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Future Stories Fund Opens for Applications (West Midlands)
Audible, the online audiobook and podcast service, has launched the Future Stories Fund in the West Midlands, offering grants of up to £15,000 to support projects that engage with young people aged 16-25 through storytelling and language. The fund aims to amplify the voices of historically marginalised youth, improve literacy levels, and broaden career aspirations. Organisations of all sizes and stages, including charities, CICs, networks, and grassroots groups, are eligible to apply, even if t...
23rd January 2025
Grants to Support Vulnerable Communities (Herefordshire, Worcestershire & the West Midlands)
The Eveson Trust is offering grants to registered charities which benefit residents in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and the West Midlands. The funding supports organisations assisting people with disabilities, special educational needs, mental health issues, children in need, the homeless, older people, and hospices or hospitals. There is no set limit on the amount that can be applied for, and the Trust will consider core, revenue, project and capital costs. Applications from special needs sch...
25th October 2024
Grants to Support Environmental Projects in Schools (West Midlands)
West Mercia Energy (WME), in partnership with nPower and TotalEnergies, is offering grants of up to £1,000 to support environmental initiatives in schools that will inspire and have a lasting impact on pupils and communities Shropshire, Telford, Worcestershire,Herefordshire and Birmingham Council. The new WME Social Value Fund will support projects encouraging students to embrace a greener future, reduce carbon emissions, and create more sustainable working and learning environments. Projects s...
24th September 2024
Birmingham Airport Community Trust Fund Re-Opens to Applications (Birmingham City & Solihull)
The Birmingham Airport Community Trust Fund is now accepting applications from small community-based organisations and schools located in areas significantly impacted by the Airport's operations. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support local projects that positively affect the community and environment. This includes initiatives focused on heritage conservation, environmental improvements, sports, recreation, and other leisure activities, as well as those aimed at enhancing health and w...
12th September 2024
Funding to Help Make Communities Safer (West Midlands)
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is making £330,000 in funding available to help communities in the West Midlands make their areas safer. Constituted community groups and organisations can bid for up to £5,000 from the My Community Fund to support locally based community projects that aim to make a positive difference and make the West Midlands a safer place to live, learn or work. The money is allocated from items seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act for projec...
16th August 2024
Grants of up to £10,000 available to Increase Cycling and Walking (West Midlands)
Community organisations in the West Midlands can apply for grants of up to £10,000 through the Active Travel Community Grants programme, funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and managed by Sustrans. The programme aims to increase cycling and walking, particularly to schools and workplaces, and to benefit priority groups such as children, families, women, disabled people, and ethnic minority groups. Applications are open until 23:59 on 16th June 2024, with successful applicants notifie...
7th June 2024
Funding to Encourage Walking & Cycling (West Midlands)
Community organisations across the West Midlands can apply for funding to encourage more people to walk and cycle. The Active Travel Community Grants programme aims to increase access to active travel, particularly for children, families, women, disabled people, and ethnic minority groups. Grants of up to £10,000 are available to improve or enhance the spaces along local paths, run led walks and rides, deliver bike maintenance sessions or to fund ideas for activities that bring people together....
29th May 2024
Grants to Improve Health & Wellbeing for Underserved Communities (Birmingham & Solihull)
Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations can apply for a share of £2.46 million in funding for projects that improve the health and wellbeing of underserved communities in Birmingham and Solihull. The Fairer Futures Fund - Citywide Small Grants scheme offers grants of up to £45,000 over three years (£15,000 per year) for initiatives that reduce health inequalities and improve access to health and care. Organisations are encouraged to work with local health and social ca...
26th March 2024
UK Funding News
Aviva Foundation Launched
Aviva has launched the Aviva Foundation, bringing together its existing charitable funds into a single programme to increase the impact of its giving across the UK. The Foundation focuses on improving financial resilience and supporting community-led climate action, while continuing to fund both local and national organisations. It operates through two funding streams: the Financial Futures Fund, which provides multi-year grants to larger organisations tackling financial insecurity, and the Comm...
20th January 2026
Grants Available to Chrities Providing Physical Health Services (UK)
Grants of up to £25,000 per year for up to 3 years are available to health charities. The funding supports proven therapeutic treatments, specialist health information, and direct healthcare services that address unmet physical health needs. Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities operating solely in the UK, with an annual income below £20 million and at least five years of accounts. Priority will be given to organisations delivering physical therapies, condition-specific support, ...
20th January 2026
Grants to Support Outdoor Learning for Primary & Secondary School Children (UK)
UK state-funded schools can apply for funding to support outdoor learning opportunities for their pupils. Provided by the Ernest Cook Trust and match-funded by the Aurora Trust, the Outdoor Essentials Grant aims to remove barriers and enable pupils to connect to nature. Funding can be used to improve school grounds, cover transport costs to outdoor learning venues, purchase outdoor clothing, and train teachers in outdoor education. Schools working with children aged four to eighteen can apply, w...
20th January 2026
Funding to Support Vulnerable Migrants (UK)
Not for profit organisations and private law firms working with vulnerable young migrants can apply for grants of up to £30,000. The grants can be used to support legal work that benefits young migrants living in poverty who face significant disadvantage or discrimination as a result of their immigration status. Applicants should note that the average grant size is around £12,000 and £15,000. The funding is being made available through the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) for Vulnerable Young Migr...
20th January 2026
Funding for Medical Health Charities (UK, Isle of Man & Republic of Ireland)
Registered charities, hospices and medical organisations within the UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland can apply for grants to support medical projects, care, research or medical training. The Hospital Saturday Fund provides two types of funding: standard grants of up to £2,000 or €3,000; or large grants of up to £10,000 or €13,500. The Fund will also consider grants for running costs, however large grant applications should be towards specific projects, research or e...
