Guide to finding funding
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The National Lottery Community Fund - The UK Fund
The UK Fund offers larger amounts of funding for existing projects that help bring diverse communities together.
The Wakeham Trust
The Trust's core goal is to help small groups of people who are getting together to make a difference in their communities. They are especially interested in helping groups that are starting up and need a little seed money to help them get going.
The Woodland Trust - Free Tree Packs
Provides tree packs to schools, community and youth groups to encourage local wildlife, protect our landscape against tree disease and create wooded areas.
Triodos Bank - Crowdfunding
Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance.
UK Community Tree Planting Grants
The International Tree Foundation provides financial support for community tree planting projects.
Next deadline: 12 Dec 2025
University of Edinburgh Micro-grant Scheme
The aims of the Edinburgh Micro-grant Scheme are to: Bring value to new or existing partnerships between the University and local communities; and Have a positive social impact.
University of Glasgow - GRID Civic Grant Funds
The GRID Civic Grant Funds have been set up to support communities, and are intended to help local groups make an enduring positive impact for those living, working and learning within Glasgow Riverside Innovation District.
VASLan - Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing across South Lanarkshire.
Next deadline: 19 Dec 2025
Vodafone - charities.connected
Vodafone are providing free mobile connectivity to support charities in the UK tackle digital exclusion. Charities can apply for free Vodafone SIMs, each loaded with 40GB data/month for 6 months, plus unlimited calls and texts.
Volunteering Matters - Action Earth Grants
Volunteering Matters Action Earth will be offering grants to help urban communities to respond to our nature and climate crises.