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Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the Thomas Wall Trust for UK registered charities delivering projects that improve communication skills for disadvantaged adults and support NEET people into employment. The Trust was created in 1920 to support educational work and social service, and today provides grants to individuals and organisations.
Funding is available for charities registered with the Charity Commission for at least three years, with annual turnover between £25,000 and £500,000. Projects should support disadvantaged people of working age, usually 18+, and beneficiaries must gain at least one accredited vocational qualification during delivery or within two months of completion.
The Trust will consider pro-rata staffing and operational costs where appropriate. It prioritises match-funded projects and organisations with a strong track record, clear evidence of need and a focus on people facing major barriers to employment, including women, disabled people, people with mental health or learning disabilities, and refugees.
Key exclusions include:
- capital costs;
- ESOL courses;
- organisations working outside the UK;
- political or lobbying organisations;
- subsidiaries or franchises of larger charities.
Applications are made through a two-stage process. The deadline for stage one expressions of interest for the November 2026 meeting is noon on Friday 11 September 2026.
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