19th January 2026
Holiday Activity Schemes for Autistic Children & Young People (UK)
UK not-for-profit organisations will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £15,000 to run holiday activity schemes for autistic children, young people, and their siblings. These grants support play and activity schemes specifically designed for autistic children and young people during the school holidays. Grants are typically paid towards part of the costs of running the programmes. Organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million will be eligible to apply. The funding is provi...
19th January 2026
Grants of up to £10,000 Available to Improve Financial Education and Money Management Skills (UK)
Small to medium-sized not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to help improve people’s money management skills. The funding is provided by the MSE Charity, which supports projects that strengthen financial education and capability across the UK. Funded activities may include running money management workshops, training volunteers, developing staff skills, and helping disadvantaged groups such as people affected by age, disability, ethnicity, or gender access financi...
19th January 2026
Funding for Marine Conservation Projects (UK)
Marine conservation charities and not for profit organisations (including schools) based and working in the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 towards projects that address the root causes of marine conservation threats and challenges in the UK, and increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation. The funding, which is being made available through the Sea-Changers Main Grants programme, seeks to support creative and innovative approaches which have lasting benefits and ...
19th January 2026
UK Government Announces New Crisis and Resilience Fund (UK)
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a new Crisis and Resilience Fund, providing £1 billion a year for at least three years to support people on low incomes across England facing sudden financial hardship. From April 2026, the fund will replace the Household Support Fund and be delivered through local councils, offering direct cash payments to individuals dealing with unexpected expenses, income loss or housing shortfalls, regardless of whether they receive benefits. The scheme ado...
16th January 2026
Grants to Safeguard Endangered UK Crafts Now Open for Applications (UK)
Individual craft practitioners and organisations promoting crafts can now apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support traditional craft skills at risk of disappearing. The funding can be used for activities such as training, purchasing tools or materials, developing specialist equipment, or promoting endangered crafts, provided projects demonstrate clear public benefit. This initiative is part of a wider effort to protect practices listed on the Red List of Endangered Crafts and is made possibl...
16th January 2026
Funding to Support Animal Welfare Charities (UK)
The Animal Defence Trust, a UK-based charity dedicated to animal welfare, provides funding to support approved animal welfare charities working to rescue and care for animals that have suffered cruelty. The Trust's main objectives are protecting animals from suffering and mistreatment, promoting research to reduce animal use in scientific experiments, and ensuring proper accommodation for animals during transportation. The grants, which are for capital projects and running costs aim to support a...
16th January 2026
Grants for Urgent Structural Repairs to Churches (UK)
Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship requiring major or urgent structural repairs can apply for grants of up to £50,000. The funding, made available through the National Churches Trust’s Large Grants Programme, will cover up to 50% of larger, more complex projects costing over £80,000, incl. VAT. Funding is also available for projects costing more than £30,000, including. VAT that improves facilities such as kitchens and accessible toilets, etc, to enable increased community us...
16th January 2026
Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK)
Individuals and organisations, including researchers, museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups, and libraries, can apply for grants of up to £10,000 through the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Outreach Fund. The fund supports chemistry-based events and activities for schools and public audiences, with a focus on helping chemists develop strong science communication skills. Projects should encourage meaningful engagement with students and the wider public, hel...
16th January 2026
Grants for Musicians and Bands (UK)
Artists and bands at a key stage in their development can apply for grants of £5,000 to £15,000 to help take their careers to the next level. Funding can be used for activities such as recording, touring, and marketing. Applications may be submitted by the artists themselves or by someone representing them, including a manager, independent label, or publisher. The funding is offered through the PRS Foundation’s Momentum Music Fund. The next application deadline is 2 February 2026....
16th January 2026
Funding for Research into Early Childhood Education and Care (UK)
The Froebel Trust has launched a new call for proposals for its Research Grants programme. Offering grants of up to £50,000, the programme supports high quality research by individual researchers and partnerships which advance knowledge and understanding of Froebelian philosophy, principles and approaches in early childhood education and care. Funded projects should have a positive impact on children, their families and early years professionals, helping to inform both practice and policy in ea...
15th January 2026
Funding to Tackle Adverse Consumer Experiences Within Disadvantaged Communities (UK)
Consumer organisation Which? has launched a new round of its £75,000 Which? Fund to support a small number of research projects examining adverse consumer experiences (harms) affecting diverse and disadvantaged groups. The fund aims to improve understanding of these harms and support practical solutions that could influence policy, regulation, or everyday practice, benefiting large numbers of people. This year’s focus is on two themes: the increased complexity of new energy business models, a...
15th January 2026
Funding to Support Children & Adults Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (UK)
Grants of up to £25,000 are available to UK-registered charities that support children and young people recovering from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and parents affected by ACEs, mental illness, or addiction. The James Tudor Foundation’s Mental Health Grants Programme funds evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches that help children and young people overcome trauma, and support parents in addressing their own mental health issues to help break the cycle of trauma across generations....
14th January 2026
Grants for Charitable Organisations Working in Disadvantaged Communities (England & Northern Ireland)
Not-for-profit community organisations will soon be able to apply for core funding of up to £20,000 per year for up to three years to support projects that help to build stronger, healthier communities across England and Northern Ireland. The Greggs Foundation's Community Grants Programme supports organisations providing services which address local community needs enabling people to widen their networks, reduce isolation, and build knowledge, confidence and opportunities. The fund supports org...
