Funding for Community Groups
There are many sources of funding for community groups, voluntary, and charitable organisations and whether or not you may be able to access these funds depends on your organisation and the projects which you may wish to pursue.
Through the link below you will be able to access a database of over 4,000 potential funders who may be able to help.
This is a free-to-use and secure funding search tool provided by GRANTnet. All you need to do is to click on the link and answer a few questions about your organisation to register. Once you have received your password you can access the database at any time. You will be asked a few simple questions about your proposed project and you will be provided with an overview of all the schemes available to you.
Hinckley & Bosworth's GRANTnet funding search tool
In addition there are sources of information and funding which are available only within the Borough or within Leicestershire. Please follow the links below:
- Voluntary Action Hinckley & Bosworth provides guidance, information and support to voluntary organisations and groups within the Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth
- Business Link, Leicestershire is part of a national network of Business Links which provide easy access to a range of first class advice and support services for businesses and social enterprises
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Leicestershire County Council provides a wide range of support for local communities and individuals who are working to improve the quality of life in Leicestershire, including Leicestershire Funding Toolkit. Grants are available through the Shires Grants Scheme
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Rural Community Council (Leicestershire & Rutland) is part of a network of Rural Community Councils which are located in each county, all involving themselves exclusively with rural issues. The website contains an excellent funding information pack giving details of many grant sources
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Leicestershire Beehive is the website of the Lecester Mercury and the Beehive Community Network is committed to supporting the County's community groups. Visit the website and follow the links to 'beehive community network'
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