Bath Boules is looking to support more charities in their upcoming summer event!

The Bath Half is fast approaching on March 15th, and we know many of our member organisations will have runners fundraising for them in the race. Our Social Prescribing Project Manager, David Jenkins, is a keen runner himself, having completed the London Marathon, Bristol Half and Bath Half previously, as well as many others. Please hear from David, an experienced runner, on some top tips for individuals running the Bath Half on Sunday 15th March. Please note this is informal

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership is seeking a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) based in Bristol or the wider West of England to deliver a Climate & Disability commission as part of the Community Climate & Nature Action Project. The commission will take place between Ma y 2026 – July 2028 for a budget of £50,000. They are looking for a Disabled People’s Organisation based and operating in the West of England region (Bristol, BANES, South Gloucestershire, North Somerse

The new easyfundraising Impact Fund is now open with 20 unrestricted grants of £500 for UK not-for-profit organisations to help them continue or enhance their work. The grant is unrestricted, so it can be used wherever the money is needed most to support your work. When to apply: 23 February – 5 April Who can apply: The fund is open to UK based: Registered charities Other not-for-profit organisations Sports clubs and teams Schools and education settings Social enterprises and

WECA (The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority) have announced an exciting new initiative for VCSE organisations to further support young people across our region. A new West of England VCSE Fund will offer around £700,000 a year for up to three years - the VCSE Flexible Support Fund - helping join-up support for young people aged 18-21 who are not in education, employment or training.   Since the launch of WECA's regional Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme, around

3SG has launched its annual Third Sector survey, Members’ Voice , inviting local charities, social enterprises and community groups to share their experiences, challenges and priorities for the year ahead. Members’ Voice is the primary way 3SG gathers evidence on how the Third Sector in Bath and North East Somerset is currently doing, providing a key opportunity for organisations across the Sector to have their voices heard.  The survey is designed to take a “temperature che

Below is a selection of current funding opportunities available to charitable organisations across B&NES. The 18 opportunities below are listed in order of closing date, and separated into two sections; Local and National. Local Opportunities Bath Women's Fund 🪙 Main grant of £15,000, and two smaller grants of £4,000 Bath Women's Fund has opened its grant programme for 2026 to local charitable organisations, with the theme this year being Meeting the needs of families who ar

The Saltways specialise in training nonprofit teams to create authentic video content using just their phones. They focus heavily on ethical storytelling - particularly important when working with vulnerable communities - and provide practical skills that work within tight budgets and busy schedules. They have recently updated their free monthly video training workshops specifically designed for charities throughout 2026. These sessions are practical, interactive, and regular

The Festival of Nature is the UK's largest free celebration of the natural world, taking place every June across the West of England region. They are seeking local community groups who would like to put on events between 6 and 15 June to celebrate the actions communities are taking for nature.  These would be promoted as part of the Festival of Nature programme. To take part, organisations simply need to organise an activity or event that their community can take part in on

The finalists for Bath Life Awards 2026 have now been announced, and we are so proud to congratulate some of our wonderful members who have made it to the prestigious final on March 12th. We're delighted that 15 of our member organisations are in with a chance of winning across 7 categories. Local businesses and charities were able to nominate themselves for free in any of the 22 categories to be in with a chance of receiving well-deserved publicity and recognition. For 3SG m

We are excited to announce a new initiative exclusively for our 3SG members! The "3SG Members Drop-In"  sessions are designed for you to ask questions, share ideas, or seek advice  from 3SG in a friendly and supportive environment. Details: What: 3SG Members Drop-In When:  One hour every Wednesday afternoon with our Project Manager, Toni Green Format:  Three 15-minute slots per week (see above) Where:  Online via Zoom Booking:  Sessions will be booked through Calendly Purpose

Every February, the Climate Coalition invites people across the UK to make and share green hearts to show what’s at the heart of the future they want to protect, and that climate and nature action is at the heart of healthier, fairer and safer communities. Climate Hub are supporting the campaign this year and hope to encourage people and groups across Bath and North East Somerset to join in and celebrate ' the places we live, the people we love, and the progress already happe

Applications are now open for the Bath Women's Fund 2026 grant making programme. Together, they will be awarding one main grant of £15,000 and two smaller grants of £4,000 this year. The deadline for Expressions of Interest forms is Monday 23rd February. Information on their website about eligibility, the grant theme and funding criteria. There is a link to the Expression of Interest form in the guidance. The grant making theme for 2026 (voted for by our members) is: Meeting

Holidays, weekend trips, and hotel stays can provide your organisation with unrestricted funding.  Travel companies including TUI, Booking.com , Lastminute.com , Haven Holidays, Expedia, Thomas Cook, Hotels.com , and more all partner with online fundraising company easyfundraising, to give your organisation a way of receiving funding – for free.    When someone supporting your organisation books a holiday, the company they book with will send your organisation a free donation

WESPORT are now offering Tennis @ The Park, inviting constituted community groups and charities to get involved in their flexible and inclusive Community Tennis offer. Whether you’re looking for informal play or structured activity, there are plenty of options to suit your group.   What’s on offer? Free court access  – book and use the courts at times that work for you Equipment available  – borrow racquets and balls if needed Coach-led sessions  available – organised via Wes

Third Sector Trends has been surveying the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector every three years since 2010. In 2025, 8,680 responses were received across England and Wales. This is the only large-scale and fully representative longitudinal national survey in the UK which can produce robust and detailed comparative analysis at regional and national level. The project is funded in 2025-26 by Community Foundation North East, Lloyds Bank Foundation England and Wale

PBE is a charity and think tank connecting organisations with skilled volunteer economists to unlock the power of data for social impact.  PBE’s Data First Aid volunteer matching service connects you with one of 1000+ volunteer economists for short-term, ad hoc data tasks completed in 1–6 days over up to 5 months.  Whether you need help drawing out key metrics to improve fundraising, support ongoing reporting, or simply make your data more useful, their volunteers can assist.

New Opportunity for Community Organisations: Co-Produce Climate & Nature Action Plans

Climate Hub are pleased to share that Transition Bath are supporting the Hayesfield Climate Conference 2026, and they would love to see as many local groups involved as possible. On Wednesday 18 March 2026, Hayesfield Girls’ School will host what is expected to be the largest school climate conference ever held in Bath & North East Somerset. Around 25 secondary schools will come together to explore this year’s theme: “Small Changes Make a Big Difference.” Hayesfield is workin

Simon Allen ( wearelevel.ai ) and Sarah Williment (The Questioning Iris Co) are delighted to invite you, together with a Trustee from your Board, or a second colleague, to participate in a new three-part programme we are co-hosting entitled: AI - Leading Change and Staying Safe. There are a few places left on this programme which starts on Wednesday 3 December. This programme is designed to help you: Build strategic clarity and personal readiness around AI. Explore how to lea