Grants & Funding

Please be aware that some of these grants may not be accessible in specific areas due to regulations set by local councils. Always check with your local authority to ensure eligibility and availability before applying.

  • Crowdfund Cotswold

    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

  • Thriving Community Fund

    Sovereign Network Group’s Thriving Communities Fund

    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.

  • Defibrillator Grants Cotswold District

    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.

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    Stronger Together community Fund

    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

  • Woodland Creation Planning Grant

    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 Adventures Away From Home Fund

    The Adventures Away From Home Fund is a £4.7 million DCMS-backed initiative (open until 15 July 2025) offering bursaries to support up to 27,600 disadvantaged young people in England (ages 11–18, or up to 25 with SEND) to access outdoor learning and develop socio-emotional skills via day trips and residential experiences

  • The Creative Foundations Fund

    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.

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    Blue Token Scheme

    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.

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    Asda Foundation

    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.