The David Snowdon Trust

12/06/2026

Cardfactory Foundation relaunches Community Fund with larger grants

The cardfactory Foundation has relaunched its Community Fund, moving from 50 grants of £5,000 to 25 unrestricted grants of £10,000 each. Applications open on Monday 22 June.

The change reflects a deliberate shift towards fewer but larger awards, with the Foundation citing the ongoing financial pressures facing charities as the reason for increasing individual grant values.

The fund is open to registered UK charities with an annual income of less than £3 million. To be eligible, organisations must work within at least one of three priority areas, providing support to:

- families experiencing financial disadvantage
- those facing sudden hardship and crisis
- and vulnerable children and young people.

Grants are unrestricted, allowing recipients to direct funding where it is most needed, whether towards frontline delivery or operational costs.

Applications will be submitted through a single-stage written process hosted on the Foundation’s website. The Foundation has designed the process with applicants’ time in mind, aiming to make eligibility clear before organisations commit to applying.

Funded charities will be asked to provide a light-touch impact report after 12 months, rather than detailed financial reporting.

The cardfactory Foundation has stated that the Community Fund will continue to evolve in response to feedback from charities and communities.

Further information, eligibility criteria and application guidance are available on the cardfactory Foundation website.

More information can be found via the link in the comments below 👇

11/06/2026

Heard about easyfundraising’s Donation Day?

Easyfundraising is completely free to use. You simply register your organisation as a cause and ask your network to join as your supporters. Each time they shop online, they’ll activate a cashback donation for your organisation courtesy of the retailer they shopped with – at no extra cost to anyone.

Each quarter, it’s Donation Day – all the donations raised over the last 3 months are paid out. This time, £2.2m was awarded to community organisations JUST LIKE YOURS.

Your organisation can be part of the next funding pay out in August - join now ahead of the next Donation Day: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria

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We had a brilliant visit to the The Armitt : Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside today 😊🏛️

One our highlights was the fascinating “An A–Z of Beatrix Potter” exhibition 🐰📚🎨. The David Snowdon Trust is delighted to have supported this exhibition.

We also enjoyed exploring “Modern Day Martineau” and “Club Culture Cumbria”, two very different but equally engaging exhibitions 🖋️📸

If you’re visiting Ambleside, the Armitt is well worth a visit

11/06/2026

A huge thank you to Sarah & Steve from Brathay Trust for their wonderful hospitality today 😊

Despite what must have been one of the wettest days of the year 🌧️, we had a fantastic time exploring the stunning grounds 🧗🛖 🌳 and hearing about Brathay’s rich history and the programmes they deliver.

The views across the estate were absolutely breathtaking, even through the rain. We’d love to come back and experience it all again on a sunny day 🚣☀️

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

Hugo Burge Foundation Invites Grant Applications for Arts and Culture Projects (UK)

The Hugo Burge Foundation has announced that its 2026 Grant Programme is now open for applications.

The aim of the Hugo Burge Foundation is to nurture and support creativity in individuals and communities across the UK. It does this through arts funding, residencies, and education, with a particular focus on creating opportunities for people, including young people, to engage in creative activity

The Foundation offers support across three strands:

- Creative Education
- Creative Communities
- Creative Individuals

The programme is designed to widen access to creative opportunities and back both artistic development and community participation. Funding available in 2026 includes:

- £100,000 for Creative Education, with grants up to £15,000;
- £150,000 for Creative Communities, with grants up to £15,000;
- £50,000 for Creative Individuals, with grants up to £5,000.

Eligible applicants vary by strand.

Creative Education is open to schools, local authorities, charities, community groups, museums, educational institutions and arts organisations supporting people aged 0 to 29.

Creative Communities is for organisations, festivals, fairs and community groups delivering cultural or creative initiatives in the UK, with a preference for ongoing organisational work rather than one-off projects.

Creative Individuals is open to UK-based artists and creatives working alone or with one collaborator.

Funding can support projects such as creative workshops for children and young people, school-based arts programmes, community festivals and events, artist-led participation, training, research and development, materials, production costs, exhibitions, museum-based creative activity and initiatives that widen access to arts and culture

A limited number of multi-year grants of up to 3 years are also available, and an access support fund will help applicants who need assistance with their applications.

Applications will close on 31 July 2026.

More information can be found via the link in the comments below 👇

10/06/2026

We had a brilliant time visiting The Lodge cafe at Sandside Lodge School. Thank you very much for inviting us to sample some of your delicious treats ☕️🍰.

The new cafe looks amazing and it’s such a brilliant initiative to equip the students with new skills and invaluable experience. Well done everyone! 👏 We are very happy to have supported you 😊

10/06/2026

Got a big idea? Grants from £20,000 for Large Scale Community Projects (England)

Community based organisations are invited to apply for funding through the National Lottery’s Reaching Communities England programme.

The programme supports projects that strengthen communities and improve lives across England. Funding is available for initiatives that support communities to:

- come together through inclusive places, spaces and activities (either physical or virtual), especially for communities where people are least able to come together
- help children and young people thrive by developing positive social and emotional skills
- tackle health inequalities by addressing the conditions in which people live, work and grow
- be environmentally sustainable by engaging with climate issues, having a positive environmental impact, and improving access to quality natural spaces

Priority will be given to projects that:

- support places, people or communities experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination
- support people and communities to shape the decisions that affect their lives

Grants range from £20,001 to £20 million for projects lasting up to 5 years.

Most awards are under £500,000. Funding can cover a broad range of costs, including staffing, delivery expenses, community engagement and organisational development.

Eligible applicants include registered charities, voluntary groups, CIOs, CICs, schools and public bodies. Partnerships may also apply.

There is no fixed closing date; applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Decisions can take several months due to the programme's scale and demand.

More information can be found via the link in the comments below 👇