Funding and Grants
Below is a list of live funds, sorted by closing date (soonest first). This list is updated regularly and pulls from a number of funding sources. There are many which have no deadline to apply as they are rolling, these are towards the bottom.
We have also put together a guide to fundraising, which gives you an idea of the things you need to think about before you start making applications. Download the Introductory guide to fundraising.
If you would like to speak to a Development Officer about funding, grants, current or potential bids, please book a slot.
Sovereign Health Care: Community Programme – grant range from £1,000 to £10,000 – prioritising Bradford organisations – upcoming grant cycles July, September and November
Sovereign Health Care offers grants for charitable work that supports health and wellbeing, prioritising conditions common in Bradford and services delivered in West Yorkshire. Local charities and community groups are favoured, although national organisations may apply if their work benefits people in Bradford.
Department of Health and Social Care, Movember, and People’s Health Trust: Men’s Health Community Fund – grant value unknown – deadline 15 July, successful applicants will be invited for full application (14 August to 11 September).
The fund is made up of three separate funding streams, each with a distinct focus and target group – but with the overarching goal of supporting men to prioritise their mental and physical wellbeing and seek help when needed. as a sentence
The specific objectives are to surface, support, scale and amplify community-led initiatives in non-clinical settings that encourage men to express health concerns and seek support earlier, including through peers, community networks and pathways into health services, improve self-reported mental and physical health and wellbeing, particularly for men experiencing health inequalities, and generate practical learning on how different community-based approaches can engage men effectively as part of preventative health strategies, to inform future policy, commissioning and system design.
Your programme must focus on one of the following groups:
- Option 1: Men aged 35–59 who are economically inactive, unemployed, or facing economic precarity
- Option 2: Older men (60+) experiencing key life transitions (e.g. retirement, bereavement, relationship breakdown, caring responsibilities etc.)
Big Give: Christmas Challenge 2026 – match funding campaign – Deadline 15 July
The UK’s biggest match funding campaign helps charities double donations and unlock vital funding during the festive season. In 2025, over 1,500 charities raised £57.4m in just one week.
The Wildlife Trust: Green Community Grants Programme – grants up to £25,000 – deadline 15 July / final round for 2026 is from 30 September to 21 October.
The Green Community Grants Programme offers one-year flexible funding for not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales with an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million. To be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months and your organisation’s main aims and objectives must fit with one of the two funding themes: contributing to nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency and improving nature-rich spaces and access to them. Priority will be given to organisations whose objects or purposes within its governing document relate to habitat or species restoration/protection, that have an income of £250,000 or below, that work in communities located in the top 15% of the Index of Multiple Deprivation, whose main activities are focused on supporting marginalised groups. This could include, but is not limited to, disabled people, communities experiencing racial inequity, and LGBT+ people.
Marie Curie Research Grants Scheme: Care close to home- grants up to £150,000 – expressions of interest accepted until 17 July
Marie Curie’s next call to its Research Grants Scheme will focus on some of the research priorities identified by people with lived and professional experience in the refreshed palliative and end of life care Priority Setting Partnership with the James Lind Alliance. The call will focus on generating research evidence on care close to home, in and out of hours, for people with palliative and end of life care needs, aligning closely with the priority: ‘What are the best ways to provide palliative and end of life care in the community, for example what are the roles of different services and professions?’
Royal London : Championing Women and Girls’ Rugby Award – £10,000 grant – deadline to apply 20 July 12pm (noon)
The award celebrates outstanding initiatives by grassroots clubs to support women’s rugby in their local community.
Each year, one club from each Home Union will be rewarded with a special trophy, plus a £10,000 grant to further invest in their women and girls’ programmes. The successful clubs will have demonstrated they’re committed to growing women’s participation and representation within all aspects of the club. This includes community outreach, access to playing, equality across the club, celebration of women’s success, progression of players and coaches and staff and leadership at all levels.
Henry Smith Foundation : Career Ready- £200,00 over 4 years – expressions of interest accepted until 2 September 5pm ** Webinar 21 July 11am to 12pm**
Giving young people with learning disabilities meaningful work experiences. The Foundation is looking to fund organisations to deliver high‑quality, job coach‑led careers education. They want to help organisations deliver support in both mainstream and SEND school settings. Support that embeds employment principles, providing tailored vocational profiling, meaningful work experience, and early links to employers. Our goal is to help young people secure meaningful paid work.
Sign up to join their live webinar to find out more about the fund.
GirlDreamer: RIVET x GirlDreamer Young Women Innovators Challenge – funding ranging from £600 -£800 – deadline to apply 22 July
If you have an idea or a project already in motion, this is your moment. RIVET and GirlDreamer are launching this challenge to find, fund, and support young women of colour in the UK who are building real solutions to real problems in their communities. It is a project-based funding to help you test, build, or grow a community-focused idea. This is also not a search for the “perfect” idea. It is for problem-solvers, early-stage founders, community leaders, and young women who see a challenge and are ready to do something about it.
Youth Endowment Fund: Violence Against Women and Girls Prevention Programme – amounts unknown – applications close on 2 September. ** Webinar on 23 July 1.30pm to 3pm**
The Fund invites applications from organisations delivering targeted interventions that identify and respond to inappropriate and problematic attitudes and behaviours around gender norms and relationships among children and young people aged 10–18.
This funding round focuses on secondary prevention: early, targeted support for children and young people who are beginning to show emerging concerns, before behaviours escalate to the point where statutory services such as children’s social care, policing or youth justice are required.
The Boshier Grant Scheme with National Autistic Society – grants up to £25,000 – deadline to apply 24 July
Each year, grants of up to £25,000 will be awarded to registered charities throughout the UK, who share the National Autistic Society’s vision to create a society that works for autistic people. Grants will only be given to charities and projects which align with the annual theme of the project and meet the eligibility criteria.
