Government Funding to Help Vulnerable Households with Rising Heating Oil Prices

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On 16 March 2026, the Government announced £53 million of financial support to be allocated across the nations of the UK to address the rising cost of heating oil. In England, £27 million is being made available, targeted at areas with higher reliance on oil heating, to support people in crisis facing sharp increases in oil heating prices. This support is being delivered through the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). Not every local authority will receive additional funding, but all local authorities are expected to support vulnerable households who use heating oil through their CRF

Vulnerable households in England who heat their homes with oil may be able to get support from their local authority through the CRF. The CRF helps low-income households facing financial difficulties due to a sudden or unexpected cost, including rising heating oil prices. Not every household using heating oil will be eligible – support is targeted at those most in need and eligibility will vary by local authority.

The Crisis and Resilience Fund can be used to support households reliant on alternative fuel sources other than heating oil, such as LPG. Guidance to Authorities is clear that Crisis Payments can be used to support energy costs for any form of fuel used for domestic heating, cooking or lighting, including oil or portable gas cylinders. It is for Authorities to determine individual need and the most appropriate form of support, using a person-centred, needs based approach in line with the Fund’s guidance.

Visit your local authority’s website (latest links below) or contact them directly if you think you may be eligible for support.

West Berkshire Council: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/article/45533/Crisis-and-Resilience-Fund
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead: https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/community-and-living/community-support/here-help
Wokingham Borough households: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/cost-living/crisis-and-resilience-fund
Latest from Slough Borough: https://democracy.slough.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=50951&Opt=0
Latest from Reading Borough: https://www.reading.gov.uk/benefits-and-financial-support/money-matters/crisis-and-resilience-fund/
Latest from Bracknell Forest Council: https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/crisis-payment-scheme

April Funding Opportunities

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The JD Foundation

About Us: To help support those working with disadvantaged young people in the UK. From mental health to homeless charities, the foundation works hard to help make a difference!
Criteria: Must be a registered charity in the UK and charitable work needs to be work that focuses on young people.
Grant Size: £25,000 to £75,000
Deadline for applications: 17th April 2026

Leathersellers’ Foundation’s ACEs Main Grant

About Us: The fund supports organisations working to prevent or reduce the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) by delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based services to children, young people, or adults.
Criteria: Available to charities and CIOs throughout the UK. Applications are particularly welcomed from organisations using creative arts, nature, or sport in their approaches.
Grant Size: Between £20,000 and £25,000
Deadline for applications: 5pm on the 30th April 2026

National Churches Trust

About Us: For urgent and essential structural repair projects to buildings that were originally built as churches, or the installation of kitchen and toilets.
Criteria: Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, across the UK. Match funding of at least 50% is required.
Grant Size: Between £10,000 and £50,000
Deadline for applications: 7th July 2026

The Big Bike Revival

About Us: The Big Bike Revival is an intervention for adults aimed at encouraging an uptake in cycling.
Criteria: Local volunteer-led groups, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit organisations across England to deliver cycling events aimed at encouraging people to start or return to cycling this summer. These events should particularly engage individuals who face social, economic, or health deprivation, come from diverse backgrounds, or are dealing with complex personal challenges.
Grant Size: up to £3,500
Deadline for applications: 1st June 2026

Matthew Good Foundation

About Us: Our mission is to amplify the voices of small charitable organisations, whose high impact work is often unseen and underfunded.
Criteria: To be eligible for our small charity funding, applicants must:
Be a UK-based local community group, charity, voluntary group or social enterprise
Have an annual income of less than £50,000.
Have a bank account in the organisation’s name.
Grant Size: Share £15,000 between five shortlisted projects. Max grant size £5,000.
Deadline for applications: 15th June 2026

Schroder Charity Trust

The Schroder Charity Trust runs two focused grant programmes aligned with its objectives: (1) enabling disadvantaged children and young adults to thrive in education and employment, and (2) strengthening community wellbeing for vulnerable groups. Grants are up to £5,000, covering both core and project‑specific costs, with priority given to organisations delivering measurable outcomes in areas ranked within the top 20% of national deprivation indices. The Trust operates fixed application windows rather than rolling applications, with the next window opening 1 March 2026 (9am) to 30 April 2026, and decisions expected within approximately four months after closing.

