Funding update 22nd January 2025
The Imperial Community Impact Fund
It is an initiative designed to support local community groups and charities committed to making a positive difference.
With an annual fund of £10,000, this grant scheme offers between £500 to £1,000 per project to inspire and empower local organisations working in the areas of the environment, sustainability, creativity, and local problem solving.
We invite community groups and charitable organisations to apply for funding to bring their meaningful ideas to life. Our goal is to support initiatives that drive meaningful change, whether through environmental conservation, creative community participation, or solving pressing local challenges.
The fund is open for submissions twice a year, in January and July with the next round opening on Thursday 30 January 2025.
More info can be found at Learn More About The Imperial Community Impact Fund
7 stars Foundation
Grants are available to support young people challenged by abuse and addiction, those who are young carers, and those who are homeless or without a safe place to call home.
| Maximum value: | £ 2,500 |
| Application deadline: | 05/02/2025 |
Objectives of Fund: The foundation makes grants to projects which support young people (16 years and under) who are challenged by abuse or addiction, who are young carers, or who are homeless/without a safe place to call home.
Who Can Apply: Applications will be considered from organisations who require funding in the areas of:
Abuse Addiction, Child carers, Homelessness
Organisations must have a turnover of under £1.5 million and be supporting young people aged 16 years and under.
Useful links: The 7stars Foundation – Apply for Funding
https://the7starsfoundation.co.uk/apply
E-Mail: info@the7starsfoundation.co.uk
Baobab Community Fund
Grants are available for Black and Global Majority individuals, organisations, and collectives (18+) who are working towards racial justice in the UK.
| Maximum value: | £ 150,000 over a five-year period |
| Application deadline: | 03/02/2025 |
Objectives of Fund
Designed to disrupt the legacy of underfunding faced by Black and Global Majority communities, this fund supports groups working to challenge oppression and disparity within the UK.
How To Apply
Full details can be found on Baobab Foundation website.
There is a two-stage application process:
Five ‘Ask Us Anything’ sessions will be held throughout December and January. Registration is required and can be done via the Baobab website.
Monday 13 January 2025 1 – 2pm,Wednesday 22 January 2025 10:30 – 11:30am, Friday 31 January 2025 12 – 1pm
Contact Baobab for further information.
Useful links
Baobab Foundation – Apply for Funding
https://www.baobabfoundation.org.uk/baobab-community-fund-apply
E-Mail: info@baobabfoundation.org.uk
Cherry Family Foundation
Grants are available for smaller grassroots charities in London, the East and the Southeast of England who organise programmes that support young people between the ages of 10 and 30 years.
Fund Information
| Maximum value: | £ 50,000 and must be spent within 18 months of receipt |
| Application deadline: | 10/02/2025 |
Objectives of Fund
The fundings is intended for a wide range of small grassroots charities to help advance the lives of young people (aged 10 to 30 years old) who come from difficult circumstances to help them lead healthy, happy, successful lives.
The grants can be used in any way the charity needs it. This includes supporting projects that develop skills, advance education, relieve unemployment, support mental and physical health, provide recreational activities and create opportunities.
Contact the Cherry Family Foundation for further information.
Useful links
he Cherry Family Foundation
https://thecherryfamilyfoundation.co.uk/
E-Mail: hello@thecherryfamilyfoundation.co.uk
All the above funding opportunities is sourced using the Islington Funding toolkit.
You can search for more funding using the toolkit which fits your services and projects.