14th January 2026
Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2026 Opens for Community Applications (England)
Community organisations across England are invited to apply for funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2026, a national programme supporting projects that commemorate, celebrate and educate about the Windrush generation and their descendants. Funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and delivered by Near Neighbours, the scheme offers up to £500,000 in total, with individual grants of £5,000–£25,000 for community-led events, cultural and educational activities...
14th January 2026
Grassroot Grants of up to £2,000 Available to Tackle Local Issues (England)
Small charities and community groups in England can apply now for grants of £500–£2,000 to support community-led projects tackling local issues. The Grassroots Grants programme, delivered by the environmental regeneration charity Groundwork, supports organisations with annual income under £25,000, prioritising those serving marginalised communities and areas in the top 15% of deprivation. Previous projects have ranged from youth clubs and food-growing schemes to mental health workshops and ...
14th January 2026
Funding to Support Civic Connections between Northern Ireland & Great Britain (UK)
Community and voluntary organisations can apply for a share of £500,000 of government funding to support initiatives that strengthen East-West collaboration between communities in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. The funding is provided through the Connect Fund, which has reopened with a reduced maximum grant of £9,999 for the remainder of round 1. The fund aims to help local organisations tackle shared challenges and access opportunities through partnerships to improve the lives of co...
13th January 2026
Support for Schools to Grow Orchards and Support Outdoor Learning (UK)
Schools across the UK can apply for support to create or expand on-site orchards, helping pupils engage in outdoor learning while supporting biodiversity, climate action and long-term environmental care. The programme is open to nursery, primary, secondary and special schools in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that have suitable outdoor space and a plan to care for trees over time. Successful applicants will receive free fruit trees or fruiting hedgerow plants, alongside educationa...
13th January 2026
Grants of up to £500 for Outdoor Activity Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £500 are available for individuals, community groups, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations to encourage people across the UK to get involved with outdoor activities and experiences. The funding is provided by the Alpkit Foundation, which aims to break down barriers to outdoor participation by supporting projects that promote diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, as well as participation, education, conservation and protection of the natural environment, and health ...
13th January 2026
Grants Available to Support the Armed Forces Community (UK)
Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations that directly support the armed forces community can apply for funding from the Veterans’ Foundation. The grants support serving and former armed forces personnel, operationally qualified seafarers, and their immediate families, and fund projects that address social care needs such as homelessness, employment support, financial hardship, disability, welfare concerns, mental health, and support for older people. Funding is available through ...
13th January 2026
Grants for Ecological Outreach Projects (UK)
Individuals and organisations, such as schools, museums, libraries, and community groups, can apply to the British Ecological Society for grants of up to £2,000 to promote ecological science to a wide audience. The Outreach and Engagement Grants programme funds activities that engage public audiences in innovative and creative ways and enhance others' skills in communicating ecology to those audiences. Applications from schools must include significant outreach beyond the school. Projects aimed...
13th January 2026
Funding to Support Young Creatives to Launch a Project, Idea or Business (UK)
UK-based musicians and behind-the-scenes creatives can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to launch a creative project, idea, or business. The grants aim to support talented individuals aged 18–25, or up to 30 for those who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent. The fund is open to singers, songwriters, producers, DJs, managers, and agents who face significant barriers to further their careers and make their ideas happen. Funding can support career development, marketing, equipment,...
13th January 2026
Cure Parkinson's Trust Grant (UK)
Commercial organisations, as well as appropriately qualified scientists or clinicians based in an accredited university or hospital in any country worldwide, can now apply for funding for preclinical and clinical research. Projects should have the potential to advance knowledge that might lead to a cure for Parkinson’s disease. The Cure Parkinson’s Trust is particularly interested in projects that show the potential to delay, slow, stop, reverse or prevent the progression of Parkinson’s di...
13th January 2026
Funding to Improve the Resilience of Armed Forces Charities (UK)
UK-based armed forces charities providing complex or specialist support can apply for grants of up to £30,000 to help them become stronger, more resilient and better prepared for the future. The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust's Rise programme will enable small and medium sized organisations to step back from day-to-day delivery to review and improve their governance, planning, impact measurement, finances, and strategic partnerships so they can better serve their beneficiaries in the long ter...
12th January 2026
Grants of up to £18,000 available to Social Entrepreneurs (UK)
Social entrepreneurs across the UK who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities can apply for grants of up to £18,000. The funding which is being made available through UnLtd, a charity that supports social enterprises offers two funding streams: the Funding Futures Programme for entrepreneurs aged 16–30 working in financial inclusion, and the Millennium Awards Trust for applicants aged 16+ from any sector with a clear social impact. UnLtd prioritises ventures tackling ...
12th January 2026
Jerusalem Trust (England and Wales)
The Jerusalem Trust is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants Scheme for the Spring Term 2026. This scheme offers grants of up to £600 to support the purchase of teaching resources for Christianity within Religious Education in primary, middle, and secondary state schools across England and Wales. Eligible resources include textbooks, teacher materials, artefacts, videos, tapes, and CD-ROMs intended for use in RE lessons. There is no fixed application deadline, and schools may su...
12th January 2026
Funding for Innovative Rewilding Projects (England, Scotland & Wales)
Grants of up to £15,000 are available for locally-led land and marine rewilding projects in England, Scotland and Wales. Rewilding Britain’s Rewilding Innovation Fund will support innovative projects seeking to create new opportunities for large-scale nature restoration. Eligible projects can cover a wide range of activities, from community engagement and feasibility studies to technological innovations and strategic planning. To be considered, land-based projects must cover at least 40 hecta...
9th January 2026
Government Funding to Transform Creative Careers Guidance for Young People (UK)
Public, private, and non-profit organisations across the UK can now apply for a share of £7 million in government funding to help improve a national creative careers service for young people. The Creative Careers Service Grants Programme builds on the existing Discover! Creative Careers initiative, which helps young people learn about jobs in the creative industries. The new funding will support the development and delivery of an updated national service over the next three years. The programme...
