Themed funding
‘Themed funding’ to meet an ambitious, specific outcome is a new way of funding for the Trust. The requirements and details of each fund will differ and can usually be spent on core and project costs to achieve the outcomes of the funding round.
Please see below for details of current and past themed funding projects:
Accessibility Fund – Now open
A new funding programme from Barnwood Trust, supporting projects that improve access to indoor and outdoor spaces for disabled people and people with mental health conditions.
Eligible projects may include physical improvements, sensory-friendly adjustments, staff training, and better visitor information.
The fund opens for applications on Friday 21 March and closes on Friday 2 May.
Further information about this funding, dates for online drop-in sessions and application criteria is available on this page.
Short Breaks Project Funding – Now closed
A themed funding partnership between Barnwood Trust and Gloucestershire County Council, 2025-27
About Barnwood Trust funding
Our funding is underpinned by a set of guiding principles which you can read about if you click here.
As a Trust, we are committed to transparency and want to be as open as possible about how we award our grants. We are working with 360Giving to publish information about our grants. To find out more click here.