Who’s Funding: Parkinson’s UK, the Wildlife Trusts and more

22 Sep 2025 News

In this fortnightly column, Civil Society looks at funding pots available to the UK charity sector…

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Parkinson’s UK: Physical Activity Grants

Grants available: Up to £3,000 per charity. 
Deadline to apply: 2 October 2025. 
Who is the funding for? Any local community groups and clubs, exercise coaches, activity providers and physios with a connection to the Parkinson’s community. Classes and activities can range from walking football and dance to table tennis and seated yoga, among many others.   
When will you hear back? Not specified. 

Find out more information here.

Wildlife Trusts: Green Community Grants Programme

Grants available: Up to £25,000 per charity. 
Deadline to apply: October 2025. 
Who is the funding for? Small charities and not-for-profit groups contributing towards nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency – and also for proposals to improve places for nature and people’s access to them. Organisational aims and objectives should fit one of these themes, but funding can also be used for a wider range of sustainable activities, including recycling, litter picking, beach cleans or sustainable transport.
When will you hear back? Not specified. 

Find out more information here.

CharityJob: 2025 charitable donation

Grants available: A share of a £70,000 donation. 
Deadline to apply: 26 September 2025. 
Who is the funding for? Small charities that are members of CharityJob’s sister site CharityConnect. 
When will you hear back? By 3 November. 

Find out more information here.

Mayor of London: Loved and Wanted Fund

Grants available: A grant from an almost £1m funding pot – up to £20,000 per year, per organisation, for up to three years.
Deadline to apply: October 19 2025. 
Who is the funding for? Up to 15 community organisations across London who want to expand their work offering support and advice. Organisations must also fulfil the eligibility criteria listed on the website.
When will you hear back? Not specified. 

Find out more information here.

Hendy Foundation grants

Grants available: A grant from a £60,000 funding pot. 
Deadline to apply: 29 September 2025. 
Who is the funding for? Local charitable projects, people and organisations in the south coast area of England, including in Surrey. 
When will you hear back? Before the end of 2025.  

Find out more information here.

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