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The Weymouth & Portland Partnership scoops £29,000 grant
The Weymouth and Portland Partnership has been awarded £29,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the cost of converting 13 Custom House Quay into an advice, training and information centre for the local community.<><>The award has been granted to the Weymouth & Portland Regeneration Trust L...
26th July 2005
Funding News for South West
Bristol Groups Invited to Apply for Recovery Social Action Funding (South West)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available through Bristol City Council’s Sparking Social Action in Recovery Grant. The funding is for Bristol-based voluntary and community organisations, registered charities, and not-for-profit companies. Community Interest Companies can also apply if most of their directors are unpaid. The grant supports social action projects that are led, designed, or co-designed by people with lived experience of drug and alcohol use or recovery services. Projects should help...
23rd June 2026
Funding to Support Disadvantaged Communities (Dorset)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to smaller Dorset-based grassroots and not-for-profit organisations tackling local issues, social problems, poverty and disadvantage in the county. A total of £60,000 is available in this funding round. Priority will be given to projects supporting older people and people experiencing mental health issues. The funding can be used to support core costs, service delivery and reasonable capital items, and can be used for existing services, service expansion...
2nd June 2026
Grants for Welfare and Art Projects (South West of England)
The Elmgrant Trust offers grants to not-for-profit organisations and schools in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Dorset for projects that enhance local welfare and quality of life, including arts initiatives. The Trust also supports individuals in the South West who are pursuing further education to improve their job prospects with demonstrated compassionate need. Typical grants are around £550 for organisations, up to £1,000 for individuals under 18, and up to £3,000 for those over 18. Trustee...
1st June 2026
Funding for Creative Projects Connecting Young People with Nature (Devon)
Charities, social enterprises, and community groups in Devon can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver creative projects that engage young people with environmental issues and inspire positive action. Eligible activities include environmental art, installations, exhibitions, theatre, music, storytelling, film, photography, digital media, creative education, youth-led campaigns, workshops, and community initiatives. Government-funded organisations and schools are not eligible to apply. The...
19th May 2026
New Fund to Help Vulnerable People Facing Financial Hardship (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole)
Registered charities, community organisations and other not-for-profit groups can apply for funding to support vulnerable and low-income residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP). The £4.78 million BCP Crisis and Resilience Fund will support households facing sudden financial shocks—such as unexpected bills or loss of income—through crisis payments, housing support, and services that improve long-term financial stability. The fund offers one-year grants of up to £7,500, with m...
30th April 2026
Grants of up to £2,000 Available for Local Environmental Projects (South West)
Not for profit organisations, including schools and parish councils, can apply for grants of up to £2,000 for projects that deliver practical environmental improvements and help communities across the south west become more sustainable. The funding is available for projects lasting up to 12 months and is open to registered charities, voluntary and community groups with charitable aims, community interest companies with an average annual income below £500,000 over the past three years, and scho...
22nd April 2026
Grants of up to £30,000 Available to Homeless Charities (Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly)
Charities, voluntary and community organisations, and social enterprises in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly can apply for grants of £1,000 to £10,000, or up to £30,000 for partnerships, to support people who are homeless or at risk of rough sleeping. Funding will support frontline activities such as early intervention, outreach, advice services, and tailored support for individuals with complex needs, particularly projects that help people access and sustain long-term housing or take a colla...
18th March 2026
Grants to Encourage Young People to Connect with Nature (Gloucestershire, Swindon & Bristol)
Charities and not-for-profit organisations in Gloucestershire, Swindon, and Bristol can apply for grants of £500 to support projects that encourage young people aged 11 to 19 (or up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) from underserved communities to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. The grants can be used to create outdoor learning spaces and enhance biodiversity through projects like wildflower meadows, raised beds, allotment gardens, ponds, woodland area...
15th January 2026
UK Funding News
Small Charities Can Apply for Grants to Tackle Health Inequalities (UK)
Small UK registered charities can apply for up to £10,000 in unrestricted funding to reduce health inequalities. Up to 10 charities will be supported, with priority for community-based work improving health outcomes for disadvantaged groups, including ethnic minority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ communities and others experiencing inequality. The charities offered funding will be invited to attend an online leadership programme. Up to 10 places are available, valued at £5,000 a place. ...
8th July 2026
Funding to Support Local Community Projects (England, Scotland & Wales)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to registered charities for projects that positively impact communities across England, Scotland, and Wales. The Morrisons Foundation provides funding to support projects that tackle poverty and social deprivation, enhance community spaces, facilities and services, and improve the health and wellbeing of local communities. The funding will support both capital spend and direct project delivery costs. Priority is given to smaller organisations with an annual...