This year’s theme is “Making a society that works better for autistic people”.
Historic England: History in the Making – grants up to £15,000 – deadline to apply 24 July
Offers grants for projects that work directly with young people outside school hours in areas of high social deprivation. All projects must be co created with young people, with their voices shaping decisions and design
One Community: The Crisis Resilience Fund – grants between £2,000 and £10,000 – deadline to apply 27 July / round 2 dates 24 August to 2 October
Earliest Project Start Date: 1st September 2026
All Funds Must be spent and Monitoring returned by 20th March 2027.
The Crisis Resilience Fund supports the following categories:
Support Category 1: Community Coordination and Partnership Working : Activity that strengthens collaboration between organisations and services. Support Category 2: Referral Pathways and Access to Support :Activity that improves how residents and frontline staff navigate and access support. Support Category 3: Community Infrastructure and Capability :Activity that strengthens the infrastructure and capacity required for effective coordination. Support Category 4: Community Insight, Learning and Co-production: Activity that uses lived experience and learning to improve how local systems operate.
Any other activity that demonstrably strengthens the local support landscape, improves coordination between services, and contributes to the outcomes of the CRF Community Coordination strand can also be supported.
The Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust: undisclosed grant amount – deadline is last Monday in July (27) and October (26)
The Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust supports registered charities, primarily in Yorkshire, by providing grants for projects focused on youth, the elderly, disability, and medical welfare. The trust aims to relieve hardship and supports educational, community, and musical projects, particularly those benefiting the less fortunate
Your application will be considered at the meeting following the last Monday in July and October
Audible – grants ranging from £15,000 to £30,000 – deadline 31 July 2026
Selected organisations will receive funding and access to Audible for the youth in their programmes, and we will work alongside you to ensure that access translates into real, lasting engagement.
They are seeking small to mid-sized charities that deliver direct programming to 150 to 300 underrepresented youth ages 12 to 18 outside of formal school settings, in structured, recurring settings such as after school clubs, community centres, and youth development organisations, as well as charities with a specific focus on literacy. Selected organisations will incorporate Audible into their existing programming, creating intentional moments of discovery through workshops, listening sessions, and guided exploration that inspire youth to engage with audio content and sustain that engagement over time, with a minimum of biweekly touchpoints.
Barchester’s Charitable Foundation -grants ranging from £100 to £2,600 – deadline 31 July / following round 1 to 30 October. .
The Foundation helps small community groups and local charities with activities, outings, equipment and materials for members/service users. Their grants range from £100 up to £2,600. Before starting the application, make sure to have a cost breakdown/budget and your latest annual accounts ready to upload.
The Inman Charity – grants typically ranging from £2,000 to £5,000 – deadline 31 July 2026
Registered charity dedicated to enhancing wellbeing and care for vulnerable groups. Its mission focuses on alleviating suffering through targeted funding for medical research, elderly care, hospices, general welfare, support for the deaf and blind, care for the physically and mentally disabled, and the Armed Forces community.
Decision is made in October
Application to be made via email: appeals@inmancharity.org
Joanies Fund (Herefordshire Community Foundation )– grants up to £3,000 – Deadline 31 July
The Joanies Fund supports community projects working solely with young people aged 0 to 25 across England and Wales. The fund has a particular interest in innovative or entrepreneurial projects that lead to employment, accreditation, further education or training. Projects must be open to all young people regardless of ethnicity or religion, and demonstrate strong integration into their local communities. The average grant award in 2024-25 was £2,570.
The Sir George Martin Trust – grants ranging between £1,000 and £5,000 – Capacity for the October meeting is expected to fill by end of July, submit your expression of interest now.
The Sir George Martin Trust is an independent grantmaker which aims to improve the well-being of economically and socially disadvantaged people in West Yorkshire by giving grants to locally-based, registered charities and churches who support their local community. The trust supports organisations who deliver support and/or activities which benefit economically and socially disadvantaged people living in West Yorkshire, are a West Yorkshire-based registered charity, CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) or church, have less than a £1million income (based on their last financial year’s accounts) and are committed to ensuring a safe culture for its staff, volunteers and beneficiaries.
They operate a two-stage application process – brief Expression of Interest first and then full application form – so that you only have to spend time completing the full form if our Trust Manager thinks there is a strong chance of you receiving a grant.
The Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation – grants up to £5,000 – Deadline July (or when submission threshold of 150 submissions is reached) / following round applications open on 1 September for a December deadline.
The Foundation focuses on helping people experiencing hardship access stable housing and improve their financial wellbeing. Where there is a good fit, it will consider core costs, project costs, and small capital contributions, from staff salaries to daily essentials for people moving into a permanent home or equipment for financial and digital skills sessions. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to UK registered charities.
Anglian Homes: 60 for 60 Community Campaign – 1 community makeover worth £24,600 & 59 community grants of £600 – deadline to submit your application 1 August
To mark 60 years of Anglian, the 60 for 60 community campaign gives back to the very heart of Britain, its communities.
Anglian is giving away a share of £60,000 to 60 community groups across the country. Whether it’s a community centre, a grassroots charity, a local club, a volunteer group, or a regional initiative, if it’s making a real difference and brings people together, Anglian’s 60 for 60 Community Campaign is there to help it achieve more.
One winning community group will receive a makeover from Anglian’s wide range of PVCU Windows and Composite Doors worth up to £24,600* to help breathe new life into a vital local hub.
59 other community groups will be selected to each receive £600, providing essential support for their invaluable work at grassroots level.
UK Financial Literacy Foundation– one-year grants of between £20,000 and £50,000- expressions of interest due by 2 August.
