Welcome to Kirklees 4 Community

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)

SUEZ Communities Trust Landfill Communities Fund

SUEZ Communities Trust Landfill Communities Fund - Primary Fund Overview:

Grants of up to £50,000 are available to non-profit making organisations, including parish councils and local authorities, in qualifying areas of England for improvements to local community facilities, historic buildings and structures, sport and recreation facilities. 

Managed by GrantScape.

Project Timeline:

Must start within 6 months and complete within 12 months of funding award Purpose:

Supports capital improvement works to public amenity projects for community use, such as village halls, nature reserves, community centres, playgrounds, sports fields, and historic buildings.

Eligibility: Must own or lease the project site (minimum 5 years remaining) Project site must be in England and within a SUEZ funding zone

Must allow unrestricted public access for at least 104 days/year Contributing Third Party Payment (CTP): Required before funding is released Typically 11.5% of the grant amount Can be paid by:

The applicant (if not an Environmental Body) Community donations Local councils or businesses Cannot be paid by anyone who benefits directly from the project Next deadline: 19 November 2025; then 11 February 2026 Link: Suez Community Fund

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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

 

Locala Community Fund 2026

Locala’s Community Fund supports not for profit and community groups with grants of up to £1,500. 

The funding is for projects that align to Locala’s Thrive Strategy which aims to ‘support people to thrive where they live’.

For more information and full criteria, please visit our website: locala.org.uk/get-involved/community-fund

Applicants are required to complete this form by 27th February 2026. 

Any applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.     

 

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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.