Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau

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Typical grants: £5,000 – £30,000
Applications: Existing partners only

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau

Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent charity established in 1963. It delivers free, impartial and confidential advice to residents across the Isle of Wight. Its mission is to tackle poverty, financial insecurity and barriers to justice through services covering welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, consumer rights, tax, energy and family issues. The Bureau operates with a volunteer-driven model, prioritising accessibility, systemic advocacy and partnership working to build community resilience. Distinctively locally governed, the charity focuses on evidence-based interventions that address the root causes of poverty and disadvantage. It funds programme-related grants that support anti-poverty initiatives, often collaborating with local organisations.

What Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau funds

The Bureau funds programme-related grants supporting anti-poverty initiatives across the Isle of Wight. Examples include hardship crisis intervention, energy-efficient aid, food insecurity relief, and carer and outreach services. These projects are often delivered in collaboration with partners such as IW Carers, Age UK and Isle of Wight Foodbank. The grants address fuel poverty, financial stability and wellbeing for at-risk households, including vulnerable adults, families, young people, carers and marginalised groups. All funded work is tied to the Bureau's core advice delivery and must address local needs. Only activities taking place on the Isle of Wight are supported. The Bureau does not fund unrestricted core costs or activities outside the island.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups that operate exclusively on the Isle of Wight. The Bureau favours grassroots to medium-sized organisations with a proven track record of local impact. Priority is given to groups supporting vulnerable adults, families, young people, carers and marginalised communities. There are no specified income thresholds, but the focus is on entities with strong local roots and a clear connection to the Bureau's advice services. The Bureau does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation only, working with existing partners.

What Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau doesn't fund

The Bureau does not fund unrestricted core costs or activities that take place outside the Isle of Wight. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, working only with existing partners through strategic commissioning and collaborations. Open bidding is not supported.

How they like to fund

The Bureau funds programme-related grants that are project-specific or delivered through partnerships. Funding is by invitation only, allocated through strategic commissioning and collaborations with existing partners. The Bureau does not support unrestricted core costs and does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are typically used for initiatives that integrate advice and advocacy with practical support.

How much does Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau give?

£5,000 – £30,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipCommunity

How to apply to Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau

Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau provide?

Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau typically provides grants of £5,000 - £30,000.

Where does Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau fund charities?

Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau accept unsolicited applications?

Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau?

Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.