For this year’s grants programme, the focus will continue to be on supporting projects that work to improve financial literacy, but grant making will be targeted at particular geographic areas with higher indicators of deprivation and disadvantage. The programme also intends to target support at specific beneficiary groups. as sentences, no bullet
For this round, projects working with the following groups are sought: primary aged children (5 to 11); offenders and ex-offenders (any age) where the work aims to reduce reoffending; and looked after children or those at risk of care up to age 17.
Priority will be given to projects that provide opportunities for capacity building, for example by training teachers to deliver financial literacy training, and that can demonstrate a scalable model and a proven track record.
Amazon: Regional Creatives Fund – grants up to £30,000 – deadline to apply 2 August.
The Regional Creatives Fund is available to charities, CICs, and CIOs which support individuals breaking into publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion, advertising, and other creative sectors where diversity and fresh perspectives can drive innovation and change. The fund exists to widen access to creative industry careers for people in underserved communities (as defined by Creative Access, the UK’s leading inclusivity organisation in the creative industries) and aligns with the Government’s Creative Places Growth Fund.
Applicants must be able to show the grant will expand or sustain an existing programme that’s already making a difference for underserved communities, whether that’s through placements in game development studios, music production training, or portfolio development for the advertising creatives of tomorrow.
VCS Alliance: Community Partnership ABCD Micro Grant Awards – grants up to £2,500 (delivery over 6-12 months) – deadline to apply 9 August, 11.59pm.
The Community Partnership ABCD Micro Grant Awards fund local, asset-based projects that improve health and wellbeing across Bradford and Craven. Grants support community-led activity that builds on existing local strengths and skills, offers early or preventative support and eases pressure on statutory health services.
Give Bradford: The Manjit Wolstenholme Fund – grants of £10,000 – deadline to apply 10 August, 12pm (noon).
A partnership between GiveBradford and Vanquis Banking Group, this fund honours Manjit Wolstenholme, the first woman from an ethnic minority background to chair a FTSE 100 company. Founded in her memory, the fund awards grants to community organisations that support young people in deprived areas to achieve their true potential and to take the next steps in education or employment.
King’s Fund: GSK Community Health programme – grants up to £10,000 – deadline to apply 10 August, 5pm.
For charities with income between £20,000 and £150,000. Running alongside the GSK IMPACT Awards, the programme supports small charities tackling health inequalities in their communities. It is open to registered charities that are at least a year old, located and working in the UK. Up to 10 charities will receive up to £10,000 plus access to training and development valued at £5,000.
King’s Fund: GSK IMPACT Awards – grants up to £50,000 – deadline to apply 19 August, 5pm.
The GSK IMPACT Awards provide funding, training and development for charities with income between £150,000 and £3 million, doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. The awards are open to registered charities that are at least three years’ old, working in a health-related field in the UK. This year is the 30th anniversary of the awards, and to mark this milestone we have increased the funding winners receive from £40,000 to £50,000.
The GSK IMPACT Awards are judged by a prestigious panel of judges and provide national recognition for the winning charities. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from £5,000 to £50,000. In addition, the training and development is valued at a further £13,500. Organisations will have a film made and be given a set of promotional materials. They will also receive help with press and publicity and pro bono offers from GSK.
Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust – grants up to £5,000 – Deadline 15 August.
The trust supports horticulture for public benefit, mostly in the UK, through the provision of grants. Grants are typically given for projects such as garden creation, development and restoration, plant study trips, publications and horticultural research and conservation
Henry Smith: Holiday Grants – grants from £500 to £3,000 – Applications for trips between 1 May and 30 September 2026 Deadline 19 August /Applications for trips between 1 October and 31 December 2026 are open from 20 August and 19 November 2026.
One-off grants for £500 to £3,000 for schools, youth groups, non-profits and charities to fund UK-based recreational trips or short holidays (up to 7 days) for groups of disadvantaged or disabled children aged 13 or younger.
Priority is given to applicants from the 20% most deprived areas.
Henry Smith: Welcome for Newcomers fund – 20 grants of £200,000 over three years – send expressions of interest by 26 August, 5pm
Across the UK, organisations work together in local communities to help people who are newcomers, stuck in the immigration system, or trying to rebuild their lives after successful asylum claims. These ‘ecosystems’ of Welcome are often volunteer-led and poorly funded. And they are responding to growing demand and complex individual needs, whilst facing rising operating costs and uncertain funding. Typically, this work is anchored in deep knowledge of locality, built up over many years, and sustained by strong personal and organisational relationships.
Through the Welcome for Newcomers fund, the fund is looking to support organisations and partnerships that bring together three interconnected elements of Welcome:
Specialist support, whether delivered directly or through trusted referral pathways. Social and community activities that foster belonging, participation and connection. Work that strengthens local Welcome by improving collaboration between services, amplifying newcomer voices and influencing local systems.
Youth Music Trailblazer Fund – grants ranging from £2,000 to £30,000 – Round 13 application window opens 31 July, closes: 28 August 5pm / Round 14 opens: 23 October 2026 – closes: 20 November 2026, 5pm
The Youth Music Trailblazer fund offers grants of £2,000 to £30,000 to organisations in England to run projects for children and young people (25 or under) to make, learn and earn in music. The project should trial work or test a new way of working, sustain a grassroots programme or disrupt the status quo (or all three!).
Your work must meet one of our themes:
- Early years
- Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young people
- Youth justice system
- Young people facing barriers
- Young adults
- Organisations and the workforce.
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government: Democratic Engagement Fund – grants ranging £25, 000 (max £50,000) – deadline to apply 31 August.
