Grants and community funding

March 26, 2026

Local community groups are invited to apply for funding to help residents across South Oxfordshire be more active, improve their health, and enjoy new wellbeing activities. 

February 25, 2026

Published 25 February 2026 Community groups and non-profit organisations in South Oxfordshire will be able to apply for grants totalling £1.5M over the next year.  South Oxfordshire District Council confirmed the £1,550,000 community grants funding in their budget announcements on the 12 February. This will be available via a range of grant schemes that will give a financial boost to projects that improve community facilities, enhance the health and wellbeing of residents and support the fight against climate […]

February 4, 2026

Published 4 February 2026 Refurbished play areas, community and sports facilities, and investments in sustainability projects including installing solar panels and e-bike chargers, will benefit communities across South Oxfordshire thanks to grant funding.  South Oxfordshire District Council has awarded £320k through its Capital Grant scheme to local organisations as a financial boost towards the capital costs of projects that improve quality of life for local people.  The council awarded £75,000 for refurbishment to the community […]

November 20, 2025

The SO Charitable Lottery is giving residents an extra reason to take part this season. Anyone entering before Saturday 29 November will be in with a chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle (or cash alternative) along with £500 for their chosen cause – a win-win for residents and the community this Christmas.

October 29, 2025

Published 29 October 2025 There’s still time for non-profit groups to apply for funding to support their community projects in South Oxfordshire.  Each South Oxfordshire District Councillor has £7,500 with their Councillor Community Grant Scheme, to support projects in their ward. Groups can apply for funding ranging from £250 to £15,000 for capital projects and […]

September 29, 2025

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a Food and Warmth Grant Scheme to help local organisations who are directly supporting residents struggling with the rising cost of living.  The scheme will distribute grants to local not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes […]

August 18, 2025

Published 18 August 2025 A ‘boosted’ pot of funding launches today for community projects in South Oxfordshire.  More funding has been made available for South Oxfordshire District Council members to award community projects through the Councillor Community Grant Scheme.  Previously council members had £5,000 to award community and voluntary organisations in their wards, but this […]

July 31, 2025

There is fantastic news for community organisations in South Oxfordshire this month – with over half a million pounds in additional funding announced.  The additional funding for the 2025–2027 Revenue Grant recipients was approved by South Oxfordshire District Council following a full council meeting on 17 July.  This brings the total funding awarded to £1,188,951, […]

July 16, 2025

The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Friends of Ewelme School are two of eight local charities to benefit from an extra £7,000 of unrestricted funding thanks to the SO Charitable Lottery. 

June 2, 2025

The Capital Grant funding scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, is now open for applications up to £75,000 to help improve the quality of life of local people.  The grant gives organisations a financial boost towards capital expenditure such as making improvements to buildings or play areas.   Organisations eligible to apply are town and […]