Some charities are funded by central or local government, while others depend on donations and/or grants from other charitable organisations, such as community foundations.

In the case of receiving funding from community foundations, charities and voluntary organisations are able to apply for grants in a number of ways.  Grants enable charities to carry out vital work in their community, providing help and support for those who need it.  

Community foundations know that it can be a lot harder for grassroots organisations and smaller charities to get the flexible funding they need to resource their time, capacity and ambitions for local causes, which is why they often provide smaller grants that are easier to apply for than larger, national funding options.

To find out what funding you could receive from our network, find your nearest community foundation.