You do not need to be a registered charity to apply for a grant from us, but you must be a not-for-profit organisation that has charitable aims and objectives. Your project or activity should aim to tackle disadvantage in your local community, whether that be disadvantage around opportunities, environment or finances.

We can support many different types of activity, from projects based around play and young people, to luncheon clubs for the older generation. We can also support activities that develop or provide a service for your local community. Please look at the links on the left hand side of this page for more information.

News

New Grant Opportunity - Equalities Small Grants

One-off grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded in March 2013. This funding is aimed at small voluntary groups supporting communities of Interest and Identity, who do not currently receive Council funding, and who can meet one or more of the following priorities:

• Tackling inequality and increasing opportunity
• Reducing isolation and increasing opportunities for social inclusion
• Building confidence to getting involved in decision-making
• Encouraging integration and addressing prejudice

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 8th March. 

 Click here to download the grants guidance for Equalities Small Grants [655kb]

 Click here to download the application form for Equalities Small Grants [826kb]

New Grant Opportunity - Ending Gang and Youth Violence

Click here to find more information about this Home Office funding