This is a quarterly funding competition where registered charities can apply for up to £50,000 through the Crowdfunder platform.

Community and volunteer groups, town councils and individuals can apply for funding to increase tree numbers in urban areas of England, through small scale planting projects.

The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is offering grants of up to £5,000 for local groups that want to raise awareness of the issues of illegal money lending in their community. The funding comes from the proceeds of crime taken from convicted illegal money lenders, also known as loan sharks.

Bids are welcomed from local residents, charities, community and voluntary groups, schools and statutory agencies.

Find out more at the IMLT website.

The Victoria Wood Foundation supports all aspects of the Arts, particularly in and around London and the North of England.

Initial funding enquiries can be made to the trustees via an online form. For eligibility and to apply, visit the Victoria Wood Foundation website.

Charity Pot grants provide targeted funding of £100 to a maximum of £10,000 to small, grassroots groups.

The Barbara Ward Children’s Foundation supports children worldwide.

Grant applications should be submitted by post, with details of the specific purpose for which the grant is requested and be accompanied by a copy of the latest Report & Accounts.

See more details at the Barbara Ward Children’s Foundation website.

The Christmas Challenge is the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign. It launches on #GivingTuesday (30 November 2021) and brings together hundreds of charities in a high profile campaign to raise millions of pounds for amazing causes.

The Wolfson Foundation offers grants of up to £75,000 to charitable organisations which provide care and services for older people, particularly if they have a neurodegenerative condition or are isolated.

The Assura Community Fund, managed Cheshire Community Foundation, supports health improving projects within a 15 mile radius of an Assura building.

Micro-grants of up to £500 are available to small organisations and groups with a turnover of less than £75k to enable them to host an activity, event or a celebration that explores what makes strong communities in London.