Eligibility is restricted to UK‑registered charities with an annual income between £150,000 and £1,000,000, working within the Trust’s specified priority areas such as literacy development, early years readiness, youth employment pathways, homelessness prevention, youth work, and reducing social isolation among older people. The Trust does not fund non‑charities (e.g., CICs, social enterprises), nor charities that have received a grant within the last 24 months or applied unsuccessfully within the last 12 months. Eligible applicants must show evidence‑based impact, clear outcomes, and alignment with one of the Trust’s priority categories listed in its strategic objectives.

SPAR Community Cashback Grant

About Us: Convenience retailer SPAR will soon be inviting applications for its Community Cashback Scheme, which awards grants to voluntary or community organisations, schools and charities which make a difference within their local area.
Criteria: To voluntary or community organisations, schools and charities.
Grant Size: up to £10,000
Deadline for applications: Opens on 9th April and closes on 13th May 2026

Barclays Community Sport Fund

About Us: The Barclays Community Sport Fund, delivered in partnership with Sported, aims to reduce inequalities in sport. The Access Grant is available to support the delivery of football, tennis or cricket activities for women and girls.
Criteria: Not-for-profit organisations, including charities, community groups, youth groups and traditional sports clubs can apply for funding but only one grant can be awarded to each organisation.
Grant Size: £1,000 
Deadline for applications: 27th May 2026

Caremark Community Care Fund

About Us: Small grants are available to support grassroots community projects that improve quality of life and strengthen local communities. The fund supports practical, community-led initiatives, such as improving shared spaces, providing equipment, or enhancing local services, with a focus on delivering meaningful and lasting impact.
Criteria: The competition is open to UK-based community groups, charities, not-for-profit organisations, schools, pre-schools, and community or local authority-run projects.
Grant Size: 12 grants of up to £3,000
Deadline for applications: 31st May 2026


Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation

About Us: To support people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Criteria: To UK registered charities with an annual income under £500,000 for core, project or capital costs. Funding prioritises projects that help people access or sustain a safe and secure home, including support with financial hardship, housing access, tenancy sustainment, and health and wellbeing linked to poor housing.
Grant Size: up to £2,500
Deadline for applications: 1st June 2026

Henry Smith Foundation


About Us: Holiday grants supporting fun, enriching experiences for children
Criteria: Schools, youth groups, not-for-profit organisations, and charities can apply for grants of £500 to £3,000 to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disabled or disadvantaged children (aged 13 or under).
Grant Size: £500 to £3,000
Deadline for applications: 19th August 2026

Wokingham Borough: Wokingham Borough Council- Sparks Award

The newly launched Sparks Award by Wokingham Borough Council is designed to support local individuals, grassroots groups, and community organisations in developing projects that help adults live more connected, independent, and fulfilling lives. Grants range from £100 to £2,000 and aim to reduce isolation, strengthen neighbourhood ties, and enable residents—particularly those with disabilities, health conditions, or caring responsibilities—to take part more fully in community life. The fund specifically prioritises ideas that align with Social Care Future aims, such as making it easier for everyone to feel part of their community or helping people remain in a place they call home

Successful applicants can use the funding for practical needs such as venue hire, equipment, refreshments, advertising, or running events and new activities that bring residents together. Wokingham Borough Council also offers guidance for those new to community projects, and local residents help decide which initiatives receive funding—ensuring the chosen projects reflect what matters most to the community

Deadline: Applications for Sparks funding are open between 1 February 2026 and 31 January 2027, although the window may close early because funds are awarded on a rolling basis.

