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  • UK Community Foundations Launch Three-Year Funding for Youth-Led Community Initiative (Nottinghamshire)

    UK Community Foundations Launch Three-Year Funding for Youth-Led Community Initiative (Nottinghamshire)

    UK Community Foundations has launched Lead the Change, a new three-year grant programme focused on young people. It is being delivered in partnership with BBC Children in Need and other major charitable funders. The programme aims to strengthen community connections and improve safety while supporting young people in reconnecting with their communities, becoming leaders, storytellers,…

  • Community Climate Change Grants – High Peak

    Community Climate Change Grants – High Peak

    Applications for the next round of grant funding to support community-based projects aimed at tackling the climate and nature emergency will open in April. High Peak Borough Council’s Community Climate Change Fund was established in 2021 and has already provided grants to groups including Chapel Biodiversity, Glossopdale Furniture Project, Incredible Edible New Mills, and Serpentine Community Garden.…

  • Free Sports Kits Available for Youth Teams

    Free Sports Kits Available for Youth Teams

    Arnold Clark has announced that its Gear Up for Sport programme will reopen for applications in April.  The programme offers free sports kits to young people’s teams. The programme is open to one team per club, with eligible teams having up to 30 members aged 4 to 15. Applications must be submitted by a member…

  • Nottingham City Council Public Health Grants

    Nottingham City Council Public Health Grants

    Nottingham City Council is offering grants of up to £24,000 to community groups that are working to improve the health and wellbeing of residents across Nottingham City. Not-for-profits, charities, CVS organisations, and CICs are all encouraged to apply for one of three grant streams. Small Grants: up to £1,000 This stream is open to any…

  • All Move in Erewash work showcased in new film

    All Move in Erewash work showcased in new film

    All Move in Erewash (AMiE) is a partnership initiative between local services, organisations and people with lived experience. The aim is to make everyday movement more accessible and fair for people living with a limiting illness, long-term condition, or disability, and support people to move more in ways that work for them. A new film…

  • £1,000s up for grabs in the easyfundraising Egg Hunt

    £1,000s up for grabs in the easyfundraising Egg Hunt

    From 23rd March to 5th April, easyfundraising offers £7000 in free funding in their easyfundraising’s Easter Competition, the Egg Hunt. Each day, your registered group (with easyfundraising) can win £100 or £200 donation by finding the hidden Easter Egg. Your supporters can search for the egg on the easyfundraising website or app. Daily winners then…

  • Funding for LGBTQ+ Organisations working in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

    Funding for LGBTQ+ Organisations working in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

    The Spencer Trust Fund offers small grants to LGBTQ+ organisations in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Your group can apply if you help LGBT+ communities become healthier, more active, or better connected. Who can apply? Constituted voluntary groups, community organisations, charities, and CIOs with incomes under £100,000 can apply. The fund prioritises organisations that currently receive no…

  • NEW! Derbyshire Mental Health Friendly Clubs

    NEW! Derbyshire Mental Health Friendly Clubs

    Active Derbyshire has recently launched the Mental Health Friendly Club initiative with the support of organisations across Derbyshire, including Derbyshire Public Health, Erewash Voluntary Action, Compass Changing Lives and Mind Derbyshire. The Mental Health Friendly Club initiative is aimed at sport and physical activity clubs who want to create safer, more supportive environments with a…

  • Easyfundraising Impact Fund

    Easyfundraising Impact Fund

    The easyfundraising Impact Fund offers 20 unrestricted grants of £500 to not-for-profit organisations. This is to help the organisations continue or enhance their work and wherever they need it most. The application form is simple and quick to complete. Assessors will award grants to organisations that best explain their plans for the funding. The fund…

  • Shopping = Free Funding

    Shopping = Free Funding

    More than £9m already supports sports causes around the UK. Communities raised this money by shopping online and earning free cashback donations. In 2026, selected retailers will also give in-store donations, not just online. Your weekly big shop at Tesco and High Street visits to John Lewis will generate free funding. Here’s how: A huge…

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