VARB Network Lunch, 26th March 2025
We would like to invite you to our Voluntary Sector Network Lunch, taking place on: This
Start with a Plan!
It helps you focus on your funding priorities and how to achieve them. Write it down and share it within your organisation.
See here for tips on getting started:
Find your Funders
For help finding funding that matches the needs of your organisation, contact VARB. To conduct your own search, click on the following:
Invest in some training
Check out our Training page for details of local Fundraising training. Or take a look at the following providers who deliver training at a reasonable cost:
The Happiness Fund by Laughology
The Happiness Fund by Laughology provides grants of up to £2,500 to support community projects that
Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust
Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust, founded in 1982, the trust has donated over £12 million to
The Cherry Family Foundation Grant
The Cherry Family Foundation: Established in 2021 by brothers Graham and Richard Cherry, this foundation awards
The Peter Harrison Foundation – Active Lives Grant Programme
The Peter Harrison Foundation – Active Lives Grant Programme offers grants ranging from £5,001 to £30,000 to
BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme
BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme provides critical support to children and young people in the
Meet the Funder with BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme
What Meet the Funder with BBC Children in Need. Join us for a 1-to-1 meeting with
The Syder Foundation
The Syder Foundation is a family foundation dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged communities through education, skills development,
Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) opened for applications on Tuesday 1 October 2024,
Get Grants Conference
On 1st and 2nd October 2024, Get Grants held a free virtual conference that united fundraisers across the UK.
Campaign for Sustainable Energy
Campaign for Sustainable Energy is working with SGN to help create a network of community organisations that
Gatwick Foundation Fund
The Gatwick Foundation Fund provides grants for local projects in Tandridge, Reigate, Banstead, and Mole Valley that support
Household Support Fund
The UK government has extended the Household Support Fund by £421 million for the next six months, helping
Reigate & Banstead Strategic Grant Fund 2025-2026
The Reigate & Banstead Strategic Grant Fund 2025-2026 is now open for applications from Voluntary, Community, and Faith
Grassroots Fund
The Grassroots Fund, powered by Utilita Football Rebooted, is a support initiative designed to assist grassroots football
Shanly Foundation
The Shanly Foundation is a charitable organization that provides core grants to support various causes. The foundation primarily focuses
The High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme
The High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme in Surrey offers grants between £500 and £4,000 to support projects for
Mental Health Investment Fund (MHIF)
Surrey County Council and Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board have announced a £1.7 million Mental Health
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust awards grants through specific funding programmes. They currently have funding
The Electricals Recycling Fund
The Electricals Recycling Fund by Material Focus provides funding to organisations in the UK that aim to improve
The National Lottery Awards for All England
The National Lottery Awards for All England program offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 to support community
The Allen Lane Foundation
The Allen Lane Foundation aims to make a lasting impact by reducing isolation, stigma, and discrimination.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund supports organisations that work with young people aged 14-25 to help them
Historic England Regional Capacity Building Grants
The Historic England Regional Capacity Building Grants aim to support projects that enhance understanding, management, and conservation of
Thrive Together Fund – Groundwork
Thrive Together Fund from Groundwork provides unrestricted funding to support the growth of small and medium-sized charitable
ACRE’s Main Grants Scheme
ACRE’s Main Grants Scheme offers up to £75,000 for significant improvements to rural community buildings in England,
National Lottery Community Fund
National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All Programme offers funding from £300 to £20,000. They can
Your Fund Surrey
Your Fund Surrey (YFS) has funding for community projects, large or small. Large Community Projects funding is
Your Councillor Community Fund
The Your Councillor Community Fund aims to offer financial assistance to small projects (under £5,000) led by local
The Surrey Index
Find the data you need to support your funding applications and services.
Grantway – Free funding finder
Grantway works by allowing the user to enter relevant keywords and set specific search filters so that
Surrey Young People’s Fund
Funding for individual young people, to help them access volunteering, training and employment.
Choosing an online fundraising platform
A list of fundraising platforms collected by Charity Digital.
Top Tips on Funding Applications
Top tips for voluntary organisations on making successful funding applications to the Community Foundation for Surrey.
Free data scheme for charities
Free data for registered charities - to use for beneficiaries or your organisation.