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Funding to Support Frontline Services for Babies & New Parents (UK)

Charities that help babies and their families during pregnancy and the first two years of life can apply for multi-year funding from the 1001 Foundation. This funding is designed for services that improve outcomes for babies in their first 1001 days.​

The 1001 Foundation offers grants of up to £100,000 per year, for up to five years. Most grants are expected to range from £20,000 to £80,000 per year. Funding is available for organisations delivering services in community-based family hubs or other ‘one stop shop’ settings, aiming to support parents and carers and give babies the best start in life.​

The Foundation supports different types of projects, such as:

  • Help with infant feeding

  • Parenting programmes

  • Support for parent-infant relationships

  • Perinatal mental health support

  • Support for dads, carers, and non-birthing partners

  • Help for families facing marginalisation or discrimination​

The application process consists of two stages. Charities must submit their first-stage application by 5pm on 19th December 2025. Only those shortlisted will be invited to complete the second stage.

 

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4th November 2025