Parkinsons UK -Physical Activity Grant

The 2026 Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme offers funding between £500 and £3,000 to support projects that help people with Parkinson’s become and stay active. Eligible applicants include local community groups, clubs, exercise instructors, physios, activity providers, and anyone with a connection to the Parkinson’s community. The 2026 round places a stronger focus on supporting individuals with lower mobility, with updated criteria to encourage inclusive and confidence‑building physical activity options. Examples of supported activities include walking football, table tennis, dance, yoga, and “Gateway Activities” such as movement‑based arts sessions that help people feel more confident engaging in physical activity.

Deadline: Rolling

National Lottery – Awards For All

The National Lottery Awards for All programme provides small grants to support grassroots, community‑led projects across England. Eligible applicants include charities, community and not‑for‑profit groups, parish or town councils, health bodies, and schools, as long as their projects benefit the wider community and involve people in shaping the activity. Applicants do not need to be a registered charity but must have a bank account with at least two signatories. Projects must align with priorities such as building strong community relationships, improving important local spaces, supporting people to reach their potential, or helping communities facing increased pressures such as the cost‑of‑living crisis. Groups with smaller incomes are prioritised.

Funding awards typically range from £300 to £10,000, but following programme updates, applicants can now request up to £20,000, with projects able to run for up to two years. The programme operates on a rolling basis with no formal deadline, meaning applications can be submitted at any time, though decisions take around 16 weeks. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, especially during periods of high demand

With thanks to Slough CVS, West Berkshire Volunteer Centre and Bracknell & Wokingham Involve for the information contained in this article.

From Oxfordshire to Berkshire: Celebrating Community-Led Housing Intiatives

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By Maria Kelly, Rural Housing Enabler

On Saturday 21st February I attended a meeting of the Oxfordshire Community Led Housing Group, hosted by Stonesfield Community Trust at the cosy White Horse Community Pub, Stonesfield.  Stonesfield Community Trust, established in 1983, it was one of the first Community Land Trusts in the UK.  It owns and manages affordable housing in the village for people with a local connection, and the White Horse pub.  The meeting was attended by representatives from several local Community Land Trusts (CLTs) and other community led housing organisations, all at different stages of the journey and facing different challenges and opportunities.

During the day we explored how groups can work better together to deliver a growing potential pipeline of community -led homes, particularly in rural areas where finding suitable land and traditional Housing Associations to develop homes can be difficult.  We took a walk around Stonesfield to look at some of the homes built and managed by the Trust, which blend seamlessly with the older architecture of the village. We looked at a new area in the heart of the village where a glove factory operated in the 1970s, which will soon be the site of three new affordable rented homes built by the Trust.  The new houses will be adjacent to the picturesque Stonesfield Church and Oxfordshire’s oldest gaol – a listed ‘lock up’ owned by the Blenheim estate! 

Thank you to Fiona Brown and Kay Sentance from Community First Oxfordshire for inviting me along, and to the CLTs attending for making me feel so welcome.

There are many ways that communities can own and lead on the development of community assets such as housing and facilities – just consider the amazing work of village hall trustees and parish councils. One of Berkshires few Community land Trusts is Windsor Ascot and Maidenhead CLT, (Home – Windsor Ascot Maidenhead Community Land Trust) which is being supported by CCB to take on affordable housing and other assets in the Royal Borough. Through freehold ownership, CLTs can ensure that housing and other assets are available to the community in perpetuity and cannot be sold off privately or otherwise lost. 

If you are interested in finding out more about Community Land Trusts, contact maria.kelly@ccberks.org.uk

March Funding Opportunities

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Wokingham Borough Council Spark Connection in the Community

The Sparks Community Award is now open, offering grants of £100 to £2,000 for projects that support adults with a disability, health condition or caring responsibilities. Whether it’s starting a community cooking class, creating accessible activities or trying something completely new; if your idea helps people feel included and able to take part in community life, we’d love to hear from you. The application process is simple and funding decisions are made by a panel of local residents. We particularly welcome people who’ve never applied for funding before, as well as established groups exploring new approaches. The award is part of our Social Care Future commitment, working towards communities where everyone can live in the place they call home, with the people and things they love. If you have any questions you can email our Social Care Future team.

