Additional funding resources

Find external funding opportunities to support local projects and communities.

Asda Foundation grants

The Asda Foundation supports small, grass roots organisations in several ways throughout the year. Working with Asda’s Community Champions in store, they can work with a range of organisations and groups on a variety of local community projects.

Find out more at Asda.foundation.org.

Children and Young People’s Resettlement Fund

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has launched the Children and Young People’s Resettlement Fund.

Up to £2.5 million is available from 2023 to 2025 to fund projects which support the specific needs of children and young people aged 21 and under who have come to, or settled in England, via:

  • Homes for Ukraine Scheme
  • Ukraine Family Scheme
  • Ukraine Extension Scheme
  • Afghan Resettlement Scheme (pathways 1, 2 and 3) 
  • Hong Kong BN(O) Visa Scheme

Local authorities and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations based in England can submit bids for grants for suitable projects. DLUHC expect to award a minimum of £1.5 million of the fund to regional and national projects. However, they also welcome bids from smaller local projects, including joint and consortium bids which have a named lead delivery partner. For individual projects, DLUHC expect the funding to range between £100,000 and £300,000.

For more information contact cyprfund@levellingup.gov.uk.

Please feel free to share with your local networks. If you or any interested organisation would like to connect and submit a joint bid, get in touch.

Application support

Support is available to applicants via the My Community website. Initial support and advice are on offer to all interested applicants up to the EOI stage.

After the EOI stage, certain applicants will be able to access in-depth support for the development of their application and business case. This may also include access to small revenue grants to secure specialist support.

Webinars

There will also be informative webinars which you can register for now on the following topics:

Croydon Relief in Need (CRiN) 

CRiN was established to provide financial assistance for Croydon residents who:

  • are in need due to poverty or hardship
  • have age, disability or other disadvantages

CRiN receives its funds from the Croydon Almshouse Charities. The Engaging Communities committee meets 2 times a year and make decisions on how to distribute the funds fairly to best meet the needs of local people. Their funds have been used in a variety of ways, for example:

  • providing recreational equipment
  • refurbishing facilities
  • counselling
  • mentoring projects

CRiN can only support individuals with small one-off grants if a charitable organisation applies on their behalf. 

How to apply

If you wish to make an application please contact:

Bec Yusuf 
Community Development Officer
Email: BecYusuf@croydonalmshouses.org.uk.
Telephone: 07511 181 768  

You can download their grant-making policy and application details.

Deadline for applications

The next deadline for grant applications will be in March 2024 (exact day to be confirmed). 

Funding for all

Free and expert fundraising advice to small charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises. This resource is mainly for organisations in Kent and Medway, however many of the funds listed are also available to groups in Croydon. 

Visit the Funding for All website.

Get involved with the mentoring quality framework

If your organisation is looking for funding through the New Deal for Young People, please complete the framework self-assessment tool so you are eligible to apply when funding rounds are opened. You will also have access to a range of support including training, masterclasses and one-to-one support.

Get involved with the mentoring quality framework

Local community partnerships

Local Community Partnerships - Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA). The council is working closely with CVA, other voluntary, community and faith sector partners, One Croydon and the Kings Fund to devolve 'power and authority to local people and communities'. There are 6 Local Community Partnerships planned and as they are established, they present an opportunity for locally based organisations to apply for funding.

For further details visit the Local Community Partnership website.

Reaching Communities England

This programme is offering over £10,000 of funding for organisations that work with their community. This includes people living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.

The funding aims to support communities with the things that are important to them, including:

  • reducing the impact of the cost-of-living crisis
  • supporting them to recover financially
  • helping them to rebuild and grow following the COVID-19 pandemic

In order to support communities, they fund projects and organisations which aim to:

  • build strong relationships in and across communities
  • improve the places and spaces that matter to communities
  • help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage.

Find out more about Reaching Communities England.

Spacehive crowdfunding for local projects 

If you are seeking a funding platform used for raising funds for projects in your local area, see Spacehive. 

Suicide Prevention VCSE Grant Fund

The DHSC has launched a £10m Suicide Prevention VCSE Grant Fund for 2023/24 and 2024/25, to support suicide prevention activities delivered in England by non-profit organisations. Applications can be made up until 1 October. Applications must be made online via the Find a Grant portal by searching for "Suicide Prevention Grant Fund 2023-2025".

Meet the funder webinars

Meet the Funder webinars will also be held by the DHSC for potential applicants to answer any questions. 
To sign up:

Email: SuicidePreventionGrant@dhsc.gov.uk