Grants for groups
We run a range of grants programmes for community groups and charities in Wiltshire and Swindon including several managed on behalf of other funders
Our grants support projects that improve people’s lives Wiltshire and Swindon. We focus on supporting grassroots and small to medium-sized organisations that are working with people on low incomes. A full list of our current grant programmes is below.
If you have any further questions or would like advice on how to apply you can contact the Grants Team on 01380 738985 or by email info@wiltshirecf.org.uk.
Wessex Water Foundation Community Fund
Grants of up to £4,000
The Wessex Water Foundation Community Fund supports charitable and community activities that aim to improve the lives of local people by building stronger communities and bringing communities together.
This programme is now closed
More infoScience Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Supporting Communities Grants
Grants of up to £2,500
This programme supports projects which will improve the lives of people living in the parish areas of: Wroughton, Chiseldon, Clyffe Pypard, Broad Town, Broad Hinton, Ogbourne St George, Ogbourne St Andrew, Aldbourne and Baydon.
This programme is now open for applications and closes on 13 December
Apply hereScience Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Sustainable Futures Grants
Grants of up to £20,000
This programme supports charitable and community activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and the environment such as renewable energy, ecology or habitat conservation.
This programme is now open for applications and closes on 13 December
Apply hereCommunity Grants
Grants of up to £5,000 per year for up to three years
Our community grants programme supports projects that improve people's lives in Wiltshire and Swindon. We prioritise applications from grassroots and small to medium-sized organisations that are working with people on low incomes.
This programme is always open for applications but decisions are made four times a year. The next round closes on 22 January at 12pm with decisions being made on 5 March.
Apply HerePolice and Crime Commissioner's Community Action Fund Grants
Grants of up to £5,000
The Police and Crime Commissioner's Community Action Fund Grants support voluntary groups to deliver activities in line with priorities 2, 3 and 4 of the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Plan 2022-25.
This programme is now closed for applications
More informationOlder People's Programme
Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 per year for one or two years.
The aim of this programme is to support older people to be independent, healthy and socially included.
This programme is now closed for applications
More informationWessex Water Foundation Environment Fund
Grants of up to £2,000
This programme supports charitable and community activities that improve local biodiversity or have a positive impact on the local environment for local people.
Funding is available to local organisations in the Wessex Water area.
This programme is closed for applications and reopens in Spring 2025
More infoHeritage and Nature Grants
Our Heritage and Nature programme funds work that will preserve land or buildings of beauty or historic interest, including the preservation of animals and plant life, in Wiltshire. Each year, the Foundation will make two or three small grants (usually between £5,000 - £8,000) or one larger grant (usually £15,000 - £18,000).
We are not currently seeking new applications to this programme until April 2026. However, if your organisation is responsible for conserving an eligible natural space or heritage building which requires funding over the long term you may wish to register an interest here so we can contact you nearer the time.
Register InterestWelcome Fund Programme
The Welcome Programme will help local voluntary sector and community groups to deliver a range of assistance and practical activities to support resettlement, community cohesion and help build futures for refugees and asylum seekers in our communities.
If you are interested in applying for this programme, please contact us by phone or email to discuss your plans
Apply hereHaydon Wick
Grants of up to £3,000
This programme supports local charities, voluntary organisations or not for profit companies based in, or whose work substantially benefits, the people of Haydon Wick and immediate surrounding neighbourhoods.
Due to the specific geography, we are currently working with a list of eligible groups or organisations based or working in the Haydon Wick area. If you think your group or organisation would be eligible to apply please read the full details on the main page.
High Sheriff Awards
Grants of up to £3,000
The programme supports projects which bring communities together to tackle local issues. Applications are expected to focus on one or more of the following areas: anti-social behaviour, crime in local neighbourhoods, drug and alcohol-related crime, reducing re-offending, violence against women and girls or youth crime.
This programme is closed for applications
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