Grow Wild Youth Grants

About Us: We are calling on young individuals to come up with a project idea to champion UK native plants and/or fungi.
Criteria: Applications will be accepted from young people aged 16 to 25 years old who live in the UK and who can find a supporting organisation, such as a school, university, youth club or a local community group, to help them deliver the project.
Grant Size: up to £500
Deadline for applications: 24th February 2026

Better World Books – Literacy Grant

About Us: We celebrate the essential role that libraries of all types play in sparking curiosity, connection, and a lifelong passion for reading.
Criteria: Nonprofit organisations, libraries, schools and community groups are eligible to apply. Grants are awarded to libraries, educational nonprofit organisations, and community groups to support projects that advance literacy, enhance educational opportunities, and improve access to reading for underserved populations.
Grant Size: Up to £10,000
Deadline for applications: 28th February 2026

McCarthy Stone Foundation Dementia Grants

About Us: The McCarthy Stone Foundation is offering grants to help with the project costs of running dementia clubs and memory cafes in areas of high deprivation affecting older people in Great Britain.
Criteria: Community organisations, registered charities, exempt charities and CICs limited by guarantee may apply. Applications are accepted from England, Scotland and Wales, but priority will be given to those groups working in more deprived areas.
Grant Size: Up to £7,500
Deadline for applications: 16th March 2026
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Screwfix Foundation

About Us: We are passionate about making a difference to communities across the UK. We are
a grant giving charity with a clear purpose to support projects that improve, repair and maintain homes and community facilities used by those in need throughout the UK.
Criteria: We currently offer local registered charities and not for profit organisations funding.
Grant Size: up to £5,000
Deadline for applications: 10th May 2026

The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust

About Us: The purpose of the trust is to support horticultural projects for public benefit.
Criteria: Organisations involved in horticulture, gardening, or botany can apply for grants
Grant Size: up to £5,000
Deadline for applications: 15th August 2026

Anchor Foundation

About Us: Funding for Christian Charities Promoting Social Inclusion.
Criteria: Christian Charities in the UK or overseas that encourage social inclusion through ministries of healing and the arts.
Grant Size: up to £12,000
Deadline for applications: 31st July 2026

KFC Youth Foundation

About Us: Funding For Projects That Assist Disadvantaged Young People.
Criteria: Grants of are available for projects that empower disadvantaged young people aged 11–25 in the UK to fulfil their potential by providing safe spaces, diversionary activities, and opportunities to build life skills such as confidence, resilience, and job readiness. The funding is provided by the KFC Foundation and is open to local charities and registered community interest in areas of high deprivation.
Grant Size: up to £6,000
Deadline for applications: 27th February 2026

Laughology

About Us: Putting the fun into funding.
Criteria: For grassroots, not-for-profit organisations across the UK to deliver projects that help to build strong, resilient communities. Funding is for projects that enable sustainable outcomes aligned with the following priorities: Mental health, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Skills development.
Grant Size: £5,000
Deadline for applications: Opens 2nd March 2026 and closes 27th March 2026

Sasha Love Foundation

About Us: The Sasha Foundation (TSF) was set up to support charities that work with mental health issues in memory of Sasha Love.
Criteria: UK-based registered charities and grassroots organisations for projects supporting young people affected by depression, mental health challenges, and drug-related issues.
Grant Size: up to £10,000
Deadline for applications: 1st April 2026

Seed Corn Grants

About Us: To support early-stage, exploratory projects that spark new ideas and approaches to community engagement with heritage.
Criteria: These grants are designed for community groups, Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) or other heritage organisations looking to test concepts, build partnerships, or pilot activities.
Grant Size: Between £500 and £5,000
Deadline for applications: 17th April 2026

