Grant News
The King Charles III Charitable Fund has reopened its Small Grants Programme, offering grants of up to £3,000 per year for up to 3 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.
The programme runs three funding rounds per year, each focusing on two of the fund’s six themes.
This funding round will support Social Inclusion and Health and Wellbeing projects.
The type of projects that can be supported include (this list in not exhaustive):
Health & Wellbeing
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Improving physical and mental health outcomes for participants, including those with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or those facing disadvantage.
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Supporting services that promote wellbeing, resilience, recovery or healthy lifestyles (for example, arts and therapies, wellbeing workshops, activity programmes, support for carers or families).
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Addressing health inequalities, offering support in areas or for groups with limited access to health and wellbeing resources
Social Inclusion
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Activities that reduce social isolation and bring people together, especially those at risk of loneliness or exclusion.
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Initiatives that relieve poverty or other social disadvantages, including community support, advocacy, or programmes addressing barriers faced by marginalised groups.
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Work that strengthens community engagement and participation, helping people build connections, confidence and a sense of belonging. Examples could include peer support groups, community hubs, mentoring schemes, outreach work, and inclusive social events.
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 11 February 2026.
Applicants will need to complete an eligibility quiz to confirm their eligibility and get an application link.
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