Grant News
Organisations such as registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations, etc, that are working towards a fairer economic system in the UK can apply for funding through the Friends Provident Foundation’s grants programme.
The Friends Provident Foundation is an independent UK charity focused on supporting projects that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable economic system.
The Foundation is currently accepting applications through two funding strands.
- The “Transforming Financial Systems” strand supports projects addressing structural issues within the financial system - such as banking, investment, and government regulation - to promote a fairer, more sustainable economy.
- The “New Economy Infrastructure” strand offers long-term support to organisations driving systemic economic change, strengthening their capacity to challenge norms and build a resilient, equitable economy.
Most grants are £50,000 – 75,000, but can be as high as £200,000 for projects up to 5 years
This rolling programme runs until September 2027, with applications reviewed four times a year.
Projects supported in the past include:
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ClientEarth – “The Laws of Economics Are Not What You Think They Are”
ClientEarth explores how legal systems uphold current economic norms. The project identifies ways law can be reshaped to support fairer, more sustainable economic models. It promotes legal reform that enables progressive economic thinking and dismantles outdated legal-economic assumptions. -
Heard Organisation – Narrative Change for Economic Justice
Heard works with those facing economic injustice to shift public discourse. By creating new narratives and influencing media, the project helps people understand economic systems and encourages support for systemic reform through compelling, accessible storytelling. -
Impact Investing Institute – Rethinking Capital Markets
This initiative promotes inclusive investment models. It challenges the financial sector to value social and environmental outcomes, not just profit. The project encourages systemic change by redefining how capital is used for public good.
Useful Links:
Transforming Financial Systems Guidance