8th July 2026
Funding to Make the Chemical Sciences More Inclusive & Diverse (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects that tackle equity, diversity and inclusion issues in the chemical sciences. Funding is open to Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) members worldwide. It is also available to non-members who are based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland. Applicants can include individuals and organisations. This includes academic and industry researchers, schools, museums, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts organisations and libraries. The Inclus...
8th July 2026
Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders (UK)
UK charities and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) are invited to apply for grants to support projects that help young offenders, ex-offenders, and other disadvantaged young people find routes into meaningful work and involvement in their communities. Applications from community interest companies (CICs) may also be considered in some cases. The programme offers two funding streams: small grants of up to £5,000 and main grants with no formal upper limit, although most awards are betw...
8th July 2026
Funding for UK Teachers to Visit German Schools (UK)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for UK teachers to visit a German school and gain insights into the German education system. The grants can cover up to 75% of the costs of a one- or two-week visit during the autumn, spring, or summer term 2025-26. The funding made available through the UK-German Connection Professional Enrichment Programme will provide teachers with the opportunity to develop their professional skills and knowledge, covering the costs of travel, accommodation, insurance, a...
7th July 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...
7th July 2026
Grants & Loans for Social Housing Projects (England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands & Isle of Man)
Registered charities with annual turnover below £1.5 million can apply for Quaker Housing Trust loans and grants to support housing projects for people in need across England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Support includes Project Development Grants of up to £6,000 for feasibility studies, professional advice and planning costs. Capital funding includes interest-free loans of up to £30,000 for rent-generating projects, and grants of up to £20,000 for projects sup...
6th July 2026
Grants of up to £18,000 available to Social Entrepreneurs (UK)
Social entrepreneurs across the UK can apply for awards of up to £8,000 to start community-focused business ventures, or up to £18,000 to grow existing ones. Applications are open through two funding streams. The Funding Futures Programme supports young social entrepreneurs aged 16 to 30 who are working to improve financial inclusion, such as access to financial services and support, for disadvantaged or marginalised people affected by the cost of living crisis. The Millennium Awards are open...
6th July 2026
Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People (UK)
The Matrix Causes Fund has reopened for applications, providing grants to organisations supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the UK and internationally. Funding of up to £8,000 for one-off projects or up to £5,000 per year for up to 3 years is available. Priority will be given to projects where the benefit can be most widely felt, and from organisations based in London, and/or those organisations whose focus is on supporting the needs of vulnerable persons such as people (particul...
6th July 2026
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Social Welfare Projects (UK)
Registered UK charities working in medical research, elderly care, general welfare, hospices, support for the deaf and blind, services for the physically and mentally disabled, or Armed Forces welfare can apply to the Inman Charity for grants of up to £5,000. Each year, the charity distributes around £350,000 in total funding. Applications must be received by 31 July 2026 to be considered for the Autumn meeting. Approximately £350,000 are available each year....
6th July 2026
Funding to Boost Youth Employment (England, Scotland and Wales)
Businesses in England, Scotland and Wales can claim £3,000 for every long-term unemployed young person they hire under a new government scheme to boost youth employment. The Youth Jobs Grant scheme aims to help up to 60,000 young people into work over the next three years, while supporting businesses to grow. It is aimed at young people aged 18 to 24 who have been on Universal Credit and looking for work for six months or more. Employers must complete an online application, after which the Jobc...
3rd July 2026
Funding to Support Youth Engagement Through Storytelling (UK)
Online audiobook service Audible has launched an open call for applications from charities across the UK to support projects that use audio storytelling to engage and inspire young people aged 12 to 18. Grants of £15,000 to £30,000 are available, along with Audible membership and resources, for organisations delivering activities to 150 to 300 underrepresented young people outside school settings. This includes provision through after-school clubs, community centres, youth development organisa...
3rd July 2026
Accelerator Programme Launched for Disabled & Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs (UK)
Foundervine, in partnership with Lloyds Bank, has launched an eight-week accelerator to support disabled and neurodivergent entrepreneurs across the UK. Designed to remove systemic barriers, the Breakthrough programme will help established businesses achieve their next stage of growth through expert-led workshops, one-to-one mentoring, and peer learning. There are 25 places available on the programme, which will be delivered through a combination of virtual and in-person events. The accelerator ...
3rd July 2026
Grants of Up to £5,000 Available to Support Armed Forces Communities (UK)
Registered charities and not-for-profit groups with annual income of £100,000 or less can apply for £500–£5,000 to support serving personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers and immediate families in need. Grants must be spent within 12 months on well-costed community-based activities; salary costs are excluded, though sessional worker costs may be considered. Applicants complete an eligibility quiz before applying and may apply once per quarter on a rolling basis, with decision...
