Caremark Funding Competition of up to £3,000 for Community Projects that Benefit Local People

Funder: Caremark

Funding Available: Up to £3,000

Closing Date: 31 May, 2026

Available to: Community Interest Companies, Constituted Groups, Not for Profit Groups, Public Sector Organisation, Registered Charities, Sports Organisations

Type of Fund: National

About this Funding:

Home care provider Caremark has launched a new funding competition to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Three grants of £3,000 will be awarded to projects that create a meaningful, lasting impact.

This could include:

equipment for inclusive sports or activity groups
revamping a village hall or community centre
supplies for a community garden or green space
equipment for food banks, community larders or support services
brightening up a charity or community group’s space
new equipment for a pre-school or playground

The competition is open to charities, community groups, schools, pre-schools, and community-run or local authority-run projects.

Twelve projects will be shortlisted from each of Caremark’s 12 UK regions. The finalists will be put forward to a public vote, with the three receiving the most votes each awarded a grant.

The competition closes for entries on 31 May 2026.

Funding Criteria:

The competition is open to charities, community groups, schools, pre-schools, and community-run or local authority-run projects.

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