Voluntary Action Westminster

Grants for work in the arts; education and learning; the environment; and enabling disadvantaged people to participate fully in society. Apply any time.

Grants of £2,000 to £100,000 for work in education, support for disadvantaged children and young people, and homelessness. Apply in February, May, August or November each year.

Grants from £1,000 for charities working with older people. No upper limit. Apply at any time.

Alcohol education and awareness grants: small grants (up to £2,000) and project grants (up to £25,000) available.  No application deadline.

Grants from £500 - £1000 for work in various areas.  Apply at anytime.

Grants of up to £2,000 for community projects.  Running costs and project costs will be considered.  Apply all year round.

Grants for smaller charities which provide musical entertainment for older people.

Grants of between £10,000 and £25,000 for voluntary groups to undertake research and development to scope out new ideas or to carry out research in areas they would not normally have the time or money to explore.  Apply anytime.

The Foundation is continuing the theme of arts made by older people and in 2011 will aim to support around 15 arts organisations undertaking projects which enable older people to take part in high quality arts practice.

The total fund will be £300,000 for 2011 and the maximum single grant will be £30,000.

Grants for "care and relief of those affected by learning disability".  Apply for core and project costs.