2nd July 2026
Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable Communities (UK / International)
The Souter Charitable Trust invites applications from UK-registered charities that help people in need in the UK and overseas. The Trust particularly supports organisations with Christian values, but charities without a Christian focus are also encouraged to apply. It funds groups that share its values and work with vulnerable or underserved communities, addressing both practical needs and spiritual wellbeing. There is no fixed minimum or maximum grant amount, although most awards range from £1...
2nd July 2026
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 currently accepting applications ...
2nd July 2026
Grants Available to Combat Isolation and Loneliness Amongst Older People and Adults with Disabilities (England, Scotland & Wales)
Funding of between £100 and £2,500 is available for individuals, charities and small community groups in England, Scotland & Wales to combat isolation and loneliness amongst older people and other adults with a disability. The funding which is being made through the Barchester's Charitable Foundation focuses on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Applications for individuals must be completed by a third-party sponsor such as a health care professional, soc...
2nd July 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...
2nd July 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....
1st July 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...
1st July 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...
1st July 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...
1st July 2026
War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available to repair and conserve free-standing war memorials in England. These grants are intended to support those responsible for maintaining war memorials. The grants support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, preventing their decay as an important part of our built heritage. Grants will typically cover up to 75% of eligible costs. The funding is being made available through the War Memorials Trust, and the next application closing date...
1st July 2026
The Fore to Open New Funding Round with Up to £45,000 in Unrestricted Grants (UK)
UK venture philanthropy fund, the Fore, has announced that its next funding round will open on 8 July 2026, offering unrestricted grants of up to £45,000 over one to three years to small charities and social enterprises with annual incomes below £500,000. Eligible organisations include UK-registered charities, CIOs, CICs limited by guarantee, and asset-locked Community Benefit Societies. Funding can be used for core and revenue costs to support growth, capacity building, structural improvement...
30th June 2026
New £25.6 Million Fund to Support Women within the Criminal Justice System (England)
Voluntary and community organisations, including registered charities, exempt charities and social enterprises, can apply for a share of around £25.6 million to deliver not-for-profit, gender-specific and trauma-informed support for women aged 18 and over who are in, or at risk of escalating within, the criminal justice system. Funding will run from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2029 and will be competed across 12 probation-region Lots, supporting women’s centres, whole-system approaches, reduce...
30th June 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...
30th June 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...
30th June 2026
Grants of up to £3,000 for School Science Projects (UK)
The Royal Society, the world's oldest scientific institution promoting scientific research and knowledge, has announced that its Partnership grants programme has reopened for applications. The programme awards grants of up to £3,000 to primary and secondary schools to support the teaching of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Activities funded aim to enhance science education by encouraging collaboration between schools and professional scientists or engineer...
30th June 2026
Funding to Support Challenged & Vulnerable Young People (UK)
UK registered charities and safeguarding professionals can apply for the7stars foundation grants supporting vulnerable children and young people aged 18 and under across the UK. Funding includes two-year unrestricted grants of £60,000 for child poverty work, £10,000 unrestricted Social Impact grants for charities with turnover under £1.5 million for work related to anti racism and online abuse, one-off Individual Funding grants up to £500 for children facing critical need, and fully funded a...
29th June 2026
Grants Available to Charities Providing Physical Health Services (UK)
UK registered health charities with annual income below £20 million and at least five years of audited or independently examined accounts can apply for flexible grants of up to £25,000 per year, typically £10,000 to £15,000 for 12 months, to support physical health services or projects delivered in the UK. Funding can support evidence-based therapies, specialist health information, healthcare for people experiencing homelessness, street sex workers and vulnerable migrants, and air ambulance ...
29th June 2026
Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation (UK)
The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation has announced that the next application deadline for their grants programme is 5 pm on 21 August 2025. 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 ha...
29th June 2026
Funding Available for Prisoner Rehabilitation and Early Intervention Schemes (UK)
UK registered charities with an annual income between £350,000 and £4 million can apply for grants of up to £25,000 per year for up to three years for projects that prevent criminal activity and rehabilitate offenders. Key funding areas include early intervention for families, diversionary schemes for at-risk youth, and rehabilitation support focusing on accommodation, mentoring, and employment. Priority is given to initiatives supporting victims of domestic abuse and criminal exploitation, ...
26th June 2026
Funding to Boost Community and Individual Music-Making (UK)
Funding is now available to support projects that increase participation in music within disadvantaged and marginalised communities. The funding is available to individuals, community groups and schools through the Music for All Awards programme delivered by Music for All. Grants can support the purchase of instruments and equipment including electro-acoustic guitars, Pbuzz instruments, ukuleles, keyboard bundles, drum kits and Orange Crush Mini amps. UK-based charities, community music groups, ...
