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£1 billion investment to end the fitness postcode lottery
The Department for Education has pledged £1 billion to support PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children and young people can access equal opportunities for physical activity. The new Partnerships Network will replace the existing PE and Sport Premium and put an end to the one-size fits all model that has…
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Unlocking community potential: NEW National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund, has announced the Change Makers Partnership, a fund that will support community leaders and enable partners to develop systems that meet their needs. The programme will partner with up to 12 organisations, offering significant long term funding between £1 million and £5 million over five years. The NLCF welcomes applications…
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£1 million grants for listed buildings
The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport have reopened the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund and is welcoming expressions of interest from organisations or individuals with legal responsibility for their asset/s. £60 million is available to be allocated over the next four years through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, delivered by Historic England. The…
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Local Communities Fund, Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council have refreshed the Local Communities Fund, and community groups will soon be able to apply for grant funding to support projects that build community resilience. £1.2 million in funding is running from 2026 to 2028, and is designed to support local organisations deliver projects that strengthen healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities. The…
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Small grants for children and young people
The Dales Local Integration Group, funded by Derbyshire County Council Public Health, are offering grants of up to £5,000 through the Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing Small Grants. Grants will fund community-based projects that support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, with a focus on early intervention, prevention, and alignment with the…
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Funding Fair in Ashbourne this July
The Derbyshire Dales Council for Voluntary Service is hosting a Funding Fair on Thursday 9th July 2026, from 2pm to 4pm at St Oswald’s Church Hall, 5 School Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1AN. The event will bring together a number of funders, including the National Lottery Community Fund, Foundation Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Severn Trent,…
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Levelling Up Fund in Bulwell
Nottingham City Council has recently secured Levelling Up funding to support community and voluntary organisations develop inclusive, regular, and high quality community activities in Bulwell and Bulwell Forest, with a focus on strengthening communities. Grants between £5,000 and £14,000 in capital funding can be used for small-scale improvements, equipment, or practical infrastructure that enables new…
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Grants for youth activities in Clifton
Groups working with children and young people in Clifton are encouraged to apply for funding through The Clifton Neighbourhood Board’s Pride in Place Programme. Awards range from £1,000 to £10,000. Grants awarded can be used to support projects that include: Projects must be delivered within the Clifton area, demonstrate clear benefits for young people in…
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FREE help and funding tools
Charity Excellence Framework is a free online service that helps charities and community groups find funding and improve how they work. It offers a range of simple tools and resources, all in one place. These include: The platform also provides: Users can complete an online health check, which reviews how their organisation is run and…
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Free Funding Finder: You’re My Cup of Tea
You’re My Cup of Tea is a free online tool that helps UK charities and community groups find funding. You simply type a short description of your organisation and what you need funding for. The tool then shows funders that may match your work. It uses real data from over 1.3 million past grants, so…