9th January 2026
Physics Education Grants Scheme to Reopen for Final Round (England)
The Ogden Trust has announced that its Physics Education Grants scheme has reopened for a final funding round. The scheme offers grants of up to £5,000 to schools, colleges and charities in England who wish to carry out projects that support the teaching and learning of physics. Projects must be centred around physics and developed with current evidence in mind. The Trust may also consider partial funding for general science projects with a clear physics component. Funding can be used to provid...
9th January 2026
Screwfix Foundation (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to local charities and not-for-profit organisations (including specialist not-for-profit schools) to fund projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for those in need in the UK. The funding is being made available through Screwfix Foundations, and the grants are available for a wide range of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas to decorating the homes of people living wit...
9th January 2026
Funding of up to £5,000 Available to Tackle Problems within Families (UK)
Charities that support families or individuals facing family-related problems such as domestic abuse, separation, mental health challenges, addiction, or financial hardship, etc can apply for grants of up to £5,000. This funding can be used for core costs like staff salaries or utility bills, revenue costs such as running support groups or training volunteers, and capital costs including purchasing equipment or refurbishing a family centre. Grants are awarded twice a year, with the next deadlin...
9th January 2026
Grants to Support Armed Forces Families Impacted by Separation (UK)
Charities, community interest companies (CICs), and Armed Forces units or bases can apply for grants of up to £50,000 for projects that strengthen Armed Forces families during separation caused by deployments, weekending, or military exercises. Eligible projects should help families (including reservists) manage loneliness and isolation, support reintegration, improve health and wellbeing, or test effective support models. Examples include peer support groups, community activities, counselling ...
8th January 2026
Funding to Enhance School Extracurricular Activities (UK)
Twinkl has launched its January Community Collection, offering schools and educational organisations across the UK the chance to win a £500 cash prize. The funding is designed to support extracurricular activities by improving clubs and enrichment opportunities that help pupils connect, explore interests, and develop new skills. The prize money can be used to set up new clubs, improve existing provision, or purchase equipment and resources that benefit pupils. Applications must be submitted by ...
8th January 2026
Funding to Boost the Resilience of the Archives Sector (UK)
Archives and records services, including those in museums, libraries, universities, and community or heritage organisations, can apply for grants of up to £20,000 to help them develop practical and sustainable ways to strengthen their long-term resilience. The funding, which is being made available through the National Archives Resilience Grants programme, can support projects focusing on areas such as financial sustainability, workforce capacity, digital preservation, income generation, or en...
8th January 2026
Grants Available to Make Public Rights of Way More Accessible (England, Scotland & Wales)
Funding is available for projects that improve public rights of way across England, Scotland, and Wales, helping more people, especially those with limited mobility, enjoy walking outdoors. The funding aims to support work to remove barriers such as stiles, steps, and overgrown paths, with improvements including accessible gates, widened entrances, and better path surfaces to make routes safer and easier to use. The funding is being made available through the Ramblers Path Accessibility Fund, a...
8th January 2026
Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People (UK)
The Matrix Causes Fund has re-opened for applications, providing grants to organisations working to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the UK and internationally. Funding of up to £6,500 for one-off projects or up to £4,500 per year for up to 3 years is available for initiatives promoting access to justice, equality of opportunity, and environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants include registered charities and organisations established for charitable purposes. The fund suppo...
8th January 2026
Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable Communities (UK / International)
The Souter Charitable Trust invites applications from UK-registered charities working to relieve human suffering in the UK and overseas. It particularly supports organisations with a Christian ethos, though charities without a Christian emphasis are also welcome. The Trust partners with organisations that share its values and focus on helping vulnerable and underserved communities, supporting both practical needs and spiritual wellbeing. There is no set minimum or maximum grant amount, but award...
7th January 2026
Funding Available to Help Charities Deliver Skills and Employment Projects (UK)
UK registered charities working with young people aged 16+ and adults facing barriers to employment can apply for grants of up to £40,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months. The funding supports practical routes into work, including skills training, accredited learning, mentoring, confidence-building and access to employment, with particular interest in pathways into the water, utilities and construction sectors. Eligible applicants must have at least one year of filed accounts, annual income...
7th January 2026
Funding to Support Young Innovators Tackling Financial Exclusion (UK)
UnLtd has reopened its Funding Futures Programme for UK entrepreneurs aged 16 to 30. This scheme supports business ideas designed to improve financial well-being in disadvantaged communities. Two funding tiers are available: up to £8,000 for start-ups and up to £18,000 for existing ventures less than four years old. In addition to grants, participants receive tailored support including coaching, legal guidance, and financial training. Projects must focus on "financial inclusion," helping peopl...
7th January 2026
Funding for Early-Stage Vocational Learning Projects (UK)
The UFi VocTech Trust has announced that grants of up to £60,000 are now available through the VocTech Activate grant fund. The fund aims to support early-stage projects that use technology to improve adult skills for work. The funding supports projects lasting up to twelve months, showing how digital technologies can be used innovatively to improve vocational education. The funding is available to organisations across the UK, including charities, trade bodies, learning providers, employers, p...
7th January 2026
Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK)
UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to support children and adults with severe learning difficulties and autism. The funding is being made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works, and cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools; employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing a...
7th January 2026
Funding for Projects that Support the Education and Development of Children and Young People (England)
Schools, colleges and community groups in England can apply for grants to support the education and development of children and young people through educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. Projects that will help enhance the self-confidence, teamwork skills and future employability of children and young people are of particular interest. In most cases, grants are made on a relatively small scale. Many grants will be under £2,000, most will be under £5,000, and in only a few cases w...
