Funding Opportunities (Wyre Council)
24th of August, 2026
OPPORTUNITY – SCAMS AWARENESS WORKSHOP
Would you like more information to raise warning signs of scams? If so, we have a training morning to raise awareness of this important issue. It will be on Wednesday 30th September between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at the Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde and delivered by Age UK Lancashire. This will be a free event.
For more information or to book a place please phone Mark Trent on 01253 887541 or email mark.trent@wyre.gov.uk
OPPORTUNITY – HEALTH & WELLBEING COMMUNITY CONNECTORS
Could you be one of 2 Health & Wellbeing Community Connectors to join Wyre Council’s Leisure, Healthy Lifestyles and Communities Team?
The roles are funded by Lancashire County Council’s Public Health Team on a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029. They are part-time, 28 hours per-week at Grade 5.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Lloyds Bank Foundation Good Place to Live: New Beginnings Fund
Deadline: 9th September
Who for: Charities, CICs
What for: Projects for people leaving the care system, an abusive relationship, prison, or for people leaving the asylum system.
How much for: £100,000 for organisations with a turnover less than £100,000. There is also a £200,000 grant for organisations with a higher income.
Link: https://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/funding/good-place-to-live-new-beginnings/
Thomas Wall Trust
Deadline: 11th September
Who for: Charities with a turnover higher than £25,000
What for: Projects that award participants with an accredited vocational qualification during or within 2 months of completion. The project should help improve communication skills of disadvantaged adults and NEET people for employment.
How much for: £5,000
Link: https://www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk/grants-for-registered-charities-2-2/
The Theatres Trust
Deadline: Midday on 11th September
Who for: Organisations owning or running theatre with leases of more than 5 years
What for: Purchase of key plant & machinery, replacement of inefficient and out-dated equipment, improvements to heating and building insulation, planting sedum roofs or green walls, and general impactful, high-quality interventions.
How much for: Grants of up to £20,000
Link: https://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/grants-funding/theatre-improvement-scheme
Cash for Kids – Sports Challenge
Deadline: 14th September
Who for: Charities, CICs (with 3 directors), schools and sports groups
What for: Projects that encourage disadvantaged or disabled children to fundraise through sport (the organisation keeps the funds raised and receives an equivalent grant).
How much for: The top three fundraising groups will receive an extra £5,000, £2,000 and £1,500 (the equivalent to what has been raised)
Link: https://cashforkids.org.uk/fundraising/sports-challenge/
The Children’s Alliance (Water Babies Swim School)
Deadline: 15th September
Who for: Community groups, charities, CICs and schools (must have a safeguarding policy)
What for: Projects for children under the age of 18 to have access to water in the form of swimming lessons, transport to lessons, swimwear and water play equipment.
How much for: Most grants are for £5,000
Link: https://childrensalliance.org.uk/grant-application/
Transformation Programme for Regional Museums (Arts Council)
Deadline: 30th September (opens 1st September)
Who for: Accredited regional and non-national museums (must be Arts Council England accredited)
What for: Digital transformation, organisational restructuring or change activity, work that improves income generation and financial sustainability
How much for: £50,000 to £1 million per project
Link: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/museum-transformation-programme
National Churches Trust
Deadline: 3rd November
Who for: Christian places of worship
What for: Kitchen & toilet upgrades and urgent repairs
How much for: Kitchen and toilet upgrades costing over £30,000. Up to £50,000 for projects costing over £80,000
Link: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/get-support/grants/large-grants