Communities Fund | Voluntary Action Orkney

The Aviva Foundation's Communities Fund supports organisations and projects that focus on either:

Financial wellbeing - helping people feel more secure and in control of their money. This could include budgeting support, debt advice, financial education or money management.
Climate action - helping communities prevent, prepare for and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. This might involve restoring nature, improving access to green spaces, or providing education and skills for a sustainable future.

Key Criteria

Organisations with an annual income of up to £1,000,000 can apply for up to £25,000 in match funding per calendar year, with a maximum of £250 matched for each unique donation.

Funding depends on how your mission aligns with their focus areas:

If your core mission is aligned with either financial wellbeing or climate action, you can apply for core running costs.
If your core mission is not directly aligned, but you are planning a project that clearly addresses one of these areas and connects meaningfully to your wider work, you can apply for project-specific funding

To apply, your organisation must:

Have a maximum annual income of £1 million, averaged over two years
Be registered as a Charity, Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), Community Interest Company (CIC), or Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG).
Focus on activities that support financial wellbeing or climate action in your local communities.
Have been operating for at least 12 months.
Have an active board of trustees, directors, or management body.
Be UK-registered, with a UK bank account in the organisation's name.
Ensure the funded project delivers impact within the UK.
Faith-based organisations are welcome to apply, but projects must benefit the wider community, not just a single faith group.
Share their  values and commitment to inclusion.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The funding is limited and the fund will close for the calendar year once the annual allocation has been reached.