Helping our communities thrive
Funding and events for organisations that trade for the benefit of their village, town, or estate. This includes community associations and halls with a building for hire. Read more
Village Hall Improvement Grant Fund – for extensions, improvements, and refurbishments on rural halls. Read more
News of grant schemes for community halls and centres Read more
Read on for details of training for people who run community buildings. We have a session on fundraising and grant applications, and a free opportunity to help us develop a new style of training programme. Read more
News of grant schemes for community halls and centres Read more
An outline of the Big Lottery Fund's priorities and approach to funding, as at December 2018. Read more
The Government has released a new Code of Conduct for Recipients of Government General Grants. Read more
Come to our session on fundraising, grant applications, and marketing your community building. Read more
Search for funding opportunities using Basingstoke Voluntary Action's funding database Read more
If your building / organisation is in the South Downs National Park then read on… Read more
Come to our half-day training session on Thursday 25 October, all about grant applications and fundraising for your community hall or centre Read more
Come to our half-day training session on grant applications and fundraising for your community hall or centre Read more
A flexible, low-interest loan scheme for village halls and similar rural charities Read more
Opportunities to meet with your counterparts from other community halls & centres, and training on grant applications and fundraising activities Read more
Meeting with Treasury Minister in late August – we need your input please Read more
Two grant schemes – one local, the other national – for projects aiming to reduce loneliness and social isolation Read more
HCC Adult Services has just opened a new grants fund. Read more
The Co-op Foundation offers interest-free loans of up to £50,000 for 'enterprising ideas to improve community spaces'. Read more
An event with talks and networking all about saving and regenerating heritage buildings Read more
Large grant scheme deadline coming soon Read more
Help us campaign to reduce the 20% VAT 'tax on voluntary effort' that applies to most repair, refurbishment and extension projects on community buildings. Read more
Funding news for village halls, community associations and similar organisations. Read more
Online grants database and a beginner's guide to crowdfunding: two resources to help with your fundraising Read more
Grant schemes inviting applications now or opening again soon Read more
Get help with funding for your community building Read more
The Garfield Weston Foundation has launched a new fund for large capital projects. Grants from £30,000 to £150,000 can be applied for. Read more
Grants available for organisations working near one of IGas Energy's four sites in Hampshire Read more
IGAS Energy Community Fund is now open for applications. Read more
Are you a business, enterprise or not-for-profit organisation based in rural East Hampshire, Eastleigh or Winchester? Read more
An estimate of the costs involved in building a new community hall or centre Read more
Grant of up to £10,000 available for community-based organisations aiming to increase their trading activity Read more
Apply for a grant from the M&S Community Energy Fund – deadline 23 June. Read more
New proposal to help with the VAT bill on community building improvements Read more
News of an exciting new project to help village and community halls save energy (and money) Read more
Grant funding for environmental or social sustainability projects near Bishops Waltham Read more
News of an exciting new project to help village and community halls save energy (and money) Read more
Enter the Topps Tiles competition to win a share of £3,500 of vouchers. Read more
Pick up some great tips on how to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 from the Lottery. Read more
Rural organisations take note! The Prince's Countryside Fund is open for applications from Monday 7 September to Thursday 8 October. Read more
Download our free list of grant schemes for community halls and other buildings Read more
A new grant scheme from building materials supplier Jewson. Read more
Is your social enterprise investment ready? Read more
Fundraising for a community buildings project? Download our guide now. Read more
Another potential source of funding for your building Read more
Action Hampshire members can now access Grantfinder through our licence. This is a really fantastic opportunity, and we would urge you to take it up as soon as possible. Read more
The latest issue of our Health & Social Care Update, No 53, is available now. Don't miss out. Read more
10 Top Tips from the Big Lottery Fund Read more
The Portsmouth Funding Factory is our service that offers you advice and support for getting your projects funded in Portsmouth.
Read moreGrants enable many not-for-profit organisations to provide services that make a real difference to people’s lives. Finding and applying for grants takes time and shouldn’t be taken lightly. The process of applying for grants requires careful… Read more