26th June 2026
Grants of up to £1,000 to Support Local Good Causes (UK)
Community groups across the UK can now apply for grants of up to £1,000 to support local projects and fundraising efforts through The Co-operative Bank’s Customer Donation Fund. Open exclusively to the bank’s Charity and Community Bank Account holders, the fund helps small organisations carry out initiatives that strengthen community ties and deliver social impact. Grants are awarded quarterly and can go toward anything from equipment purchases and venue hire to running events and outreach ...
26th June 2026
Funding for International Cultural Partnerships (UK)
Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available to support artistic collaboration and exchange between the UK and selected countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. The British Council’s Connections Through Culture programme supports creative practitioners, cultural professionals, artists, creative hubs, festivals, biennials and organisations to deliver collaborative projects across a range of themes and art forms, including architec...
25th June 2026
Funding to use AI to Improve Education for Young People (UK)
Early-stage UK startups, social enterprises, nonprofits and companies using AI or new technology to improve education, skills, employment and long-term opportunities for young people from less advantaged backgrounds can apply to the AI and Social Mobility Challenge Prize. Applicants must have a working prototype or early version of their product or service. Eight shortlisted ventures will each receive £3,125, with £10,000 for the winner and £5,000 for the runner-up. They will also receive men...
24th June 2026
Funding for Community-Led Nature Projects (England, Scotland and Wales))
Not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales can apply for one-year grants of £10,000 to £25,000 for outdoor nature projects that support environmental action, nature recovery and climate-focused community activity. Applicants must have operated for at least 12 months and their aims must align with either contributing to nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency, or improving nature-rich spaces and access to them. Funding can also support related sustainable activities su...
24th June 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...
24th June 2026
Research Grants Available to Explore Racial Justice and Inclusion (UK)
Research grants of £15,000 to £500,000 are available for UK-based organisations, including universities, research organisations and voluntary sector bodies, to examine barriers and pathways to a racially just and inclusive UK society. Applicants must be employed by, or formally affiliated with, a UK organisation, with applications encouraged from people and organisations from racially minoritised communities. The 2026 priority theme is inter-generational changes, continuities and challenges in...
23rd June 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 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 and hor...
23rd June 2026
Funding to Provide Early Years Education for Armed Forces Families (UK)
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is offering grants ranging from £5,000 to £80,000 through the Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme to enhance early childhood education for children from Armed Forces families. Eligible applicants include early childhood education and childcare providers operating near Armed Forces communities, provided at least 50% of enrolled children are from service families; local authorities aiming to deliver specialised training to such providers; and cl...
23rd June 2026
Grants Available for Civil Society Groups Using Legal Tools to Hold Corporations to Account (UK)
Grants of up to £150,000 over three years are available to UK legally registered not-for-profit organisations working to hold companies accountable for corporate harm affecting migrant communities. Applicants must have a history of using legal tools for social change and be either corporate accountability organisations or migrants’ rights organisations with a clear interest in corporate accountability. Funding can support legal action, staff time, supervision, overheads, external legal advice...
22nd June 2026
Funding to Reduce the Challenges of Armed Service Life for Partners (UK)
Grants of between £10,000 to £150,000 are available for projects that find ways of reducing the challenges of service life for partners of serving armed forces personnel, including reservists. The grants support projects and activities that improve the support available for service partners and spouses. This can include promoting their skills and experience in the workplace, enhancing well-being, improving access to support services, and addressing the challenges that partners and spouses some...
22nd June 2026
Funding to Support UK-German School Partnerships (UK)
Funding is available to support first-time or revival visits for groups of young people to partner schools or youth groups in Germany. The UK-German Instant Impact Fund helps schools and youth groups start or re-establish partnerships by enabling young people to meet peers, explore the other country's culture, and participate in joint activities on a chosen theme. The grants is currently open fpr activities taking place from September 2025 onwards. Grants of up to £2,500 are available to prima...
22nd June 2026
Funding Opportunities for Musicians (UK)
Grants of up to £500 are available to support UK musicians at pivotal stages in their careers. The Help Musicians Fast Track Awards programme aims to help musicians grow or sustain their income or participate in something that could take their careers to the next level. The funding can be used for anything from courses, networking opportunities, and equipment to recording, releasing, and performing costs. To be eligible, applicants must be 18 and over, have no more than £10,000 in savings or a...
22nd June 2026
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 June 2026
Freelands Foundation has launched the Learning Through Making Fund (UK)
UK-based visual arts organisations whose work benefits the public or has a charitable purpose can apply for grants of up to £25,000. The funding is for hands-on visual arts education projects taking place in the UK between 1 January and 31 December 2027. Eligible applicants include charities, local authority galleries or museums, charitable organisations based within universities, CICs and Community Benefit Societies that meet the fund’s extra eligibility rules. Funding can support materia...
