Funding Towards Data Protection Consultancy Services (UK)
The DPO Centre, a leading Data Protection Officer resource centre that delivers expert data protection and privacy advice, is inviting applications to its Charity and Community Fund. The Fund provides charities and not-for-profit organisations with access to its data protection consultancy services at an 80% reduced rate. Applicants will receive support from subject matter experts and data protection professionals to help decrease the potential for compliance failure across their organisation, leading to fewer data breaches. Organisations can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to support a range of consultancy services, including data protection training, policy drafting and reviews, data sharing, impact assessments, and gap analysis. The DPO Centre has set aside a £150,000 funding pot, split into 3 application periods throughout the year. The closing date for this application period is 1 October 2025.
Funding for Rural Community and Education Projects (UK)
Charities supporting rural development, particularly young people’s education and poverty relief within rural areas, can apply for funding through the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust. The funding focuses on supporting larger initiatives that would significantly impact rural communities. Grants available are for £1,000 – 50,000. Larger grants are used to support organisations that significantly impact rural communities nationally. Projects funded in the past have ranged from City farms, Federations of Young Farmers Clubs and farming Community Networks. The next closing date for applications is 10 October 2025.
Grants for Community and Environmental Projects (England)
The Veolia Environmental Trust has announced the launch of its latest funding round, which provides grants to support community and environmental initiatives. Available grants include Community Grants and Habitat and Biodiversity Grants, ranging from £10,000 to £75,000. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations and local authorities. The funding is intended to assist in developing or enhancing community buildings and outdoor spaces, as well as the conservation, restoration, and improvement of threatened habitats and biodiversity. Additionally, for larger landscape-scale projects focused on habitat creation, management, and species protection, Environmental Improvement Grants exceeding £75,000 are also available. The deadline for applications is 12:00 midday on 2 October 2025.
Funding for Marine Conservation Projects (UK)
Marine conservation charities and not for profit organisations (including schools) based and working in the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 towards projects and research that address the root causes of marine conservation threats and challenges in the UK, and increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation. The funding, which is being made available through the Sea-Changers Main Grants programme, seeks to support creative and innovative approaches which have lasting benefits and outcomes. Sea-Changers is particularly interested in grassroots projects which galvanise community action and in projects which increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation. Small grants of up to £500 are also available. Applications to the Small Grants programme can be made at any time. The next application deadline for the Main Grants programme is 30 September 2025.