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Grants are available through the United Way UK Give Local Grants, supported by Costco, for small charitable organisations working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged people.
These grants focus on community-based initiatives in three main areas:
Education (including early childhood development, school readiness and success, out-of-school learning opportunities, and soft skills development),
Income stability (such as job training, access to employment, support to obtain employment, and advancing financial literacy),
Health (including mental health support, hunger prevention, and access to housing).
Thirty grants of £1,500 each will be awarded to organisations with an annual income of less than £300,000. Eligible organisations must be operating in one of the following locations:
- In England—Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Chingford, Coventry, Croydon, Derby, Farnborough, Gateshead, Haydock, Hayes, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Oldham, Reading, Rugby, Sheffield, Stevenage, Southampton, Sunbury, Thurrock, Watford, and Wembley;
- In Scotland—Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh;
- and in Wales—Cardiff.
Funding can be used for core costs, starting a new programme, or expanding an existing programme. United Way UK is a charity that connects organisations providing grants with local communities.
The closing date for applications is 15 July 2025.
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