19th June 2026
Support for Children Living in Severe Poverty (UK)
Grants are now available to support children and young people in the UK experiencing a crisis or emergency. The grants which are made available through the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme support families with children up to the age of 17 who are living with financial, health and social difficulties by providing items that meet children’s most basic needs, such as kitchen appliances, furniture, baby equipment, beds, clothing, and other items and services that are critica...
19th June 2026
Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales)
State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Belfast, Halton. North Lanarkshire, Nottingham City, Stoke-on-Trent, Halton, Blackburn with Darwen, Denbighshire, Manchester City, Newport and Torfaen can apply for grants from the Edina Trust to run science projects. The Edina Trust offers £1,000 grants for primary and special schools, and £700 nursery grants. The Science Grant Scheme runs in each area for three years before moving on to a new area. Grants can be used for scie...
19th June 2026
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...
18th June 2026
Grants of up to €100,000 Available for Inclusive Outdoor Recreation and Nature Conservation (UK / International)
Non-profit organisations around the world can apply for grants to use outdoor recreation and sport to protect nature and create social or environmental benefits. This includes UK charities, clubs and community groups. Individuals cannot apply. Grants can be for up to €100,000. The funding can support small local projects, trial projects, the expansion of successful work, or larger projects designed to create major change. Eligible projects may focus on nature conservation, environmental stewa...
17th June 2026
Funding for Charities Supporting the Armed Forces Community (UK)
Armed forces charities can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to deliver projects that benefit the military community in the UK and overseas. Funding is available to organisations with an annual income below £1 million for initiatives that improve wellbeing, connection, and morale among serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families. Eligible projects might include community events, creative activities, or services that strengthen mental health and reduce social isolation. Grants ar...
17th June 2026
Free Support to Expand Classical Studies in Schools (UK)
Classics for All, a UK-based educational charity that promotes the teaching of classical subjects, is offering free support to UK state schools that want to introduce or expand classical studies. This can be done either as part of the curriculum or as an enrichment/club activity. Schools will receive mentoring, initial advice, and contributions toward training costs to help them introduce or develop a classical subject. The support will enable schools, particularly those in areas of high depriva...
16th June 2026
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 ...
16th June 2026
Overseas Development Grants for UK-based Charities (UK)
UK-based charities working overseas can apply for grants of up to £25,000 for projects that benefit some of the most deprived people and communities in the developing world. The funding can be awarded over 3 – 5 years as grants of between £3,000 and £5,000 per year. Previous awards have been made to Cool Earth for providing safe sanitation for indigenous rainforest villages in Papua New Guinea, Point Foundation for supporting community-based living for the disabled in Rwanda, and Just a Dro...
16th June 2026
Funding to Support International School and Youth Projects (UK)
Organisations and schools working with young people will, from November 2026, be able to access funding for youth projects through the UK Government’s Erasmus+ programme. The programme will support youth-focused activity in EU and associated non-EU countries, including projects linked to non-formal education, youth work and youth social action. Schools, colleges, further education and vocational education and training providers, youth organisations and adult education providers will be able to...
15th June 2026
CPF Trust Opens 2026 Grants Programme (UK)
The CPF Trust is a grant-making charity that supports other registered UK charities. It is currently offering small one-year grants for organisations working in areas such as the arts, education, health, disability, animal welfare, and support for older people, carers, and disadvantaged children and young people. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £3,000 and can be used towards revenue or capital costs, and for project or core funding. Applications must be submitted by email by 30 September...
12th June 2026
Funding to Help People Access HMRC Services (UK)
Voluntary, community and nonprofit organisations, including charities, social enterprises, mutuals and co-operatives, can apply for grants of £40,000 to £1 million per year to support customers who need extra help accessing HMRC services from April 2027 to March 2030. The funding will support tax-related advice, issue resolution and confidence-building for people facing barriers including low digital confidence, disability, mental health issues, language barriers, bereavement, abuse or other ...
11th June 2026
Funding to Support Racially Minoritised Young Men in Contact with the Justice System (UK)
Grants of £200,000 will soon be available for UK-registered not-for-profit organisations that support young men aged 18 to 25 from racially minoritised communities who are in contact with the criminal justice system. Eligible groups include young men from Black communities and other racially minoritised communities, as well as Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Jewish and Muslim communities. Smaller organisations will be prioritised, especially those run by people from the communities they support. Appl...
11th June 2026
Grants Available to Not-For-Profit Theatres to Carry Out Essential Works (UK)
Grants of up to £7,500 are available to help not-for-profit theatres across the UK carry out small capital projects that improve their resilience, sustainability and accessibility. The Theatres Trust’s Small Grants Programme, supported by The Linbury Trust, funds improvements to theatre buildings, essential plant and machinery, and digital infrastructure. Previous grants have supported improvements such as better level access, upgraded building management systems, new heating and cooling, dra...
11th June 2026
Funding to Help Vulnerable People with their Housing Needs (UK)
UK registered charities can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to support people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. This funding is available to charities with an annual income of under £500,000. It can be used for core costs, project costs, or capital expenses. Larger grants of up to £75,000 are also available. These are for charities with an income of £1 million or less, based in Yorkshire or the North East. The funding can support running costs, staffing, and service delivery ...
11th June 2026
£2.85 Million Support Programme to Explore Technology in Adult Vocational Learning (UK)
Ufi VocTech Trust has announced a £2.85 million funding and support programme to help small organisations explore how technology could improve vocational learning for adults aged 16 and over across the UK. Up to 40 organisations will join a 10-week programme offering expert-led sessions, peer learning and one-to-one mentoring. Participants will be supported to define a learning challenge, explore technology options, test ideas and build a clear plan. Those that successfully complete the program...
10th June 2026
Grants to Support Armed Forces Families Impacted by Separation (UK)
UK-registered charities and local authorities can apply for grants of up to £350,000 to improve support for serving Armed Forces families affected by separation and relocation. The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s Together for Service Families: Place-based Grants Programme will support portfolios of local projects, led by one organisation and delivered with local partners in specific locations across the UK. The aim is to help families of serving personnel and reservists access more effecti...
10th June 2026
£100,000 Grants for Organisations Helping Young People into Work (England, Scotland & Wales)
Not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged young people can apply for £100,000 in core funding and support through Impetus’ Skills grant round. Impetus is seeking to partner with one or two organisations that help young people aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment or training move into employment through work-related skills, including vocational or essential skills training. Priority will be given to organisations supporting young people who are lower qualified, from...
10th June 2026
Funding Opportunity for Grassroots Projects Near Co-op Food Stores (UK - Various Locations)
The food retailer, the Co-op has announced that grants are still available in a small number of areas for small charities, voluntary and community groups, schools and other not-for-profit organisations to support projects that benefit local communities centred around Co-op Food Stores. This year, the Fund is looking to support projects that enable people to access food, create opportunities for young people, improve people’s mental wellbeing, promote community cohesion and build sustainable fu...
10th June 2026
Funding for Arts, Health & Heritage Projects (UK)
Grants are available to UK-registered charities for arts, creative health and heritage crafts projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged people. The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust typically awards grants of between £500 and £8,000 for project and core costs, with unrestricted funding available to charities with annual income below £250,000. Activities could include community music-making, arts-based health projects, short breaks for young carers, animal-assisted therapy, horticulture, an...
9th June 2026
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 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 Foundation’...
9th June 2026
Funding to Promote Science in Schools (UK)
State-funded primary and secondary schools across the UK can apply for free science education visits worth £800 through the Royal Institution’s Science in Schools scheme. Delivered by professional presenters, the visits support science education for children in Key Stages 1 to 3, contribute to teachers’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD), engage families, and offer fundraising opportunities for schools. Applications are particularly encouraged from schools whose pupils may not otherw...
8th June 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...
8th June 2026
Funding to Encourage Volunteering Amongst Young People (UK)
Grants of up to £500 are available to individuals or groups of young people aged 30 or under who aim to make a difference through volunteering or community service. The funding is made available through the Alec Dickson Trust. It prioritises projects involving many volunteers, addresses the specific needs of disadvantaged communities and individuals, and is innovative and sustainable. The Trust is seeking projects that identify a specific need and propose activities to address it, which are a...
8th June 2026
Grants Available to Help Armed Forces Communities Connect Locally (UK)
Community groups across the UK can apply for grants of up to £50,000 for projects that help members of the Armed Forces community connect with others, reduce loneliness and access local support services. The programme is open to not-for-profit organisations with a formal constitution that can show their project will support people who meet The Royal British Legion’s eligibility criteria. Funding can support activities such as regular social events, sport and shared activities, creative projec...
5th June 2026
Hardship Grants Open to UK Fashion and Textile Families (UK)
Parents and carers working in the UK fashion and textile industry who are struggling financially can apply for funding from the Fashion and Textile Children’s Trust. The charity provides grants for children’s essentials and specialist items, including clothing, bedroom furniture, white goods, mobility equipment, sensory toys and therapies for children with additional needs. To be eligible, current workers need at least six months’ employment in the past nine years, while former workers and...
