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Do it for East Yorkshire - Our Place

The Do it For East Yorkshire (DIFEY) scheme, funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, is providing funding for youth initiatives through its Our Place - Youth Fund provision.

This fund is designed to support community groups, charities, and youth projects throughout East Riding, with a total of £150,000 available for initiatives aimed at benefiting young people in the area.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council are inviting applications from eligible organisations that have new or additional activity that focus on the aims of the fund, with grants available from Friday 08 August.

The Youth Fund forms part of the council’s youth agenda, which focuses on children and young people aged 10-19 years, care leavers up to 25 years, and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Grants of between £1,500 and £5,000 per group are available, or up to £10,000 for small capital projects, for new or additional activity rather than activity that already exists. Organisations should be willing to work collaboratively in partnership with the council to deliver any funded projects.

The call closes on Monday 22 September 2025 at 12 noon.

For more information about the grant call, including guidance notes and how to apply, please visit the Do it for East Yorkshire website.

Sporting facilities / opportunities / activities and health-based grants

East Riding of Yorkshire - 'Active Creative' Extending Opportunities Grant / 'Active Creative' Facility Development Grant

This scheme is to assist sports organisations, clubs, play organisations, playing field associations and town and parish councils in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The scheme is split into two parts (Extending Opportunities and Facility Development).

The Extending Opportunities is designed to enable people to try new sporting activities which will lead to them continuing to take part. The grant could be used to create new competitions or focus simply on getting people participating in sports activities they might never have tried before.  Successful projects are sustainable, permanent and promote sport and active recreation.

The Facility Development is designed to improve the provision, improvement or retention of essential sport, play and active recreation facilities e.g. pitches, playing fields, changing accommodation, play areas, skate parks, youth shelters.

Priority will be given to new projects which are accessible and inclusive to the community whilst also increasing participation.

Round 2 opened 1 September 2025 and closes 28 November 2025 with decisions by the end of December 2025. Guidance notes and the online grant application form can be found on East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Online Grant Application Portal. 

For further information, please contact  commuted.sums@eastriding.gov.uk

City Health Care Partnership Foundation - Small Grants

The funding is intended to to provide an opportunity for local voluntary and community organisations and other not-for-profit organisations to contribute towards the health and wellbeing of people living in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, Knowsley and St Helens to carry out activities, projects or one-off events requiring an element of sponsorship.

Activities should contribute towards improvements in at least one of the following:

  • Health and wellbeing of adults.
  • Health and wellbeing of children and young people.
  • Public health of communities, such as healthier lifestyles, stopping smoking, eating well and becoming more active.
  • Specialist areas of health and wellbeing, such as addictions and mental health services.

Application deadline: 01 November 2025 (17:00) Guidance notes and an application form can be found on the City Health Care Partnership Foundation website. If you have any queries regarding the CHCP Small Grants programme please e-mail: chcp.foundation@nhs.net

Cash4Clubs

The 2025 programme is focused on supporting adult participation in sport. Funding is available to groups that support over 18s only.  Since Cash4Clubs aims to get vital funds to clubs that need it most, priority will be given to applications from groups working in areas of high deprivation and engaging adults from specific under-represented groups. 

Applications will be accepted from 8 September 2025 to 8 December 2025.

The guidelines and information on the application process are available on the Cash4Clubs website. Contact the Sported team for further information: grants@sported.org.uk

Community facilities, activities grants

Warburtons Families Matter Community Grants Programme

The aim of these small community grants is to support projects, activities and organisations that will be of real direct benefit to families and have a direct and tangible social impact on people’s lives.

Funding is available for projects that are working towards one of Warburtons' outcome areas:  

  • Health - supporting families to care for each other and lead healthier lives: Improving physical health;    Improving wellbeing 
  • Place - supporting families to flourish in communities that are safer, greener and more inclusive: Making spaces safe and inclusive; Connecting communities with the environment 
  • Skills - supporting families to gain useful skills for life and work: Developing useful life skills; Developing useful skills for employment.

How to apply: To access the application form, groups should click on the link on the Financial Giving section of the Warburton website.

Applications deadline: 4 November 2025. Groups can expect a decision by 19 December 2025. 

