Funding
Most of these funds generally have a rolling deadline and can be applied for at any time. Please note that Inclusive North does not administer any of these funds.
The following links and information are being shared for your interest only and it is the responsibility of each applicant to read the eligibility criteria and guidance carefully before applying for the funding.
RWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community Fund
Following the extension of the Innogy Renewables UK Wind Farm on Hameldon Hill, a community investment fund has been set up to benefit local communities throughout the lifetime of the wind farm (up to 25 years). The fund wants to encourage local people to take pride in their local area and create a sense of community spirit.
Duration: 1 Year
Henry Smith Charity - Holiday Grants for Children
The Holiday Grants Programme offers one-off grants for schools, youth groups and non-profit organisations to take children aged 13 and under on recreational day trips or short residential trips.
Deadline: Applications for trips between 1 May and 30 September 2026 are open from 20 March and 19 August 2026. Applications for trips between 1 October and 31 December 2026 are open from 20 August and 19 November 2026. Apply at least 4 weeks before the trip.
Universal Music UK Sound Foundation - School Funding
Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) was formally known as EMI Music Sound Foundation (EMI MSF) and is an independent music education charity, established in 1997 to celebrate the centenary of EMI Records and to improve young people’s access to music education in the UK & Ireland.
David Riddell Memorial CIO Grant Programme
The fund supports suicide awareness and prevention programmes run for charitable purposes. Applications may include full cost recovery, and core costs will be considered if the applicant organisation’s mission aligns with the grant criteria. Priority is given to innovative projects.
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Allen Lane Foundation
The aims are to fund work within each of the funding programmes which:
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Will make a lasting difference to people’s lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems;
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Is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma and discrimination, and;
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Encourages or enables groups that experience marginalisation and/or discrimination to share in the life of the whole community.
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BBC Children in Need - Project Costs
Funding for specific projects and activities children and young people aged 18 or under. Priority to smaller, local organisations and rarely fund organisations with income above £1 million. For UK wide Hospices and Housing Associations there is no maximum income limit. They will only consider applications for over £15,000 pa, if you are a registered non profit.
Eric Wright Charitable Trust
Minor Grants are aimed at supporting small local charitable organisations which deliver services directly to beneficiaries. They fund core costs, average grant size is £500 - £4,999
Community Grants are aimed at assisting and supporting the development of smaller local charitable organisations which deliver services directly to beneficiaries. Grant Size in the range of £5,000-£20,000
Esme Fairbairn Foundation
Grants are available to organisations doing legally charitable work in the UK that focuses on Communities or people most affected being involved in campaigning or leading change / Work which makes connections across our aims: Our Natural World, A Fairer Future and Creative, Confident Communities. You must have an annual turnover of less than £100,000. Funds of £30,000 upwards
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Forte Charitable Foundation
Forte Charitable Foundation gives grants for running costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations (excluding CICs) in accordance with criteria that are regularly reviewed and decided by the Trustees.
Applications for the small grants scheme can be submitted at any time.
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Paul Hamlyn Youth Fund
Not for profit youth organisations that support young people (aged 24-25) facing disadvantage can apply for grants of up to £150,000 spread over three years. The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is to help young people facing complex transitions to adulthood.
Applications can be made at any time.
