Funding Opportunities
Harry's Fund
Harry's Fund is a bursary scheme for young people across Northamptonshire with neurodiverse conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD, to support their education and/or health and wellbeing. The fund was established by Harry's parents, Jessica Pilkington and David Chadwick, in partnership with Northamptonshire Community Foundation, made possible through the generosity of Harry's family and friends who raised funds in his memory after Harry died of cancer at the age of 19. Northamptonshire-based young people aged between 11 and 21 who have a confirmed diagnosis of a neurodiverse condition can apply for an award of £100 to support their education and/or health and wellbeing. Bursaries of up to £250 will be considered where the request can demonstrate that it will make a profound difference to the individual's wellbeing. Applicants must reside within Northamptonshire and have a confirmed diagnosis of a condition such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD or related neurodiverse condition, or be going through the referral process for a diagnosis. This needs to be evidenced with either a diagnosis letter or confirmation from the School SENCO or SEND department. The fund will not support contributions to an individual's tuition fees for Higher Education.
John Chard-Young Legacy Fund
The John Chard-Young Legacy Fund is a bursary scheme providing Adrenaline Alley sporting, Active In Motion (A.I.M) Health & Wellness Centre and counselling sessions to help improve the overall wellbeing of those in need. John Chard-Young was the co-founder and inspiration behind Adrenaline Alley, one of Europe's largest indoor BMX and Skateboard Parks and safe space for those interested in urban sports. The fund provides three types of support to individuals: Adrenaline Alley Action Sports Sessions for BMX riding, skateboarding, inline skating, or scootering; Active In Motion Sessions featuring power-assisted exercise machines, bungee fitness, or holistic therapies through Rockingham Forest Wellbeing; and Counselling Sessions with qualified counsellors focused on mental health and wellbeing. Applicants must be living in Northamptonshire (or outside if living with a disability), provide evidence of financial hardship such as means-tested benefits, and be existing active members of Adrenaline Alley or A.I.M. The fund supports individuals once per year, with potential extensions at provider recommendation.
Yelvertoft Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
The Yelvertoft Wind farm Community Benefit Fund has been established to provide grants to projects which benefit residents in the parishes of Clay Coton, Crick, Lilbourne or Yelvertoft. The fund will support a range of charitable, educational, environmental and general community amenity projects to benefit residents in the local community around the wind farm site. It will be available for the 25-year lifetime of the Yelvertoft Wind Farm and Northamptonshire Community Foundation is the fund's independent administrator. The fund is designed for small, locally managed, voluntary, community or self-help groups, with Parish Councils also eligible to apply for non-statutory activity. Eligible projects include training and volunteering schemes, pocket parks and green spaces, arts and preservation of local heritage, and youth clubs and safety schemes. Both revenue and capital projects are eligible, supporting new project activity, start-up costs for new groups or services, or building upon existing work.
Winwick Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
The Winwick Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has been established on behalf of Cubico Sustainable Investments to provide grants to projects which benefit residents in the parishes of Winwick, Cold Ashby, West Haddon and Guilsborough. The fund supports a range of charitable, educational, environmental and general community amenity projects to benefit residents in the local community around the wind farm site. It is available for the lifetime of the Winwick Wind Farm and is administered by Northamptonshire Community Foundation as the fund's independent administrator. Example projects that may apply for funding include training and volunteering schemes, pocket parks and green spaces, arts and preservation of local heritage, and youth clubs and safety schemes. The fund is designed to support small, locally managed, voluntary, community or self-help groups with projects that benefit the local community. Both revenue and capital projects are eligible, and groups must have volunteers helping with activities, a written constitution, and appropriate safeguarding policies for working with young people or vulnerable people.
Burton Wold Community Wind Farm Fund
The Burton Wold Community Wind Farm Fund has been established on behalf of Laing Construction to provide grants to projects which benefit residents specifically in the parishes of Burton Latimer and Cranford where the wind farm is located. The fund will support a variety of educational, environmental, charitable and general community amenity projects and will be available for the lifetime of the Burton Wold Community Wind Farm. Northamptonshire Community Foundation is the fund's independent administrator. Example projects that may apply for funding include training and volunteering schemes, pocket parks and green spaces, arts and preservation of local heritage, and youth clubs and safety schemes. The fund is designed to support small, locally managed, voluntary, community or self-help groups, with Parish Councils also eligible to apply for non-statutory activity. While the fund primarily wishes to support small projects with grants of up to £5,000, larger projects will also be considered for grants of up to £30,000.
SWEF Enterprise Fund
The SWEF Enterprise Fund awards grants to young people in Northamptonshire who need support with business costs that they would otherwise not be able to afford, and particularly those who are not in education, employment or training. This is not a loan scheme and recipients do not need to pay the grant back. As part of the programme, SWEF provides the opportunity to join a network of peers who are also in the early stage of starting their business to share ideas, experiences and learn. Depending on the current stage of your business, applicants can apply for a START-UP GRANT of up to £500 or a BUSINESS GRANT of up to £2,000. The fund supports businesses that have been trading for under two years, with applications requiring evidence of market research, sales projections, and cost projections. The grants can be used for essential equipment or materials, website building, product development, and training, but cannot be used for salaries, debt repayment, rent and utility bills, ongoing software subscriptions, or development of businesses carrying out invasive aesthetic procedures.
