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Curatorial Fellowship (Ceramics)

The Burton at Bideford

Thanks to the generous support of The Headley Trust, we are delighted to establish this new Curatorial Fellowship in Ceramics — the first of two Fellowships for early-career curators that will be delivered over the next three years.

Amount not publishedCloses in 17 days (9 September 2026)Not stated
FreelancerIndividualArtist

Musician Collaborator role for 14 days work from November 2026 - July 2027. Based at The Mill Arts Centre Banbury.

Amount not publishedCloses 5 October 2026Not stated
Artist

A residency opportunity at Wigwell Lodge, Derbyshire for artists working with expanded photography and digital practices. This is an opportunity to research, experiment and expand thinking around photography, technology and innovative approaches to image making and visual culture.

Amount not publishedCloses in 14 days (6 September 2026)Not stated

Open Call for Speakers - Pitch Your Idea

Gareth Lewis Marketing & Events

Pitch Your Idea is a curated intellectual open mic at The London Art Bar. We’re seeking speakers for our August and September pilots. 15-minute slots, all subjects welcome. £50 honorarium.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated

Learning Through Making fund

Freelands Foundation

Applications are open for Learning Through Making, a new fund from Freelands Foundation that provides grants of up to £25,000 for visual art education projects that creatively engage audiences with the process of making and exploration of materials. Applications close 12pm, 11 September 2026.

Up to £25kRolling — apply any timeNot stated
Charity

ILLUMINE 2 is a new light art commissioning opportunity for Black and POC artists. Create a bold mid/large-scale installation to tour festivals across the North of England. Apply by Friday 11 September, 5pm.

Up to £8,000Closes in 19 days (11 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

rb&hArts is inviting artists to propose for a new commission to develop two artworks exploring the themes of organ donation and transplantation, including hope, generosity, connection, renewal and the gift of life. One artwork will be for Royal Brompton Hospital and one for Harefield Hospital.

Amount not publishedCloses 27 September 2026Not stated
Artist

We are looking for three actors to join an upcoming independent R&D for a piece of new writing. Rydyn ni’n chwilio am dair actores i ymuno â chyfnod Y&D annibynol ar y gweill ar gyfer darn o ysgrifennu newydd.

Amount not publishedCloses in 8 days (31 August 2026)Not stated
Local authority

High Sheriffs’ Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

The Object of the Fund is to assist projects that promote a safer society and help reduce crime in Lincolnshire. Eligible groups are: • Voluntary or Community organisations in Lincolnshire (not including North and North East Lincolnshire). Not statutory agencies. • Priority is given to locally run a

Up to £15kCloses 1 March 2027Not stated

Home Oil Crisis & Resilience Fund: Support with heating oil costs Overview Grants of up to £400 are available for individuals and families living in Cambridgeshire who rely on oil to heat their homes and water, and are struggling to do so in light of significant rises in oil costs. The fund is rolli

Up to £400Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
Voluntary organisationIndividualLocal authority

Covid Impact Fund

Worcestershire Community Foundation

We are pleased to be partnering with Worcestershire County Council to offer the opportunity to support community services to apply for a grant to help support vulnerable households and families with children, particularly those affected by the ongoing impacts of the COVID pandemic where alternative

Up to £50kRolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityCICCommunity groupIndividual+2 more

Living Essentials Fund

Oxfordshire Community Foundation

Living Essentials Fund ** Coming winter 2026 ** The Living Essentials Fund will support charitable organisations that are helping people with unaffordable essentials such as homelessness, food insecurity and warmth as well as debt advice. Amounts available: Grants of £1,000-£10,000 available Group a

Up to £50kRolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityCICIndividualCooperative

Community Capacity Fund

Oxfordshire Community Foundation

Community Capacity Fund ** Coming autumn 2026** Amounts available: £5,000 - £20,000 Group annual income: Under £1 million Type of cost: Ongoing running costs, project, capital and promotional costs Closing date: Coming autumn 2026 Desired outcomes for this grants round The Community Capacity grants

Up to £1mRolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityCICIndividualLocal authority

UPDATE – PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FUND IS NOT CURRENTLY OPEN TO APPLICATIONS. WE HAVE FULLY DISPERSED OUR ALLOCATION OF FUNDING RECEIVED TO DATE FOR THIS GRANT SCHEME. WE ARE IN DIALOGUE WITH OUR FUNDERS FOR THIS SCHEME ABOUT FUTURE ALLOCATIONS OF THE EAST LINDSEY INVESTMENT FUND AND WHETHER LINCOLNSHI

Up to £24.9kNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityLocal authority

Michael Cornish Core Grants Programme

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Thanks to a significant donation from Michael and Sue Cornish, staff and trustees at Lincolnshire Community Foundation (LCF) are pleased to present the Michael Cornish Core Grants Programme which aims to empower and support the resilience of community organisations with the potential to change lives

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
Charity

SWEF Enterprise Fund

Lancashire Community Foundation

SWEF Enterprise Fund Home About the Fund The SWEF Enterprise Fund awards grants to young people in Lancashire who need support with business costs that they would otherwise not be able to afford, and particularly those who are not in education, employment or training. This is not a loan scheme and r

Up to £2,000Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
Startup

Christal Foundation

Lancashire Community Foundation

Christal Foundation Home What is the Focus of the Fund The aim of the fund is to support community groups and charities that work to improve the lives of people in Burnley. Fund Priorities It is expected that recipients will be able to clearly demonstrate the results of the funding i.e. for test and

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityCICIndividualFaith organisation

Lead the Change

Lancashire Community Foundation

Lead the Change Home About the fund Lead the Change is a new, three‑year initiative launched by BBC Children in Need, in partnership with Co‑op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Joseph Levy Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundat

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityCICIndividualSchool+3 more

What is the BCH/NSCP Professional Development Bursary Fund? The fund is provided by Bristol Community Health/North Somerset Community Partnership and has been set up to offer financial assistance for undergraduate qualifications. Bursaries are available to undergraduate students including mature stu

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
StudentAcademicUniversityPartnership