Funding of up to £60,000 is available for organisations to develop and deliver a programme of work as a Loved and Wanted space. This programme can be made up of new and/or existing activities.
Your proposed activities should include elements to:
- build relationships among Londoners from different communities and faith backgrounds
- improve access to the support and services Londoners need to participate fully in community life
We also encourage proposals that show how funding would be used to build on your current work to:
- deepen and extend reach with Londoners
- work in partnership with other organisations within your local area and borough to create a wider network of support aligned to the Loved and Wanted campaign
- apply a 'Loved and Wanted' lens to widen your current work in creative ways and increase the impact for Londoners.
Lead applicants must have an annual turnover between £100,000 and £10 million
Deadline: 19 October 2025
Grants of up to £50,000 Available for Local Road Safety Projects (UK wide)
The Road Safety Trust, the UK’s largest independent road safety grant-giving charity, has launched its latest funding round of the Small Grants Programme. The programme offers funding of between £10,000 and £50,000 to support practical initiatives that improve road safety across the UK. Projects can run for up to two years.
The programme is open to local authorities, police forces, fire and rescue services, UK-based universities, registered charities, social enterprises and community interest companies. All projects should involve an element of partnership working or collaboration with other organisations that can help achieve the project’s objectives.
Funding is intended to support projects that reduce casualties and make roads safer for all users. Past projects have included education and training programmes, enforcement and compliance initiatives, technology trials, and community-led interventions to improve local road safety.
The Trust expects bids to show clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and evidence of need. Applicants are also encouraged to bring additional cash or in-kind support in conjunction with the grant.
The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest is 5pm on 29 October 2025. Applicants successful at this stage will be invited to submit a full application by 12 noon on 12 December 2025. Funding decision will be announced in late January / early February 2026.
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Funding Available to Support Social Businesses Raise Finance through Community Share Issues
Power to Change, a charitable trust supporting community businesses in England, is offering funding through its Community Shares Booster Fund. This initiative aims to assist both new and existing community businesses at various stages of issuing community shares.
The fund provides support through several streams:
- Pre-grant support: Early-stage assistance to kickstart projects.
- Development grants: Ranging from £2,000 to £15,000 (average £5,000) for share offer preparation, covering financial planning, governance support, marketing costs, and Community Shares Standard Mark assessment
- Equity match investment: Typically, £20,000-£50,000, with a range of £10,000 to £100,000, matching community-raised funds once the minimum share offer target is met.
- Subscription underwriting: Co-operative and Community Finance (CCF) offers interest-free repayable loans for instalment-based share purchases over up to 12 months, with the society receiving full upfront investment.
- Loan finance: Power to Change facilitates access to loan finance from Co-operative and Community Finance through Booster Fund applications
The fund prioritises disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. It aims to empower local businesses that meet the critical needs of their communities by providing flexible financial solutions that enable community ownership and sustainable development.
The Community Shares Booster Fund is currently open for applications to the Pre-grant support, Development and Equity match investment funding streams. The next deadline is the 21st May 2025.
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Grants of up to £1,000 Available to Community Cooking Projects (London)
Community-based projects focused on food and cooking can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the Elizabeth Fund, established in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Dormant Assets Scheme to Allocate £350 Million (England)
The UK's Dormant Assets Scheme is set to distribute £350 million across four key areas in England from 2024 to 2028. This funding, sourced from unclaimed financial assets like inactive bank accounts, will be equally divided, providing £87.5 million each to initiatives focused on youth services, financial inclusion, social investment wholesalers, and community wealth funds. This is designed to address social and environmental challenges, enhancing facilities for the youth, improving financial management skills, boosting social enterprise investments, and empowering local communities to direct funds towards critical local projects. The management and allocation of these funds are handled by Reclaim Fund Ltd, which ensures adequate reserves for reclaiming while distributing surplus funds through The National Lottery Community Fund to various initiatives
National Lottery Community Fund Announces £3 Billion of Community Powered Funding (England)
The National Lottery Community Fund has announced a commitment to allocate at least £3 billion in funding for England by 2030 that will have a strong emphasis on community power and control. This decision comes amid survey findings showing that while 55% of UK adults are proud of their local area, 45% feel residents lack sufficient input in local improvements. The initiative includes a £275 million investment in community-led change. This includes a £100 million Community Power Fund, a £50 million community leaders programme, and a new You Decide funding stream allowing communities to allocate at least 5% of all funding. Additionally, over £4 million will be available for development phases of these projects. The Fund is also dedicating at least £135 million annually through 2030 for its Awards for All programme. This approach aims to empower local communities in decision-making and resource allocation.