Contact Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) for further information: Tel: 03000 123 334  E-Mail: grantmaking@cafonline.org 

Comic Relief Community Fund for England

Grants are available for grassroots, community-led organisations working in local areas of England to tackle the immediate impacts of poverty or build resilience to poverty and hardship.

The 2025/26 funding round will support organisations in England that are:

  • Tackling the immediate and urgent impacts of being in poverty, including providing essential resources like food, shelter, advice and healthcare. For example, foodbanks, community kitchens, homeless shelters, welfare advice agencies and health outreach projects.
  • Working to empower communities to take positive steps to lift themselves out of poverty in the longer term. For example, projects that build skills, increase access to employment, strengthen financial resilience or develop community-led solutions.

Applicants must be based within the area where they are carrying out activities.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available. It is anticipated that around 120 grants will be awarded in the 2025/26 round. Projects must be completed by 30 September 2026.

Applications open on 8 September 2025 and close on 6 October 2025 (12 noon). The first step in the application process is to complete an online Eligibility Checker. Eligible groups will then be given a link to the online application form. Full guidelines and the Eligibility Checker can be found on the Groundwork website.

Local environment funding opportunities

Our Local Nature Grants

The Linnean Society is offering grants for community organisations linked with young people to deliver projects and activities that engage young people with local nature and natural spaces and improve their understanding of local biodiversity.

Community groups and other organisations working directly with children and young people aged 16 and under can apply for funding for a variety of activities.

The maximum award amount is £1,000. However, groups are encouraged to apply for significantly lower amounts. 

The deadline for applications is 25 October 2025 (midnight). Proposed projects are expected to commence in January 2026 and be completed by the end of June 2026.

For the online application and guidance notes, please see Our Local Nature Grant Scheme | The Linnean Society

 

National Garden Scheme - Community Gardens Grants

The funding is for gardening projects carried out within local communities in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. The scheme is committed to:

  • Sustainability in gardening so proposals need to demonstrate that they will be using sustainable gardening methods – for instance being as far as possible peat-free.
  • Celebrating biodiversity so projects that encourage biodiversity and wildlife, while not essential, will be a positive.

How To Apply:  The current application guidelines are available now on the website of the National Garden Scheme.  Applications for 2026 Community Garden Grants will open on 15 September 2025 and close at 12 noon on 20 October 2025. The online application form will be available during this time.

Please see the National Garden Scheme for further information.

The Tree Council: 'Branching Out' fund

The Tree Council have re-opened their 'Branching Out' scheme to fund community tree planting next season. 

Grants of between £250 - £2,500 are available per application. Applicants who are eligible include community groups, schools, not-for-profits, residents' associations, Tree Warden Networks, charities and many more.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 14th November, 2025.

For more information, visit: Branching Out Fund - The Tree Council

HEY Smile's Community Development

HEY Smile’s Community Development Team - HEY Smile Foundation - is supported by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to help charities and community groups in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The service is completely free and includes practical help and support including: 

  • Anything to do with managing a group or charity whether it’s a start-up or an existing trust 
  • Managing finances, looking for grants and offering guidance with grant applications on their Beecan funding portal 
  • Recruiting and supporting volunteers  Helping you to find and undertake training 
  • Linking and networking to other likeminded organisations 

You can access the free support from the team by emailing  hello@heysmilefoundation.org 

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KCOM Digital Inclusion Grants

Grants are available for charities, voluntary and community groups, and not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects and activities that promote online inclusion, build stronger communities, connect generations, and help to boost digital skills and awareness in communities across Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, and North Lincolnshire.

This fund aims to support projects and activities that meet the following priorities:

  • Addressing digital challenges. Building stronger communities.
  • Connecting generations.
  • Developing digital skills and awareness

Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available.

Applications are considered by the KCOM Grant Panel twice a year, in March and September.

The next deadline for applications is 30 September 2025. Guidance notes and an online application form are available through Beecan.

For further information, please contact the Hey Smile Foundation Tel: 01482 590 270 Email: community@heysmilefoundation.org

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Success Stories

Organisation: Hey Smile Foundation

'Though we haven't benefited directly from this site financially, the site is a fantastic FREE resource for VCSE groups we work with across the East Riding to use and access. The personal alerts in particular are a great feature.'

