Funding for charities and community groups – April 2025

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Every month we compile a list of useful funding opportunities for charities and community groups. Take a look at our list for April.

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Mayor’s Community Weekend

The Mayor’s Community Weekend is back! Charities and community groups are invited to apply for grants of between £500 – £2000 to run events and activities across the capital.

Deadline: 30 April

Booster Fund

The Booster Fund supports new and existing community businesses in England that are at all stages of a community share issue.

The Big Bike Revival

Want to help promote cycling amongst adults by hosting an event? Apply for this funding to support the Big Bike Revival.

Deadline: 14 July

Flexible Finance Fund

This fund will provide £4m of funding and support to 15-25 Black and Racially Minoritised charities to help them to grow and become more resilient.

Children in Need

You can apply for funding to help with project costs with this grant from Children in Need.

Chapman Charitable Trust

This funding is for registered UK charities focusing on arts, health and wellbeing, and nature conservation.

7 Stars

The 7 Stars Foundation awards grants to charities supporting young people aged 16 and under. There are a range of funding options on offer.

True Colours

The True Colours Trust small grants programme supports organisations that work with disabled young people, children with life-limiting conditions, and their families. 

London Councils

This Pan-London Grants Programme will deliver vital services from April 2026 to March 2030, across the capital. The programme aims to tackle homelessness and domestic and sexual abuse, ensuring London’s most vulnerable residents receive the support they need. 

London Calling

Discover the London Calling website for a wide range of London-specific funding opportunities.