7th January 2026
Grants for Environmental and Social Wellbeing Projects (UK)
UK-registered charities can apply for grants to support projects that improve the environment, strengthen communities, or promote wellbeing. The funding is provided by the Calisen Impact Charitable Trust. The Trust supports community projects that encourage sustainable energy use and promote inclusive, safe, and diverse places to learn and work. Past projects include partnerships with Eco-Schools, which help schools gain Green Flag accreditation and engage children in environmental action. The T...
6th January 2026
Grants to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged People (UK)
Members and colleagues of the Yorkshire Building Society can nominate UK Charities to apply to the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation's Small Change Big Difference Fund. The Foundation aims to help alleviate poverty, improve health, and save lives. Once nominated, organisations can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support initiatives that benefit vulnerable groups in the UK, including children, the seriously ill, the elderly, the homeless, and people with disabilities. Priority...
6th January 2026
Funding for Respite Breaks for Disabled Children and their Families (UK)
Families and groups of children, schools, organisations, and other registered charities can apply to the Adamson Trust for financial assistance towards the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children with physical, mental, or emotional impairments. To be eligible, the child must be a UK resident aged 3 to 17, and the Trust requires evidence of their disability or illness from a medical or social services professional. Grants from the Trust usually only cover a portion of the holiday...
6th January 2026
Funding Adventurous Activities for Young People (UK)
The Pawprint Trust has reopened its annual grant scheme, allowing young people from across the UK to apply for funding for life-changing adventures that develop their skills, capacities, and capabilities. The funding will support young people aged 11-25 who need a bit of extra help with their fundraising for projects and activities both locally and abroad. Examples of projects and activities previously supported include international trips, camping adventures, personal development projects, prov...
6th January 2026
Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation (UK)
The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation has announced that the next application deadline for their grants programme is 5pm on 13 February 2026. The programme is open to small UK-registered charities working in music, the performing arts, and Jewish life and learning (including interfaith initiatives). The Foundation aims to support initiatives that significantly impact individuals and/or communities and leave a lasting legacy. Large charities will not be considered. A new Personal Awards category has...
5th January 2026
Funding of up to £5,000 Available for Projects Supporting Women in Business and in Science Education (UK)
UK-based individuals and not-for-profit organisations can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 for initiatives that empower women and girls. The funding is being made available through the Another Way Women’s Foundation (AWWF), a volunteer-led UK charity focused on tackling gender inequality through sustainable, community-led projects. Two types of grants are offered: up to £5,000 for larger projects, and £1,000 for concise 1,000-word proposals. Funding may support pilot initiatives or serv...
5th January 2026
Funding for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities (England, Scotland & Wales)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to charities and other not-for-profit organisations working in England, Scotland and Wales. Funding supports projects that benefit communities by advancing agriculture and environmental protection, improving opportunities for young people, promoting education, and helping to reduce financial hardship and illness. The funding is provided by the Delamere Dairy Foundation, an independent charitable trust established by Delamere Dairy Ltd to give back to local a...
5th January 2026
Funding to Encourage Young People to Study Science Subjects (UK)
Charities working to increase engagement in science and technology among young people are being invited to apply for grants of up to £10.000 to support STEM education projects. The funding is aimed at initiatives that encourage young people aged 11–18 from disadvantaged backgrounds to study science subjects and progress into further education, training, or vocational pathways, with a particular emphasis on materials science. The funding is being made available through for the Ironmongers’ C...
5th January 2026
Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK)
Organisations, clubs, and schools involved in rowing can apply for grants of between £500 and £4,000 (up to 50% of the project's overall cost) from the Rowing Foundation to support junior & student rowers, as well as adaptive rowing for all ages. This funding, targeted at groups ineligible for larger grants or with smaller needs, helps purchase equipment such as boats, sculls, ergs, oars, and safety gear, aiming to increase participation in rowing among young people, individuals with disabil...
5th January 2026
Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Projects Addressing Urban and Rural Deprivation (UK)
Charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 to tackle deprivation in urban and rural communities. The funding can support core costs, including salaries, running expenses and project delivery, helping frontline groups maintain essential services. The funding is made available through the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation’s small grants programme, which is open to organisations with annual income below £250,000. Applicants must contribute at l...
23rd December 2025
Funding Available for Charities Supporting Families Through Cost of Living Crisis (UK)
UK-based voluntary and community organisations and registered charities can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support individuals and families affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Funding can be used to purchase essential items such as food, toiletries, fuel vouchers, clothing and school supplies, as well as to support community meals, foodbank operations, warm spaces and other crisis support services. The funding is provided through the Arnold Clark Community Fund and is open to ch...
22nd December 2025
Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26 Announced (UK)
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is inviting applications for the Women in Innovation Awards, which will support up to sixty female entrepreneurs across the UK. The 2025/26 round provides up to £75,000 in funding and a year of tailored business support for women founders and co-founders of UK-registered SMEs developing scalable innovations in the high growth sectors of advanced manufacturing, digital technologies or life sciences. The scheme targets late-stage start-ups with amb...
22nd December 2025
Funding to Boost Community and Individual Music-Making (UK)
Community groups, schools and individuals across the UK are being invited to apply for new funding to support music-making projects in deprived or marginalised areas. Grants are available for community initiatives working with people living with chronic illness, those facing financial hardship, and youth clubs providing creative opportunities outside education. Individuals who took part in the 2025 Learn to Play weekend can also apply for support to continue their musical development. Funding of...
