Grant News
UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to support children and adults with severe learning difficulties, including 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 building/renovation/refurbishment works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools
- employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture
- play schemes and play therapy schemes
- day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs
- support for families, including respite schemes
- independent living schemes
- support in the community schemes
- Snoezelen rooms
Parent Teacher Associations, Community Benefit Societies and other exempt charities can also apply. The Fund does not currently accept applications from Community Interest Companies.
There are two funding programmes. The main programme for grants of £5,000 or more, and a small grants programme for appeals below £5,000.
The next deadline for applications for the main programme is 31 August 2026. Applications to the small grants programme can be made at any time.
Useful Links:
Guidelines:
https://www.bailythomas.org.uk/grants/general-programme/general-guidelines