Explore the Community Inspired map to find community support, grant providers and activities near your school.
Local Grants & Support
| London Plus |
A CVS is an organisation that supports and brings together local charities and community groups. In London CVSs are borough-based, operating in 29 of the 33 London boroughs. Many (but not all) incorporate a local volunteer centre. |
| London CVS Directory (London Plus) |
Directory of borough-based Councils for Voluntary Service operating in 29 of 33 London boroughs. |
| East End Community Foundation |
Grants programmes covering Hackney; Newham and Tower Hamlets. All Community Foundations (UK) |
| East London Waste Authority |
Free educational sessions and support to schools and community groups in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge to increase recycling and reduce waste. |
| Educational grants - the Livery Companies |
Many Livery Companies offer educational grants for students. |
| Food Growing Schools: London |
Support to start or develop food growing at school; run by Garden Organic. |
| CREST Awards funding (Mayor's London Scientist scheme) |
Free CREST SuperStar; Discovery and Bronze Awards for state school pupils in Greater London. |
| Imperial College London schools outreach |
Maths and science teaching resources for primary school teachers. |
| Innovation Pod - free STEM resources |
Free classroom robotics sets; teacher training and coding workshop days. |
| London City Airport Community Fund |
Annual grants of £300-£3000 for organisations creating positive change across east London. |
| London Community Foundation |
Supports community-based organisations focused on helping disadvantaged Londoners. All Community Foundations (UK) |
| Sir John Cass's Foundation |
One of London's largest educational charities benefiting young residents of inner London. |
| Small Grants for Schools (Team London) |
Team London schools can apply for funding up to £1000 for local community projects. |
| Transport for London schools programmes |
Free programmes on travel safety and inspiring transport careers for London schools. |
| City of London School Clothing Grant Policy |
Financial assistance towards school clothing and footwear for low-income families in the City of London. |
| East London Waste Recycling | Click on your borough to discover your nearest Recycling Centre. |
| School Clothing Grant Policy | The School Clothing Grant Policy provides financial assistance towards the cost of school clothing and footwear for families on low income living in the City of London. |
| Forest School Association - find your local group | For the advancement of education for public benefit through promotion and support of quality Forest School in the United Kingdom using any means to enable all children, young people and adults to benefit from increased opportunities for high quality and varied educational experiences in the natural world. Search for FSA affiliated groups. |
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Local service organisations |
Find your local Lions Club or Rotary Club. Tip: For Lions Club, search using town names for the most accurate results. |
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National retailers' local branches |
National retailers can also assist local schools. Please reach out to your local branches for the following retailers: The Asda Foundation, B&Q (Community Reuse), Co-op (Local Community Fund), Pets At Home, Tesco Community Grants (contact lauren.ashley-boyall@groundwork.org.uk), The WHSmith Trust (Community Grants), Wickes Community Programme |
| Supermarket Community Champions |
Online contact/email: ASDA Visit in person: Aldi, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, Marks & Spencer–M&S store locator, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, SPAR–SPAR store locator, Tesco–Tesco store locator, Waitrose |
| The National Lottery Community Fund |
The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK. |
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- Think we’ve missed one? Email the PTA+ team at editorial@pta.co.uk to share your local information.
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