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Patagonia Environmental Grants
Grants to support innovative work that addresses the root causes of the environmental crisis and seeks to protect both the environment and affected communities.
The Hargreaves Foundation
Giving those under the age of 18, and living with a mental health condition, disability, or growing up in poverty, the opportunity to fulfil their potential whilst improving wellbeing, self-esteem and independence.
Climate Action Fund - Energy and Climate
This funding aims to inspire and support communities across the UK to address the energy and climate crisis.
Wooden Spoon Fund
Wooden Spoon is the children’s charity of rugby, and we transform the lives of disadvantaged and disabled children and young people across the UK and Ireland through the power of rugby.
Plan International UK 'Test and Learn'
Grants of up to £6000 available for organisations who wish to carry out direct engagement with boys and young men.
Magic Little Grants 2023 Is Now Open For Applications!
With a 20-minute application process for a £500 grant and an outcome within six weeks, the Magic Little Grants fund reduces the work required for grass-roots organisations to access the funding they need to launch or strengthen their services.
Financial Fairness Trust
£10k - £200k grants available. We fund research, campaigning and policy work to contribute towards strategic change which improves financial well-being in the UK. Our funding programmes focus on income, spending and assets.
Small Grants Scheme for Community Buildings e.g. Community Centres, Village Halls and Church Halls in the Vale of Glamorgan
A grants scheme to help Community Buildings in the Vale of Glamorgan to assist them during the current Cost of Living Crisis.
Cost of Living Crisis Response – Meet the Funder
Learn about funding opportunities available for third sector organisations in Cardiff and The Vale in response to the cost of living crisis.
Unpaid Carers “Short Breaks” Grant Scheme 2022/23
The Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board in partnership with Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) and Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) have allocated £283,800 in total, to support unpaid carers with short breaks from their caring role. The Fund is administered by C3SC in partnership with GVS. The programme is open for applications from 20th February 2023 with a deadline for submission of 10th March 2023.
Free Virtual Funding Workshop for Local Charities in Vale of Glamorgan
Jane Hutt, MS for Vale of Glamorgan, will take part in a virtual funding workshop, with People’s Postcode Lottery, for local charities, volunteer organisations, and community groups in the area. The session will give good causes in Ms Hutt’s constituency advice on how they can apply for funds to make a difference in their community.
Meet the Funder - Community Foundation Wales
Free online Teams session with Community Foundation Wales - Tuesday the 2nd of February 1 - 2 pm
Vale of Glamorgan Community Hack events
These events will bring people together to develop fresh ideas to tackle the effects of the Cost of Living crisis and other social challenges.
Amser Programme 2023-25
Carers Trust is delighted to launch a new funding programme which will support unpaid carers living in Wales to access a short break from their caring role. Funded by Welsh Government, the new programme called Amser is open to Third Sector organisations and is focussed on delivering a range of short break opportunities for unpaid carers from all communities across Wales during 2023/24 and 2024/25. The deadline for submission of applications is: 10am Monday 6 February 2023
Grant funding available to support smart meter projects in 2023
Smart Energy GB in Communities Fund
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 10th February 2023
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Specialist Programme
Our focus is to support small, local, specialist charities with a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000. We’ll support charities that understand the complexity of the issues people face and are best placed to make a genuine difference to people’s lives.
cavamh Winter Wellbeing Small Grants Fund (Self Help groups and peer led community activities)
Deadline - 16th January
This Small Grants Fund is open to people living with emotional and mental health wellbeing issues or dementia (including carers), 18+, to enhance wellbeing through development of self-help groups and community peer led activities over the winter months 2022/23.
The Jenour Foundation
Grants of up to £9000 made to registered charities (both UK and local) in the UK, with a preference for Wales.
Music for All - Community Project Funding
Music for All is dedicated to helping people of all ages and social backgrounds get involved in the amazing world of music making.
Leathersellers’ Fund Small Grants Programme
This is a fast track application process for small one-off grants. It could be particularly useful for funding small projects or to cover unexpected costs. The value of the grant awarded could be up to a maximum of £5,000.