22nd December 2025
Grants of up to £1 Million Available to Improving Travel Independence for Disabled People (UK)
Charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of between £50,000 and £1 million to support a wide range of activities and projects to improve transport and travel independence for disabled people. The funding is available for projects and activities taking place for one to three years. The funding is being made available through the Motability Foundation’s Organisation Grants programme, and covers active travel, wheelchairs and mobility aids, community and shared transport...
22nd December 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)
Small Homeless charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people rebuild their lives. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a registered charity and have an annual turnover of under £500,000, with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months. Typically, organisations awarded funding operate residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. The funding is being made available through Help the Homeless, a grant-giving trust, foun...
22nd December 2025
Grants for Community and Environmental Projects (England)
The Veolia Environmental Trust has announced the launch of its latest funding round, which provides grants to support community and environmental initiatives. Available grants include Community Grants and Habitat and Biodiversity Grants, ranging from £10,000 to £75,000. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations and local authorities. The funding is intended to assist in developing or enhancing community buildings and outdoor spaces, as well as in conserving, restoring, and impro...
20th December 2025
Grants for Animal Welfare Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 will soon be available to help frontline animal welfare organisations across the UK to provide a second chance to animals who have been affected by the illegal pet trade. The Naturewatch Foundation’s Pet Rescue Grants Programme supports projects that help with the rescue or rehabilitation of dogs, cats or rabbits who have been exploited for breeding and selling. The funding can be used for various purposes, including veterinary care, behavioural support, training for p...
19th December 2025
£3 Million Funding Boost to Support Racial Equity Work (UK)
The Baring Foundation has announced £3 million in funding over the next five years to support work addressing racial injustice across its programmes. This includes £1 million through the Arts programme to support Global Majority-led arts organisations developing creative work with people with mental health problems. An additional £2 million will be delivered through the Strengthening Civil Society programme, which supports organisations using legal action to address racial injustice in the UK...
19th December 2025
Funding for Cultural and Educational Links with Japan (UK)
Grants are available to schools, cultural organisations and universities; to develop a greater understanding of Japanese culture. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support the study of the Japanese language and culture, School, Education and Youth exchanges. In the past, the Foundation has made grants towards visits between the UK and Japan by teachers and young people and the teaching and development of Japanese language and cultural studies in schools. The funding is being made availabl...
19th December 2025
£100,000 Fund to Help Angling Clubs & Fisheries Protect Waters from Invasive Species & Diseases (England)
Angling organisations across England can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help stop the spread of invasive non-native species and boost biosecurity at fishing venues. The funding is part of the Angling Improvement Fund, administered by the Angling Trust and funded by the Environment Agency using income from fishing rod licence sales. A total of £100,000 is available to support projects that protect fisheries and aquatic habitats from harmful species and diseases. Eligible activities inc...
18th December 2025
Funding Available to Preserve Historic Buildings (England)
The Architectural Heritage Fund is accepting applications through its Heritage Revival Fund, which supports the restoration and reuse of neglected historic buildings in town centres across England. The fund aims to empower community-led organisations, such as charities, not-for-profits, and social enterprises, to take ownership of these assets and transform them into functional community spaces. Funding is available through three grant streams: Project Viability Grants (up to £15,000) and Proje...
18th December 2025
Funding Available to Connect Archives with Local Communities (England & Wales)
The National Archives has announced that its Engagement Grants programme has opened to applications. This year the grants are themed around the concept of “Belonging”, with grants of up to £3,000 available for projects that use archives housed in museums, local authorities, universities, charities, community organisations, etc to help people and communities understand their place in shared histories, identities and local life, and to foster connection, inclusion and pride. Eligible costs i...
18th December 2025
The National Churches Trust’s Medium Grants Programme (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, across the UK towards project development and investigative work up to RIBA planning stage 1, to support churches preparing for a major project, and in developing their project to the point at which they can approach a major grant funder. Grants will never exceed 50% of the net project costs for this phase. The National Churches Trusts's Medium Grants Programme is also now able to offe...
18th December 2025
Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects (UK)
The Elephant Trust has announced that the next application deadline is midnight on 18th January 2026. The Trust offers grants to artists for new, innovative visual arts projects. It aims to enable artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects despite a lack of funds. The Trust supports projects that develop and enhance knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the fine arts. Priority is given to artists, small organisations, and galleries that are creating new ...
18th December 2025
£730,000 Fund to Support Fishing (England)
Angling clubs, non-government organisations and local authorities, as well as commercial fisheries and other community organisations can apply for a share of £730,000 in funding to support fishing in England. The funding is made available through the Environment Agency’s Fisheries Improvement Programme, which reinvests fishing licence income back into projects that aim to improve habitat and facilities for anglers in rivers, canals and stillwaters. This latest round is seeking ideas that crea...
17th December 2025
Funding to Support Early Career Music Promoters (England)
The PRS Foundation is currently offering grants to support the career development of music promoters in England. The Early Career Promoter Fund offers grants of up to £3,500 and capacity-building support to help early career independent promoters of all genres with the booking, programming and promotion of gigs, concerts, showcases, tours and other performances, and the costs associated with these activities, as well as helping promoters build their skills. The scheme will also help to address ...
17th December 2025
Grants to Support Serving Soldiers, Veterans & their Families (UK)
Charities and organisations that support soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families can apply for grants from the Army Benelevont Fund. Various projects and activities can be funded, including mental health support, educational programmes and employment assistance, family support, housing assistance, independent living, and elderly care. This might include helping wounded soldiers to adapt to life after service, assisting elderly veterans to keep their independence, or supporting soldiers ...
