Grants for groups

We run a range of grants programmes for community groups and charities in Wiltshire and Swindon including several managed on behalf of other funders

Our grants support projects that improve people’s lives Wiltshire and Swindon. We focus on supporting grassroots and small to medium-sized organisations that are working with people on low incomes. A full list of our current grant programmes is below.

If you have any further questions or would like advice on how to apply you can contact the Grants Team on 01380 738985 or by email info@wscf.org.uk

Community Grants

Grants of up to £5,000 per year for up to three years

Our community grants programme supports projects  that improve people's lives in Wiltshire and Swindon. We prioritise applications from grassroots and small to medium-sized organisations that are working with people on low incomes.

This programme is always open for applications with decisions being made four times a year. The next cut-off date for applications is 2nd March at 11am with decisions being made in May.

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Science Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Sustainable Futures Grants

Grants of up to £20,000

This programme supports charitable and community activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and the environment such as renewable energy, ecology or habitat conservation.

This programme is currently open for applications and closes on Monday 15 December at 11am

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Supporting Communities Grants (funded by the Science Museum Wroughton Solar Park Community Benefit Fund)

Grants ranging from £500 - £2,500

This programme supports activities which will improve the lives of people living in the parish areas of: Wroughton, Chiseldon, Clyffe Pypard, Broad Town, Broad Hinton, Ogbourne St George, Ogbourne St Andrew, Aldbourne and Baydon.

This programme is currently open for applications and closes on Monday 15 December at 11am.

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Older People's Programme

Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 per year for one or two years.

The aim of this programme is to support older people to be independent, healthy and socially included. 

This programme is currently closed for applications.

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Wessex Water Foundation Community Fund

Grants of up to £4,000

The  Wessex Water Foundation Community Fund  supports charitable and community activities that aim to improve the lives of local people by building stronger communities and bringing communities together.

This programme is currently closed for applications.

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Police and Crime Commissioner's Community Action Fund Grants

Grants of up to £5,000

The Police and Crime Commissioner's Community Action Fund Grants support voluntary groups to deliver activities in line with priorities 2, 3 and 4 of the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Plan 2025-2029.

This programme is currently closed for applications.

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Wessex Water Foundation Environment Fund

Grants of up to £2,000

This programme supports charitable and community activities that improve local biodiversity or have a positive impact on the local environment for local people.

Funding is available to local organisations in the Wessex Water area. 

Applications for this programme opens in April 2026

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Heritage and Nature Grants

Our Heritage and Nature programme funds work that will preserve land or buildings of beauty or historic interest, including the preservation of animals and plant life, in Wiltshire. Each year, the Foundation will make two or three small grants (usually between £5,000 - £8,000) or one larger grant (usually £15,000 - £18,000).

We are not currently seeking new applications to this programme until April 2026. However, if your organisation is responsible for conserving an eligible natural space or heritage building which requires funding over the long term you may wish to register an interest here so we can contact you nearer the time.

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Welcome Fund Programme

The Welcome Programme will help local voluntary sector and community groups to deliver a range of assistance and practical activities to support resettlement, community cohesion and help build futures for refugees and asylum seekers in our communities.

If you are interested in applying for this programme, please contact us by phone or email to discuss your plans

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Haydon Wick

Grants of up to £3,000

This programme supports local charities, voluntary organisations or not for profit companies based in, or whose work substantially benefits, the people of Haydon Wick and immediate surrounding neighbourhoods.

Due to the specific geography, we are currently working with a list of eligible groups or organisations based or working in the Haydon Wick area. If you think your group or organisation would be eligible to apply please read the full details on the main page.


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High Sheriff Awards

Grants of up to £3,000

The programme supports projects which bring communities together to tackle local issues. Applications are expected to focus on one or more of the following areas: anti-social behaviour, crime in local neighbourhoods, drug and alcohol-related crime, reducing re-offending, violence against women and girls or youth crime.

This programme is closed for applications

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