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Community Development Grants in London

Browse 14 funders supporting community development charities in London.

London charities working in community development can access funding from both national grant-makers and regional funders with a specific focus on the area. We currently list 14 funders supporting community development work in London. Many of these funders also support related cause areas, so we recommend browsing the full Community Development grants directory and the London 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 London

14 funders found

Berkeley Charitable Foundation

Open

The Berkeley Charitable Foundation, established in 2011 by the Berkeley Group, is a corporate foundation dedicated to empowering young people and comm...

Grant Range
Up to £90,000

Big Issue Invest Trust

Open

Big Issue Invest Trust (BIIT), the charitable arm of Big Issue Invest within the Big Issue Group, was established in 1994 (originally as the Local Inv...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £20,000

Delapage Limited

Open

Delapage Limited is a UK charity established in 1978 by Jack and Joseph Ackerman to support the Orthodox Jewish community, advancing Orthodox Jewish f...

Grant Range
£10,000 - £150,000

Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund

Open

The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, an independent registered charity established in 1993 with Queen Elizabeth II's consent, channels proceeds fro...

Grant Range
£250 - £5,000

Heritage of London Trust Limited

Open

Heritage of London Trust Limited, an independent charity founded in 1980 by the Greater London Council, is dedicated to rescuing, restoring, and conse...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £50,000

London Community Foundation

Open

London Community Foundation champions a fairer London by investing in small, local charities and grassroots groups tackling deep inequalities, wealth ...

Grant Range
£500 - £25,000

London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited

Open

London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited, operating as the London Marathon Foundation and founded in 1981 by marathon co-founders, champions the life-...

Grant Range
£10,000 - £80,000

Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime

Open

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), established in 2012 as London's police oversight body, drives efficient, effective, accountable pol...

Grant Range
£10,000 - £100,000

Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement

Open

The Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement, known as the Miss Lawrence Trust, was established in 1973 by Miss Winifred Lawrence to support chari...

Grant Range
£500 - £5,000

Peabody Community Foundation

Open

The Peabody Community Foundation (PCF), established in 2016 as the charitable arm of Peabody Group, builds on George Peabody's legacy to foster health...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £10,000

Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation

Open

The Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation, established in 2006 by philanthropists Rory and Elizabeth Brooks, is a private grant-making trust dedicated ...

Grant Range
From £50,000

Rothschild Foundation

Open

The Rothschild Foundation, an independent UK charity established in 2010 by Lord (Jacob) Rothschild, consolidates longstanding family philanthropic tr...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £50,000

Salters' Charitable Foundation

Open

Salters' Charitable Foundation, established as a registered charity in 1989, upholds the 600-year philanthropic tradition of the Salters' Company, one...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £10,000

Sovereign Housing Association Limited

Open

Sovereign Network Group (SNG), evolved from Sovereign Housing Association, drives a mission to deliver affordable homes as the foundation for better l...

Grant Range
£300 - £7,500

Community Development Grants in Other Regions

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