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Bentley Advancing Life Chances Fund

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Bentley supports small charitable organisations within 20 miles of a Bentley site.  There is one in Nottingham, and other are in counties bordering Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Grants are between £2,000 and £4,000 for project or core costs.  It is to support charitable organisations working with vulnerable, disadvantaged, or under-represented communities. 100% of the grant can be used to cover core costs.

The fund backs work improving access, empowerment, quality of life and future opportunities for:

  • vulnerable or underrepresented groups including families in poverty,  
  • long term unemployed people,  
  • refugees,  
  • racially minoritised communities,  
  • disabled people,  
  • older people and disadvantaged young people.  

Eligible organisations must have income under £500,000 and at least 24 months’ operation and located within their postcode areas.

The deadline for the current round is 14th September 2026.

Click here for more information.

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