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Community Development Grants in East Midlands

Browse 21 funders supporting community development charities in East Midlands.

East Midlands charities working in community development can access funding from both national grant-makers and regional funders with a specific focus on the area. With 21 funders currently listed, East Midlands has strong coverage for community development projects. Many of these funders also support related cause areas, so we recommend browsing the full Community Development grants directory and the East Midlands regional hub for additional opportunities.

Tips for applying to community development funders
Community development funders want to see that your organisation is genuinely rooted in the area you serve. Demonstrate local knowledge by referencing specific neighbourhood dynamics, community assets, and the relationships you have built over time — not just census data. Describe a participatory needs assessment process: how did residents themselves identify the issues your project addresses, and how will they continue to shape delivery? Partnership working is essential in this space, so detail your collaborations with other local organisations, statutory agencies, and community groups, explaining what each partner brings and how you avoid duplication. Address sustainability explicitly — funders need confidence that your work will continue beyond the grant period through community ownership, income generation, volunteer capacity, or integration into local infrastructure. Include community asset mapping that shows you understand what already exists and how your project builds on strengths rather than starting from scratch. Strong applications demonstrate that the community drives the agenda rather than the organisation imposing solutions. Show how you reach residents who are typically excluded from community engagement processes, and explain your approach to building social capital and civic participation alongside delivering specific project activities.

Community Development Funders in East Midlands

21 funders found

Alan Boswell Group Charitable Trust

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The Alan Boswell Group Charitable Trust, established in May 2019 by the Norwich-based independent insurance broker and risk management group, channels...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £25,000

Bna Charitable Incorporated Organisation

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BNA Charitable Incorporated Organisation, founded in 2019 and based in Lincoln, is an independent grant-making charity committed to strengthening UK c...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £20,000

Boots Charitable Trust

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Boots Charitable Trust advances healthier communities and social improvement through philanthropic support aligned with Boots' heritage of public bene...

Grant Range
£100 - £10,000

Castle Cavendish Foundation

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Castle Cavendish Foundation is a Nottingham-based registered charity and social impact company, established over 15 years ago, dedicated to enhancing ...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

Charles Littlewood Hill Trust

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The Charles Littlewood Hill Trust, established in 1978 by Charles Littlewood Hill, pursues a mission of advancing diverse charitable purposes through ...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £10,000

David Laing Foundation

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The David Laing Foundation, an independent family grantmaker established in 1979 by philanthropist David Laing—former Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonsh...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £25,000

Derbyshire Environmental Trust Limited

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Derbyshire Environmental Trust Limited, founded in 1997 as a registered charity in response to the Landfill Communities Fund, channels landfill tax re...

Grant Range
£2,500 - £20,000

Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust

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The Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust is a family-led foundation embodying stewardship, heritage responsibility, and community flourishing through...

Grant Range
£250 - £10,000

Earl Fitzwilliam Charitable Trust

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The Earl Fitzwilliam Charitable Trust advances community wellbeing and positive change in historic rural estate heartlands through responsive philanth...

Grant Range
£100 - £10,000

Forever Notts

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Forever Notts, formerly Nottinghamshire Community Foundation and established in 1997 as an independent registered charity, serves as a vital broker fo...

Grant Range
£350 - £10,000

Helen Jean Cope Charity

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The Helen Jean Cope Charity, established in 1993 from the estate of Jean Cope following her family's philanthropic legacy in Loughborough—tracing back...

Grant Range
£500 - £5,000

Janet and Bryan Moore Charitable Trust

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The Janet and Bryan Moore Charitable Trust is dedicated to enhancing and uniting rural communities through grants that preserve heritage and foster co...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £20,000

Jessie Spencer Trust

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The Jessie Spencer Trust, established in 1962 by Jessie Spencer of Linby, Nottinghamshire, in memory of her husband Arthur and inspired by her family'...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £10,000

Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association

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The Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association is a local grantmaker rooted in Freemasonry's tradition of benevolence, supporting aged, si...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £10,000

Lilian Frances Hind Bequest (Trustees of Lady Hind)

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The Lilian Frances Hind Bequest, known as The Lady Hind Trust, is a longstanding generalist grant-making charity established in 1951 through the will ...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £20,000

Mansfield Building Society Charitable Trust

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The Mansfield Building Society Charitable Trust, established in 2015 with an initial gift from Mansfield Building Society, is a community-rooted funde...

Grant Range
£100 - £1,000

Maud Elkington Charitable Trust

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The Maud Elkington Charitable Trust embodies traditional community stewardship, rooted in sustaining the social fabric of East Midlands localities thr...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £10,000

National Forest Company

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The National Forest Company pioneers landscape-scale environmental regeneration through tree planting and sustainable land management in post-industri...

Grant Range
£500 - £25,000

Near Neighbours

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Near Neighbours champions social integration and cohesion in religiously and ethnically diverse communities, fostering friendships, trust, and coopera...

Grant Range
£250 - £5,000

Star Trust (East Midlands) Ltd

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Star Trust (East Midlands) Ltd, established in 2013 by local business owners and entrepreneurs, is a volunteer-led grantmaker dedicated to raising and...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £30,000

The Severn Trent Water Charitable Trust Fund

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The Severn Trent Water Charitable Trust Fund, established by Severn Trent Water Limited, champions social responsibility, fairness, and sustainability...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £200,000

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Community Development Grants in East Midlands: FAQ

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