Levels of democratic participation vary significantly, with some groups and places less likely to feel informed, confident or able to take part in democratic processes. The Democratic Engagement Fund will provide grants to civil society organisations (CSOs) to deliver politically neutral, place‑based activities that help people understand, engage with, and participate in democracy.
The organisation welcomes applications from civil society organisations with experience of, or demonstrable capacity to deliver, community based, politically neutral projects in England, including charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs), Community Interest Companies (CICs), Companies Limited by Guarantee, Community Benefit Societies/Co-operatives, and other Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Partnership and consortium bids are welcome, though one organisation must act as the lead, accountable body and will be responsible for managing the grant and ensuring funds are used appropriately. Please note that local authorities cannot apply directly, although they may support a CSO to deliver a project, for example by providing venues or data insights.
The Grocers Charitable Trust – one-off grants up to £5,000 – Deadline 1 September
The Grocers’ Charity distributes around £1 million each year to UK-registered charities through one-off grants of up to £5,000. Priority areas include poverty, disability, older people, health, the military, heritage and the arts, the environment, and young people. Applications are accepted via the charity’s online form only. Those unable to apply online due to an impairment are encouraged to make contact before submitting anything by post.
Metal for Good- one grant of £3,000, 2 grants of £2,000 and 3 grants of £1,000 – expressions of interest accepted from 24 August to 7 September
The funding themes align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The UNSDGs were adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015 and are a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for the people and the planet. The fund wants to progress three goals for an equal society: Good health and well-being, quality education and reduced inequalities.
Through these goals, they support innovative new ideas and existing projects using music and the values of our community to create real impact for the rock, metal and wider community across the UK. Priority is given to applicants from the 20% most deprived areas.
Thomas Wall Trust- grants of up to £5,000 – applications will open in late July with a deadline on 11 September at noon.
The Thomas Wall Trust believes that communication skills are critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances. The Trust offers grants for specific projects that improve communication skills for disadvantaged adults and supports not in education, employment or training (NEET) people into employment. Beneficiaries must gain at least one accredited vocational qualification during delivery or within two months of project completion.
The Trust recognises that communication is underpinned by a set of key features and skills such as empathy, listening, emotional intelligence, confidence and clarity amongst others. They are an inclusive charity, welcoming proposals which target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups demonstrably facing major hurdles to employment especially; women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities and refugees.
AD Charitable Trust – grants ranging from £5,000 to £30,000 – applications should be done in early September (The trust requires a minimum of three months to process an application and decisions are taken in December).
The AD Trust was set up in 2002 and funds projects in the United Kingdom that support disadvantaged people, helping them both practically and in building esteem, so they can reach their full potential. The Trust only allocates funds to registered charities. .
They primarily aim to support existing charities and programmes that specifically deal with the problems that arise from “transitional issues” within disadvantaged communities in the UK.
Better Community Business Network – one-off grants of up to £3,000 – Term 2 closes on 7 September. / Term 3 opens on an undisclosed date and will close on 9 November.
Launched in September 2014, BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects. This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve. They have in place strict vetting procedures and criteria’s for successful applications and take a responsible attitude to the funds provided by our donors. The Initiative will run throughout the year, alongside BCBN’s more headline efforts.
The Craven Trust – grants ranging from £100 to £1,500 – next deadline 14 September – future deadlines 16 December, 8 March (2027)
The Craven Trust is a grant-making charity supporting community projects in the Craven area. This covers parts of North and West Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire, which make up the northern part of the former West Riding of Yorkshire.
They provide local money for local needs. That means that donations from their supporters – both companies and individuals – are used to build an endowment fund. The interest from this is paid out in grants so their contributions continue to benefit the community for years to come.
Legal Education Foundation – Strengthening Justice Fund – £50,000 to £100,000 per year (duration 3 to 5 years) – deadline to apply 17 September
This fund aims to connect organisations using and shaping the law more closely with communities facing injustice and to create the space for these organisations to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges.
Rather than funding strict, isolated projects, the grant acts as core or organisational support. It covers a wide range of operational costs (e.g., staff, overheads, legal fees, and campaigning expenses) for groups that are actively working to reshape laws and policies.
Help the Homeless – grants up to £5,000 – next deadline 20 September ( future funding rounds deadline 20 December).
Grants for capital projects around homelessness – applicant charities should be working wholly or mostly with homeless people. Organisations must be registered charities with an income under £500,000.
Postcode Neighbourhood Trust – Up to £50,000 over 3 years – Round 3: opens 9am 24th September and closes 12 noon 1st October
Funded by the player’s of Postcode Lottery, this trust supports smaller charities and good causes in North of England to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet.
Visit the official site for a comprehensive application guide and eligibility quiz.
Historic England: Places of Worship Renewal Fund – small (£10,000 to £50,000), medium (£50,001 to £350,000) and large (£350,001 to £1,000,000) grants – next round will open in September.
The Places of Worship Renewal Fund supports urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship in England. Grants ranging from £10,000 to £1,000,000 will be awarded for capital works that keep buildings safe, open and in public use. Any listed place of worship in England can apply, of any faith or denomination, provided it is an active place of worship. Priority will be given to projects in areas of England with the greatest need for investment, and those that bring most community benefit. More information on how to find out if your project is in one of these areas and how the funding will be prioritised is provided in the FAQ section.For this fund we ask all applicants to complete an expression of interest (EOI). If your EOI is successful, you’ll be invited to make a full application.
One Stop Community Partnership – grants up to £1,000 – Upcoming application period 1 to 30 September
This programme is designed to support community groups delivering projects that strengthen their local area. Supports work on food poverty, vulnerable/elderly people, low-income families, youth sports, waste reduction, or environmental improvement.
Applicants must be within 2 miles of a One Stop Store.
