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Funding for Charities Tackling Inequality & Poverty (England, Scotland & Wales)

Charities and community organisations will soon be able to apply for funding to support projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged and marginalised people across England, Scotland and Wales.

The People’s National Postcode Trusts are funded by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Together, they support hundreds of good causes that aim to:

  • prevent or reduce the impact of poverty

  • support marginalised groups

  • tackle inequality

  • improve mental health

Eligible organisations include registered charities, community interest companies, and charitable community benefit societies. Grants of up to £50,000 are available over a three-year period, with the amount awarded depending on the organisation’s annual income.

Applications must be submitted through one of six regional Trusts. Each Trust covers a specific area of the country and has its own application deadline. Please use the links below for more information about each Trust.

Priority will be given to organisations that:

  • have an annual income of £250,000 or less

  • work in communities ranked among the most deprived 15% in England, Scotland or Wales

  • focus on supporting marginalised groups, such as disabled people, communities experiencing racial inequality, and LGBT+ people

  • are based in areas that have not received funding recently

Application windows are as follows:

  • Wales, England and the South of England: 23 February 2026 to 2 March 2026

  • North of England, East of England and Scotland: 25 March 2026 to 1 April 2026

Each funding round is open for one week only, so early preparation is strongly recommended.

 

Useful Links:

People’s Postcode Trust - Scotland

People’s Local Trust - West of England

People’s Community Trust - Wales

People’s Neighbourhood Trust - North of England

People’s Places Trust - East of England

People’s Society Trust - South of England

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23rd January 2026