5th June 2026
Funding for School Science Projects (UK)
Primary and secondary schools in the UK can apply for funding to purchase equipment so that students can enjoy practical science, to run science enrichment projects, or to enable students to participate in science events and competitions. Primary schools can apply for grants of up to £600 and Secondary schools up to £1,000. The funding is being made available through the Armourers and Brasiers' Gauntlet Trust, which is one of the leading charities in the UK supporting metallurgy and materials ...
5th June 2026
£970,000 Competition Opens for a National Muslim War Memorial (England)
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has opened a competition offering up to £970,000 for an organisation, or group of organisations, to design and build a national Muslim War Memorial in England. The memorial will honour the contributions of Muslim service personnel who fought alongside Britain in the First and Second World Wars. It is intended to serve as both a place for reflection and an educational resource to raise public awareness and encourage interfaith dialogue. E...
4th June 2026
Grants Available for Small Charities Supporting Disadvantaged People (England & Wales)
Grants of up to £3,000 per year for up to three years are available to support the core costs of small registered charities working with some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in England and Wales. This includes elderly people, children and young people, people with disabilities or mental health challenges, and those affected by addiction or educational disadvantage. To be eligible, organisations must have been operating for at least three years and have an annual income of less...
4th June 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 develop practical, sustainable ways to strengthen their long-term resilience. The funding, 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 environmentally responsive practice...
4th June 2026
Grants to Promote the Teaching of Greek (UK)
Schools can apply for grants for projects that promote teaching the Greek language or subjects relating to Greek Civilisation. The funding being made available by the Hellenic Society makes the grants for the development of new courses in Greek, books & other teaching materials; classics days or conferences; Greek plays by schools, and summer schools for school pupils. Applications from schools planning to start courses in Greek are especially welcome. Applications on behalf of individual pupils...
4th June 2026
New Funding Round Opens to Help Households Facing Cold Homes and High Energy Bills (England, Scotland & Wales)
A new £30 million funding round has opened through phase three of the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme to support charities and community energy organisations working with households at risk from cold homes and high energy bills. Funding is available across England, Scotland and Wales for projects that support vulnerable households, reduce carbon emissions, develop innovative energy products and services, and contribute to a just transition to net zero. Six funding streams are ava...
3rd June 2026
Funding to Support Early Years Parenting (UK)
UK-registered charitable organisations with annual income of £100,000 to £5 million can apply for four-year grants totalling £225,000 to support early-years parenting work delivered in the UK. Funding is flexible and can be used towards general running costs for sustained, face-to-face support that promotes development among children from birth to age 5. Eligible organisations need to show that they work closely with and understand parents of children aged newborn to five in the communities t...
3rd June 2026
Royal Society of Biology - Outreach and Engagement Grants (UK)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available to run citizen science projects that engage public audiences with biology in an accessible and memorable way. Aimed at enhancing understanding of the life sciences, the scheme addresses concerns about declining public engagement in science, particularly among young people and marginalised groups. Funding can support activities such as school visits, workshops, exhibitions, and hands-on events that promote biological concepts creatively and inclusively. Open ...
3rd June 2026
Grants to Promote Latin and Roman Studies and Activities (UK)
Grants of up to £600 are available to schools to support the promotion of Latin and Roman studies. Most grants are awarded for the purchase of textbooks and other books on Roman topics. Grants are also awarded to groups and schools and museums organising lectures or study days on Roman themes, and money has recently been made available for archaeology fieldwork bursaries. The Society awards the grants for the Promotion of Roman Studies and the next closing date for applications is 1 November 20...
3rd June 2026
Funding to Promote Inclusion & Participation in the Molecular Sciences (UK / Worldwide)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for projects that strengthen inclusion and participation in the molecular sciences. Individuals, groups, charities, and not-for-profit organisations worldwide can apply for funding to support activities that break down barriers and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across the field. Eligible projects could include community science shows, mentoring schemes, accessible teaching resources, or workshops for underrepresented groups. Applications are parti...
2nd June 2026
Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to UK-registered charities working to reduce disadvantage and improve quality of life for vulnerable people. Funding is available for projects across a range of priority areas, including poverty relief, disability inclusion, and health and wellbeing. It also supports work with children and young people, older people and veterans, as well as projects in the arts, heritage and environment. Eligible applicants include small and grassroots charities with an annu...
2nd June 2026
Hugo Burge Foundation Invites Grant Applications for Arts and Culture Projects (UK)
UK schools, local authorities, charities, community groups, museums, educational institutions, arts organisations, festivals, fairs, and community groups can apply for grants of up to £15,000 to support creativity in individuals and communities across the UK. A total of £300,000 is available to support creative education, creative communities and UK-based artists. The eligibility and funding levels vary according to which funding strand individuals and organisations apply to. A limited numb...