For more information, contact onestop@groundwork.org.uk
The Fat Beehive Foundation – grants up to £2,500 – deadline to apply 30 September
The Fat Beehive Foundation awards small grants to help charities improve their digital presence.
They support UK-based charities with an annual turnover of under £1 million, offering funding for a wide range of digital projects. Whether that’s building a new website, developing online resources, or improving digital accessibility, the aim is to help you reach more people, raise more funds and deliver more impact.
the foundation knows how important it is for small charities to have a strong, user-friendly digital presence – but they also know how hard that can be to fund. The grants are here to help bridge that gap.
Calisen Impact Charitable Trust – grants up to £10,000 – Deadline 30th September
The trust supports UK registered charities working towards a sustainable, inclusive future. We fund projects that deliver positive environmental, social, or wellbeing outcomes. Applications are open year-round with quarterly funding rounds.
Applicants must be registered with The Charity Commission
ON Organ Fund – grants ranging from £200 to £1,000 – Deadline 30 September
The Fund exists specifically to give financial support to churches in the British Isles and of any denomination towards the installation, renewal, rebuilding, improvement, maintenance, preservation and restoration of pipe organs, including the making of contributions to any fund or collection established for the purposes of acquiring or purchasing a pipe organ. It is the Trustees’ belief that this is the only national fund of its kind in this country, devoted exclusively to the support of pipe organs. The Trustees do not make grants toward electronic or hybrid (part pipe and part electronic) instruments.
The CPF Trust – grants ranging from £1,000 to £3,000 – applications accepted until 30 September
Registered charities can apply for grants to support their projects or core work in the arts, education, support for carers and older people, early intervention for disadvantaged youth, animal welfare, or health and disability.
The trust will consider making grants towards revenue or capital costs and for project or core funding. Only one-year grants are made.
Alec Dickson Trust- grants of £500 – next round deadline should be October.
The trust supports projects that support volunteering. They particularly like to fund projects that involve lots of volunteers, and/or encourage these young people so stay engaged as volunteers in the long term
They support young people who run projects that have a positive impact on disadvantaged communities and individuals, projects that identify a specific need, and propose to carry out activities that will clearly help to address this need. A particular interest is in projects that will have a deep and meaningful effect on those it reaches, as well as projects that are as long lasting and sustainable as possible.
The ultimate aim is youth volunteering projects that help to improve communities, but if the project is new and exciting then even better! They favour funding volunteer initiatives that are innovative and try to do things a bit differently, such as using social media creatively or using existing resources in new ways.
UK Government : Youth Jobs Grant– grants up to £3,000 – deadline to apply 31 October 2028.
The Youth Jobs Grant is part of the Youth Guarantee and provides financial support to employers to encourage the recruitment of young people who may otherwise find it difficult to enter the labour market. It is intended to complement, not replace, existing recruitment activity. Eligible employers may receive up to £3,000 per job outcome, paid in stages and subject to meeting all scheme conditions.
Employers across GB who recruit an eligible young person (18-24, on Universal Credit, unemployed for 6 months) will receive a £3,000 grant per qualifying job outcome.
The Magdalen Hospital Trust – grants ranging from £200 to £2,000 – 3rd round opens on 1 October and closes on 31 October.
The Trustees aim to give priority to projects that respond to the the needs of today’s vulnerable children and young adults (male and female), especially those at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation, and young parents in difficult situations. They are looking to fund projects relating to out of school and after school support, safeguarding education, personal development and mental health support and counselling. The Trust aims to work with small charities and will rarely support capital projects. Please note that despite its full name, the Magdalen Hospital Trust is not a medical charity.
JJ Charitable Trust – Literacy Small Grants Scheme – grants ranging from £5,000 to £20,00 (spread over a period of 1, 2 or 3 years) – Autumn grant round: applications by 1st October
The JJ Charitable Trust seeks to improve the effectiveness of literacy teaching in primary and secondary education for children with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. Their work has a particular focus on areas of disadvantage and those who are at risk of non-inclusion in society and the world of work.
They are keen to see applications for projects that use volunteers and reading mentors and those that help during transitional points. For example: between primary and secondary school or transitioning to college or work. They will consider grants for literacy support at any primary or secondary key stage (between ages 5 and 18).
Do It Now Now – Innovate Now with Wellcome – grants ranging from £13,000 to £48,000- upcoming application round 7 Sep 2026 – 27 Nov 2026
Innovate Now with Wellcome aims to strengthen Black-led leadership in the UK research ecosystem. It responds to a critical gap: many Black-led initiatives that support the research careers of Black Heritage and Mixed Black Heritage people provide mentoring, safe spaces, networks, and advocacy, yet remain underfunded, under-recognised, and often volunteer-led.
Registered or unregistered initiatives are eligible for this opportunity as long as the income gained by the initiative does not exceed £150k annually.
Educational and General Charitable Trust– grant value unknown – Applications accepted at any time whilst decisions are made in November.
The Trust grants annually to solely UK registered smaller charities working in the areas of children’s education, the environment and overseas development.
To show interest: do not write to the registered UK address, this will incur a significantly longer delay in any response. Visit the website and click on the speech bubble.
The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust- Small/medium up to £50,000 & large grants over £50,000 – Applications reviewed December.
The Trust funds educational projects, promotes world peace, and supports international development, particularly focusing on education in developing countries.
