/perthyn/
Shroeder Charitable Trust: Grants of £5,000 for charities with an annual income of £150k - £1million that enable children and young adults to achieve their potential in education and employment or strengthen communities and improve the life chances of vulnerable people. Deadline 30th Nov For more info / to apply go to: https://schrodercharitytrust.org/
The Fund for Wales is open to small, local, community led constituted charities and voluntary organisations, with grants of between £500 – £2,000 per annum for up to 3 years. Deadline 1st Dec. For more info and https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/fund-for-wales/
National Lottery Meithrin Natur is a £10 million fund available to help children in Wales access the natural environment. This funding aims to improve children and their caregivers’ health and wellbeing in Wales by helping them connect with the natural environment. Deadline 1st Dec. For more information or to to: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/meithrin-natur
The Ulverscroft Foundation supports projects that help visually impaired people. Within any group of people there will be an element of visual impairment; grants can only be considered if the VI element is significant. Quarterly deadlines: 1 Dec 2025, April, 15 March, 15 June 2026 (subject to change). For more info and to apply go to: https://www.ulverscroft-foundation.org.uk/grants/
Cash4Clubs is a small grants scheme for community sports clubs to improve facilities, purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications, or invest in sustainability. The 2025 programme is focused on supporting adult participation in sport. The fund prioritises groups working in areas of high deprivation and engaging adults from specific under-represented groups. Deadline 8th Dec. For more info and to apply go to: https://sported.org.uk/cash4clubs/
Motability Foundation providing grants of £50k-£1million for up to three years to improve active travel options for disabled people. Can support projects with immediate or long-term impact, including equipment hire, grant programmes, support services, training, and pilot initiatives to test new approaches. Deadline 15th Dec. For more info and to apply go to: https://www.motabilityfoundation.org.uk/organisation-grants/better-access-to-active-travel experiences-and-equipment/
SWEF Enterprise and Business Grants has been created to support young entrepreneurs (aged 18-30) to invest in their business venture and/or support them to take their business to the next level. The priority for this fund is to support those with less advantage in their early life, who face barriers to investing in their business and who may not be able to generate funding from other sources. Deadline midday on Monday 15th Dec. For further information and to apply visit SWEF - enterprise and business grants - Community Foundation Wales
Grants opening in December 2025
Mayor’s Foundation Grant Fund (Vale of Glamorgan Council) Small grants offered of between £100-£400 for community groups/voluntary sector within the Vale. Next application window opens 1st Dec. For information vist valeofglamorgan.gov.uk+1and to apply e-mail TheMayor@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Vale of Glamorgan Festival Legacy Grants (via Tŷ Cerdd) Grants £2k-£6k for composer-led/ music projects in Wales, Charitable organisations eligible. Deadline 12:00 midday on Monday 20th Jan 2026. For further information visit tycerdd.org
Sources Ken Moone Office of Heledd Fychan, Vale of Glamorgan Council and Third Sector Support Wales