17th December 2025
Grants to Improve the Quality of Grass Football Pitches (England)
The Football Foundation's Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund offers six-year tapered grants to eligible grassroots football organisations aiming to enhance or sustain their grass pitches to the 'Good' standard set by the Grounds Management Association (GMA). Funding is allocated annually, decreasing over time; for example, an 11-a-side pitch may receive £3,200 per pitch in the first two years, £2,133 in years three and four, and £1,067 in the final two years. Eligible applicants include grassroots ...
17th December 2025
Environmental Groups Offered Chance to Double Donations (UK)
Environmental charities have the opportunity to boost their fundraising through a national match-funding campaign that will double every public donation received during World Earth Day week in April 2026. The initiative, which is made available through the Big Give’s Earth Raise campaign, supports UK-registered organisations working on issues such as climate change, biodiversity, waste, energy, transport, and pollution. The campaign is open to organisations with an annual income of at least ...
16th December 2025
New Levy Funding for Gambling Harms Prevention (England, Scotland & Wales)
Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England, Scotland and Wales are invited to submit expressions of interest for a new funding programme aimed at reducing gambling-related harms. The VCSE Gambling Harms Prevention & Resilience Fund is a government-backed initiative funded through the statutory levy on gambling operators. It aims to establish an independent, public health-led approach to preventing gambling-related harm in those most at risk. Funding will be alloca...
16th December 2025
Grants & Loans for Social Housing Projects (England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands & Isle of Man)
Grants and interest-free loans are available to small registered charities providing affordable homes for vulnerable people in need in England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands & Isle of Man. The Quaker Housing Trust provides support through two separate programmes to help housing projects that meet the needs of people undergoing transitions in their lives, such as those seeking asylum, recovering from addiction, leaving prison, or moving from domestic abuse. Best Practice Grants of up to £...
16th December 2025
Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment (UK)
The Matthew Good Foundation has opened the next round of its Grants for Good Fund. The aim is to support small charities, not-for-profit groups, and social entrepreneurs passionate about making a difference for people, their communities, and the environment. The Fund will share £15,000 between five shortlisted projects every three months, which will be voted for by John Good Group employees. The project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of £5,000, second place £3,500, third p...
16th December 2025
Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People (UK - excl. Greater London)
Grants of up to £15,000 are available to UK charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people aged 12-21 who are socially excluded or marginalised, and who are experiencing or may have experienced significant issues within their lives. The Allen Lane Foundation Young People's Programme is keen to support young people (outside Greater London) who are facing difficult challenges and barriers to accessing support and opportunities, particularly children who are considered persis...
15th December 2025
Grants for the Restoration of Historic Country Buildings (England & Wales)
Grants of up to £250,000 are available for the restoration and conservation of rural historic buildings and structures in England and Wales, including their gardens, grounds and outbuildings. The funding is made available by the Historic Houses Foundation to owners (charities, institutions, local authorities, and individuals) who are committed to the sustainable care, management, and public access of historic country houses. The funding is intended to support projects which either do not qualif...
15th December 2025
Grants and Loans Available to Help Charitable Organisations Grow (UK)
Charities, social enterprises and community organisations across the UK can apply for flexible social investment aims to help organisations strengthen their financial resilience, grow trading income and increase social impact. The funding is the form of repayable finance of between £50,000 and £1 million rather than a grant. The funding is aimed at organisaions where traditional grants or bank lending may not be suitable. The funding is being made available through the Charities Aid Foundati...
15th December 2025
Capital Grants for Performing Arts Organisations to Improve Education And Training Facilities (UK)
UK performing arts organisations can apply for new capital funding to improve training, rehearsal and education facilities, supporting stronger participation, audience engagement and long-term sustainability. Funding is available for new build, refurbishment and specialist equipment, with grants starting at £15,000 and typical awards between £50,000 and £150,000; match funding is usually required for larger projects. Eligible applicants include registered charities and local authorities focus...
12th December 2025
Funding Available for Urban Nature Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations in the UK that aim to bring local people together to transform urban spaces by sowing and growing UK native wildflowers and/or fungi. The Grow Wild Community Programme will support twenty-three community-led projects that benefit both wildlife and people, with a particular focus on engaging young people, disabled people, those experiencing disadvantage, and others who face barriers to con...
12th December 2025
Funding for Organisations Driving Systemic Economic Change (UK)
Organisations such as registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations, etc, that are working towards a fairer economic system in the UK can apply for funding through the Friends Provident Foundation’s grants programme. The Friends Provident Foundation is an independent UK charity focused on supporting projects that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable economic system. The Foundation is accepting applications through tw...
12th December 2025
Grants & Loans to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Community Organisations (England)
Social Investment Business is offering a mixture of unrestricted loans and grants to help charities and social enterprises in England improve their energy resilience. The Energy Resilience Fund provides up to £250,000 in funding (40% grant, 60% loan) for projects that reduce carbon emissions, save energy costs, and upgrade energy efficiency. Eligible uses include installing energy-saving measures or generation technologies for buildings and land (including new builds), and purchasing energy-eff...
12th December 2025
Funding for Community-led Environmental & Sustainability Projects (UK)
As part of its long-term commitment to sustainability, the Stobart Group has launched a new fund to support community-led environmental and sustainability projects across the UK. The Stobart Sustainability Fund will support not-for-profit organisations, community groups, schools and colleges in transforming their local communities through projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions, or protect and enhance the environment. The fund aims to help educate communities on how they can...
11th December 2025
Grants to Help Disabled & Disadvantaged People Connect with Nature (England & Wales)
Charities and not-for-profit organisations in England and Wales can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help disabled or disadvantaged people connect with nature and the countryside. The funding, made available through the CLA Charitable Trust, supports projects that improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people who are disabled or disadvantaged by helping them to visit and participate in recreational and educational opportunities in the countryside. Applications...