England and Wales Cricket Club (ECB)- grants from £1,000 to £15,000 – Deadline 31 January 2027
The County Grants Fund aims to support ECB affiliated Cricket Clubs, which are actively engaged with women’s cricket, girls’ cricket and/or disability cricket, to create welcoming environments or to provide enhanced playing or changing facilities, in an effort to increase the number of women’s, girls’ and disability cricket teams, and to achieve the game’s vision to become the most inclusive team sport
Priority will be given to applications from Clubs with an established women’s section, a girls’ section, and/or offer disability cricket, or are participating in the following specific ECB programmes in 2025/2026:
Disability Premier League Registered Hosts
Girls’ Only Dynamos Cricket
Dynamos Cricket for Girls’ Activation Clubs
Disability Cricket Champion Clubs
The Swan Mountain Trust – grant ranging from £2,000 to £4,000 – Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Trustees meet three times a year in February, June and October to review applications. Applications can be submitted at any time, and an email enquiry in the first instance is appropriate, jan.swanmountaintrust@gmail.com. The fund is for organisations who are supporting refugees and asylum seekers, with a particular focus on the mental health of young people
Nisa: Making a Difference Locally (MADL) – Grant value varies – Funds awarded throughout the year.
The Nisa Making a Difference Locally charity offers small grants for community-level projects across the UK. Funding is aimed at grassroots initiatives that make a real difference to local life, including activities for children and young people, community events, wellbeing projects, equipment purchases and minor capital items.
Rather than a central application process, requests are made directly to local Nisa store owners, who decide which causes in their area to support. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Stagecoach Giving for Good Community Fund– Grant of £500 – Applications reviewed at the end of each month
Stagecoach runs a monthly community fund offering one-off grants of up to £500 to smaller, local charities based in the communities it serves. To be eligible, your organisation must be a Charitable Company, CIC, CIO, Constituted Group, or Registered Charity, and work in one or more of the following areas: health and wellbeing, supporting children and young people, addressing loneliness and isolation, or increasing accessibility and opportunity.
Before applying, you will need to set up a page on Neighbourly. Once that is done, you can submit your application through the fund.
Asda Foundation- various amounts – multiple deadlines to apply.
Each year, the Asda Foundation receives a donation from Asda Stores. They use this donation to provide grant funding to grassroots groups at the heart of communities throughout the UK. The Foundation works with In-store Asda Community Champions to award grants to the local groups that need them most.
Various grants are available throughout the year.
Edwin Pounds Community Fund – grants up to £1000 – Deadline unknown – for organisations located Wibsey, Thorpe Edge, Shipley, Low Moor, Riddlesden, Long Lee, Bingley or surrounding areas
As a way of giving back to our local area, the Edwin Pounds Community Fund aims to provide funding support for community-based projects which improve the quality of life of people living within two miles of Edwin Pounds & Sons Funeral Directors’ branches in Bradford, Wibsey, Sandbeds and Keighley.
Local charities will be awarded funding toward the cost of a specific, community-focused project. The aim is to fund projects that run for 3 months or longer, but shorter projects may consider if ongoing community benefits can be demonstrated.
In order to be eligible to receive funding, the project must align with one or more of the fund categories: Health, Education, Employment Opportunities, Poverty/Social Deprivation.
People’s Postcode Lottery – Grassroots Grants – grants up to £2,000 – submissions accepted any time between January and September
In collaboration with Groundwork: Unrestricted grants of between £500 and £2,000 can be accessed by voluntary or community organisations, including registered charities/companies, whose annual turnover is no more than £25,000.
Priority will be shown to organisations which meet the following criteria:
Organisations that work with and support communities classed as marginalised or vulnerable
Funding for communities that rank as being within the top 15% on the English Indices of Deprivation
The Speech Language and Hearing Foundation (SLHF) – discretionary value – no deadline to apply.
This opportunity supports projects focused on children with hearing impairments, speech delays, language/communication difficulties, or complex needs. Funding covers medical innovations, new developments, and research across all related topics.
Charities must be registered with the Charity Commission. Funding is concentrated on small national or local charities.
Applications are to be emailed to administrator@slhf.org.uk
The Henry and Rebecca Tinsley Charitable Trust – grants typically ranging from £5,000 to £25,000 – no deadline to apply.
Small and medium-sized grants are available to registered charities working for a range of charitable causes, particularly those in the areas of protecting the environment, health and human rights. Grants are generally awarded to small as well as larger, more established charities with the aim of delivering a real and lasting positive impact.
Although the Trust welcomes applications from eligible potential grantees, its trustees seek out organisations that will effectively fulfil its objectives. Charities that receive larger grants normally have a close working relationship with trustees. Applications may be made at any time in writing.
Morrisons Foundation – grants up to £10,000 – no deadline to apply.
The funding is for specific projects which make a difference to people’s lives with special consideration for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. Projects should address the following criteria:
- Tackle poverty and social deprivation
- Enhance community spaces, facilities and services
- Improve health and wellbeing
Cash for Kids – Impact Grants – For Individuals or Groups Grants from £1,000 to £3,000 – Application windows opening and closing as funds allow
Funds will support children and young people (up to and including 18 years old) living in our community affected by poverty, abuse, neglect or those with additional support needs.
Groups eligible:
Charities (turnover less than £1 million) , Schools, Community / grassroots organisations
National Lottery Heritage Fund: Landscape Connections – grants up to £10,000,000 – no deadline, applications reviewed monthly or quarterly
The fund will support 20 long-term projects to boost nature recovery and connect more people to Protected Landscapes and other world-class landscapes. These include National Parks and National Landscapes in England and Wales.
Project delivery can last for up to 8 years. Applications for grants up to £250,000 are reviewed monthly, applications for grants over £250,000 reviewed quarterly and must first submit an EOI.
National Lottery Community Fund – Climate Action Fund/Food Systems – Grants of £2.5million over 3 years– nominations currently open – no deadline.
Delivered by the National Lottery Community Fund, the fund provides large‑scale grants of £2.5 million to £7 million for long‑term, partnership‑led projects across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that aim to strengthen the UK food system, reduce food insecurity, and create healthy, affordable food produced in ways that work with nature.
