Gloucestershire County Council has opened applications for its Thriving Communities Grant — £400,000 available to support projects that help people stay well, connected and independent.

Since 2018, the programme has backed 370+ projects across the county. Last year it awarded 69 grants from 184 applications, typically between £500 and £7,500.

The Yapp Charitable Trust – Grants of up to £3,000 per year (for up to three years) for small charities with an annual expenditure under £40,000. Supports work with older people, children and young people, people with disabilities or mental health needs, and those facing social welfare challenges.

Crowdfund Cotswold is a community-focused grant by Cotswold District Council—powered by Spacehive—offering pledges of up to £10,000 to help residents bring greener, healthier, and better-connected local projects to life with as little as a £2 community contribution

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) helps landowners, land managers, and public bodies in England fund the development of a UK Forestry Standard‑compliant woodland creation design plan—with an initial £1,500 payment for desk-based site assessment (Stage 1) and up to £150/hectare (Stage 2), plus a £30,500 project cap and built‑in consultation/EIA process.

The Creative Foundations Fund offers capital grants of up to £250,000 to help cultural and creative organisations improve buildings, equipment, and digital infrastructure, supporting long-term growth and community access.

Sovereign Network Group’s Thriving Communities Fund supports local not‑for‑profit groups with grants of £1,000–£7,500 (via the Strengthening Place stream) or £1,000–£5,000 (via Skills & Learning) to finance community-led projects that boost wellbeing, inclusion, sustainability, and life skills in areas where SNG homes are managed.

Grants are available towards the community purchase of defibrillators, up to a maximum grant of £625. Applications can be submitted at any time. Contact your local district councillor for more details.

This fund supports projects that are community-led, bringing local people together to work on things that matter to them where they live. This is via South Gloucestershire Council

Tesco empowers its shoppers to make a difference in their own communities. With grants being awarded to a wide range of projects, focused on supporting children and young people, from improving school facilities to providing vital services in the local community, committing to making a positive impact.

Asda Foundation is an independent charity with more than 30 years’ history of helping people in local communities. Asda granted over £3.2 million during 2024, enabling community groups up and down the country to make a lasting impact for the people living in their local area.

Bristol Water is offering a fantastic opportunity for community groups, charities, and not-for-profits through its Better Futures Fund, with £5 million available over five years. The fund supports projects that promote education, wellbeing, environmental protection, and community resilience. It’s open to groups within the Bristol Water service area, including schools, CICs, and local charities. Funding can be used for equipment, training, staff time, and more.

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