NEWS: New CEO Announced for Richmond CVS

Following the decision of our Director, Kathryn Williamson, to step down this autumn, and a full recruitment process, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Gavin to this key local leadership role from 1 October 2025.

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FUNDING: Woodroffe Benton Foundation – apply by 31 Aug

UK-registered charities and educational institutions can apply for grants to improve the quality of life and social inclusion for individuals with severe physical or learning disabilities, and other themes.

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FUNDING: Sir Cliff Richard Charitable Trust – apply at any time

This Trust supports a wide range of good causes through small grants.

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FUNDING: Creating Connections, McCarthy Stone – closes 29 Aug

This is a small grants programme for charities and community groups who are helping to reduce loneliness and isolation for the over 65’s.

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FUNDING: Richmond May Fair Charities Fund – apply by 8 Sep

Small grants are available from surplus income over expenditure generated by the annual Richmond Fair.

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FUNDING: Edgar E Lawley Foundation Small Grants – closes 31 Oct

The objectives of this Foundation are for general charitable purposes within the categories of Hospices, Children & Young People, Elderly, Community, Disabled and Medical Research/Other.

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FUNDING: Big Bike Revival Small Grants – apply by 14 Jul

The summer small grant programme from Cycling UK is open for applications which support the delivery of cycling events to get people back on their bikes.

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FUNDING: Help the Homeless – next deadline 15 Sep

Help The Homeless makes grants to charitable organisations with the aim of helping homeless people return to the community and enabling them to rebuild their lives.

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FUNDING: Adaptive Rowing Equipment Fund – apply by 11 Jul

British Rowing and Love Rowing are working in partnership to create more opportunities in rowing, aiming to change lives and break down barriers that prevent disabled people from accessing the physical and mental health benefits of the sport. 

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FUNDING: Future Communities Fund – apply by 12 Jun

A total of £1.75 million is available in Round 2 of this funding from Co-op Foundation which supports organisations working with young people across the UK who have experience of the justice system

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