Recent recipients
To September 2025, The Geoffrey Watling Charity has distributed £10,763,780 across a total of 2,150 grants.
Recipients of grants approved in the past 9 months include:
- Acle Borderland Trust Towards a replacement community building
- Bracon Ash Parochial Church Council Church of St Nicholas, Bracon Ash: repairs to the chancel and north porch
- CREA Norfolk Support for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people in West Norfolk
- Cromer Exhibition Foundation Empowering Futures Through Education bursary programme
- Dersingham Sports Ground Association Renovation of sports pavilion to facilitate wider participation
- Friends of Garrick Green Infant School Outdoor creative play equipment at Garrick Green Infant School
- Friends of North Elmham School Community Sensory Gardent for pupils, staff and the local community
- Green Light Trust Woodland skills courses to support adults struggling with poor mental health
- Harleston Sancroft Academy (St Benet's Trust) Nature recovery environmental project to promote biodiversity
- Hear for Norfolk (Norfolk Deaf Assn) Mobile Hearing Assessment and Ear Care Unit
- Horsford Parochial Church All Saints Church, Horsford: Repairs to thatched roof
- King's Lynn Minster - St Margarets with St Nicholas PCC To replace old lighting with LED bulbs
- Lighthouse Attleborough Ltd Support projects for older people in Attleborough
- Norfolk & Norwich Festival Trust Kids Business: an artist led community project in Swaffham
- Norfolk Heritage Fleet Trust Contribution to Project Starfish schools and community youth project
- Norfolk Schools Sailing Association Purchase of electric boats to upgrade our safety fleet and reduce environmental impact
- North Norfolk Community Transport To provide an accessible door-to-door minibus service for rural residents
- Norwich Film Festival Norwich Film Festival Growth and Continuation Fund
- Oak Grove Community Church Continuation of a free community money advice and debt advocacy service
- Off the Record Counselling Service Nflk Ltd Low cost therapy tailored to clients' needs
- Open Academy Continuation of the school breakfast club
- Ormiston Families Support for children affected by the imprisonment of a close family member
- Read Easy Norfolk Teaching vulnerable adults and prisoners to read
- St Peter and St Paul Church Runham Repairs to the Chancel roof
- The Joe Dix Foundation Raising young people's awareness of Child Criminal Exploitation
- The Lowestoft Players Ltd Upgrade of fire alarm system
- Thornham Village Hall& Playing Field Ltd Fit out and equipping of the new community sports pavilion
- Three Holes Village Hall and Playing Field Replacement flat roof for the village hall extension
- Worlingham Community Facility Equipment for the newly built village hall
- Wramplingham Church St Peter and St Paul, Wramplingham: renovations and roof repairs
- YESU Towards work with local children and young people
- St Peter's Church, Bramerton Chancel roof and masonry repairs; improved rainwater goods and drainage.
- Total Ensemble Outreach workshops for young adults from mainstream and specialist education settings in Gorleston and Great Yarmouth
- Open Road West Norfolk Trust Funding towards construction lessons and improved workshop space
- The Whitlingham Charitable Trust Installation of a ground solar array to improve sustainability and reduce energy outgoings.
- The Seagull Lowestoft CIC Heating for upper rooms to allow expand the project and be more ecologically sustainable
- The Autumn Festival of Norfolk 2025 (was Hostry Festival) Support to deliver the 2025 programme, with specific focus on our community projects.
- St Margarets, Herringfleet St Margaret's East Window appeal
- St Peter’s Church, Matlaske Church and Village News publication for parish of Matlaske, North Norfolk
- HOPE after Suicide Loss Funding to continue to provide our support services
- Great Melton Parochial Church Council Urgent repairs to external fabric of the church
- I Made This - education through the arts To support young people with SEN through the creative use of computer technology.
- St Peter's Church Swainsthorpe Towards the repair of four 17th Century Bells to allow them to be chimed
- Christ Church New Catton Contribution to new fuse boards, heaters & wiring
- The Free School Norwich Contibution to playground improvments
- Seething & Mundham Village Hall To replace the village hall roof
- NCH & C Charitable Fund To provide resources for patients with mental health conditions
- Norfolk Clubhouse Support for activities at new project location
- Sprowston Junior School Towards arts education
- The Hygiene Bank Providing hygiene essentials to Waveney foodbanks
- Aylsham Care Trust Support for those with early onset and diagnosed dementia
- Blind Veterans UK Contribution to specialist equipment for blind veterans living in Norfolk
- Catalyst Counselling CIC To help cover expenses incurred in the relocation to new premises.
- Dereham Cricket Club Toilet Refurbishment and Clubhouse Doors Replacement
- Creative Arts East Towards a programme of contemportary arts residencies for primary schools in King's Lynn.
- Ringstead Parochial Church Council Repairs to church roof, guttering and soakaways.
- All Saints Church, Horstead Providing resources for community activity days and visitors
- Suffolk County Football Association Regeneration of Barnards Meadow Football Centre to a community hub for health & wellbeing.
- Norfolk Museums Development Foundation to help promote youth voice and engagement in Norfolk's heritage sector.
- St Peter's Church Billingford Towards the church windows restoration
- LITTLELIFTS Support for breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment in Norfolk.
