Community and citizenship
Community and citizenship
Access Sport
Access Sport manages the Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund (AIPFF), providing grants to community groups and sports clubs in disadvantaged areas. Their goal is to create accessible sports opportunities for young people from marginalised communities in Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, and the West Midlands.
Deadline: applications are considered four times a year, in January, April, July, and October.
Albury's Charitable Foundation
The foundation provides grants to small charities based in or near to Croydon, Dartford or the Medway Towns engaged in:
- The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages.
- Protecting animals in need of care and attention.
- Helping young artists to develop their careers in musical theatre.
Deadline: apply any time.
Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust
The Trust provides grants to registered UK-based charities supporting people of all ages who are socially disadvantaged and/or have disabilities.
Deadline: applications are considered twice a year in spring and autumn.
BA Community Fund
British Airways’ Better World Community Fund provides 50% of project target funds to charities or social enterprises in support of innovative projects that focus on creating positive impact in the following areas: the environment; diversity, inclusion and wellbeing; education and employability; thriving communities.
Deadline: rolling.
Bank of Scotland Foundation
Focuses on supporting charities that help vulnerable groups, such as those affected by poverty, homelessness, unemployment, mental health issues, or language barriers. Their grants programmes, including Empower and Energise, provide multi-year unrestricted funding to help charities address these challenges with greater flexibility.
Deadline: visit website for details.
Baobab Community Fund
Supports Black African/Caribbean and Global Majority collectives, organisations, and individuals working to dismantle systems of oppression.
Deadline: currently closed, check the website for next dates.
Barclays Community Sport Fund
In partnership with Sported, the Barclays Community Sport Fund offers grants and support to community groups working to make football, tennis, and cricket more accessible in communities across the UK, particularly for women and girls in areas of high deprivation.
Deadline: open for applications from 22 April 2025 to 22 June 2025.
Big Give: Women and Girls Match Fund
Big Give’s Women and Girls Match Fund is a seven-day online match funding campaign working with exceptional charities dedicated to serving the women and girls in our communities, fostering a future where every individual can thrive without limitations.
Deadline: opens yearly, check website for details.
CEMVO Scotland
CEMVO Scotland is a national intermediary organisation and strategic partner of the Scottish Government Equality Unit which aims to build the capacity and sustainability of the ethnic minority voluntary sector and its communities. Their Ethnic Minority Development Fund supports community groups and voluntary organisations in Scotland that focus on improving the lives of ethnic minority people.
Deadline: opens yearly, check website for details.
Charles Hayward Foundation
Provides grants to small and medium-sized UK registered charities supporting projects aimed at preventing people from entering the criminal justice system and helping those in contact with it to rebuild their lives, as well as supporting small local projects that improve the physical and emotional health of older people.
Deadline: check website for details.
Community Foundation North East
The Community Foundation North East supports small, local charities and community organisations across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, funding projects from nearly 300 donor-established funds. Charities must be based and working in the area to apply.
Deadline: check website for specific fund details.
Friends Provident Foundation
The Friends Provident Foundation supports projects that promote fairness and sustainability in the economy, focusing on diversification, decarbonisation, and democratisation. They provide both small and large grants for initiatives that foster social change.
Deadline: check website for details.
Garfield Weston Foundation
The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded grant-maker supporting a wide range of charities across the UK, with a focus on those making a positive impact in areas like welfare, youth, community, environment, education, health, arts, heritage, and faith. They offer grants for necessary building works, essential operational or core costs, and specific projects.
Deadline: check website for details.
Groundwork
Groundwork’s One Stop Community Partnership programme offers initial grants to community groups operating near One Stop stores. The programme supports projects:
- Tackling food poverty
- Supporting the vulnerable
- Supporting the elderly
- Supporting low-income families
- Running youth sports teams
- Reducing / recycling waste
- Improving the environment
Deadline: quarterly, check website for details.
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland
The Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland funds grassroots charities that support people facing the greatest need, including those living in poverty, the unemployed, and those with disabilities or mental ill health. The Foundation provides funding to a range of charities, with a focus on organisations that support voluntary and community groups and work to address local social issues.
Deadline: check website for details.
