Isle Of Wight Foundation Opens Grants For Local Charities And Community Groups

Charities and community groups on the Isle of Wight are being invited to apply for grants from the Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation.

Since 2014, the foundation – made up of Ringway Island Roads, Island Roads Services, Vinci Concessions and Meridiam – has awarded grants of between £3,000 and £16,000 to projects that help build stronger communities or support access to housing and employment. So far, almost £910,000 has been awarded to Island causes.

At the end of 2025, nine projects shared nearly £90,000, including Age UK IW, Cowes Sailability, Arreton Cricket Club, Havenstreet Community Association, and Isle of Wight Search & Rescue.

Applications for 2026 funding are open until 4 May.

Groups applying for the first time, or previous applicants, are welcome to submit projects that meet the foundation’s criteria.

Foundation Chairman Eddie Fellows said:

“We are delighted to continue supporting organisations that reduce social exclusion and strengthen community connections across the Island.

"We encourage all community-interest and not-for-profit groups to apply for the next round of funding.”

For more information and to apply, visit Island Roads Isle of Wight Foundation.

The application form can be downloaded here.