Lovewell Blake Fund
The Lovewell Blake Fund aims to benefit smaller, community based organisations with a high level of volunteer involvement, where small grants can make a real difference.
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for organisations seeking to do something special in their community.
This year, £27,500 in total is available for awarding across Norfolk and Suffolk. Applicants from Suffolk should apply via Suffolk Community Foundation.
This funding can support:
- Small community groups with an annual income of less than £50,000. This is based on your group’s most recent annual accounts.
- New projects, particularly those aimed at increasing accessibility and inclusion.
- Small capital items, such as sports equipment.
- Larger capital items, where the applicant can demonstrate the majority of funding is in place at the point of application.
This funding cannot support:
- Larger organisations with an annual income of over £50,000.
- Costs relating to the operational or ongoing development needs of your group (i.e. core costs).
- Staff costs.
- Larger capital items where the majority of funding has not already been obtained.
- Larger capital projects such as play equipment or building work.
What else do I need to know?
In 2025, 24 grants were awarded across Norfolk and Suffolk. Some projects received the full amount requested, and others receiving partial funding. The average grant size for Norfolk was £1,308.
When applying, it is helpful to include a clear budget and prioritise the most important costs, as the panel may not always be able to fund the full amount.
How to apply:
This Fund is now closed. The deadline for applications was 12:00 midday on Monday 13th April 2026.
We aim to confirm funding decisions in June.
Call for Applications
Closed
Maximum Grant
£2,000
Deadline
13 April 2026 – 12:00pm
Who can apply?
Charity, Faith organisation, Parish/Town Council, Social Enterprise/CIC, and Voluntary/Community Group
Eligible Area
Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk, Norwich, and South Norfolk
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