Heart of England Community Foundation
Heart of England Community Foundation is a leading independent charity in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, managing funds on behalf of donors to support grassroots organisations. The Foundation helps tackle local issues and enhance community wellbeing by providing resources to support people and communities across the region. Their goal is to create a fairer, healthier Midlands where everyone has access to opportunities and enjoys an active, fulfilling life.
Deadline: check website for details.
Imperial Community Impact Fund
The Imperial Community Impact Fund supports local organisations working in the areas of the environment, sustainability, creativity, and local problem-solving. The fund aims to inspire and empower community groups to bring meaningful ideas to life, fostering collaboration to improve community wellbeing and promote sustainable development.
Deadline: open for submissions twice a year, in January and July.
John Lewis Foundation
The John Lewis Foundation supports projects that address social and environmental challenges by sharing the skills and resources within the John Lewis Partnership. Their available funds focus on helping disadvantaged young people acquire skills for employment, promoting environmental protection, and improving the lives of care-experienced young people through education and training.
Deadline: check website for specific fund details.
KFC Youth Foundation
The KFC Youth Foundation supports initiatives addressing the needs of young people aged 11-25, particularly those facing economic disadvantage. They fund early intervention projects that help build a solid foundation for these youth to thrive.
Deadline: currently closed, check website for details.
Leeds Building Society Foundation
The Leeds Building Society Foundation supports UK registered charities focused on providing safe and secure homes. The Foundation prioritises projects addressing financial stress, security and refuge, and the quality of housing, especially for those experiencing homelessness.
Deadline: open for applications four times a year.
Consortium
Consortium is the national umbrella body for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans+ groups across the UK, supporting a collaborative LGBT+ sector. They aim to foster positive and inclusive engagement within the LGBT+ third sector.
Status: currently, there are no open grants programmes, but future funding opportunities will be shared through their newsletter and social media channels.
Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation supports small charities across England and Wales that work with people facing complex social issues. They offer unrestricted funding through various programmes, each with different criteria and application periods. Programmes include support for racial equity, Deaf and Disabled people, local collaborations, specialist organisations, and those working on national policy change.
Deadline: check website for specific programme details.
Matthew Good Foundation
The Matthew Good Foundation distributes £15,000 each quarter to five charitable projects that have a positive impact on communities, people, or the environment. Applications must be on behalf of a local community group, charity, voluntary group, or social enterprise.
Deadline: applications accepted all year.
McCarthy Stone Foundation
The McCarthy Stone Foundation runs a range of grant programmes throughout the year for organisations supporting people over 65 with an annual income under £250,000. They also offer both unrestricted core funding and project funding to registered charities and community groups.
Deadline: check website for details.
National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund supports projects that transform communities across the UK. Their programmes provide funding for various projects, including small grants for local organisations, larger grants for multi-year initiatives, and targeted funding for specific issues like carers, climate action, and community collaboration.
Deadline: various, applications open on an ongoing basis.
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust supports charities in the UK working in agriculture, rural development, and insurance. The Trust’s objectives include advancing education in agriculture and insurance, relieving poverty in rural areas, and promoting the welfare of rural communities through research, education, and collaboration with local organisations.
Deadline: Applications are considered twice a year, in May and October.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation supports organisations and individuals working to build a just society, focusing on areas such as arts, education, migration, and young people. They offer a variety of funding opportunities, including grants for migration, youth work, arts-based learning, and social change. The Foundation works collaboratively to create opportunities and overcome inequality.
Deadline: applications are considered on a rolling basis for most programmes. Check website for details.
Shackleton Foundation
The Shackleton Foundation invests in inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people. They provide seed funding and support to enable aspiring leaders and social entrepreneurs to establish their own ventures to help young people in challenging circumstances.
Deadline: there are four funding rounds a year, check website for details.
The Ashley Family Foundation
The Ashley Family Foundation supports organisations in Wales with a focus on arts, crafts, education, and community projects, especially those benefiting isolated or disadvantaged individuals. They prioritise small-scale arts projects, heritage and contemporary crafts, sustainability, and rural development, aiming to alleviate isolation and hardship. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects with a positive environmental impact.
Deadline: applications are accepted all year round and funding awards are made three times a year.
