Where to Find Funding Streams as a Small Charity/Group
Securing funding is a big challenge for small charities / community groups. Whether you’re a newly established organisation or a well known local entity, finding reliable funding streams is essential for sustaining and expanding your efforts.
Popular Small Funding Sources
- Grants from Charitable Trusts and Foundations – Several large charitable trusts and foundations offer significant grants to support small charities. These grants are generally aimed at charities that are helping communities and the lives of people within them, or those that are working to address the most urgent needs in society. There are also numerous local trusts and foundations that provide funding. These organisations tend to support projects within their geographic area, making them a great option for community initiatives.
- UKCF is a national network of accredited community foundations that bring together people and organisations that want to improve their communities ukcommunityfoundations
- B&Q Foundation – Grants for homeless charity projects fundraising.co.uk
- Aviva Community Fund – Communities are people backing each other to build a better tomorrow aviva-community-fund
- The Woodroffe Benton Foundation – Varying grants for specific support areas https://www.woodroffebenton.org.uk/
- The John Ellermann Foundation – Independent grant making foundation supporting charities that make a difference to people, society and the natural world. ellerman.org.uk
- The Oak Trust – Small Grants from £250 to support people who are disadvantaged (in the widest sense). www.oaktrust.org.uk
- The Edge Fund – Grant making body with a difference, supporting efforts to achieve social, economic and environmental justice, and to end imbalances of wealth and power. edgefund.org.uk
- The Tudor Trust – Funding a wide range of organisations supporting positive social change. tudortrust.org.uk
- Government Grants and Contracts – Local councils and authorities in the UK offer various grants and contracts to support charities or groups working in the area. These funds are often aimed at addressing specific local needs and priorities, such as reducing homelessness and improving public health. The national government also provides funding through various national programs and departments.
- Fundraising Events and Campaigns – Organising fundraising events such as fun runs, bake sales, community fairs and of course football matches can engage local supporters and raise money. These events also help raise awareness about the groups work. You can also secure funding online via platforms like JustGiving and GoFundMe.
- Membership Fees and Subscriptions – If your group offers specific services or benefits to members, you could consider implementing a membership fee or subscription model. This approach can provide a steady income stream, whilst also fostering a sense of community among your supporters.
- Donations and Legacies – You can encourage regular giving by setting up direct debit or standing order options for donors. Providing clear information about how donations are used can help build trust and encourage ongoing support. You can also promote legacy giving by encouraging supporters to include your charity in their wills, which can provide substantial long term funding.
Securing funding as a small charity or community group in the UK requires a multifaceted approach. By exploring a variety of funding streams – from grants and government programs, to legacy donations and fundraising events – you can build a reliable financial foundation.
Celeb FC have supported a number of small groups as they looked for funding. Helping with finding funding streams and supporting the funding applications etc.
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