The Concertina Charitable Trust

About Us: The funding is intended to provide musical entertainment and related activities that enhance the health and well-being of elderly individuals. This includes support for care homes and smaller organisations that may struggle to secure funding from other sources.
Criteria: The Trust is particularly focused on supporting smaller charitable organisations in England and Wales that provide cultural activities for the elderly. Organisations must demonstrate a clear benefit to the elderly community.
Grant Size: £250
Deadline for applications: 30th April 2026

CityFibre Community Fund – Small Grants Applications

CityFibre is the UK’s largest open access, fibre-only operator, with services live in cities, towns and villages across the country. But it’s our investment in quality and our commitment to getting it right the first time for people and the planet that’s making us the network of choice for many residential, business, mobile and public sector sites nationwide.

The CityFibre Community Fund supports digital inclusion, innovation and community engagement in areas where CityFibre operates. CityFibre aims to address key digital challenges, enhance social value, and foster stronger community connections by offering a small grants programme.
Register an account.
Start your application (save it in-progress).
Submit your application to be reviewed.

Thames Valley Research Engagement Network – Small Grants

About Us: Thames Valley Research Engagement Network, part of NHS England’s Research Engagement Network, is offering short-term awards (Feb–Apr 2026) to Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) groups in the Thames Valley area.
Criteria: VCFSE groups in the Thames Valley passionate about improving health through research.
Grant Size: £800
Deadline for applications: ASAP
Website: https://researchengagementnetwork.notion.site/research-engagement-ecosystem

Host a community conversation – Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Consultation

About Us: We are inviting voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to help us reach people whose voices are often unheard in formal consultations.
Criteria: To organisations to host one structured community conversation (60–90 minutes) about proposed changes to cancer services.
Grant Size: £750
Deadline for applications: 4th March 2026
Website: https://mvccreview.nhs.uk/get-involved

easyfundraising Impact Fund

About Us: The funding is intended to help charities, schools, sports clubs, and community groups cover practical costs and sustain their activities. It aims to support grassroots organisations in delivering community benefit and strengthening their capacity to continue their work.
Criteria: Applications are open to not-for-profit organisations in the UK, including: Registered charities, Sports clubs and teams, Schools and education settings, Social enterprises, CICs, After school and youth groups and Churches and religious organisations.
Grant Size: £500
Deadline for applications: 5th April 2026

The Schroder Charity Trust

About Us: The Schroder Charity Trust is an independent grant-making family trust which supports charitable activities.
Criteria:The programme is open to UK-registered charities with annual incomes between £150,000 and £1,000,000 whose work supports children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in education and employment, or strengthens communities by improving wellbeing and life outcomes for vulnerable groups.
Grant Size: up to £5,000
Deadline for applications: 30th April 2026

Tesco Stronger Starts

Up to £1,500 available to help children access healthy food

Since 2016 Tesco have supported thousands of local community projects and good causes across the UK. With an aim of helping children and young people thrive, we work to ensure young people build a solid foundation for life, making communities stronger too.

This funding can help you make a difference and create a meaningful impact.

Schools, charities, and not-for-profit organisations supporting children and young people are invited to apply for up to £1,500 for causes that improve access to healthy, nutritious food.

From enhancing school provision to supporting local community services, we welcome organisations that use healthy food to support the physical and mental health of children and young people across the UK to apply. This could include:

  • Breakfast/after-school clubs that provide food for pupils
  • Growing projects in allotments/planters for use in the school kitchen or for children to take home and learn about food
  • Sports clubs that provide food as part of the project
  • Holiday clubs that provide healthy meals and snacks
  • Counselling/mental health support projects that provide a healthy snack as part of the provision

People’s Postcode Lottery Grassroots Grants

For a third year, People’s Postcode Lottery Grassroots Grants is open for applications!

With unrestricted funding of up to £2,000 available to organisations making a positive difference to their communities across England, this grant programme is possible thanks to funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

This funding is unrestricted for voluntary or community organisations, including registered charities/companies, whose annual turnover is no more than £25,000. Whether used to cover organisational costs, support your important work, or meet your community’s needs, we want to help you provide your vital services.

Priority will be shown to

  • Funding for communities that rank as being within the top 15% on the English Indices of Deprivation
  • Organisations that work with and support communities classed as marginalised or vulnerable.

Applications are open until September 2026, and you will receive a decision within 10 weeks of applying. Successful organisations awarded up to £2,000 will have 12 months to spend the grant.

Thank you to Sough CVS and Wokingham & Bracknell Involve for the information contained in this article.

February Funding Opportunities

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Grassroots Grants is now open for applications!

Calling all community groups and organisations in England – grants of up to £2,000 are available to apply for.

Grassroots Grants provides unrestricted funding for small, local organisations that are making a meaningful difference in their communities.

Building on the success of previous funding rounds, the programme will run from January to September 2026 providing more opportunities to apply.

Priority will be shown to organisations which meet the following criteria:

Funding for communities that rank as being within the top 15% on the English Indices of Deprivation

Organisations that work with and support communities classed as marginalised or vulnerable

If you have previously received funding through the programme: you are invited to apply again once your grant spend is complete and you have submitted an end of grant report

If you were unsuccessful in previous rounds: we would welcome a new application from you this year

The programme is possible thanks to funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and is awarded through Postcode Local Trust, Postcode Places Trust, Postcode Neighbourhood Trust and Postcode Society Trust.

The Allen Lane Foundation

About Us: We award funding for charitable purposes across the UK. Our focus is on funding particular groups that experience marginalisation and/or discrimination.
Criteria: For charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people aged 12-21 who are socially excluded or marginalised, and who may have experienced significant issues within their lives
Grant Size: up to £15,000
Deadline for applications: Rolling programme

Henry Smith Foundation- Holiday Grants

About Us: The foundation aims to help children who experience inequity and/or are disabled to go on fun trips.
Criteria: The Holiday Grants Programme offers one-off grants for schools, youth groups and non-profit organisations to take children aged 13 and under on recreational day trips or short residential trips.
Grant Size: £500 – £3,000 per trip,day trip or residential trips of up to 7 days will be considered
Deadline for applications: 19th March 2026

Lord Barnby’s Foundation

About Us: Lord Barnby’s Foundation offers grants to charitable organisations in England and Wales for general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, environment, conservation and heritage.
Criteria: Charitable organisations in England and Wales.
Grant Size: up to £5,000
Deadline for applications: Rolling programme

BBC Children in Need

About Us: BBC Children in need provide core and revenue funding for projects supporting young people facing challenges such as growing up in poverty, mental health issues, being ill or disabled, family challenges, and social injustice.
Criteria: Charitable Incorporated Organisations are eligible to apply, and should be registered with the Charity Commission. All grant applications to reflect these key principles:
Being focused on outcomes for children and young people
Safeguarding (Working with Children)
Supporting children and young people to participate in your work
We don’t fund work that statutory bodies (such as schools or local authorities) have a duty to provide.
ALL organisations must attend a pre-application information session. The sessions in the South East are delivered every two weeks.
Grant Size: £1,000 to £40,000 per year up to three years
Deadline for applications: Rolling programme

The Health Lottery Foundation

About Us: We support organisations that are working to improve health and wellbeing.
Criteria: Charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) that improve health and wellbeing in England, Scotland and Wales, are eligible.
Grant Size: £1,000
Deadline for applications: 27th February 2026

B&Q Foundation – Home Starter Kit Grants

About Us: To provide home-starter packs for people in need to move into their home.
Criteria: The funding is intended for UK registered charities working to improve the lives of people in need by supporting projects that make homes safe, welcoming, and comfortable. Grants support home starter kits to help individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disabilities, illness, or financial hardship to feel more settled and supported in their living spaces.
Grant Size: up to £10,000
Deadline for applications: 20th February 2026

Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust

About Us: We award grants to registered UK charities that work with communities in the UK. We aim to give grants to those in society who face the greatest challenges and whose opportunities are most limited.
Criteria: For UK-registered charities with an operating income of between £100,000 and £1 million.
Grant Size: up to £1,000
Deadline for applications: 28th February 2026

The Ben Amanna Education Grant

About Us: Funding education and development in boxing-related work and communities.
Criteria: Boxing is Love provide funding and in-kind support, including equipment, as well as small Education and Development Awards to help gyms, youth centres, charities, boxers and coaches expand education, development and career opportunities.
Grant Size: up to £250
Deadline for applications: 6pm on 1st March 2026

Hinrichsen Foundation

About Us: The Foundation gives grants for the performance, commissioning and recording of contemporary and experimental music in the UK.
Criteria: For charities and organisations across the UK to deliver music projects that focus on the performance, commissioning, or recording of contemporary music.
Grant Size: Between £500 and £3,000
Deadline for applications: 13th March 2026

Dan Maskell Tennis Trust

About Us: A tennis charity raising funds for people with disabilities who play tennis.
Criteria: Disabled individuals, disability groups, tennis clubs, schools, and associations across the UK that work with people with disabilities can apply for grants from the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust to support participation in tennis. The grants can be used for coaching with LTA-licensed coaches, court hire, tennis wheelchairs, and equipment like rackets.
Grant Size: up to £1,600
Deadline for applications: 10th May 2026

The Rowing Foundation

About Us: Providing grants towards the cost of boat equipment or boat refurbishments to support junior & student rowers, and adaptive rowing for all ages.
Criteria: Organisations, clubs, and schools involved in rowing can apply for grants of from the Rowing Foundation to support junior & student rowers, as well as adaptive rowing for all ages.
Grant Size: Between £500 and £4,000
Deadline for applications: noon on 1st June 2026

TVP Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner – Community Fund

The OPCC for Thames Valley will open the next round of its Community Fund on Monday 2 February 2026. Voluntary and community groups, charities, and town and parish councils can apply for grants to support local projects that contribute to the Police and Crime Commissioner’s plan. The fund is financed through the sale of goods seized from criminals.
Applications close at 12pm on Monday 23 February 2026. Projects must show clear deliverables and demonstrate how they support the Police and Crime Plan. Around £200,000 is available, and previous rounds have been highly competitive. Awards will be announced in late March/early April.
Key guidelines:

Open to not‑for‑profit organisations, including charities, social enterprises, and town/parish councils
Projects must take place within the Thames Valley policing area
Organisations funded in the last 12 months are not eligible
Existing OPCC‑funded organisations may apply (subject to checks to avoid duplicate funding)
Maximum grant: £10,000 (applicants may be asked if they can accept a lower amount)
Projects must clearly support the Police and Crime Plan objectives

Further details and FAQs are available on the OPCC website.
Deadline: 23 February 2026

Path accessibility fund – The Ramblers Association

The fund welcomes applications to fund projects that seek to remove barriers and open up paths for more people in England, Scotland, and Wales. This includes improving access for those people with reduced mobility, who may struggle to climb over stiles.

The average award to date has been £2500. The deadline for applications is 14 March 2026.

Seed Corn Grants – The National Archives

Seed Corn Grants offer between £500 and £5,000 to support early-stage, exploratory projects that spark new ideas and approaches to community engagement with heritage.

These grants are designed for community groups, Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) or other heritage organisations looking to test concepts, build partnerships, or pilot activities.

The current round of applications closes on 17 April 2026.

Asda Community Spaces Grants

About Us: Supporting grassroots community groups to transform spaces at the heart of their local community.
Criteria:  Charities and not-for-profit organisations that benefit local people.
Grant Size: up to £20,000
Deadline for applications: Applications open from Spring 2026

Information contained in this article is sourced from Slough CVS, Volunteer Centre West Berkshire, Wokingham & Bracknell InVOLve and Rural Services Network.