London Community Foundation April 2026 Grants News
- Lead the Change - deadline for expressions of interest 30th April
- Bromley Community Found - deadline 7th May
- VRU Stronger Futures 3.0 - deadline 11th May
- Thamesmead Community Fund - deadline 21st May
Below are external funding opportunities:
- Go! London Foundation grants - deadline 5th May
- The Mayor’s Shared Endeavour Fund - deadline 8th May
- Skills for Londoners Community Outreach Programme 2026–29 - deadline 22nd May
- Green Roots Fund - deadline 28th May
- Trust for London
- Windrush Justice Programme
- Percy Bilton Charity
- YAPP Charitable Trust
- Skipton Charitable Trust
- Children in Need Core Cost grants
- National Lottery Awards For All
- The Screwfix Foundation Grant
- The Drapers’ Charitable Fund
- The Henry Smith Charity
- The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation
- Sport England Movement Fund
- Aviva Community Fund
- DofE Access Without Limits Community Funding
- John Ellerman Foundation
- The Victoria Wood Foundation
- The Hedley Foundation
- Esme Fairbairn Foundation
- National Lottery Community Fund Reaching Communities
- BlueSpark Foundation
- Rayne Foundation
- National Lottery Heritage Grants
- Groundwork Reach Fund
RESOURCES:
We’ve got another bumper round up of resources and training opportunities this month…
(If your organisation offers resources and training that would be suitable for other community organisations, let us know)
Digital Strategy Accelerator: A new free resource for charities from Charity Digital to help you create a meaningful and effective digital strategy. The resource is an interactive online learning course which includes downloadable templates to use along the way. Find out more
The Saltways: Back by popular demand, a whole new range of free online workshops to help charities make the most of video and digital content so book now
Superhighways: Free and affordable training opportunities for community organisations, helping you harness technology for community benefit. Find out about the latest courses
NCVO: Longer paid-for training sessions on subjects such as charity finances, mentoring, measuring outcomes, EDI, law, data protection, funding applications and many more. Find out more
Directory of Social Change: A range of charity training opportunities, both free and paid for, including fundraising, personal development, marketing, management and finance. Find out more
Media Trust volunteer platform: Find volunteers who can support community organisations with comms and media roles. Register today
Media Trust resources hub: A collection of free resources, tips and guides to help you communicate better as a charity or community group. Find out more
Don’t forget… London Calling
London Calling is a new website founded by Resource for London and London Plus. It contains hundreds of events, training, and funding opportunities for the voluntary sector in London. It’s a great place for every London-based charity, CIC or social enterprise.