Be part of Give Local: Double your impact with our match-funding
This campaign is all about inspiring people to Give Local. We want more people to consider donating to a local organisation supporting people, families, and projects in our community.
Big or small, every gift matters. Local donations help neighbours thrive and our community to remain strong, resilient, and caring.
This year we’re excited to offer a match-funding initiative for local charities to double the impact of donations.
How it works
We are offering the chance for 10 local charities or community groups to receive match-funding up to £5,000. All you need to do is apply using the form below and tell us how you plan to fundraise and the difference it would make. The deadline for applications is Monday 12th October 2026.
If successful in your application, you’ll then have from 16th October to 22nd November 2026 to raise the funds. We’ll match whatever you raise up to £5,000 including Gift Aid.
All we ask is that you help us promote the Give Local message! We will share a marketing pack and help you promote your charity throughout the fundraising period.
Please note: our usual eligibility restrictions apply
Grant applications must come from organisations which are formally constituted, not-for-profit, and operating for the benefit of Buckinghamshire residents. This includes:
- Charities
- Clubs & Societies
- Community Benefit Societies
- Community Interest Companies (CICs) limited by guarantee – our priority is to fund new and expansion projects but other applications will be considered.
- Social Enterprises
- Parish Councils (for projects outside the PC’s statutory obligations)
- Faith-based organisations (for projects which do not involve promotion of any particular faith)
- PTAs (for projects which involve and benefit the wider community)
- Organisations and/or projects operating solely outside of Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes
- Activities promoting a particular religious or political belief
- Overseas travel
- Individuals
- Statutory organisations (with the exception of parish councils)
- CICs limited by shares
- Organisations whose principle concern is animal welfare
- Relief of statutory responsibilities
- Schools and private education organisations
- Retrospective funding
The 10 successful charities will be announced by Friday 16th October. Please contact giving@heartofbucks.org if you have any questions.
