Welcome to your Week 27 update: your weekly shortcut to fresh funding. Whether you’re looking for capital support, wellbeing-focused initiatives, or a digital boost, this week’s lineup includes something for every kind of mission-driven org.
Let’s dive in. 👇
🌍 UK-wide & multi-region grants
🩺 GSK IMPACT Awards
💰 Up to £63,500
Funded by: The King’s Fund
Funding, training and development for charities doing exceptional work to improve health and wellbeing.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England
🏕️ Adventures Away From Home Fund
💰 Not specified (bursaries for up to 27,600 young people)
Funded by: UK Government
For organisations supporting disadvantaged or SEND young people (ages 11–25) through outdoor learning activities.
🔗 Apply here
📍 England
🎙️ Public Interest Journalism Fund 25/26
💰 Up to £50,000
Funded by: Welsh Government
Supports journalism projects that tackle news deserts, improve media literacy, and promote the Welsh language.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Wales
🎭 Irish-language Theatre Award 2025
💰 Up to £400,000
Funded by: Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Supports creation of high-quality Irish-language theatre accessible across Ireland.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Ireland
🎶 WOMEX – World Music Expo 2025 (Delegate Bursaries)
💰 Up to £700
Funded by: Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Delegate bursaries for attendance at WOMEX, the international market for world music in Finland.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Northern Ireland
🧵 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award
💰 Up to £15,000
Funded by: Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Supports makers working with materials like ceramics, textiles, wood, and more. Culminates in a public exhibition.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Northern Ireland
📍 Local grants & regional schemes
🌱 Local Alliance Groups Funding for Projects
💰 Up to £5,000
Funded by: Dorset Council
For initiatives supporting children, young people, and families around health, education, and environment.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Dorset
🏘️ Main Grants Programme
💰 Up to £30,000
Funded by: London Catalyst
For projects tackling poverty, discrimination, housing, and isolation to improve health outcomes.
🔗 Apply here
📍 London
🍎 Community Food Projects
💰 Up to £5,000
Funded by: Gateshead Food Partnership
Supports collaborative work around equitable access to nutritious and sustainable food.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Gateshead
💻 Digital Adoption Grant
💰 Up to £3,000
Funded by: York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub
Helps businesses adopt new tech and improve productivity (not for subscriptions or running costs).
🔗 Apply here
📍 York & North Yorkshire
🏛️ UKSPF Wakefield Heritage Capital Support Scheme
💰 Up to £15,000
Funded by: Wakefield Council
Capital grants for VCSEs delivering heritage works on historic buildings.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Wakefield
🛍️ Household Support Fund (HSF) – VCSE Partner
💰 Part of £3.2 million available
Funded by: Gateshead Council
Funding to support Gateshead households most in need via VCSE delivery.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Gateshead
🧓 The Lady Crosthwaite Fund
💰 Not specified
Funded by: Middlesbrough Council
Grants for older people (55+) to promote independence and wellbeing.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Middlesbrough
🛶 Adaptive Rowing Equipment Fund 2025
💰 Up to £2,000
Funded by: Love Rowing
Helps rowing clubs provide inclusive equipment for disabled participants.
🔗 Apply here
📍 England
🌬️ Trewen Wind Fund
💰 Up to £5,000
Funded by: Cornwall Community Foundation
For projects in the Trewen Parish that enhance wellbeing and build community connection.
🔗 Apply here
📍 Cornwall
