A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week.
Wooden Spoon Society's Capital Grants programme
Schools and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding through the Wooden Spoon Society's Capital Grants programme. Wooden Spoon is a British and Irish Rugby charity that supports projects that help mentally and physically disadvantaged children under the cognitive age of 25. Each year, the charity supports around 70 projects.
Through the programme, funding is available for:
- Buildings and extensions
- Equipment and activity aids
- Sensory rooms and gardens
- Playgrounds and sports areas
- Soft playrooms.
The funding available is for capital items only and will not support revenue costs such as staffing and other ongoing costs. There is no maximum grant limit, but projects under £5,000 are unlikely to be considered. Wooden Spoon’s contribution may be up to 100% of the cost, though beneficiary organisations will be encouraged, where practicable, to raise a proportion themselves.
Since its founding in 1983, the Wooden Spoon Society has awarded over £31 million in grants to more than 1,400 projects. If a project is educational, health and wellbeing or disability sports-focused, a key sport (preferably rugby) element must be used to engage children and young people.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
To read more: Apply for a grant
The Peter Harrison Foundation’s Active Lives Grants Programme
The Peter Harrison Foundation’s Active Lives Grants Programme funds UK charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs to support grassroots sports projects which provide opportunities for self-development for people living in the most disadvantaged areas in the UK who encounter physical, mental, social, or economic barriers.
Two levels of funding are available and will cover capital, project or core costs:
- Small grants – up to £5,000 (priority given to organisations with annual income under £500,000).
- Major grants – £5,001 to £30,000 (priority given to organisations with annual income under £5 million).
Current deadline: 1st January 2025
To read more: Grants
The Ironmongers Company's grants programme
Registered charities (including Schools registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000 through the Ironmongers Company's grants programme.
The Company is particularly interested in enabling primary age children to develop a strong foundation for the future. Projects could, for example: Support special educational needs, address behavioural problems, promote citizenship, parenting or life skills.
Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience.
Current deadline: 15th December 2024
To read more: Charities | Ironmongers' Company
One Stop Community Partnership programme
Community groups and other not for profit organisations within a two mile radius of a One Stop shop can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stop Community Partnership programme.
This programme supports projects and initiatives that are:
• Tackling food poverty
• Supporting the vulnerable
• Supporting the elderly
• Supporting low-income families
• Supporting a healthier lifestyle, such as Youth sports teams
The programme provides partnership and financial assistance. Alongside a grant of up to £1,000, the One Stop Community Team and One Stop Store Team create a long-term tailored support programme for successful applicants. Grant recipients then partner with the One Stop Store Team at their local shop to deliver this programme.
Applications will be welcomed from various organisations including voluntary/community organisations, registered charities, schools, health bodies, Parish/Town councils, social enterprises, Community Interest Companies.
Current deadline: 24th January 2025
To read more: Grants
Turning Point Community Innovation Fund
Charities, community groups, and social enterprises in England can apply for up to £2,500 in seed funding to support sustainable initiatives aimed at reducing social isolation and enhancing the well-being of vulnerable people in their local areas.
To read more: Turning Point
Our past Funding Bulletins will also have grant opportunities that are still open!
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