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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.

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

The 'Active Creative' Extending Opportunities Grant scheme is intended to help local groups set up sports clubs or sporting activities for the benefit of local people.

Priority will be given to groups and organisations providing opportunities for older people and/or disabled people.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available. The funding 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 should be sustainable, permanent and promote sport and active recreation.

The 'Active Creative' Facility Development Grant scheme is intended to improve the provision, improvement or retention of essential sport, play and active recreation facilities, such as pitches, playing fields, changing accommodation, play areas, skate parks, and youth shelters within East Riding of Yorkshire with the aim of increasing participation in sport, play and active recreation within the local community.

Priority will be given to new projects which are accessible and inclusive to the community whilst also increasing participation. Priority will also be given to groups and organisations using the grant as match funding towards a large facility improvement project.

Grants of up to £2,000 are available.

Organisations applying for a grant must have an up-to-date ERCAS (East Riding Club Accreditation Scheme) or ERMOS accreditation (East Riding Minimum Operating Standards).

For both funds, there will be two application rounds in 2025:

  • Round 1 closed on 29 August 2025 - decisions are expected by the end of September 2025;
  • 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.

In order to access the Online Grant Application form, groups will need to:

  • First click on the Online Application Link. This will lead to a Login page.
  • Second, register as a system user by clicking on the 'Register now' link and completing the short registration form. Once this is done, groups will be able to start the online application form.

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

Commuted Sums Officer, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA Tel: 01482 393939 Email: commuted.sums@eastriding.gov.uk

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. You will be redirected to the application form hosted by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).  

Applications are currently being accepted with a deadline of 4 November 2025. Groups can expect a decision by 19 December 2025. 

CAF may get in touch with applicants directly to ask for their bank account details and any documents they may need.  

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

Community facilities, activities and the local environment

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

National Lottery Awards for All England - Environment

The National Lottery Community Fund are supporting community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live.

You can use the funding to:

  • start a new activity or continue an existing one;   
  • help your organisation adapt to new challenges;   
  • run one-off events that have a clear environmental benefit.

Eligible projects include:

  • helping people connect with and care for nature in their area;   
  • making a positive difference to the environment

Funding is suitable for voluntary, statutory or community organisations. Funding ranges from £300 - £20,000 for up to 2 years.

The application window is open from 25th June - 17th December 2025.

For more information, visit: National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment | The National Lottery Community Fund

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

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.