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Funding Advice and Support

Advice and Support for VCS groups, Charities and Not-for-profit organisations in Kirklees, West Yorkshire.

If you would like to speak to one of the team please email us at thirdsector@kirklees.gov.uk or call 01484 221040 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)

New Cultural Fund to Support Community Projects Across Kirklees

A new fund has been launched to support creative and cultural projects across Kirklees. 

We’ve partnered with One Community and BAM Construction to launch the Our Cultural Heart Fund, which will provide grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across the district. 

The aim is simple. Support local groups to bring ideas to life that celebrate culture, heritage and wellbeing in our communities. 

Funding to help creative ideas grow 

The fund offers two levels of support depending on the size of the project: 

Grants of up to £10,000 for smaller community projects.  Grants of up to £25,000 for larger initiatives. 

Projects could include things like community choirs, wellbeing events, festivals or creative projects that celebrate local history and culture. 

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of local experts, including representatives from One Community, Kirklees Council and BAM Construction, to ensure funding decisions reflect the needs and priorities of local communities. 

Inspired by Our Cultural Heart  The fund takes its name from Our Cultural Heart, our flagship regeneration project that is transforming the Queensgate area of Huddersfield town centre. 

Phase 1 of the project is progressing well. When it opens, it will bring: 

A brand new community library hub. 

A welcoming public square. 

A vibrant food hall inside the refurbished Grade II listed former Queensgate Market building. 

The second phase will transform the former library building on Princess Alexandra Walk into a brand-new museum and art gallery. 

How to apply 

The first round of applications opens Wednesday 9 March 2026 and closes Wednesday 22 April 2026. 

Successful groups will receive their funding by the end of May 2026. 

For full details on eligibility and how to apply, visit: Local Charity Grants Available | One Community Kirklees 

Free Organisational Health Check

 

All Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups within the Kirklees district can register for a free Organisational Health Check, with Kirklees Council's Grant Access Point.  

This will also allow groups to be eligible to apply for funding from Kirklees Council above £1000.

For more information please click below

Register with the Grants Access Point

Or give the team a call on 01484 221040

 

Screwfix Foundation

Overview: Grants of up to £5,000 available for projects that improve, repair, maintain or construct buildings used specifically by people in need.

Open to registered charities and not‑for‑profit organisations, including CICs and Community Benefit Societies.

Deadline: 10 May 2026

Eligible activities: Improvements to physical buildings used by people in need.

Eligible works include: Energy‑efficient lighting/heating. Installation of kitchens/bathrooms. Creation of sensory rooms. Painting and decorating. Building safety/security improvements.

Website: https://www.screwfix.com/landingpage/screwfix-foundation

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2 Current Schemes:

The Wharfedale Foundation

Objectives of Fund The Foundation's objects are achieved through funding projects that are designed to: Create greater inclusivity by breaking down barriers of fear based on for example religious, cultural, ethnic or social difference or financial hardship. Integrating marginalised groups into mainstream society and promoting a welcoming culture. Aiding the integration of marginalised groups through environmental projects. Developing greater understanding of these issues through carrying out research. Grants of between £500 and typically up to £2,500 are available.

 

Bernard Sunley Foundation

What We Fund: Capital projects which include new buildings, extensions, refurbishments and recreational spaces. New minibuses and other vehicles that provide a vital service to those most in need in their local community. Churches and other places of worship with a strong, secular community focus. Charities or CIOs (Charitable Incorporated Organisations) registered in England and Wales. Certain organisations with exempt status such as specialist schools, scout and guide groups, housing associations, cooperatives and community benefit societies. We offer three levels of grants. These are large grants of £20,000 and above; medium grants of up to £20,000 and small grants of £5,000 and under.  


The power of this service!

This service has delivered at least £1.915m worth of grant funding to it's registered users.

How do we know this?

Well, at the tope of the page you will find  a 'funding success' hyperlink.

Please feel free to share your funding successes, as it's always great to know how much money it is generating for all of your worthy causes and projects.