Donations fund

Each year Loughborough University sets aside a budget for its Community Donations Fund to provide financial support to community groups and organisations local to its campuses in Charnwood and London

Fund Maximum bid Fund available to 
Open Fund
 £500 Community groups and organisations across Charnwood
Inside Out Fund  £500 Available to University staff involved in community groups and organisations
London Open Fund £1000 Community groups and organisations across postcodes surrounding Olympic Park (see criteria).

Deadlines

Further information, guidance notes and details of the application process are available to view by clicking on the name of the relevant fund.

The timetable for the 2025 programme is below:

Term Fund Bids open Bids deadline
Spring Inside Out Fund 5 January 2025 3 March 2025
Spring Open Fund 5 January 2025 3 March 2025
Spring London Open Fund 5 January 2025 3 March 2025

Seeking alternative sources of funding?

Community groups seeking further advice or guidance regarding other grants available may like to contact Voluntary Action Leicestershire on 0116 257 5050, or email info@valonline.org.uk