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The Local Community Fund by the Card Factory Foundation supports organisations working in their three priority areas, providing vital support to people and communities at the moments that matter.

These areas are:

• Families experiencing financial hardship: Supporting families who are struggling to meet everyday costs such as food, housing, clothing and essential household needs.
• People facing sudden hardship or crisis: Helping individuals and families who need urgent support due to unexpected life events such as bereavement, illness, job loss or other crisis situations.
• Vulnerable children and young people: Supporting charities that provide safe spaces, practical support and opportunities that help children and young people thrive, particularly those facing disadvantage or instability.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Average:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

To be eligible for the External Community Fund, organisations must meet the following criteria:

• Charities must be working within one or more of their priority areas.
• Annual Income: They support organisations with an income of up to £3 million per annum. They are particularly interested in supporting smaller, local charities where a £10,000 grant will deliver real impact.
• Must be registered charities with a valid registration number.
• Must have been actively operating for at least 18 months.
• Previous year’s published annual accounts must be submitted.

They do not accept applications from community-interest groups.

When to apply

Currently closed as of 3 July 2026.

How to apply

Complete the online application form on the Foundation's website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice and information Community development and regeneration Financial advice and support General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Children General public Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Local communities Young people

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