Communities Fund

Supporting communities when it matters most

Funding available

Organisations approved to take part in the Communities Fund can receive up to £25,000 in match funding per calendar year, with a maximum of £250 matched for each unique donation. You can submit up to two applications per year.

We aim to donate over £2 million annually through the Communities Fund, including:

  • Up to £1.5 million in match funding, helping organisations to make the most of their crowdfunding efforts.
  • Over £0.5 million in donations, directed by Aviva employees.

We aim to make funding available throughout the year to support a wide range of organisations. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply when your proposal is fully prepared and ready to go.

Please note: funding is limited. Once our annual cap is reached, we’ll need to close applications for the remainder of the calendar year. We’ll share regular updates on the level of funding we have donated on our website and through our newsletter – so please sign up to stay informed. We’re committed to managing our funding carefully to avoid early closure and ensure support is available across the year.

What we fund

We support 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. 

Funding eligibility

Funding depends on how your mission aligns with our 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’re planning a project that clearly addresses one of these areas and connects meaningfully to your wider work, you can apply for project-specific funding. 

Eligibility criteria and how to apply

Full details in our Funding Guidelines 

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 our values and commitment to inclusion.

The connection we have with Aviva and its staff is terrific. Knowing that the people at Aviva hold us so highly alongside other worthy causes participating in the scheme is genuinely humbling. Combining this with all the hours of volunteering and fundraising Aviva staff have contributed, we could not ask for a better relationship. The amount of funding we have received through this scheme has completely blown away our expectations and the initiative has supported us through an incredibly tumultuous and difficult time.

Joe Logan. Head of Fundraising, The Archer Project

Interested in applying?

Review our Funding Guidelines to understand what the Fund supports, who can apply and how to apply.

When you’re ready, click below to begin your application. You’ll be directed to the Communities Fund platform, administered by our partner Crowdfunder UK.

If you have any questions, please contact us at communitiesfund@aviva.com