We can help with
support with finding funding
We can help you work out what funding you need and find the right funder. We can work with you on a one-to-one basis, or you can come along to one of our workshops or events.
We run a Funding Fair a couple of times a year, when we invite a range of funders, from the National Lottery to smaller local funders like One Community and The Loose Change Charity along for you to meet.
We also run regular workshops throughout the year on:
- Finding Your Funder
- Applying to Trusts and Foundations
- Bid writing
We also try to highlight new funding opportunities at our networking events and Members’ Meetings.
what can i apply for now?
You can find details of all the current funds that are accepting applications below. We also share these on social media and send them out in our monthly newsletter.
support with writing applications
We can also help you work on your applications, again either on a one-to-one basis or at one of our regular bid writing workshops. These cover things like:
- Writing Your First Bid
- Improving Your Grant Applications
If you haven’t applied for funding before you can start with one of our TSL Kirklees Small Grants Funds and we’ll support you through the process. See Current Funding Opportunities for ones that are open now, or speak to us to find out more.
Partnership bids
To access larger pots of longer-term funding, you may need to be part of a partnership of organisations all working together. We can help you make those connections, if you haven’t done already, and work on your application.
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FAQS
where do I start?
There are a few funders that we always signpost people to, so it’s always worth starting with these:
- TSL Kirklees Small Grants Funding – see Current Funding Opportunities below for any that are open now.
- National Lottery Awards For All
- One Community
- Kirklees Council Ward Budgets
- Kirklees Council/Kirklees Youth Alliance Healthy Holidays Funding
- The West Yorkshire Mayor’s Safer Communities Funding (formerly the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Safer Communities Funding)
- Kirklees 4 Community
- Crowdfunding
- Growing Great Places – a partnership between Kirklees Council and SpaceHive
what do I need to think about?
- BASICS
- How much do you need?
- What’s it for?
- Do you fit the criteria for this particular grant?
- GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
- Some funders may only fund registered charities
- Social enterprises may be eligible for both third sector and business grants (but will be excluded most grants from Charitable Trusts and Foundations)
- Social enterprises will be eligible for social investment funding and loans
- Most funders will only fund you if you have 3+ people on your board of trustees/directors or management committee and they may specify that some or all need to be unrelated
For more information about governance and legal structures for your organisation see:
- Setting up a community group or charity
- Creating a social enterprise
- Developing your charity or community group
- DETAILS
- Who will you be working with?
- Do you need staff or volunteers to deliver the project?
- What are your costs?
- Do you have a bank account?
- How will you keep a record of how you’ve spent the money?
- Do you have insurance and the correct policies and procedures that a funder might expect?
- How are you going to show what you’ve achieved/the impact you’ve had?
- STRATEGY
- Can I apply to more than 1 funder at the same time?
- Can I apply to more than 1 funder raise enough money?
- Can I rework the application and send it to someone else if we’re not successful?
- Can I rework my application and resubmit it?
- Do I need some independent help/feedback on my application?
If you need help or advice with any of this, please get in touch.
Where can I find new funders to try?
Kirklees for funding
Third Sector Team
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Current Funding Opportunities
Community based debt advice (CBDA) grant scheme 2028-2033
Summary: Community‑based debt advice provides free, trusted, high‑quality debt advice delivered in local communities. It is designed to reduce money worries, improve financial resilience, and help people take control of their finances. The key difference from other debt advice is that services are embedded in local support infrastructure, using community knowledge, partnerships and trusted settings to reach people who may not engage with national or digital services. The ambition is to create a network of services that are visible, trusted, and integrated into local support systems. These services will provide in-person advice as a core component, alongside telephone and digital channels, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for all.
Deadline:5 June 2026
Eligibility: As well as insurance, financial and data protection requirements, eligible applicants must fulfil the following:
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- Regulatory and Quality Requirements
- Applicants must hold FCA authorisation (or have “minded to approve” status) at Stage One. Delivery partners handling debt advice must meet this requirement by Stage Two
- Applicants and delivery partners must hold, (or commit to holding by point of Award), a MaPS-accredited Quality Standard.
- Cyber Essentials Plus
- Applicants and key delivery partners must commit to obtaining Cyber Essentials Plus at Stage One and achieve certification during mobilisation (where not already held) and demonstrate appropriate organisational arrangements for managing cyber security risks.
- All other funded partners handling personal data must commit to Cyber Essentials Plus at Stage Two and achieve certification before delivery commences.
- Regulatory and Quality Requirements
Application process: The competition runs in two rounds:
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- Round 1: nine lots across four regions, with funding ranging from £1.5m to £6m per year per lot. Includes coverage for West Yorkshire as part of Yorkshire and the Humber.
- Round 2: remaining regions competed in 2027, with services starting in April 2029.
- An Expression of Interest (EOI) process is open for potential lead grant holders for the later lots.
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How to apply: Applications are managed through the Atamis e‑tendering portal, ensuring a fair and transparent process.
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- For Round 1: The competition follows a structured four‑stage process:
- Light‑touch application
- Detailed application
- Dialogue phase
- Final submission and assessment.
- Supporting materials and engagement
- The Money & Pensions Service (MaPS) has published:
- An application information pack.
- A draft grant funding agreement (both for reference).
- Webinars and market engagement materials are available to support applicants.
- For Round 1: The competition follows a structured four‑stage process:
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Trusts & Foundations - National
Large Grants (Over £10,000)
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