September 2026 Funding Newsletter

Funding opportunities for Derby's VCSE sector.

Looking for funding opportunities to support your work?

We've just sent out our latest Funding Newsletter. With grants from a wide range of funders, it's well worth a look if you're seeking support.

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Opportunities include:

• The Common Ground Award - Funding for voluntary, community, and VCSE organisations in England to improve physical facilities, spaces, and equipment that promote social cohesion.

• Henry Smith Foundation - Maternity Equity Fund - Funding of £185,000 over three years to support UK-based community organisations delivering preventative, trauma-informed, and culturally safe maternity support.

• McCarthy Stone Foundation - Grant of up to £750 to reduce loneliness and isolation by supporting activities that help people aged 65 and over feel connected, included and part of their community.

• The Garden's Trust Community Grants - Grants up to £10,000 in seed-funding for UK volunteer projects that support and protect historic designed landscapes.

• The LGBT+ Fund - Get Active Fund - A total pot of £400,000 over two years to increase participation and remove systemic barriers to movement and wellbeing within LGBT+ communities.

• The easyfundraising Impact Fund - Grant programme that provides small financial awards (£1,000 per award) to UK-based community groups and good causes.

• The DPS Social Commitment Programmes - Grant initiative for charities, social enterprises, and community organisations in England and Wales tackling homelessness and housing insecurity.

And much more!

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