Winchester Communities & Grants

12/06/2026

Our Greener Faster Grants are open to applications until 29th June! 🍃

The scheme supports not-for-profit groups with one-off funding of up to £1000 to help them do things like improve nature and biodiversity, reduce energy use, or provide future protection against extreme climate events.

Marwell Wildlife's bike racks and bike repair station project is a great example. With support from our grants, Marwell Zoo has created new bike-friendly facilities, making it easier (and more attractive!) for people to choose sustainable travel. 🚴

The funding allowed the purchase and installation of bike parking for up to 40 bikes, along with a bike pump and repair station at the front of Marwell Zoo. 🚲

Speaking about the grant, the group said:

"We are very grateful to have received a grant from Wi******er City Council that has allowed us to install some new and improved bike parking facilities outside the Keepers Kitchen cafe, at the front of Marwell Zoo, promoting a sustainable way to travel to us.

We opened the Keepers Kitchen in May and we are hoping that it becomes a vibrant hub for the local community, who are currently underserved with places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat. All cyclists welcome!"

If you're part of, or know of, a community group that could make use of the funding, then our website is the place to apply or find out more! Head over to 👇

https://www.winchester.gov.uk/grants-for-not-for-profit-organisations/go-greener-faster-grant

Marwell Wildlife Wi******er City Council Community First Wi******er Action Hampshire

12/06/2026

FREE 3-day Fundraising Essentials course 🪙

Calling all charity volunteers, school PTA members, community fundraisers and supporters of local good causes across Hampshire!

Fareport Training are partnering with Hampshire County Council to bring you this fully funded (FREE) Fundraising Essentials training programme for eligible learners. Develop the practical fundraising and digital marketing skills needed to help your charity, school, hospice, care home or community organisation raise more money and make a greater impact.

Places are limited and the courses start on:
• 8th July
• 23rd July

The course covers the core principles of effective fundraising, including understanding different income streams, identifying funding opportunities, and putting together strong funding applications and cases for support. It’s designed to be practical and easy to apply, particularly for those balancing fundraising alongside other responsibilities.

Alongside this, participants will build confidence using digital tools and social media to promote campaigns, engage supporters, make the most of online fundraising opportunities and support individuals to make a greater impact within their organisations and local communities.

👇Don't miss out!:
https://www.fareport.co.uk/course/hampshire-fundraising-essentials-course/

Action Hampshire Community First Wi******er Hampshire County Council

11/06/2026

⏰ Last chance to join us today at 3pm!

Don’t miss our Grants Scheme Webinar – there’s still time to sign up 👇

During the session, we’ll cover:

• Key information about the scheme
• Eligibility criteria
• Application process and timelines
• Live Q&A session

Join us and get your questions answered – see you there! 👀

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VMNRtOYhkkmy9N9taQsa3-6BFrm1DWFBoYTE9_DjV7ZURUtNVzEwUzNOM1BXVlM0RDBNUlI0WEIwQy4u&route=shorturl

Wi******er City Council Community First Wi******er

Thinking about applying for funding this year? 👀

Join our Small Grants Schemes 2026/27 Webinar to discover the different grants available and get guidance on how to apply.

📅 Thursday 11th June
⏰ 3:00pm
💻 Microsoft Teams

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the team, ask questions, and explore how funding could support your project or organisation.

👉 Don’t miss out — secure your spot today!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VMNRtOYhkkmy9N9taQsa3-6BFrm1DWFBoYTE9_DjV7ZURUtNVzEwUzNOM1BXVlM0RDBNUlI0WEIwQy4u&route=shorturl

******er ******erCityCouncil Community First Action Hampshire

11/06/2026

Top tips for recruiting and retaining volunteers 👇

Find out more below and strengthen your volunteer programme!

Action Hampshire

10 tips for recruiting & retaining volunteers ⭐
Volunteers' Week might be over, but the incredible work continues all through the year.

