The Guild Estate Endowment

Community Grants (over £2,000)

Who can apply: Voluntary community groups and charitable organisations must have a constitution or agreed set of rules and a bank account with at least two unrelated signatories. CICs must be limited by guarantee. Applications must evidence local need, community involvement, impact, partnership working and financial robustness.

Deadline: EOI closes 5pm on 4 September 2026; if invited, full application deadline 5pm on 25 September 2026.

Fast-Track grants

Who can apply: Available to community organisations and groups; the Trust indicates fast-track grants can be applied for throughout the year.

Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year.

Small Community Grants

Who can apply: Community groups and charitable organisations must have a constitution or agreed rules, a bank account with at least two unrelated signatories. CICs must be limited by guarantee.

Hardship Grants for Individuals (via Citizens Advice South Warwickshire)

Who can apply: Individual applicants must be assessed via Citizens Advice South Warwickshire to determine eligibility for a hardship grant.