Funding
Finding suitable funding for specific projects can be difficult. You can find information from a variety of funders using the links in this section. By looking at the aims and eligibility criteria of both local and national funding you can find grants to suit your project to improve the lives of people living and working in your community.
Community Projects and Funding – Worcestershire County Council have listed local and national websites which support individuals and groups wanting to set up community projects. The information available provides a useful reference if you are thinking about a community project.
They have also listed information about local and national funding to help your community group get up and running or information and help for well-known groups already supporting the community. You can find this information on their website Community projects and funding | Worcestershire County Council
Funding finder (Grant Finder database) - Worcestershire County Council provide a searchable database of funding opportunities from government, lottery, EU, non-government, and charitable trusts locally and nationally. This service is free through the council’s Grant Finder Funding database. You can sign up for regular updates.
Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire - Are you looking for funding for your club/group, facility, coaching or talented athlete? Whether you are looking for a few hundred pounds to replace kit or equipment or a few thousand pounds to support a new project or capital development then they can help to source the right funding for you.
Using their funding finder you can search over 150 different funding local, regional and national sources, and by filtering your requirements you can find those that match you needs as closely as possible.
Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire can provide additional advice and support to your club/group to identify the most suitable sources of funding and the team can also help with the application process.
Search for funding opportunities here Funding | Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
The National Lottery Community Fund - It starts with community
They fund community projects that help people connect, grow and build a better future with a focus on supporting people facing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination. They have four community-led missions with an aim to make stronger communities create brighter futures, supporting brilliant projects led by local people. Here are the community-led missions that will help build a kinder, healthier society:
