Explore the benefits of Funding Central

Funding Central - the free website for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities, plus a wealth of tools and resources so you can develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to your needs.

"Funding Central is the best funding tool I have come across." Quote from our 2012 user survey

If you are completely or relatively new to fundraising start with our guided search which takes you through a series of questions to return the most appropriate funding opportunities to suit your needs

As an experienced fundraiser, you can drill down through thousands of opportunities to identify the most appropriate funding or finance for your organisation using the advanced search.

"It brings funds to your attention that you wouldn't always know about or be able to find elsewhere." Quote from our 2012 user survey

As a funder or a commissioner access your own exclusive area in our Funder Zone. Here you can explore see web visits and comments made, add your own helpful hints to support fund-seekers and request updates directly.

As an infrastructure organisation you can use Funding Central to access a wealth of support materials to enhance your work with other groups and identify funding and finance opportunities for your own needs.

Are you ready to search?

Do you need support & advice?

Find tools and resources to help you make the right decision.

Grants

Discover how the world of grant making is evolving and access guidance on applying for grants plus advice on how to manage a relationship with a funder.

Contracts

Access advice on how to tender and negotiate contracts and download practical tools that will help you to weigh up the associated benefits and risks.

Loan finance

Explore the benefits of loan finance and assess your organisation’s readiness to take out a loan to finance your future development.