Below is a list of current funding opportunities that we have hand-selected as being relevant for groups in Reading, that have deadlines attached to them:
You can also view a wider range of funding opportunities on the Reading 4 Community website.
The Earley Charity – Building for the Future Capital Grants Programme – Deadline 20 June 2025
The Earley Charity has launched a new capital grants programme for 2025. The Building for the Future programme has a budget of £250,000 and is open to local organisations that work in or predominately serve the Earley Charity’s area of ...
British Grant Energy Trust – The Individual and Families fund – Open for applications
Introduction – overview of the funding British Gas Energy Trust is an independent Charitable Trust solely funded by British Gas since 2004. Their mission is to alleviate the detrimental impact of poverty, with a focus on fuel poverty. Since its launch, the ...
The Postcode Society Trust – next round opens 26 May and closes 2 June 2025
Introduction – Overview of the funding The Postcode Society Trust promotes its own society lottery for the sole purpose of raising funds for good causes. The funding is intended for smaller charities and good causes in the south of England to make ...
The Fore – Deadline for charities with a confirmed place : 28 April, 2025
Introduction – overview of the funding The Fore is the only open-access funder in the UK offering development funding and strategic support to early-stage charities and social enterprises. Who is eligible to apply? Applications are accepted from the following types of organisations who are registered ...
The Ironmongers’ Company grants – next deadline on 31 July 2025
The Ironmongers’ Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential. Who can apply? Grants are only given to registered charities. Projects must meet all of the following criteria: For children and young people ...
The Steel Charitable Trust – next deadline midday on 15 April 2025
The Trustees make discretionary grants where they believe that their contribution will make a real difference. Grants are available to registered charities in the UK working in the areas of arts and heritage, education, environment, health, or social and economic ...
The Weavers’ Company Benevolent Fund: Grants for disadvantaged young people – Deadline 3 July 2025
The Weavers’ Company Benevolent Fund was set up in 1973. The Fund’s principal aim is to support people in trouble, particularly young offenders and ex-offenders, as well as other disadvantaged young people. Preference is given to pump-priming new projects, especially ...
Matthew Good Foundation – Grants for Good, next round opens 16 June 2025
Making a positive difference to communities, people & the environment, Grants for Good is the Foundation’s first fund that invites local charities, voluntary groups, or social enterprises that have an average annual income of less than £50,000 to apply for funding. Every ...
Leeds Building Society Foundation – Deadline 9 May 2025
Introduction Leeds Building Society offers small grants for capital funding. The funding is intended to support projects to improve the health, wellbeing and financial literacy of people who are experiencing homelessness. Who is eligible to apply? Applications will be accepted from UK registered charities. To ...