Funding
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.
Halton Borough Council – September 2025 Funding Bulletin
Halton Borough Council’s Programmes Office has released the September 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:
Amazon Launches New Regional Creatives Fund
Amazon has launched the Regional Creatives Fund, offering grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities that develop creative industry career pathways.
The fund aims to increase access to careers in creative industries for people from underserved communities, supporting programmes in publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion, advertising, and more.
Social Investment Fund - Funding To Support Youth Work
Exciting news!
Better Youth Spaces fund launches today
Better Youth Spaces is £30.5m of capital grants funded by the UK Government and administered by Social Investment Business to help youth organisations to better support the young people they work with.
Make a Greener Difference with National Lottery Funding
The National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme is here to support groups wanting to make a green difference in their community.
This funding opportunity offers grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects that meet one or both of these aims:
- help people connect with and care for nature in their area
- make a positive difference to the environment.
For example this could be:
Halton Funding Bulletin - August 2025
The Programmes Office Team at Halton Borough Council have produced their latest monthly Funding Bulletin covering recent grants alerts.
The bulletin can be found in the attachment below.
In addition to their 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.
easyfundraising - special delivery
All the leading supermarkets, including Tesco, Morrisons, ADA, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Iceland, and Ocado will give free donations to your organisation when you and other members of your network order online from them via easyfundraising, at no extra cost.
Bursaries Available for Vulnerable Young People in Halton Through Education Fund
Young people in Halton aged 16 to 25 who are facing vulnerability, now have access to bursaries of up to £500 to support their journey into education, training, or employment. The initiative is part of The Halton Education Learning Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for Merseyside.
Originally established through fundraising efforts by Councillor Kevan Wainwright and Andrea Wainwright during their tenure as Mayor and Mayoress of Halton, the fund has now been renamed to reflect its ongoing mission to support local youth.
Halton Foundation - Fund Reopens To Support Local Groups With Increased Grant Size
The Halton Foundation Fund is officially open for applications for the first time in two years. In response to the increasing challenges faced by residents across Halton, the grant available to community groups has been raised from £1,000 to £1,500.