HMRC has opened a new round of grant funding for voluntary and community sector organisations to provide free, independent tax support to people who need extra help. Grants of between £40,000 and £1 million are available for the 2027–30 programme, with applications closing 3 July 2026.
About HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
HMRC is the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority, responsible for collecting the money that funds public services and providing financial support to families and individuals. For over 20 years HMRC has partnered with the voluntary and community sector to reach and support customers who are hardest to engage directly — and in the first two years of its current programme, funded organisations supported over 85,000 customers.
What the Fund Supports
The grant funds organisations to deliver free, independent, multi-channel tax and tax-related support to HMRC customers who need extra help, with the goal of building their long-term confidence and self-sufficiency. Bids must cover at least two of the following three activity types:
- Simple tax enquiries — first-contact resolution of straightforward HMRC queries across PAYE, Child Benefit, Self-Assessment, and more
- Complex tax enquiries — multi-interaction support for customers with difficult tax issues or complex extra support needs
- Digital skills support — helping customers use HMRC’s digital services such as the HMRC App, the Personal Tax Account, and Making Tax Digital
How Much Funding Is Available
Grants range from £40,000 to £1,000,000 per year for the three-year programme running from April 2027 to March 2030. Services must be accessible across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, either through UK-wide coverage or targeted community outreach in deprived or remote areas.
Who Is Eligible
Applications are open to registered charities, voluntary and community sector organisations, social enterprises, mutuals, and co-operatives. Applicants must have three years’ financial history, a minimum annual turnover of £80,000, and strong financial management systems. The grant cannot be used to support religious or party political activity.
- Registered charities and VCS organisations
- Social enterprises, mutuals, and co-operatives
- Minimum £80,000 annual turnover required
- Three years’ financial history required
How to Apply
Applications are made via the Find a Grant system. HMRC held live Q&A sessions on 11 and 17 June 2026 for interested applicants. Evaluations will take place in July and August, with successful applicants notified by end of October 2026.
- Deadline: 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm
- Programme start: 1 April 2027