Various grants are available throughout the year.
National Lottery Heritage Fund: Places of Worship – grants up to £10,000,000 – no deadline to apply
This fund aims to address the following challenges facing places of worship:
- The repair needs of listed buildings, particularly in more rural areas
- Workforce and volunteer capacity to manage heritage
- Supporting heritage in places of worship that are currently inaccessible, at risk or under-used to maximise their full potential
For grants over £250,000 you must first submit an Expression of Interest.
National Lottery Community Fund: Awards for All – Environment – grants from £300 to £20,000 – no deadline to apply
The fund will support community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live. Projects should meet one or both priorities:
- Help people connect with and care for nature in their area
- Make a positive difference to the environment
National Lottery Community Fund: Reaching Communities – grants from £20,001 to £500,000 – no deadline to apply
Reaching Communities aims to strengthen communities and improve lives. The new priorities are projects that:
- Support places, people or communities experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination
- Support people and communities to shape the decisions that affect their lives
Allen Lane Foundation – grants of £15,000 – no deadline to apply.
The Foundation makes grants to VCSE organisations for work which benefits groups of people who are under-represented in UK society.
Overall the Foundation wishes to fund work which:
- Encourages or enables unpopular groups to share in the life of the whole community
- Will make a lasting difference to people’s lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems
- Is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma and discrimination
Utilita Football Rebooted – discretionary grants – no deadline to apply.
This funding is intended to enhance grassroots football, providing tailored support based on individual application needs. Support can be utilised for various purposes, such as clubhouse improvements, volunteer appreciation, crime recovery, facility safety enhancements and overall game and playing environment improvements.
The grant amount is discretionary and clubs and leagues can apply for multiple grants or gifts.
The Alan Brentnall Charitable Trust – grants up to £10,000 – no deadline to apply.
Grants, normally for up to £10,000, are available to UK registered charities working in the UK and/or overseas in the areas of the relief of poverty, financial hardship, education and disaster relief. The Trust can also support the medical and educational expenses of individuals.
An approach to the Trust may be made at any time in writing.
Singer Foundation – grant amount unknown – no deadline to apply.
The Singer Foundation awards grants to UK registered charities that support individuals and groups through enterprise, employment, and training. It favours organisations with strong governance and a track record of inspiring people to become self-sufficient and contribute their skills to others.
Applications may be made at any time by the application form which is available on request from the Foundation.
BDO Charitable Trust- grants up to £1,000 (occasional larger grants of up to £10,000) – no deadline to apply.
Funding covers a broad range of charitable purposes including animal welfare, dementia, healthcare and medical research, hospices, housing, support for women, general charitable purposes, and overseas causes. The Trust has no website, and applications may be submitted at any time in writing.
nPower Business Solutions Foundation – up to £100,000* – no deadline, applications reviewed quarterly
Funds available to VCSE organisations within 50 miles of nPower Business Solutions offices in Leeds to support projects that have a positive impact on local communities, improve places and spaces, and provide opportunities for individuals to reach their potential.
Funding available in bands based on organisational income:
- Income over £50,000 can apply for
- up to £19,999
- £20,000 to £39,999
- £40,000 to £100,000
- Income under £50,000 can apply for up to £19,999
Brelms Trust – grants up to £6,000 – no deadline to apply.
Grants of up to £18,000 (over three years) are available for registered charities based in Yorkshire that are working within local communities to tackle disadvantage and provide sustainable benefit.
Albert Gubay Foundation – discretionary grants, £5k to £2.25 million – deadline given upon completion of eligibility test.
Grants are available for registered charities serving disadvantaged/in-need communities in England so that they may maintain their meaningful work. The funding is for work that meets one or more of the Foundation’s currently priorities:
- Amateur sport
- Victims of domestic abuse
- Ex-offenders and their families
- Homelessness – especially young people
- Drug and substance misuse
- Care leavers
- Worship and associated community outreach
Lionesses HERe to Play – grants up to £25,000 – no deadline to apply.
The Football Foundation new funding to improve football facilities for women and girls involved in grassroots football in England. The fund aims to create inclusive and high-quality environments that encourage and sustain female participation in football at all levels.
Applicants must provide match funding of at least 25%.
Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund – up to £3,200 in first year (tapered over 6 years) – no deadline to apply.
The funding aims to transform lives and strengthen communities through the power of football. The funding covers smaller capital projects to support grassroots football, providing six-year tapered grants to help football clubs sustain pitches already at a ‘good’ level and enhance pitches that are considered ‘poor’ or ‘basic’ with a PitchPower pitch assessment.
Didymus Fund – grants up to £30,000 – no deadline to apply.
Grants available for charities based in Yorkshire to wider access to, and participation in, the arts. The aim is to promote social inclusion through the arts, and fund projects and charities that make the arts accessible, inclusive, exciting and enriching.
Application is by invite only – submit an EOI through the website, following which you may be invited to submit a full application.
Truemark Trust – grants up to £5,000 – no deadline to apply.
Grants available for small, locally based charitable organisations addressing social distress and disadvantage, with a preference for neighbourhood-based community projects.
The Trust does not have a website so interested organisations should email truemark.trust01@ntlworld.com or call 07970 540015 for full details.
BBC Children In Need – grants from £1,000 to £40,000 per year – no deadline to apply
Core and project grants from £1,000 to £40,000 per year and can be awarded for up to three years.