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust supports UK charities working with communities facing significant challenges. In 2025, the Trust will focus on improving attendance at live performing arts (Rounds 1 & 2) and supporting refugees and asylum seekers (Rounds 3 & 4). In 2026, the focus will shift to projects supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness (Rounds 1 & 2), followed by projects supporting unpaid carers (Rounds 3 & 4). The Trust aims to fund projects that have the greatest impact for those in need.
Deadline: check website for details.
The Dulverton Trust
The Dulverton Trust is an independent grant-making charity that supports UK charities with a national reach, focusing on social issues, heritage preservation, and environmental conservation. Their funding priorities include youth opportunities, general welfare, heritage craftsmanship, and wildlife conservation, with a particular emphasis on supporting disadvantaged groups and protecting the natural world.
Deadline: rolling.
The Henry Smith Charity
The Henry Smith Charity’s Holiday Grants supports recreational trips and holidays for disadvantaged children, prioritising applications from the most deprived areas of the UK. Grants help provide enriching experiences for young people facing hardship.
Deadline: open for applications three times a year.
The Homity Trust
The Homity Trust supports community causes across Sussex by providing grants for local initiatives that help those most in need. They focus on funding community groups where a small grant can have a significant impact.
Deadline: check website for next funding round.
The Ironmongers' Company
The Ironmongers' Charities support a variety of initiatives focused on young people, communities, and the craft of ironwork through the following funds:
- STEM Projects: Supports initiatives that encourage young people to study science subjects and pursue STEM-related education or vocational training, particularly in Materials Science.
- Grants to Charities: Provides funding for projects that offer educational opportunities to disadvantaged children and young people, focusing on social, emotional, or life skills development.
- Iron Projects: Supports the restoration of historic ironwork or the creation of new decorative work in iron and steel.
Deadline: check website for specific fund details.
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)
JRCT is an independent Quaker trust that funds organisations and individuals working to address the root causes of conflict and injustice. Their funding priorities include peace and security, power and accountability, human rights, environmental sustainability, grassroots movements, and promoting peace in Northern Ireland. They focus on supporting transformative work for social change and justice.
Deadline: open for applications twice a year, check website for details.
The Leathersellers' Company
The Leathersellers’ Foundation is a grant funder that enables individuals and communities by working with charities. They award grants across their three core areas of charity, education and leather, with applications invited for different programmes throughout the year.
Deadline: check website for details of grant programmes.
The Morrisons Foundation
The Morrisons Foundation funds projects that make a positive difference in local communities, with grants up to £10,000 for initiatives supporting people in need across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Deadline: rolling.
The Prudence Trust
The Prudence Trust invests in research and services focused on both preventive and curative mental health treatments, with a specific emphasis on social interventions like creativity and the arts. They support young people aged 11-25 from disadvantaged groups who face barriers in accessing mental health support.
Deadline: check website for specific opportunities.
The Shears Foundation
The Shears Foundation provides grants of £3,000 to £6,000 to charitable organisations working in one of their priority areas:
- The development of culture and the arts.
- The development and provision of educational opportunities for adults and / or children.
- Protection, preservation or enhancement of the natural environment.
- Creating stronger / better / more sustainable communities.
- Promoting health and medicine, with an emphasis on research or education.
They prioritise organisations in Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Harrogate, York, Bradford, and Greater Manchester.
Deadline: applications considered on a quarterly basis.
The Yapp Charitable Trust
The Yapp Charitable Trust provides grants to registered charities with an annual expenditure of less than £40,000, supporting projects that work with elderly people, children and young people, individuals with physical or mental health challenges, and those facing social welfare issues. They also fund educational projects, particularly for those who are educationally disadvantaged.
Deadline: rolling.
Trust for London
Trust for London is one of London’s largest funders, supporting organisations working on social and economic justice. They fund a wide range of initiatives, from community groups helping people build skills to large-scale campaigns and research. With a focus on lived and learned experience, all funded projects aim to make London a better, fairer city for everyone.
Deadline: check website for details of specific funds.
Utilita Giving
Utilita Giving funds charities and organisations supporting people in fuel and food poverty across the UK. Their grants support practical initiatives, such as food banks and advice services.
Status: small grants temporarily paused until December 2026.
WCIT
WCIT’s IT4Good Grant Programme supports IT projects that that address one or more of the following priority areas: education; inclusion; IT for charities; public understanding of technology.
Deadline: apply any time, applications considered four times a year.
