Funding

Latest funding news, opportunities, resources and the William Kendall Small Awards Programme exclusively for Bexley groups.  

You can find funding opportunities from our most recent monthly e-bulletins here:

CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES via BVSC

The Wax Chandlers’ Charities Small Awards Programme for Bexley 

The Wax Chandler’s Charities Small Awards Autumn/Winter Funding Round is now open for Applications.

Closing Date: 9 October 2026 at 12.00pm (midday)

 Aims

The Wax Chandlers’ Charities Small Awards Programme for Bexley was created from a bequest by William Kendall and will only fund projects that enable the delivery of a specific new, improved or extended charitable benefit to the community in Bexley.

Through the Wax Chandlers' Charities Small Awards Programme for Bexley, grants of £500 to £5,000 are available to support new, improved, or extended charitable activities that benefit local communities in Bexley. 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the guidance before applying. 

The full Guidance Document can be downloaded here 

If you have any questions about the programme or require support with your application, please contact the BVSC Grassroots Development Officer at sectorsupport@bvsc.co.uk

Groups that wish to apply but do not have the required documentation and may need support, please contact:
Anne – Grassroots Development Officer
sectorsupport@bvsc.co.uk 

Please ensure all documents that support your application clearly include your group or organisation name.

 Apply Here