Yorkshire funding priorities are projects which:
- Deliver early intervention and prevention work to improve the mental health of children and young people
- Delivery youth work which has a focus on supporting children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing
- Support LGBTQ+ children and young people
- Support children and young people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
- Support refugees and asylum-seeking children and young people
- Deliver detached youth work in areas impacted by poverty and deprivation to help young people feel safe
- Support disabled children and young people who are also impacted by poverty and deprivation
- Support early years aged children in areas impacted by poverty and deprivation
The Linley Shaw Foundation – grants up to £5,000 – no deadline to apply.
Grants up to £5,000 for UK charities that are working to conserve, preserve and restore the natural beauty of the UK countryside using voluntary workers.
Please note the Foundation does not maintain a website. Further information is, however, available on the Charity Commission website.
National Lottery Community Fund – the UK Fund – grants from £500,000 to £5,000,000 – no deadline to apply
Larger amounts of funding to help you develop work that is already making a difference. To get funding you’ll need to show what’s working, how you know it’s having a proven impact, and why it’s ready to scale. Brand new projects or services will not be funded.
The funding is for projects that:
- Scale up their impact by expanding their work – by helping more people or doing more for people they already work with
- Support people experiencing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination
- Help make significant changes to services or systems that affect people’s everyday lives
Benefact Group: Movement for Good – grants of £1000 or £5000 – nominations open all year
The Movement for Good is a chance to nominate your favourite charity (or your own) for grants of £1,000 or £5,000, selected via prize draw.
The funding can be awarded to charities of all sizes, anywhere in the UK, and every nomination is 1 entry so the more nominations, the more chances of the charity being drawn.
The £5000 draw is open to charities making a difference in the fields of Health, Community, and Animals and Wildlife.
Ann Rylands Small Donations – grants up to £5,000 – no deadline to apply
Unrestricted small grants for medium sized charities (income of £100,000 to £2 million) that work to provide health and care services, providing practical and emotional support to people with physical or mental ill health, people living with a disability, and their families and carers.
The maximum grant is £5,000. You are asked not to request a specific amount as the Trustees will determine the amount based on the availability of funding and what they feel is appropriate.
Arts Council England – grants ranging from £1,000 to £100,000 – Applications accepted throughout the year.
This is an open-access funding program for arts, libraries, and museums, providing grants from £1,000 to over £100,000 for creative projects. It supports individual artists, community groups, and cultural organisations focusing on theatre, literature, music, visual arts, and more, aimed at benefitting people in England
Consult the website to find a guidance library.
McGreevy No. 5 Settlement – grants ranging between £5,000 and £50,000 – Applications accepted throughout the year.
Each year a handful of grants, typically ranging from £5,000 to £50,000, are made to registered charities across England and Wales. Causes relating to medicine and support for children and young people tend to feature regularly among those awarded funding.
The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust – grants up to/less than £10,000 – Applications accepted throughout the year.
Trust focuses on making grants, primarily benefiting children, young people, and voluntary bodies, often funded through investment income and donations
Parkinson’s UK: Grants for physical activity providers – grants up to £3,000 – no deadline to apply (as funds allow).
The fund offers grants of up to £3,000 to support physical activity projects for people with Parkinson’s across the UK. In 2026, funding is focused on people who are currently inactive, helping them begin to engage in physical activity and sustain their participation.
To make activities more accessible, the fund also supports ‘gateway activities’ — movement-based sessions that build confidence and encourage interest in becoming more active.
Tesco Fruit & Veg grant: funding up to £1,500 – no deadline to apply , every 4 months 3 local projects are selected o be in the customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK.
Applications are open to all local good causes that support children and young people, with a particular focus on projects that incorporate provision of healthy food including fruit and veg, such a breakfast clubs, providing holiday club lunches or healthy snacks.
Examples include: Breakfast/after school clubs, sports clubs, growing initiatives to grow your own fruit and veg, cooking classes, holiday clubs, projects providing SEND provision , youth clubs, addressing holiday hunger amongst children outside of school time, healthy eating projects that support families, foodbanks… This is not an exhaustive list and other project ideas also welcomed.
The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation: funding up to £10,000 – Applications may be submitted online at any time.
The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation is a UK educational peace charity established in 1995. The purpose is to promote peace, prevent violent conflict, and support those affected by it.
As of 2025, the Foundation operates as a grant-making organization, offering grants up to £10,000 for UK charities, community interest companies, and not-for-profit organizations that focus on non-violence and supporting victims of violent crime/terrorism.
Watson Buckle Community Fund – £2,000 grants – Applications open and close throughout the year , visit the site often!
The fund supports local groups and projects in and around Bradford, where the firm’s team lives and works.
The fund is open to initiatives that support people in the local community, promote positive activities that help others, or would benefit from additional funding to grow or continue their work.
As one of the region’s leading independent accountancy firms, Watson Buckles sees the fund as a way of giving back and helping the local community to thrive.
Local groups, charities or community projects that could benefit are encouraged to apply by completing the application form
Sport England: The Movement Fund – grants ranging from £300 to £15,000 – no submission deadline, apply at least 12 weeks before start of activity
This fund is for physical activity projects in the community. The focus is on people who face barriers to activity and projects designed to help them join in.
You can apply for projects to get more people active, like: 1. Setting up new experiences or activity sessions for people to get involved. 2. Helping improve, or create new spaces for people to be active in – or providing the equipment they need to do the activity. 3. Improving both environmental sustainability and providing physical activity opportunities. 4. Supporting organisations to build their capacity and capability so they can help the people in their community to be active. 5. Responding to emergencies that impact on people taking part in physical activity, and helping get activity happening again.
The True Colours Trust: UK Small Grants – funding up to £10,000 – open to applications at any time
This programme is designed to support excellent local organisations and projects that work with disabled children and young people, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.
The programme is open to applications at any time. We aim to respond to your application with a final decision within twelve weeks. They provides grants of up to £10,000, although many grants are smaller than this.