Access Sport
Access Sport manages the Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund (AIPFF), providing grants to community groups and sports clubs in disadvantaged areas. Their goal is to create accessible sports opportunities for young people from marginalised communities in Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, and the West Midlands.
Deadline: applications are considered four times a year, in January, April, July, and October.
Albury's Charitable Foundation
The foundation provides grants to small charities based in or near to Croydon, Dartford or the Medway Towns engaged in:
- The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages.
- Protecting animals in need of care and attention.
- Helping young artists to develop their careers in musical theatre.
Deadline: apply any time.
Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust
The Trust provides grants to registered UK-based charities supporting people of all ages who are socially disadvantaged and/or have disabilities.
Deadline: applications are considered twice a year in spring and autumn.
BA Community Fund
British Airways’ Better World Community Fund provides 50% of project target funds to charities or social enterprises in support of innovative projects that focus on creating positive impact in the following areas: the environment; diversity, inclusion and wellbeing; education and employability; thriving communities.
Deadline: rolling.
Bank of Scotland Foundation
Focuses on supporting charities that help vulnerable groups, such as those affected by poverty, homelessness, unemployment, mental health issues, or language barriers. Their grants programmes, including Empower and Energise, provide multi-year unrestricted funding to help charities address these challenges with greater flexibility.
Deadline: visit website for details.
Baobab Community Fund
Supports Black African/Caribbean and Global Majority collectives, organisations, and individuals working to dismantle systems of oppression.
Deadline: currently closed, check the website for next dates.
Barclays Community Sport Fund
In partnership with Sported, the Barclays Community Sport Fund offers grants and support to community groups working to make football, tennis, and cricket more accessible in communities across the UK, particularly for women and girls in areas of high deprivation.
Deadline: open for applications from 22 April 2025 to 22 June 2025.
Big Give: Women and Girls Match Fund
Big Give’s Women and Girls Match Fund is a seven-day online match funding campaign working with exceptional charities dedicated to serving the women and girls in our communities, fostering a future where every individual can thrive without limitations.
Deadline: opens yearly, check website for details.
CEMVO Scotland
CEMVO Scotland is a national intermediary organisation and strategic partner of the Scottish Government Equality Unit which aims to build the capacity and sustainability of the ethnic minority voluntary sector and its communities. Their Ethnic Minority Development Fund supports community groups and voluntary organisations in Scotland that focus on improving the lives of ethnic minority people.
Deadline: opens yearly, check website for details.
Charles Hayward Foundation
Provides grants to small and medium-sized UK registered charities supporting projects aimed at preventing people from entering the criminal justice system and helping those in contact with it to rebuild their lives, as well as supporting small local projects that improve the physical and emotional health of older people.
Deadline: check website for details.
Community Foundation North East
The Community Foundation North East supports small, local charities and community organisations across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, funding projects from nearly 300 donor-established funds. Charities must be based and working in the area to apply.
Deadline: check website for specific fund details.
Friends Provident Foundation
The Friends Provident Foundation supports projects that promote fairness and sustainability in the economy, focusing on diversification, decarbonisation, and democratisation. They provide both small and large grants for initiatives that foster social change.
Deadline: check website for details.
Garfield Weston Foundation
The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded grant-maker supporting a wide range of charities across the UK, with a focus on those making a positive impact in areas like welfare, youth, community, environment, education, health, arts, heritage, and faith. They offer grants for necessary building works, essential operational or core costs, and specific projects.
Deadline: check website for details.
Groundwork
Groundwork’s One Stop Community Partnership programme offers initial grants to community groups operating near One Stop stores. The programme supports projects:
- Tackling food poverty
- Supporting the vulnerable
- Supporting the elderly
- Supporting low-income families
- Running youth sports teams
- Reducing / recycling waste
- Improving the environment
Deadline: quarterly, check website for details.
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland
The Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland funds grassroots charities that support people facing the greatest need, including those living in poverty, the unemployed, and those with disabilities or mental ill health. The Foundation provides funding to a range of charities, with a focus on organisations that support voluntary and community groups and work to address local social issues.
Deadline: check website for details.
