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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.

The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund supporting clients with learning disability and autism. Ongoing

The Baily Thomas Charitable FundThe Baily Thomas Charitable Fund provides small grants and general grants for projects that assist the care and relief of people affected by a learning disability. Baily Thomas considers learning disability to cover the conditions generally referred to as severe learning difficulties, together with autism. Funding is available for projects that benefit children or adults. Small…
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Arnold Clark Community Fund – supporting

Arnold Clark Community Fund
Arnold Clark’s Communities Support Fund Accepting UK Applications Deadline: Ongoing What is the Arnold Clark Community Fund? We want to give back to the communities that we serve. The Arnold Clark Community Fund is here to help registered UK charities and community groups close to our branches. We believe that by caring for these communities today, we can help them…
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Beyond the Bin Fund – recycling disposable cups – Nationwide Grants available – ongoing

Beyond the Bi
What is the Beyond the Bin Fund? Opening on the 1 September 2025, the Beyond the Bin Fund is a £45,000 innovation grant from the National Cup Recycling Scheme (NCRS), administered by Valpak. The fund supports innovative solutions that increase the recycling or reuse of on-the-go paper cups in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know. Who’s eligible, the kinds of projects we’re looking for, how…
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FAMILY FUND – Grants and support for disabled children

Family Fund
Can I apply? – Family Fund You can apply for a grant if: View the full eligibility criteria What do I need? As part of your application you will need to upload some supporting documents. It’s good to have these to hand when you start. We will need to see documents about: Your income Either: Your child   Examples…
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Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards Grants from £200 to £1000 for sport groups towards the cost of sporting awards for young people aged 4-18. Closing Date: 26/10/2026

Grants are available to those based in Hampshire (inlcuding Portsmouth and Southampton) to help with the purchase of challenge cups, shields, medals for leagues and open competitions. Opening Date: 06/01/2026Closing Date: 26/10/2026Minimum Grant: £200Maximum Grant: £1000Location: Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton Eligibility Applications to this grant programme will need to meet BOTH of the following programme criteria. 1) Your application must be for funding towards costs…
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Material Focus – Funding to prevent electronic waste. Repair Shops etc.

Deadline: Ongoing Material Focus, an independent not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to stop electricals from being hoarded and thrown away, is offering grants to support projects that make it easier for the public to repair, reuse or recycle their consumer electricals. Projects should either: A total of £750,000 is available for 2025/26 with grants of up to: Projects should…
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Sofronie Foundation – support for educational and vocational training projects. Ongoing.

Sofronie Foundation is offering funding for registered charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK to deliver projects that provide young people with skills for jobs and increase access to higher education. Funding is for interventions that: Funding can be used for all costs associated with project delivery, including staffing costs. Visit:How to Apply | Sofronie Foundation: Stepping in for young…
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Relaunch of the Churches Rent Deposit Scheme 2026

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A fund to support people at risk of homelessness has been relaunched again in 2025. The Rent Deposit Scheme, originally set up by local churches in Southampton, is designed to assist individuals on low income or in receipt of welfare benefits who require financial support to access privately rented accommodation in the City of Southampton. The scheme is funded…
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