Grants for groups
We run a range of grants programmes for community groups and charities in Wiltshire and Swindon including several managed on behalf of other funders
Our grants support projects that improve people’s lives Wiltshire and Swindon. We focus on supporting grassroots and small to medium-sized organisations that are working with people on low incomes. A full list of our current grant programmes is below.
If you have any further questions or would like advice on how to apply you can contact the Grants Team on 01380 738985 or by email info@wiltshirecf.org.uk.
Wessex Water Environment Fund
Grants of up to £1,500
This programme supports charitable and community activities that improve local biodiversity or have a positive impact on the local environment for local people.
Funding is available to local organisations in the Wessex Water area.
Open for applications
More informationCommunity Grants
Grants of up to £5,000 per year for up to three years
Our community grants programme supports projects that improve people's lives in Wiltshire and Swindon. We prioritise applications from grassroots and small to medium-sized organisations that are working with people on low incomes.
Open for applications
More informationWelcome Fund Programme
The Welcome programme will help local voluntary sector and community groups to deliver a range of assistance and practical activities to support resettlement, community cohesion and help build futures for refugees and asylum seekers in our communities.
Closed for applications
More informationHigh Sheriff Awards
Grants of up to £3,000
The programme support projects which bring communities together to tackle local issues. Applications are expected to focus on one or more of the following areas: anti-social behaviour, crime in local neighbourhoods, drug and alcohol-related crime, reducing re-offending, violence against women and girls or youth crime.
Closed for applications
More informationScience Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Community Benefit Fund Small Grant
Grants of up to £2,000
This programme supports projects which will improve the lives of people living in the parish areas of: Wroughton, Chiseldon, Clyffe Pypard, Broad Town, Broad Hinton, Ogbourne St George, Ogbourne St Andrew, Aldbourne and Baydon.
This programme is now closed for applications
More informationScience Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Community Benefit Fund Large Grant
Grants of up to £20,000
Schools, academies and colleges as well as registered and non-registered charities and community groups can apply for this programme. Projects must have a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths, environment, health or play and must benefit communities within a 10km radius of Wroughton Solar Park.
This programme is now closed for applications
More informationWessex Water Foundation Community Fund
Grants of up to £3,000
The Wessex Water Foundation Community Fund supports charitable and community activities that aim to improve the lives of local people by building stronger communities and bringing communities together.
The programme is now closed
More informationHaydon Wick
Grants of up to £3,000
This programme support charities and voluntary organisations based in, or whose work substantially benefits, the people of Haydon Wick and its immediate area.
This programme is now closed
More informationOffice of Police & Crime Commissioner Grants
Grants of up to £3,000
The programme helps local groups address issues of crime and anti-social behaviour.
This programme is currently closed for applications.
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