- University of East Anglia Providing a centre of excellence anatomy suite in Norfolk to train future medical professionals
- Eating Matters Continued support of a registered dietitian with experience of disordered eating.
- Nordelph Village Hall Improve the Village Hall sustainability and energy efficiency, and carry out essential repairs.
- Wighton Methodist Church Heritage Centre East Anglia Methodist Heritage Centre Appeal 2024-2025.
- History of Advertising Trust Providing free access to a reminiscence resource for elderly Norfolk care home residents
- BikeActive Norfolk Contribution to a Van Raam Chat rickshaw, to enhance group activities.
- St Peter Mancroft Church HIDDEN a free for all Art installation
- Dereham Cancer Care contribution to respite and support for families affected by cancer.
- British Wireless For The Blind Fund Reducing loneliness and isolation for elderly blind and visually impaired people in Norfolk
- Frozen Light Sensory installation for audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities at Oxburgh Estate.
- Marine and Wildlife Rescue Sustainable solar power installation for new building, including associated battery storage.
- St Mary's Church Tunstead To repair cracks in the west elevation of the Church Tower
- Bluebird Deaf Water Ski Club Disabled Toilet Installation and Clubhouse Refurbishment
- Warham Parish Council To provide a new children's playground adjacent to recently built affordable housing
- Keeping Abreast Continued support to those faced with breast reconstruction surgery due to cancer.
- Assist Trust To improve Heath Gardens Allotment Site for those with learning disabilities
- St Catherine’s Church, Ludham Major repairs to the church after the Quinquennial inspection
- SHINE (East Norfolk) Outdoor Seating to support nursery children with complex needs.
- BUILD Charity Ltd Contribution to a bursary fund for those living with disabilities
- Share Your Story Through Art CIC Workshops with elderly residents to explore and celebrate Norfolk through art.
- Variety, the Children's Charity Contribution to 17 seater Sunshine Coach for Sidestrand Hall School
- Norfolk Community Law Service Continuation funding for our Immigration, Domestic Abuse and Family Court Support services
- Sedgeford Historical & Archaeological Research Project Updating facilities to bring SHARP into the 21st century
- East Point Academy To provide new books and bookcases to display them on
- The Julian of Norwich Partnership Kitchen refurbishment at Julian Shrine visitor centre
- CityGates Church Funding towards Summerfest 2025
- Caistor Roman Project Ltd Funding towards change of project base and new storage
- Ailsa's Aim 1000 Essential Cancer & Neonatal Care Packs & Radar Keys for patients at NNUH
- Ketteringham Village Hall Roof renovations to allow for insulation and new LED lighting
- The Parish Church of West Barsham To renew internal plasterwork, re-wire the church and renew external guttering.
- Sutton Village Hall Replacement of old chairs in village hall
- Swanton Abbott Play Park Association Create a community space with safe play equipment and recreation facilities
- Pulham CE Primary School Renovation of school outside space
- Sing Your Heart Out (SYHO) To bring all five singing groups together for one event
- RECREATION ROAD PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Allotment upgrade at Recreation School to improve their learning environment
- St Andrew's Church Lammas PCC Urgent repairs to chancel and nave gable coping stones and items from quinquennial report
- Stand Easy Funding to continue our work treating veterans and military personnel.
- Halesworth and District Swimming Club (Halesworth Dolphins) To purchase equipment and branded kit for members of Halesworth Dolphins Swimming Club.
- Asperger East Anglia Next Steps Project; ongoing support for people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- St Mary's Church, Homersfield PCC Repair of historic flint wall which separates the old and new churchyards
- Lighthouse Community Church Proposed extension to our Soft Play space
- Smallburgh Village Hall and Playing Field Charity Renewal and upgrade of playground facilities at Smallburgh
- Wells Community Hospital Trust Coastal Community Hub- improvements to facilities and services
- Watton Sports and Recreation Centre Renovation of heating system and main toilets.
- Teenage Cancer Trust Outreach specialist nursing for young people in Norfolk
- Mission Remission support for our 12-month package of support and fitness rehabilitation
- Mile Cross Festival contribution to the Mile Cross Festival 2025
- Grimston and District Cricket Club contribution to new AstroTurf Practice Nets
- St Michael's Church, Broome Repair of the church organ
- St Mary the Virgin Church, Hemsby Funding towards new below ground drainage to ensure rainwater removal
- Music in the Burnhams Music support for schools and for local communities
- Rumburgh and St Michael Village Hall Contribution to help remodel and refurbish Rumburgh and St Michael Village Hall
- The Gemini Trust (working as Gemini) Working with local composers on concerts & workshops in Cromer March 2026.
- Spinning Wheel Theatre Ltd Let's Make More History' bringing Norfolk's Iron-Age to life with theatre, workshops & heritage walks
- Liberty Christian Family Centre Trust Expanding on-site storage to meet growing Foodbank demand
- Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust Contribution towards Waxham Great Barn roof and floor renovation
- All Saints Church, Bawdeswell Repairs to church roof
Dilham Canal restoration work
Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre
Hales & Heckingham Church re-roof
'Poppy' - Wheely Boat Trust
New boardwalk at Wheatfen
Wereham New Village Hall, Wells
The Geoffrey Watling Room, The Garage, Norwich
NEST, Norfolk Sports Foundation , Norwich
Watling Water, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Cley
Geoffrey Watling engine, Bressingham, Diss