Surviving Winter Fund
The Surviving Winter Fund is part of the Surviving Winter Appeal, now in its 15th year, designed to help older, vulnerable residents across Northamptonshire stay warm and well during the cold winter months. Many older people are extremely anxious about rising bills and concerns about living in fuel poverty during winter. The fund offers grants of up to £3,000 for Northamptonshire-based projects that focus on protecting and helping older people who are vulnerable during the winter months. Grants awarded will meet at least two of six aims: keep home warm, dress for warmth, stay warm at night, eat well, keep active, and provide support and advice services including energy consumption and payments, benefit eligibility checks, or debt advice. Eligible project activities include volunteer-led community projects promoting healthy lifestyles for older people, activities reducing isolation or providing social activity to prevent loneliness, and activities providing help for older people needing support to live in their own homes.
Randal Charitable Foundation Fund
The Randal Charitable Foundation Fund is a grant program supporting grassroots organizations in Northamptonshire, UK. Founded by Dr Nik Kotecha OBE DL and Moni Kotecha, the foundation has an unwavering vision to save and significantly improve the lives of 1 million people in the UK and around the world. In partnership with Northamptonshire Community Foundation, the fund awards small grants of up to £3,000 to eligible organizations. The fund focuses on six key thematic areas aligned with the Randal Charitable Foundation's strategy: healthcare for the vulnerable, including health and wellbeing activities for older people; tackling mental ill-health through peer support and therapeutic activities; alleviating poverty via community gardens and youth clubs; supporting women and children at risk of violence or exploitation; prisoner rehabilitation; and education of the most disadvantaged. Grant awards must be spent within 12 months of receiving the award. Funding can be used for core costs, capital costs, and project delivery costs. Eligible organizations must be small, locally managed charities, constituted community groups, social enterprises (such as CICs), or companies limited by guarantee with charitable aims, based in Northamptonshire with an annual turnover of £50,000 or less.
Constance Travis Endowment Fund for Northamptonshire
The Constance Travis Endowment Fund for Northamptonshire is a rolling grant programme that supports small, locally managed voluntary and community groups across Northamptonshire to help build a sustainable and safe future for local communities. The fund focuses on addressing key local goals including poverty reduction, hunger, health and wellbeing, quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, climate action, and peace, justice and strong institutions. Applicants are expected to demonstrate how their work contributes to at least one or two of these focus areas. Eligible project activities include advice and support services for families and individuals on low income, community projects promoting emotional, mental and physical health and wellbeing, developing digital skills and additional learning opportunities such as summer schools, and user-led projects that provide accessible and inclusive services. The fund provides grants of up to £2,000 to support these initiatives. Applications are accepted at any time through a rolling programme with no fixed deadlines. Applications are reviewed at the end of each month, and organizations are encouraged to apply at least 2 months in advance if seeking funding for specific events. Northamptonshire Community Foundation provides advice and guidance during the application process and can review draft applications prior to submission.
Small Green Arts Fund
The Small Green Arts Fund wishes to support a broad range of arts, culture and craft activity across Northamptonshire, responding to and raising awareness of the climate crisis and encouraging local communities to look at ways of adapting and responding to climate change. The fund will offer awards of up to £3,000. The Fund will consider a wide range of arts projects including pedal-powered and solar-powered outdoor arts events, projects using sustainable and/or recycled materials and zero-waste practices, and celebrating natural heritage and the connections between humans and biodiversity. Grant awards must be spent within 12 months of receiving the award and funding can be used for core costs, capital costs and project delivery costs.
African & Caribbean Elders Service Legacy Fund
The African & Caribbean Elders Service Legacy Fund supports the legacy of ACES, a charity established in 1992 to provide preventative support services to older people, with a focus on those from Black and Global Majority communities in Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Community Foundation now administers this funding programme to continue this important work. The Fund awards grants up to £3,000 to Black and Global Majority-led organisations supporting older people from Black and Global Majority communities. Eligible projects include increased and improved access to services, assistance for older people living in their own homes, advice and advocacy support, health and wellbeing initiatives, and activities to reduce isolation through participation in arts, sports, cultural, or educational opportunities. Grant awards must be spent within 12 months of receiving the award. Funding can be used for core costs, capital costs, and project delivery costs. The fund operates on a rolling basis with applications reviewed at the end of each month, allowing organisations to apply at any time without fixed deadlines. To be eligible, organisations must be small, locally managed VCSE organisations based in Northamptonshire, with 50% or more of their senior management, directorship, or trustees representing Black and Global Majority Communities. Applicants must have appropriate governance documents, safeguarding policies, and equality policies in place.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
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