Heart of England Community Foundation
Heart of England Community Foundation is a leading independent charity in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, managing funds on behalf of donors to support grassroots organisations. The Foundation helps tackle local issues and enhance community wellbeing by providing resources to support people and communities across the region. Their goal is to create a fairer, healthier Midlands where everyone has access to opportunities and enjoys an active, fulfilling life.
Deadline: check website for details.
Imperial Community Impact Fund
The Imperial Community Impact Fund supports local organisations working in the areas of the environment, sustainability, creativity, and local problem-solving. The fund aims to inspire and empower community groups to bring meaningful ideas to life, fostering collaboration to improve community wellbeing and promote sustainable development.
Deadline: open for submissions twice a year, in January and July.
John Lewis Foundation
The John Lewis Foundation supports projects that address social and environmental challenges by sharing the skills and resources within the John Lewis Partnership. Their available funds focus on helping disadvantaged young people acquire skills for employment, promoting environmental protection, and improving the lives of care-experienced young people through education and training.
Deadline: check website for specific fund details.
KFC Youth Foundation
The KFC Youth Foundation supports initiatives addressing the needs of young people aged 11-25, particularly those facing economic disadvantage. They fund early intervention projects that help build a solid foundation for these youth to thrive.
Deadline: currently closed, check website for details.
Leeds Building Society Foundation
The Leeds Building Society Foundation supports UK registered charities focused on providing safe and secure homes. The Foundation prioritises projects addressing financial stress, security and refuge, and the quality of housing, especially for those experiencing homelessness.
Deadline: open for applications four times a year.
Consortium
Consortium is the national umbrella body for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans+ groups across the UK, supporting a collaborative LGBT+ sector. They aim to foster positive and inclusive engagement within the LGBT+ third sector.
Status: currently, there are no open grants programmes, but future funding opportunities will be shared through their newsletter and social media channels.
Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation supports small charities across England and Wales that work with people facing complex social issues. They offer unrestricted funding through various programmes, each with different criteria and application periods. Programmes include support for racial equity, Deaf and Disabled people, local collaborations, specialist organisations, and those working on national policy change.
Deadline: check website for specific programme details.
Matthew Good Foundation
The Matthew Good Foundation distributes £15,000 each quarter to five charitable projects that have a positive impact on communities, people, or the environment. Applications must be on behalf of a local community group, charity, voluntary group, or social enterprise.
Deadline: applications accepted all year.
McCarthy Stone Foundation
The McCarthy Stone Foundation runs a range of grant programmes throughout the year for organisations supporting people over 65 with an annual income under £250,000. They also offer both unrestricted core funding and project funding to registered charities and community groups.
Deadline: check website for details.
National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund supports projects that transform communities across the UK. Their programmes provide funding for various projects, including small grants for local organisations, larger grants for multi-year initiatives, and targeted funding for specific issues like carers, climate action, and community collaboration.
Deadline: various, applications open on an ongoing basis.
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust supports charities in the UK working in agriculture, rural development, and insurance. The Trust’s objectives include advancing education in agriculture and insurance, relieving poverty in rural areas, and promoting the welfare of rural communities through research, education, and collaboration with local organisations.
Deadline: Applications are considered twice a year, in May and October.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation supports organisations and individuals working to build a just society, focusing on areas such as arts, education, migration, and young people. They offer a variety of funding opportunities, including grants for migration, youth work, arts-based learning, and social change. The Foundation works collaboratively to create opportunities and overcome inequality.
Deadline: applications are considered on a rolling basis for most programmes. Check website for details.
Shackleton Foundation
The Shackleton Foundation invests in inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people. They provide seed funding and support to enable aspiring leaders and social entrepreneurs to establish their own ventures to help young people in challenging circumstances.
Deadline: there are four funding rounds a year, check website for details.
The Ashley Family Foundation
The Ashley Family Foundation supports organisations in Wales with a focus on arts, crafts, education, and community projects, especially those benefiting isolated or disadvantaged individuals. They prioritise small-scale arts projects, heritage and contemporary crafts, sustainability, and rural development, aiming to alleviate isolation and hardship. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects with a positive environmental impact.
Deadline: applications are accepted all year round and funding awards are made three times a year.
