Funding
Launch of MRWA Zero Waste Community Fund 2026/2027
£165,000 fund open to help communities cut waste and boost reuse and recycling
Community organisations across the Liverpool City Region are being invited to apply for a share of £165,000 to deliver projects that reduce waste and support a more sustainable future.
Halton Borough Council – February Funding Bulletin
The latest edition of Halton Borough Council’s Funding Bulletin – February 2026, produced by the Programmes Office has been released and can be found in the attachment below.
Gambling Harms: VCSE Prevention Grant Fund
The Gambling Harms VCSE Prevention Grant Fund is now open for applications, with a deadline of midday, Friday 6 February 2026.
The fund is for VCSE organisations working to help prevent gambling related harm.
Our Halton Funding Round
Halton Borough Council is providing a fifth round of the Our Halton grant programme to enable Halton based voluntary and community organisations in their work to support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants. Organisations will need to demonstrate that their project works within the following areas;
Halton's Funding Bulletin - January 2026
Halton Borough Council’s Programmes Office has released the January 2026 edition of its Funding Bulletin, offering valuable updates and opportunities for individuals and organisations seeking external funding.
In addition to the monthly bulletin, Programmes Office can help you search for external funding via grant searches and support with grant applications. Also offering free workshops to help you to develop a fundraising strategy, basic bid writing, managing your grant plus monitoring & evaluation of grants received.
Parr Seed Fund Year 2: Now Open for Applications
Following the success of last year, the maximum funding available has been increased to £3,000, meaning there is now even greater opportunity to grow or begin new community ideas. Whether you want to expand on something you’ve already started, or have a brand-new idea you’d like to bring to life, there is space for anyone in Parr to apply.
Creamfields Community Grant - Deadline 16th January 2026
This funding closes Friday 16th January 2026
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:
TheGivingMachine to Reopen Community Grants Programme in January
TheGivingMachine has announced that its next round of Community Grants will open for applications from 1st to 31st January. The programme offers eight unrestricted grants of £250 to support UK-based community interest companies (CICs), social enterprises, charities, and other not-for-profit organisations.
Unlike many funding schemes, the grants are completely unrestricted, allowing recipients to allocate the funds wherever they are most needed. Successful applicants will be chosen at random, ensuring equal opportunity for all eligible organisations.
Halton's Funding Bulletin - December 2025
Halton Borough Council’s Programmes Office has released the December 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: