Poverty & DeprivationSouth West31 Funders

Poverty & Deprivation Grants in South West

Browse 31 funders supporting poverty & deprivation charities in South West.

South West charities working in poverty & deprivation can access funding from both national grant-makers and regional funders with a specific focus on the area. With 31 funders currently listed, South West has strong coverage for poverty & deprivation projects. Many of these funders also support related cause areas, so we recommend browsing the full Poverty & Deprivation grants directory and the South West regional hub for additional opportunities.

Tips for applying to poverty & deprivation funders
Ground your poverty-related application in robust deprivation data. Reference your area's Index of Multiple Deprivation ranking, specific domains of deprivation relevant to your work, and current cost-of-living evidence such as fuel poverty rates, free school meal eligibility, or Universal Credit claimant counts. Funders want to see that you understand the structural drivers of poverty in your community, not just its symptoms. Frame your outcomes around financial resilience — increased savings, reduced debt, improved benefit uptake, sustained employment — rather than only counting the number of food parcels or crisis payments distributed. Use dignity-centred language throughout your application: describe people experiencing poverty as active agents seeking solutions, not passive recipients of charity. This signals alignment with contemporary thinking in the sector. Demonstrate how your project combines direct provision for immediate needs with systemic change work — advice services, policy advocacy, or community organising — that addresses root causes. If you operate a crisis service, explain your approach to moving people from crisis response to longer-term stability. Show partnerships with welfare rights organisations, credit unions, housing providers, and employment services that create comprehensive support pathways rather than isolated interventions.

Poverty & Deprivation Funders in South West

31 funders found

Anchor Society CIO

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Anchor Society CIO, established in 1769 as a voluntary association inspired by Edward Colston's philanthropy, is a historic Bristol-based charity dedi...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £10,000

Britford Bridge Trust

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The Britford Bridge Trust is an endowed family foundation established to perpetuate intergenerational philanthropy through structured, enduring giving...

Grant Range
£10,000 - £50,000

Burden Trust

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The Burden Trust is a historic Bristol-based grant-making charity founded in the early 20th century by Reverend Harold Nelson Burden, whose philanthro...

Grant Range
£3,000 - £5,000

Burges Salmon Charitable Trust

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Burges Salmon Charitable Trust is a grant-making foundation rooted in a law firm's responsible business ethos, dedicated to advancing public benefit t...

Grant Range
Up to £500

Community Foundation for Wiltshire & Swindon

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Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation, founded in 1975 as an independent charity (formerly Community Foundation for Wiltshire & Swindon), tackles...

Grant Range
£750 - £5,000

Cornwall Community Development Limited

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Cornwall Community Development Limited, operating as Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC), was established in 2001 from the Cornwall Rural Communit...

Grant Range
£500 - £10,000

Cornwall Community Foundation

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Cornwall Community Foundation, established in 2003 as a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, is the sole community foundation serving ...

Grant Range
£500 - £10,000

County of Gloucestershire Community Foundation

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Gloucestershire Community Foundation is a grant-making charity dedicated to reducing inequalities and enhancing quality of life for disadvantaged Glou...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

David Gibbons Foundation

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The David Gibbons Foundation is an independent grant-making charity established by David and Vera Gibbons to support vulnerable individuals and organi...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

Denman Charitable Trust

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The Denman Charitable Trust embodies family stewardship and community service, empowering small local charities to deliver tangible relief in deprived...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

Devon Community Foundation

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Devon Community Foundation, established in 1996 as Devon’s largest independent grantmaker and a registered charity, harnesses local philanthropy to st...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £5,000

Dorset Community Foundation

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Dorset Community Foundation is an independent grantmaker dedicated to improving lives and fostering thriving, united communities across Dorset by chan...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

Heathcoat Trust

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The Heathcoat Trust is a longstanding independent grantmaking charity rooted in industrial philanthropy, with a mission to relieve financial hardship ...

Grant Range
£500 - £10,000

Hendy Foundation

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Hendy Foundation is an independent grantmaker established in 2018, rooted in family philanthropy traditions, with a mission to strengthen local commun...

Grant Range
£500 - £5,000

Leach Fourteenth Trust

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The Leach Fourteenth Trust, established in 1961 as a family trust under a Settlement Deed, is a discretionary grant-maker governed by family trustees ...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £6,000

Linnet Trust

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The Linnet Trust drives systemic transformative change by empowering innovative charities tackling poverty-driven disadvantage through mental, physica...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £40,000

Midcounties Co-Operative Community Fund

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The Midcounties Co-Operative Community Fund, established in 2011 by The Midcounties Co-operative Limited, is a registered charitable fund dedicated to...

Grant Range
£100 - £2,000

Northcott Devon Foundation

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The Northcott Devon Foundation is dedicated to alleviating distress and hardship through practical financial assistance delivering long-term benefits ...

Grant Range
£250 - £5,000

Peter Lang Children's Trust

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Peter Lang Children's Trust, founded in 2003 by Swiss businessman Peter Lang, is an independent grant-making charity dedicated to supporting vulnerabl...

Grant Range
£15,000 - £40,000

Quartet Community Foundation

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Quartet Community Foundation harnesses local philanthropy to tackle entrenched inequalities, promote inclusion, and build resilient communities throug...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £25,000

Rotary Club of Bath Trust Fund

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The Rotary Club of Bath Trust Fund, established as a charitable trust by the Rotary Club of Bath, channels resources to support charitable purposes ro...

Grant Range
£500 - £3,000

Rotary International District 1200 Trust Fund

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Rotary International District 1200 Trust Fund advances the Rotary mission of service above self, fostering community development, international goodwi...

Grant Range
£500 - £5,000

Rowlands Trust

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The Rowlands Trust is a grant-making charity established in line with Mr. Rowlands’ Will, dedicated to fostering sustainable community impact through ...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £50,000

Sir John and Lady Heathcoat Amory's Charitable Trust

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Sir John and Lady Heathcoat Amory's Charitable Trust, established in 1962 as part of the Heathcoat-Amory family's longstanding philanthropic legacy in...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

Smallwood Trust

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Smallwood Trust, established in 1886 as a pioneer in addressing women's poverty, is a specialist UK funder dedicated to enabling women’s financial res...

Grant Range
£15,000 - £60,000

Somerset Community Foundation

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Somerset Community Foundation, established in 2002 by local residents, business leaders, and philanthropists in Somerset, England, is a place-based fu...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £10,000

Sovereign Housing Association Limited

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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

Spielman Charitable Trust

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The Spielman Charitable Trust, an independent grant-making charity established in 1979, focuses on alleviating immediate needs and improving lives for...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £10,000

St Monica Trust

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St Monica Trust, founded in 1925 by Henry and Monica Wills, is a Bristol-based charitable organisation dedicated to improving later life for older peo...

Grant Range
£10,000 - £45,000

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

Viscount Amory's Charitable Trust

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Viscount Amory's Charitable Trust, established in 1962 by Derick Heathcoat-Amory, 1st Viscount Amory—former MP for Tiverton and Chancellor of the Exch...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

Poverty & Deprivation Grants in South West: FAQ

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