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Please note, whilst we do our best to keep information as up-to-date as possible, over time community services may change some details such as dates, times, and locations. The information we share is therefore subject to change.

If you find any errors, please let us know by emailing Community@southamptonvs.org.uk  so we can amend the incorrect information.

Focus Foundation Grants – supporting underprivileged Children and teens, Mental health and communities projects

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Deadline: Applications are currently being accepted. The Focus Foundation, a registered charity, is the philanthropic arm of Focus Group with offices across the UK. The charitable foundation was established in 2021 to support UK-based charities, community projects and social enterprises, with a vision to make a positive and lasting difference to people’s lives. Charities and community groups with an annual income…
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Benefact Trust – supporting social and educational community projects. Ongoing

  The programme supports projects that will make a positive and transformative impact on lives and communities. This includes growing congregations and Christian communities, addressing social challenges facing communities, enabling wider community use of church building, schools and educational institutions.  Community Impact Grants Benefact Trust’s Community Impact Grant programme supports projects that will make a positive and transformative impact on…
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The Britwell Fund – supporting any charitable purpose. Ongoing

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The trust, which has two trustees – Lady Rosemary Tennant and Christopher Tennant – is discretionary in nature. Its charitable objectives are to “apply its capital and income for such general charitable purposes, charitable institutions or charitable foundations in such manner as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit”. Who the charity helps: The Britwell Trust and its associated projects offer various grants to support charitable activities. Here are some of the grants available: Contact number: 01264720219…
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Pension Credit toolkit: advice and guidance for stakeholders -October 2026

DWP
About Pension Credit Pension Credit tops up weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level of £237.82 a week for single pensioners or £346.60 for couples. It is a tax-free payment for those who: Someone may still get Pension Credit if they: Use the Pension Credit calculator to find out how much Pension Credit someone could get – without giving any personal…
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Winter Fuel Payment

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Overview Winter Fuel payment eligibility criteria for winter 2025/26 The vast majority of Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically without the need to claim – and for those over the new £35,000 threshold, the Payment will be recovered automatically by HMRC via Pay as You Earn (PAYE) for the majority, or in their Self-Assessment tax return for those who…
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Hardship funding to support vulnerable families and individuals

COSARAF
COSARAF is offering grants of up to £2,000 to organisations that support families and individuals from across the UK who are in financial need and struggling with everyday costs such as basic expenses, utilities, or rent arrears. The Hardship Grants Programme supports recognised third-party social organisations, such as charities, housing associations, schools and social services, which are acting on behalf of a…
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