2nd June 2026
Grants of up to £20,000 Available for Community Climate Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £20,000 are available for community projects that help tackle climate change through sustainable water systems, solar energy schemes, or nature-based solutions such as habitat restoration and tree planting. Schools and not-for-profit organisations across the UK can apply. Applicants can either submit their own project idea or apply to run one of three existing climate initiatives. These are youth-led solar projects, projects that restore local natural habitats or plant trees, an...
1st June 2026
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...
1st June 2026
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...
1st June 2026
National Lottery Grants for Heritage - Grants of up to £10 Million Available (UK)
Not-for-profit organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of between £250,000 and £10 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for projects connecting people and communities to UK heritage. The funding can support a broad range of activities and project costs, such as volunteer expenses, capital works, repairs, maintenance, conservation costs, professional fees, event costs, and the acquisition of heritage. All projects must also consider long-term environmental sustainabili...
29th May 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...
29th May 2026
Funding Available for Local Green Spaces and Healthier Communities (UK)
Grants of £500 to £2,000 will be available to charities, schools, not-for-profit organisations, local authorities and social housing providers across the UK and Ireland for practical projects that improve local green spaces and support healthier communities. Funding can be used to make community spaces greener, healthier and more accessible, including outdoor classrooms, forest schools, sensory gardens, community allotments, pocket parks, playgrounds and similar improvements. The programme ope...
28th May 2026
Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK)
The Happy Days Children’s Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs. The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused. Activities include family day trips, and family holiday breaks. Applications can be submitted by parents, guardians, grandparents or sibli...
28th May 2026
Funding for Local Community Projects (UK)
Charities, schools, and community organisations operating within a 25-mile radius of a Moto Motorway Services site can apply for funding for projects and activities that benefit local communities across the UK. Moto in The Community Trust will fund various projects that directly benefit the communities where it operates or has a significant staff presence. The average grant awarded is £1,000, however, larger grants maybe agreed. Please note that any application submitted should have the endors...
28th May 2026
Funding for Community Tree Planting Schemes (England, Scotland & Wales)
Local authorities, charities, community groups, educational establishments, and landowners can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to support community tree planting projects across England, Scotland, and Wales. The Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund, delivered in partnership with the Tree Council, aims to improve biodiversity, increase climate resilience, and create greener places for people and wildlife. Funding can be used for a wide range of activities, including planting street trees,...
27th May 2026
Grants Available to Support Commercial Games Development (UK)
UK-registered SME games development studios can apply for grants of £100,000 to £250,000 to develop commercial games-for-entertainment projects. Projects must already have a prototype in place and be focused on commercial entertainment games with the potential to reach audiences at scale. Overall project costs must be at least twice the requested grant amount. Expressions of Interest are currently open. The fund is presently supported until 31 March 2029, although it may close earlier if deman...
27th May 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...
27th May 2026
Youth Hostel Offers Bursary Scheme for Towards Residential Stays (England & Wales)
Schools, registered charities, community groups and voluntary organisations supporting disadvantaged young people typically aged 8–18 can apply for fully funded or subsidised residential stays at YHA hostels. Funding generally covers up to 50% of accommodation costs and may also cover meals or activities. Eligible projects include school residentials, youth group outdoor learning trips and respite breaks for those facing challenges such as financial hardship, disability or bereavement. The p...
27th May 2026
Support for the Homeless Charities and Hospices (England and Wales)
Homelessness charities and hospices in England and Wales can apply for advice, support and funding to help with their construction projects. The support is being provided by the Construction Industry's Charity (CRASH), and can be used for a variety of purposes, including refurbishing or renovating buildings, building new facilities, improving accessibility, and installing energy-saving measures. Eligible applicants are registered charities that provide services to single homeless people aged 18 ...
27th May 2026
Grants of up to £25,000 Available to Prevent People Entering the Criminal Justice System (UK)
UK registered charities working in social and criminal justice can apply for grants of up to £25,000 through the Charles Hayward Foundation’s Main Grants Programme. The funding supports projects that help prevent people from entering the criminal justice system, as well as projects that help those already involved to rebuild their lives. The Foundation is interested in early intervention work with vulnerable families, projects that steer young people away from crime, support for girls and you...
26th May 2026
Funding to Promote Excellence in the Arts (UK)
Arts organisations across the UK can apply for grants to deliver projects that demonstrate excellence in the arts. The funding is made available by the Golsoncott Foundation, an arts-funding trust whose objective is to promote, maintain, improve, and advance the public's education in the arts, particularly the fine arts and music. The trustees meet four times a year. The maximum grant available is £3,000. The deadline for the next meeting is the 31 August 2026. However, the fund may close early...
26th May 2026
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...
26th May 2026