Planning is a priority when it comes to volunteering to ensure that both your organisation and your volunteers have a positive experience. Finding and keeping great volunteers can be a challenge but we've put together some helpful tips.

👉 Follow this link for some key points to help your organisation support its team of volunteers: https://zurl.co/0NBGt

07/06/2026

Thinking about applying for funding this year? 👀

Join our Small Grants Schemes 2026/27 Webinar to discover the different grants available and get guidance on how to apply.

📅 Thursday 11th June
⏰ 3:00pm
💻 Microsoft Teams

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the team, ask questions, and explore how funding could support your project or organisation.

👉 Don’t miss out — secure your spot today!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VMNRtOYhkkmy9N9taQsa3-6BFrm1DWFBoYTE9_DjV7ZURUtNVzEwUzNOM1BXVlM0RDBNUlI0WEIwQy4u&route=shorturl

******er ******erCityCouncil Community First Action Hampshire

05/06/2026

We’re really pleased to announce that our Greener Faster grant scheme is now ✨back open to applications✨ until 29 June.

The scheme supports not-for-profit groups with one-off funding of up to £1000 pounds to help them do things like improving nature and biodiversity, reducing energy use, or providing future protection against extreme climate events.

So if you’re part of, or know of, a community group that could make use of the funding, then our website is the place to apply or find out more!

Head over to 👇
https://www.winchester.gov.uk/grants-for-not-for-profit-organisations/go-greener-faster-grant

Wi******er City Council ******er

05/06/2026

Are you involved in running a community building in the Wi******er district?

Together with Action Hampshire, we're hosting a Community Buildings forum later this month to provide advice and support, including

💛 How volunteers can support your building
🤝 advice on recruiting and retaining volunteers
💸 plus a talk on the latest funding available to community buildings

It's also a great opportunity to meet and share ideas with other community building teams across the district!

The forum takes place on Thursday 25 June from 1.30-3.30pm at Colden Common Community Centre - you can book your place over on Eventbrite 👇

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winchester-district-community-buildings-forum-tickets-1989665060757

05/06/2026

🌟Volunteers’ Week: Top Tips for Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers🌟

Volunteers are at the heart of so many organisations - and with the right approach, you can build a strong, motivated team that makes a real difference.💙

👏 Let’s celebrate the amazing impact volunteers make - and keep creating opportunities for more people to get involved!

Find some key tips from Action Hampshire on how to attract and support volunteers!:

https://actionhampshire.org.uk/volunteers-week-top-10-tips-for-recruiting-and-retaining-volunteers/?utm_source=News_You_Can_Use&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=News_You_Can_Use_04-06-26

Action Hampshire ******er

Planning is a priority when it comes to volunteering to ensure that both your organisation and your volunteers have a positive experience. Here are some

04/06/2026

Grants of up to £25,000 to Improve Women’s & Girls’ Football Facilities (England)

As part of its ongoing commitment to women's and girls' football, and following the success of the Lionesses, the Football Foundation is making funding available to provide safe, welcoming, and accessible facilities for women and girls playing grassroots football.

Supported by the Premier League, The FA and the UK Government, the Lionesses HERe to Play Fund offers grants of between £1,500 and £25,000 to help clubs and organisations make their facilities more inclusive.

The funding could support improvements to:

- signage
- external lighting/cctv
- toilets
- showers
- baby change & breastfeeding facilities
- female officials' & player privacy changing spaces
- changing rooms
- clubhouses
- external covered spaces

Up to 75% of total project costs will be supported, with a minimum of 25% match funding required.

Eligible applicants include:

- Not-for-profit football clubs or voluntary groups.
- Local authorities.
- County FAs.
- Professional club community organisations.
- Educational establishments providing community access.
- Registered charities.
- Not-for-profit companies.
- CICs or social enterprises.
- Companies limited by guarantee.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

More information can be found via the link in the comments below 👇