Grant News
The King Charles III Charitable Fund has reopened its Small Grants Programme, which offers grants of up to £3,000 per year for up to three years. The funding supports small UK non-profit organisations working in areas such as the environment, countryside, education, heritage, health, and social inclusion.
To be eligible, organisations must:
- Be a non-profit based in the UK with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000.
- Have been operating for at least two years.
- Hold less than six months of unrestricted reserves.
- Submit a project with a total cost of under £50,000.
Applications can only be made two years after the outcome of any previous application. The programme runs three funding rounds per year, each focusing on two of the fund’s six themes. The current round focuses on Education and Heritage & Conservation.
Competition is strong: in the last round, over 1,400 applications were submitted, but only about 100 grants were awarded. Successful applications usually show clear community benefit, strong outcomes, and a clear financial need.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 31 October 2025.
Applicants will need to complete an eligibility quiz to confirm their eligibility and get an application link.
Examples of previous projects supported include:
Literacy Pirates – Virtual Young Pirates:
A small grant enabled Literacy Pirates to expand its online literacy programme for children aged 9–12 at risk of falling behind. The creative “pirate ship” learning environment supports reading and writing skills.
Khayaal Theatre Company – Theatre-without-Walls:
Funding supported Khayaal Theatre Company’s touring performances and drama workshops, which use Muslim and multi-faith storytelling to foster empathy and shared values. The small grant allowed outreach to underserved communities, delivering inter-generational sessions that built understanding, resilience, and cultural connection.
Blanchland Abbey – Stained Glass Conservation:
A small grant supported the conservation of rare 15th-century stained-glass panels at Blanchland Abbey in Northumberland. The project stabilised and restored the historic windows, with plans to relocate them for safer public display.
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