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust supports UK charities working with communities facing significant challenges. In 2025, the Trust will focus on improving attendance at live performing arts (Rounds 1 & 2) and supporting refugees and asylum seekers (Rounds 3 & 4). In 2026, the focus will shift to projects supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness (Rounds 1 & 2), followed by projects supporting unpaid carers (Rounds 3 & 4). The Trust aims to fund projects that have the greatest impact for those in need.
Deadline: check website for details.
The Dulverton Trust
The Dulverton Trust is an independent grant-making charity that supports UK charities with a national reach, focusing on social issues, heritage preservation, and environmental conservation. Their funding priorities include youth opportunities, general welfare, heritage craftsmanship, and wildlife conservation, with a particular emphasis on supporting disadvantaged groups and protecting the natural world.
Deadline: rolling.
The Henry Smith Charity
The Henry Smith Charity’s Holiday Grants supports recreational trips and holidays for disadvantaged children, prioritising applications from the most deprived areas of the UK. Grants help provide enriching experiences for young people facing hardship.
Deadline: open for applications three times a year.
The Homity Trust
The Homity Trust supports community causes across Sussex by providing grants for local initiatives that help those most in need. They focus on funding community groups where a small grant can have a significant impact.
Deadline: check website for next funding round.
The Ironmongers' Company
The Ironmongers' Charities support a variety of initiatives focused on young people, communities, and the craft of ironwork through the following funds:
- STEM Projects: Supports initiatives that encourage young people to study science subjects and pursue STEM-related education or vocational training, particularly in Materials Science.
- Grants to Charities: Provides funding for projects that offer educational opportunities to disadvantaged children and young people, focusing on social, emotional, or life skills development.
- Iron Projects: Supports the restoration of historic ironwork or the creation of new decorative work in iron and steel.
Deadline: check website for specific fund details.
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)
JRCT is an independent Quaker trust that funds organisations and individuals working to address the root causes of conflict and injustice. Their funding priorities include peace and security, power and accountability, human rights, environmental sustainability, grassroots movements, and promoting peace in Northern Ireland. They focus on supporting transformative work for social change and justice.
Deadline: open for applications twice a year, check website for details.
The Leathersellers' Company
The Leathersellers’ Foundation is a grant funder that enables individuals and communities by working with charities. They award grants across their three core areas of charity, education and leather, with applications invited for different programmes throughout the year.
Deadline: check website for details of grant programmes.
The Morrisons Foundation
The Morrisons Foundation funds projects that make a positive difference in local communities, with grants up to £10,000 for initiatives supporting people in need across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Deadline: rolling.
The Prudence Trust
The Prudence Trust invests in research and services focused on both preventive and curative mental health treatments, with a specific emphasis on social interventions like creativity and the arts. They support young people aged 11-25 from disadvantaged groups who face barriers in accessing mental health support.
Deadline: check website for specific opportunities.
The Shears Foundation
The Shears Foundation provides grants of £3,000 to £6,000 to charitable organisations working in one of their priority areas:
- The development of culture and the arts.
- The development and provision of educational opportunities for adults and / or children.
- Protection, preservation or enhancement of the natural environment.
- Creating stronger / better / more sustainable communities.
- Promoting health and medicine, with an emphasis on research or education.
They prioritise organisations in Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Harrogate, York, Bradford, and Greater Manchester.
Deadline: applications considered on a quarterly basis.
The Yapp Charitable Trust
The Yapp Charitable Trust provides grants to registered charities with an annual expenditure of less than £40,000, supporting projects that work with elderly people, children and young people, individuals with physical or mental health challenges, and those facing social welfare issues. They also fund educational projects, particularly for those who are educationally disadvantaged.
Deadline: rolling.
Trust for London
Trust for London is one of London’s largest funders, supporting organisations working on social and economic justice. They fund a wide range of initiatives, from community groups helping people build skills to large-scale campaigns and research. With a focus on lived and learned experience, all funded projects aim to make London a better, fairer city for everyone.
Deadline: check website for details of specific funds.
Utilita Giving
Utilita Giving funds charities and organisations supporting people in fuel and food poverty across the UK. Their grants support practical initiatives, such as food banks and advice services.
Status: small grants temporarily paused until December 2026.
WCIT
WCIT’s IT4Good Grant Programme supports IT projects that that address one or more of the following priority areas: education; inclusion; IT for charities; public understanding of technology.
Deadline: apply any time, applications considered four times a year.