Funding and Grants
Near Neighbours: Windrush 2026 – grants from £5,000 up to £25,000 – deadline to apply 10th February 2026 11:59pm.
The Scheme provides funding to communities looking to commemorate, celebrate and educate about the Windrush generation and their contribution.
Funding strives to build raise awareness; foster pride and encourage & inspire the descendants of Windrush Generation to become young leaders, pursue their aspirations and contribute to the shared values of UK society.
King Charles III Charitable Foundation – Small grants up to £3,000 – Deadline 11th February 2026 12pm/noon.
Grants of up to £3,000 per year for three years to UK registered nonprofits with annual income between £25,000 and £500,000. Supports work in environment, countryside, education, heritage, conservation, social inclusion, and health and wellbeing. Approximately 100 organizations funded annually from around 1,500 applications.
Eligible applicants must be a UK registered nonprofit organisation.
Have an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000
More eligibility criteria can be found on website.
Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust – discretionary grant value (average £4.2k) – deadline 13th February 2026
The aim is to assist churches with repair and restoration, provided they are currently used as a place of worship at least twelve times a year and are accessible by the public with repair and restoration projects. The church may be of any age and need not be listed.
Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust – grants up to £5,000 – upcoming deadline 15 February – Following 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
GiveBradford: The Thrive Together Fund (large) – grants up to £30,000 – deadline 12:00 noon 16th February 2026
A partnership between GiveBradford and The National Lottery Community Fund to develop inclusive places, spaces and activities for people who are least able to come together.
Successful organisations will support people experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination and create a life-changing sense of community solidarity and connection. People will be helped to shape the decisions that affect their lives. Examples are mentorship programmes, skill-sharing workshops and community gardening.
All applicants must have an income under £750,000 in most recent financial year and have been registered for two years.
GiveBradford: The Thrive Together Fund (small) – grants up to £10,000 – deadline 12:00 noon 16th February 2026
A partnership between GiveBradford and The National Lottery Community Fund to develop inclusive places, spaces and activities for people who are least able to come together.
Whether through project delivery, organisational development or a combination of both, the funding is designed to seed new ideas, sustain impactful work, and support grassroots efforts to bring people together for 1 year.
Unregistered organisations can apply for up to £5,000, registered organisations can apply for £10,000. All applicants must have an income under £75,000 in most recent financial year.
Bradford Council: Black African and Caribbean Health Improvement Grants – grants from £5,000 to £20,000 – deadline 27th February 12pm – Information Webinar 4th February 1pm to 2pm
The Living Well Black African and Caribbean health improvement grant scheme is funded by Bradford Council Public Health and aims to award a variety of organisations passionate about reducing health inequalities for the Black African and Caribbean communities in Bradford.
They will be hosting an information webinar on Wednesday February 4th, from 13:00 to 14:00. Email PublicHealthCommissioning@bradford.gov.uk to book or to receive grant guidance/application pack.
Bradford Council: Community Health Improvement Programme – grants from £5,000 to £15,000 – deadline 27th February 12pm- Information Webinar 4th February 1pm to 2pm
Living Well Community Health Development (CHD) Grants Scheme is funded by Bradford Council Public Health and aims to award up to 10 small groups / organisations who are passionate about reducing health inequalities, promoting health and wellbeing and representing the voice of defined community of interest groups across the Bradford District.
They will be hosting an information webinar on Wednesday February 4th, from 13:00 to 14:00. Email PublicHealthCommissioning@bradford.gov.uk to book or to receive grant guidance/application pack.
One Stop Community Partnership – grants up to £1,000 – Opens on 2nd March 2026 – deadline unknown
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
Magdalen Hospital Trust – grants from £500 to £2,000 – Rolling applications – upcoming submission period 1st February to 28th February.
For UK-based Charities/Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) working with vulnerable children and young adults, especially those at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation.
1st submission period from February 1st to 28th February 2026
2nd submission period from June 1st to 30th June 2026
3rd submission period from October 1st to 31st October 2026
Jean for Genes – Grants from £3,000 to £5,000 -2nd March 2026
The Jeans for Genes campaign is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by genetic conditions. Through our grant programmes, we support frontline charities across the UK to strengthen their organisations, improve services, and increase the impact they have on the genetic condition community.
Organisations must be registered with the Charity Commission.
National Churches Trust – grants up to £50,000 – deadline 3rd March 2026
The Large Grants programme (formerly Cornerstone Grants) supports structural repairs and maintenance issues costing more than £100,000 or the installation of kitchen and toilets costing over £30,000.
The funding is for urgent and essential structural repair projects to buildings that were originally built as churches, or the installation of kitchen and toilets.
JJ Charitable Trust: Literacy Small Grants – grants of £5,000 to £20,000 – next deadline 4th March 2026
Seeks to improve the effectiveness of literacy teaching in primary and secondary education for children (aged 5 to 18) with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. The particular focus is 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 from charities and community groups for projects that use volunteers and reading mentors and those that help during transitional points (e.g. between primary and secondary school).
Grants can be spread over a period of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Ramblers Path Accessibility Fund – grants up to £10,000 – deadline 14th March 2026
To improve public right of way in England, Scotland and Wales, specifically targeting barriers like stiles, steps, narrow gates, overgrown paths and surface issues to enhance access for those with mobility challenges.
Grants range from small (under £1,000) for surfacing improvements to larger grants (up to £10,000) for larger scale upgrades.
Eligible applicants must focus on definitive rights of way and have written permission from landowners and rights-of-way/access officer.
Ulverscroft Foundation – grant value unknown – next deadline 15th March 2026
Supporting projects that assist and improve the treatment and education of the visually impaired, and medical research and facilities for the treatment or alleviation of visual impairment.
Applicants don’t need to be registered charities – CICs and social groups eligible. Grants can be for very small amounts, or to fund major projects.
Jerwood Foundation – Grants range in value – deadline March 18th 2pm
Supports excellence and emerging talent in the arts. For organisations with a focus on making art available for public benefit and working with their Collection. Grants have ranged from £1k to £60k and have included multi year.
Applications accepted as of February 4th 9am.
Apply via email info@jerwood.org or by post.
Help the Homeless – grants up to £5,000 – next deadline 20th March 2026
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.
Do It Now Now – Innovate Now with Wellcome – grants ranging from £13,000 to £48,000- current application round deadline 25 March / Following application period opens 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.
Calisen Impact Charitable Trust – grants up to £10,000 – deadline 31st March 2026
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
British Record Industry Trust – grants up to £50,000 – deadline 30th April 2026
The BRIT Trust offers grant funding consistent with its mission of “improving lives through the power of music and the creative arts”.
Henry Smith: Holiday Grants – grants from £500 to £3,000 – multiple deadlines, apply 6 weeks before trip
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.
Groundwork in collaboration with People’s Postcode Lottery – Grassroots Grants – grants up to £2,000 – submissions accepted any time between January and September
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
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 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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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
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
Sovereign Health Care Community Programme – discretionary value – no deadline to apply.
Grants for local registered charities for work associated with health and wellbeing in West Yorkshire (preference for Bradford).
Funding is for the following priority areas:
- Projects addressing disease and conditions prevalent in Bradford
- Providing support and preventing ill health in hospitals and hospices
- Organising initiatives that support and promote healthy lifestyles
- Education and training programmes
- Projects tackling wider deprivation and disadvantage
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.