Voluntary Action Westminster

Grants of up to £5,000 for work wtih London's children and young people who experience poverty and disadvantage; or who are affected by abuse, neglect, homelessness, violence or crime; or who have an illness or disability. 

Small grants (majority between £500 and £2,000) for work with young people in deprived socio-economic areas in central London.  Apply at any time.

Grants of £3,000 to £5,000 for work with offenders, young people, those with addiction problems and sex industry workers, including victims of trafficking.  Apply in April or October each year.

Grants for work with people living in poverty, the elderly and infirm, homeless people and children with disabilities or at risk of deprivation. 

Grants of £500 to £10,000 for registered charities working with needy Westminster residents.

Applicants to this fund must be pupils or ex pupils of secondary schools in the City of Westminster or the London Borough of Camden. In 2009, the Foundation made grants to schools and individuals up to a total of £50,988.00.

Grants for work to tackle poverty, help older people and for needs-based social action in Westminster.  Application deadlines throughout the year.

Grants of £1,000 to £10,000 for work to strengthen local communities and community organisations.

Grants of up to £100,000 for work to challenge poverty and exclusion, and strengthen the voluntary and community sector.