Grant News
The Goldsmiths’ Foundation has opened applications for its Spring 2026 Open Grants Fund. Grants of £30,000 to £50,000 are available to UK charities and charitable organisations. The funding supports work that combines vocational skills training with creative practice and social impact.
The Foundation focuses on organisations that help people develop practical skills and access opportunities, while also strengthening the creative industries.
This funding round is looking for applications from organisations involved in the craft sector. This could be core craft or craft used in another creative field, such as hand engraving in jewellery making, hand embroidery in the fashion industry or puppet-making for the theatre.
Priority is given to work that supports social justice and benefits communities that have historically received less funding. Eligible applicants include UK registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs), and exempt or excepted charities.
Applicants can apply for either:
- Core (operating) funding, or
- Project funding
Core funding can be used for general running costs such as rent, bills, and staff salaries. However, it cannot be used for endowments or reserves, and in this funding round it is limited to one year.
Project funding supports specific activities with a clear timeline. It can cover materials and up to 15% of overhead costs. Applicants are also expected to show how the project will be funded overall, including other funding sources.
Example projects could include (this is not exhaustive):
- A community ceramics studio offering free training to unemployed adults
- Jewellery-making workshops for young people not in education or work
- Textile and sewing programmes supporting refugee women to gain skills and income
Applications will close10 am on 11 May 2026. Guidance and the online application form are available on the Foundation’s website (link below). A webinar for prospective applicants will take place on 25 March 2026.
To register for the webinar, please click here
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