Funding
Introducing Macmillan CARE Grants – Funding Community-Led Change in Cancer Care
Macmillan believe that everyone deserves high-quality cancer care—no matter who they are or where they live. But right now, too many people face unequal experiences across the UK. That’s why the're inviting community organisations to help change that.
They're launching the Macmillan CARE (Culture • Agency • Respect • Equity) Grants Programme, a new pilot initiative to support community-led projects that challenge inequality and reimagine cancer care.
Creamfields Community Grant Launched
As a result of Creamfields taking place in Halton, the organisers have established the Creamfields Community Fund. This is for Halton community groups and organisations to apply for grants of up to £750. The grants can be put towards projects, events and/or initiatives taking place in Halton.
The priorities for this grant scheme are:
Places of Worship Protective Security Scheme – Open For Applications
The Home Office is offering funded security measures (like CCTV, alarms, and secure doors) to places of worship and faith community centres in England and Wales that are at risk of hate crime. The scheme covers installation and one year of maintenance.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/places-of-worship-protective-security-scheme
Halton Borough Council – November 2025 Funding Bulletin
The latest edition of Halton Borough Council’s Funding Bulletin – November 2025, produced by the Programmes Office has been released and can be found in the attachment below.
Grants Available From Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
MHCLG have launched a Common Ground Award for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations that are bringing people together from different backgrounds.
Funding Opportunity – Support for 18-21 Year Olds
Funding opportunity – support for 18-21 year olds
VOLA have launched a new VCFSE sector Community Grants programme focused on support for 18-21 year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET), with the purpose of supporting them to gain further skills and employment.
Halton Borough Council – October 2025 Funding Bulletin
Halton Borough Council’s Programmes Office has released the October 2025 edition of its Funding Bulletin, offering valuable updates and opportunities for individuals and organisations seeking external funding.
In addition to the monthly bulletin, the Programmes Office provides support services including:
Parr Cradle to Career NEET Offer Fund
Right To Succeed are inviting applications from organisations interested in designing and delivering provision that supports young people in Parr who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) or at risk of becoming NEET. Funding of up to £38,700 is available across three workstreams, each with a maximum of £12,900:
Celebrating Network For Europe’s Legacy – Apply Now For A £500 Grant
For almost 40 years, Network for Europe has played a vital role in supporting the not-for-profit sector across the North West to access and manage European funding, helping our communities to thrive.
As the organisation closes its doors, Network for Europe has chosen to leave a final legacy. Working in partnership with Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW), its remaining funds will be used to create a one-off £500 grant for a small not-for-profit organisation in our region.
Final Grant Round Launch & Briefing Sessions - UKSPF Digital Grants
VOLA is launching the final funding round of the Liverpool City Region UKSPF Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities Grants programme on Monday 29th September, with an application deadline of 5pm, Friday 24th October. Online briefing workshops will be held w/c 29th September – dates, times and booking details below.