Funding Support
Find the funding you need to grow
Access up-to-date funding opportunities, bid-writing tips, and grant support tailored to Newham’s charities and community organisations. Whether you’re applying for your first grant or scaling up your impact, we’re here to help you secure the resources you need.
Resources
Access practical resources to support your charity or community group in securing funding.
Newham Council
Funding Portal
Access the comprehensive database of funding opportunities available for Newham organisations
Newham Council
Small Grants
Find local funding opportunities for community projects in Newham.
Check back regularly for updates
National Lottery
Awards for All
Apply for funding from £300 to £20,000 for up to two years to support community-led projects
Sport England
Sport England funds projects and organisations, small and large, that
help people get more people active
Royal Dock’s Trust
The Royal Docks Trust works to provide community benefits to the Docklands part of Newham
Grant Finder, Funding Toolkit
Useful resources and information to help you make a successful bid for funding
Funding & Income tips
Practical tips and step-by-step guides on how to find the money you need for your community group, organisation or charity
Funding Readiness Checklist for Charities
Make sure your organisation is prepared before applying for funding. This checklist helps you review documents, policies and evidence of impact to strengthen applications, save time and improve your chances of success.
1. Governance & Legal Status
- Registered charity number
(or CIC/company registration if applicable)
- Up-to-date governing documents
(e.g. constitution, articles of association)
- Active and diverse board of trustees or directors
- Conflict of interest policy
2. Financial Documentation
- Latest annual accounts
(audited or independently examined)
- Recent management accounts
(last 3–6 months)
- Bank account in the charity’s name
- Budget for the proposed project
- Financial controls and procedures policy
3. Policies & Safeguarding
- Safeguarding policy
(children and/or vulnerable adults)
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) policy
- Health & Safety policy
- Data protection/GDPR policy
- Environmental sustainability policy
(if relevant to funder)
4. Impact & Evidence
- Clear mission and strategic objectives
- Evidence of need (e.g. community consultation, local data)
- Monitoring and evaluation framework
- Case studies or testimonials
5. Operational Capacity
- Staff and volunteer structure
- Project delivery plan or timeline
- Risk assessment for proposed activities
- Partnerships or letters of support
(if collaborative)
6.Communications
& Branding
- Website and social media presence
- Logo and brand assets
- Recent newsletters or press coverage
- Community engagement strategy
Funding History & Strategy
Keep a record of your previous funding successes and develop a clear fundraising strategy. This should include past applications, plans for income diversification, and any feedback from funders to strengthen future proposals.
Find relevant research and data to support your funding applications by clicking below.