Results for Local Funder

Funding amount and term: up to £10,000 for time-limited work. 
Funding for: disabled people and people with mental health in Gloucestershire. 
Who can apply: charities, educational establishments or groups. If your organisation has been constituted for less than two years, or if your organisation or group is not formally constituted, this is the funding programme for you. 
Funding priorities: projects must support Barnwood Trust’s vision. 
Any other information: apply for support by completing an Expression of Interest via the Gloucestershire Funders site here. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: up to £300. 
Funding for: events and activities that support neighbourhood wellbeing and improve the biodiversity of Cheltenham’s green spaces.     
Who can apply: community and voluntary sector groups. 
Funding priorities: small-scale projects and events that encourage a sense of community.
Any other information: see website above.  
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: community projects that enhance the quality of life of the residents of Chipping Campden and the defined area. 
Who can apply: grants for residents, voluntary groups, charities and schools residing in the villages (a list is on their website) that benefit the local community. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: applications will be considered where statutory government funding is not available and/or where other community funding has been applied for if available. Applicants must reside in Mickleton, Chipping Campden, Broad Campden, Weston-Sub-Edge, Willersey, Ebrington, Saintbury,  Charingworth, Aston-Sub-Edge or The Hidcotes.   
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: supporting individuals to access education, training, work and sports and physical activities. 
Who can apply: registered charities, churches, parish councils, local authorities and CASC-registered sports clubs.  
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: applications should be accompanied by the charity’s latest report and financial statements and should be addressed to: The Cotswold Primrose Charitable Trust, c/o New Quadrant Partners Ltd, 22 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1LS. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: up to £50,000.  
Funding for: community and environmental projects that enhance community sports and recreation facilities. 
Who can apply: non-profit organisations, constituted organisations or groups within 10 miles of a landfill site operated by Enovert Management Limited or within 10 miles of a waste facility managed by the company. This includes Cheltenham (GL52 7RS), Cirencester (GL7 1YG), Gloucester (GL2 5FR) and Lydney (GL14 4EJ).  
Funding priorities: it is important to demonstrate how your proposal will benefit your community. 
Any other information: there are five key criteria for projects here. 
Deadlines: 5 September 2025 and 5 December 2025.

Funding amount and term:from £1,000 up to £10,000.
Funding for: initiatives supporting disadvantaged or isolated people.
Who can apply: organisations working with people disadvantaged because of poverty, disability, age, location or culture.
Funding priorities:as above.
Any other information:see website for any updates on when the next funding round is open.
Deadline: 11 September 2025.

Funding amount and term: up to £2,000. 
Funding for: support with business start-up costs or an existing business. 
Who can apply: young people aged 18 to 30 who live in Gloucestershire. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: funds can be used for equipment, materials, stock or services you need to support your business.  
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: up to £2,000. 
Funding for: support with business start-up costs or an existing business. 
Who can apply: young people aged 18 to 30 who live in Gloucestershire. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: funds can be used for equipment, materials, stock or services you need to support your business.  
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: financial support for people in need, including community nurses and retired nurses, plus assistance for community nursing provision. 
Who can apply: referrals from health and social care professionals and private and voluntary agencies. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: see web link above. 
Deadline: ongoing. 

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: financial support for people in need, including community nurses and retired nurses, plus assistance for community nursing provision. 
Who can apply: referrals from health and social care professionals and private and voluntary agencies. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: see web link above. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: up to £1,000 for individuals and £2,500 for organisations. 
Funding for: people of any age with a special or exceptional need arising from having a disability to help them navigate life’s challenges. 
Who can apply: charitable non-profit organisations or groups supporting people living with a physical, sensory or learning disability. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: all applications for disability equipment must be supported by an assessment of need and suitability prepared by a qualified education, health or social care professional. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: it varies depending on the fund. 
Funding for: support, services and projects to improve life for people across Gloucestershire.  
Who can apply: Gloucestershire charities and groups. 
Funding priorities: check the individual funds.  
Any other information: Gloucestershire Funders are an informal group of funders committed to working together in a joined-up way to benefit Gloucestershire. They aim to provide one point of access to sources of financial support.  
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: between £500 to £2,000.
Funding for: projects creating a positive impact on those that live and work in the vicinity of Cheltenham Racecourse.
Who can apply: community organisations and groups from the Cheltenham area including registered charities, schools and playgroups, plus sports, arts or music societies or groups promoting health and wellbeing.
Funding priorities: organisations working with young people and those based within 3 miles and 2 furlongs of Cheltenham Racecourse.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadline: 25 September 2025.

Funding amount and term: up to £2,500.
Funding for: projects providing learning opportunities for young people to deter them from anti-social behaviour.
Who can apply: voluntary and community groups with charitable aims, registered charities or Community Interest Companies in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire.
Funding priorities: scroll down to see priorities here.
Any other information: see web link above.
Deadlines for Expressions of Interest: 8 May 2025 and 4 September 2025 and January 2026 tbc.

Funding amount and term: up to £750. 
Funding for: young people aged between 16 and 25 in Gloucestershire experiencing, and at risk of, homelessness to help them access accommodation or avoid eviction.  
Who can apply: frontline workers can also apply for a grant on behalf of an eligible young person.  
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: the young person must be actively engaged in work to sustain housing. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: not specified. 
Funding for: clear face masks and more accessible communications to create the best possible environment for disabled people and people with mental health conditions in the county. Plus, craft packs and materials to create clear face masks.
Who can apply: charitable organisations and community groups in Gloucestershire. 
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: The Let’s Be Clear Fund online application system is hosted by Barnwood Trust. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: unclear. 
Funding for: individuals with learning disabilities, or families with a member who has learning disabilities, living in Gloucestershire so that they can purchase items which would improve their life. 
Who can apply: as above. 
Funding priorities: requests for items which would improve the life or the personal development of the beneficiary. Also, applications for items to develop the hobbies or interests of the beneficiary. 
Any other information: return the completed form to: Mayfield Home Trust Ltd, PO Box 342, Stroud, Glos GL6 1EA.  
Deadline: ongoing. 

 Grants are available for a range of community projects in the Stroud District, including for the arts and the environment. For more information and a list of deadlines, please check the link above. 

Funding amount and term: £1,000 grants available. 
Funding for: projects to improve physical and mental wellbeing, that encourage healthy lifestyles, building strong communities for the future and contributing to long-term physical and mental wellbeing benefits.  
Who can apply: not-for-profit organisations working with communities in Tewkesbury Borough, including registered charities, town/parish councils, CICs and social enterprises, plus constituted community groups. 
Funding priorities: encouraging people to take part in community activities which improve mental and physical wellbeing; improving community spaces as well as creating outdoor community spaces. 
Any other information: check more details here. 
Deadline: ongoing.

Funding amount and term: up to £2,000. 
Funding for: local projects that focus on one or more of the following areas: heritage, environment, culture, access and social wellbeing.  
Who can apply: charities, not-for-profit organisations and parish or town councils.  
Funding priorities: as above. 
Any other information: applications should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
Deadline: unclear.