Organisation: East Riding Astronomers

Amount funded: £2500

Funding organisation: National Lottery Fund

'The National Lottery Fund granted funding of £2,500 to East Riding Astronomers to establish a Home for Astronomer as part of the Local Connections Fund Round 2. The application by ERA had been to purchase and fit out a 20’ shipping container. Once completed the container was established as a hub for Club activities and in part has been responsible for the growth of the club from 10 members to over 30.'

Useful Links and Information

Application portal homepage - East Riding of Yorkshire Council (flexigrant.com):  the council’s corporate grant management system where you can register as a user and apply for grants. 

How to do it for East Yorkshire:  a range of online resources to provide organisations with a ‘one-stop shop’ for advice and guidance. 

Social Value Engine (SVE): an online tool which helps organisations measure their social value and translate it into a monetary figure. If your organisation is based in the East Riding of Yorkshire, please contact  localgrowth@eastriding.gov.uk  for more information. 

East Riding Intelligence Hub: provides you with facts and figures to support your funding application. 

Warm Homes Healthy People - East Riding : a new fully funded project where the residents within the East Riding can access independent advice and advocacy support around energy costs and heating a home. To refer yourself or someone else for advice, please visit https://yorkshireenergydoctor.org.uk/contact/

If you are involved with a community group or support vulnerable residents, the project can attend community venues to provide information and advice around staying safe, warm and well - for more information, please contact kate@yorkshireenergydoctor.org.uk or call 07738818391

Wind Farms: funds currently open

Burton Pidsea Wind Farm Small Grants (up to £1000)

Goole Fields Wind Farms Community Fund - Under £10k

Goole Fields Wind Farm Community Fund - Over £10k

Goole Fields Wind Farm Small Grants (up to £5000)

The Goole Fields Wind Farm Fund is open to receive applications year-round. The fund panel is planning to meet 4 times a year to make decisions on applications to the main fund.

Sancton Hill Wind Farm Over £10k (closes 30/10/2025)

Sancton Hill Wind Farm Under £10k - please note, maximum value for applications is now £8,000 (closes 30/10/2025)

Sancton Hill Wind Farm Small Grants (up to £600) Now Closed

Tedder Hill Wind Farm Small Grants (up to £1,000) 

Twin Rivers Wind Farm Community Fund Over £10k (closes 30/09/2025)

Twin Rivers Wind Farm Community Fund Under £10k (closes 30/09/2025)

Twin Rivers Wind Farm Small Grants (up to £2,000) 

Withernwick Wind Farm Community Fund - Over £10k

Withernwick Wind Farm Community Fund - Under £10k

Withernwick Wind Farm Small Grants (up to £1,500)

Applications to all funds can be made online only within the Flexi-Grant system: Application portal homepage - East Riding of Yorkshire Council (flexigrant.com)

If you have any queries, please contact the fund by email: ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk

Community Vision

ERVAS is now part of Community Vision

Promoting, Developing and Supporting Voluntary Activity within the Community.

Community Vision are an infrastructure support organisation and local development agency covering the whole of East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. They support and develop local voluntary sector groups and organisations across the area, with the focus of strengthening their delivery and building resilience within communities. Community Vision is also part of a wider network of infrastructure organisations across the UK through their membership of NAVCA. They strive to empower and support local organisations, and their support is not limited to members, but anyone that needs help.

Community Vision provide a wide range of support so whatever your needs, please feel free to contact them via their website https://communityvision.org.uk/ or by emailing office@communityvision.org.uk.


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The Social Activity Fund

Opportunity for Charities and Community Groups based in Bridlington or surrounding area.

The Bridlington Men In Sheds Charity has now closed and would like to leave a lasting legacy to other charities by providing small grants to VCS groups offering similar activities.

If you are a voluntary organisation that benefits predominantly men, that would benefit from social activities to combat loneliness, improve mental health, support through depression, reduce isolation in the Bridlington or surrounding area, you could be eligible for a grant of up to £1,000.

If you would like to know more about how you can be part of the legacy please contact ERVAS and speak to either Devan Witter or Judith Leech.

Application forms and guidelines are available by contacting  judith.leech@communityvision.org.uk, devan.witter@communityvision.org.uk or telephone 01482 871 077 or write to: The Social Activity Fund, Community VISION, Morley’s Cottage, Morley’s Yard, Walkergate, Beverley, HU17 9BY.