11th December 2025
Funding to Support Families in Need (UK)
Voluntary sector organisations in the UK working on the frontlines of family support can apply for grants of £10,000-£100,000 for a period of one to three years. These funds, made available through the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, can be used for core costs, salaries, running expenses, and project costs. The programme prioritises organisations with an annual income up to £500,000 located in, or serving of high deprivation. Focus areas include family support in deprived communities, with...
11th December 2025
Funding to Support Grassroots Music (England)
Arts Council England has announced that its Supporting Grassroots Music Fund has reopened to applications. The Fund offers grants of up to £40,000 for projects lasting up to three years, supporting venues, festivals, promoters, and recording or rehearsal studios to strengthen and develop their work. It aims to improve opportunities for music creators, particularly those early in their careers, by expanding access to rehearsal and recording spaces, supporting touring activity, and enhancing the ...
10th December 2025
Grants for Hospices & Palliative Care Organisations (UK)
UK hospices and palliative care organisations operating within the NHS can apply for grants of up to £150,000 to support capital costs for new buildings, refurbishments, or equipment purchases. To be eligible for the grants, projects should aim to increase access to services for new and existing users, improve the quality and range of care, or enhance the organisation’s long-term sustainability. Match funding is required for projects costing over £50,000. The funding is being made available ...
10th December 2025
Arts-Based Learning Fund (UK)
Arts organisations and charities working with schools, colleges and other formal education settings can apply for grants of £30,000 to £300,000 to deliver high-quality arts-based learning projects lasting two to four years. The funding aims to improve the lives and achievements of children and young people experiencing inequality, with priorities including support for disadvantaged pupils, expanding access to arts-based teaching in underserved schools, addressing inclusion and racism, developi...
10th December 2025
£1.6 Million Funding Round Launched to Support UK Music Overseas (UK)
The latest round of the government’s Music Export Growth Scheme, which supports small and medium-sized independent music companies to introduce UK music overseas, has opened to applications. The scheme offers grants of £5,000 to £50,000 to help companies, including record labels, distributors, and management agencies, deliver high-quality marketing, touring, and promotional campaigns that raise the international profile of their artists. Applications must include detailed campaign proposals ...
9th December 2025
Funding to Buy Books for School Libraries (England)
UK schools and early years’ settings can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to buy books for their libraries and encourage more children to read for pleasure. The LoveReading4Kids Funding for Schools Scheme will help schools to provide children with a range of non-curriculum books to improve their reading standards, particularly amongst children experiencing disadvantage or underrepresentation. Any grant awarded will be made in the form of credit to be spent within six months on the LoveReading...
9th December 2025
Grants for Small & Medium Sized Museums to Improve the Care of their Collections (UK)
Small and medium-sized museums that are members of the Association of Independent Museums can apply for funding to improve the care for their collections. The funding is being made available with support from the Pilgrim Trust. Grants of up to £1,200 are available to cover the cost of a three-day professional collections care audit. Larger museums are advised to apply directly to the Pilgrim Trust for funding. The funding is made available through the Collections Care and Conservation Grants sc...
8th December 2025
Grants to Install Water Drinking Fountains (UK)
Grants of up to £2,500 are available for not-for-profit organisations to purchase and install public water drinking fountains in coastal areas. The funding is being made available through the Sea-Changers Coastal Fountain Fund 2025 and aims to reduce the impact of single-use plastic water bottles on coastal habitats by providing accessible water refill stations in busy or environmentally important locations. Now in its sixth year, the fund has already supported 40 fountains across the UK. The ...
8th December 2025
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Small Charities Supporting Vulnerable People (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for small charities working to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the UK. The funding is provided by the Wise Music Foundation, which aims to make a positive difference for people facing hardship, illness, or poverty, particularly children, the homeless, older people, and those with disabilities. The Foundation also supports a wider range of causes, including education, cultural activities, arts and heritage, health and disability support, oversea...
5th December 2025
Funding for Projects Making a Positive Impact on People’s Lives (UK - Various Locations)
Charities, social enterprises and community groups can apply for grants of up to £8,000 to deliver projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives. The funding is provided by the Focus Foundation — the charitable arm of Focus Group, a provider of essential business technology — to support projects that focus on underprivileged children and young adults, mental health, and community initiatives that are located close to one of its regional UK offices. To be eligible, projects sh...
5th December 2025
Funding to Support Frontline Services for Babies & New Parents (UK)
Multi-year funding is available for charities delivering frontline services that improve outcomes for babies during their first 1001 critical days – from pregnancy to age two. The funding is provided by the 1001 Foundation, which aims to bring about meaningful change in the way services are delivered, and support parents and carers to give their baby the best start in life. Organisations can apply for up to £100,000 per year for up to five years to deliver services in community-based family h...
5th December 2025
Match Funding Campaign to Support Arts & Culture Charities (UK)
The Big Give, in partnership with Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture, has opened a match funding campaign to support arts and culture charities working to create positive social change across the UK. Up to £30,000 in match funding is available to help organisations run their own seven-day online Arts for Impact match funding campaign in March 2026. The initiative supports projects that use arts and culture to improve wellbeing, strengthen communities, and bring about meaningful, long-te...
5th December 2025
Funding for Educational & Vocational Projects to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to deliver educational and vocational projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged young people across the UK. Funding is provided by the Sofronie Foundation to support initiatives that increase access to higher education, such as programmes that raise aspirations, build confidence, and develop skills in preparation for university. The foundation also aims to increase access to vocational training through initiatives that equip...
4th December 2025