We’ve added or updated 58 funding opportunities for charities, CICs and nonprofits across the UK.
Birmingham Cultural Infrastructure Capital Grant Funding 2026-27
Amount: Up to £50,000
Closing date: 31 Jul 2026
Overview: This capital grant programme from Birmingham City Council offers four awards of £50,000 to help local charities, community groups, and social enterprises improve cultural and heritage buildings. The funding supports projects that adapt venues, buy long-term equipment, or make spaces more accessible, particularly in areas facing economic challenges. No match funding is required, and all funded projects must be fully completed by 29th October 2027.
Severn Trent Community Fund (£20,000 to £50,000)
Amount: Up to £50,000
Closing date: 2 Aug 2026
Overview: The Severn Trent Community Fund offers grants of £20,000 to £50,000 to help community groups, charities, and schools improve local wellbeing across the Severn Trent region. It supports new projects that help people lead healthier lives, create better local spaces, and care for the natural environment. Both capital and running costs can be funded, with a particular interest in projects that have a connection to water and plans to make a lasting difference.
Gloucestershire Community Foundation – High Sheriff of Gloucestershire Grants Programme
Amount: Up to £2,500
Closing date: 4 Aug 2026
Overview: This programme offers grants of up to £2,500 to charities and community groups in Gloucestershire for projects supporting young people. Funding is designed to steer young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour, helping to build their self-esteem and offer informal learning opportunities. Smaller grants of up to £500 are also available through a fast-track process to help organisations get their work started quickly.
Community Grants & Small Community Grants
Amount: Up to £100,000
Closing date: 15 Aug 2026
Overview: This programme offers funding to help schools, charities, and local groups buy equipment or improve community spaces in areas with historic links to the Clarks shoe company. Grants usually average around £6,000 and support capital projects in health, education, and community welfare, such as upgrading village halls or buying equipment for centres supporting people experiencing homelessness. The funding focuses on one-off capital costs rather than day-to-day running expenses, with quick decisions available for requests under £1,000.
2027 GSK IMPACT Awards
Amount: Up to £50,000
Closing date: 19 Aug 2026
Overview: The GSK IMPACT Awards, run in partnership with The King’s Fund, recognise and reward UK charities doing exceptional work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Up to ten winners will receive £40,000 to support their existing activities, while up to five runners-up will receive £4,000. Successful organisations also get access to free training, promotional resources, and a supportive network of past winners to help them connect and grow.
The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation – Grant
Amount: Up to £10,000
Closing date: 21 Aug 2026
Overview: This funding scheme offers grants of £1,000 to £10,000 to registered UK charities working in music, the performing arts, and interfaith relations. Funding can cover core, capital, or project costs, with a particular focus on tackling discrimination and building understanding between Jewish and Muslim communities. To apply, your organisation will just need to provide a link to your latest set of accounts.
Personal Awards
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: 21 Aug 2026
Overview: The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation offers Personal Awards of up to £5,000 to support individuals with new ideas in music, performing arts, and Jewish or interfaith work. These grants aim to help people kickstart projects that can bring about positive change, with funding usually managed through a UK charity or university on the individual’s behalf.
Medical Research Travel Grants
Amount: Up to £1,000
Closing date: 21 Aug 2026
Overview: This grant from The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation offers up to £1,000 to help individual medical researchers travel to other laboratories or research institutions in the UK or abroad. The funding covers travel and living costs to help researchers learn new techniques, work with other teams, and progress their careers. These awards focus on active research visits rather than attending conferences or symposia.
Samworth Brothers Community Opportunity Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing date: 25 Aug 2026
Overview: The Samworth Brothers Community Opportunity Fund offers grants to local charities, community groups, and sports clubs situated near the funder’s operating sites. This funding aims to help young people get active, learn about food and nutrition, and develop new skills through projects that can continue running independently in the future. Grants typically support one-year programmes that increase capacity, such as training staff or running new sessions to reach more people in the community.
Baron Davenport’s Charity – Organisation Grants
Amount: Up to £1,000
Closing date: 31 Aug 2026
Overview: This scheme offers grants to charities and community groups in the West Midlands that support children and young people under 25, as well as older people in retirement, hospices, and care homes. Funding can be used for everyday running costs, equipment, or special projects, with awards for youth groups starting from £200 and other grants decided by the trustees. Applications are assessed twice a year, with payments made directly to successful organisations in either spring or autumn.
Horncastle Health and Wellbeing Fund
Amount: Up to £2,000
Closing date: 1 Sep 2026
Overview: The Horncastle Health and Wellbeing Fund, managed by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation, offers grants of up to £2,000 to help local not-for-profit groups run projects that improve health and wellbeing in the area. Funding is prioritised for smaller grassroots organisations working within a ten-mile radius of Horncastle, with application deadlines on 1 March and 1 September each year.
High Sheriffs’ Fund
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: 1 Sep 2026
Overview: The High Sheriffs’ Fund, run by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation, offers grants of up to £5,000 to help local charities and community groups create a safer Lincolnshire. Funding can cover both project and running costs for activities that reduce crime, support young people, or help older people experiencing isolation. Applications are open twice a year, with funding available for everyday costs like equipment, volunteer training, and community events.
The Seafarers’ Charity – Merchant Navy Fund
Amount: Up to £20,000
Closing date: 1 Sep 2026
Overview: This fund, delivered in partnership with the Merchant Navy Welfare Board, provides grants to charities supporting people who work or have worked in the UK merchant navy and their families. You can apply for funding to help with core running costs, project delivery, capital equipment, or building your organisation’s day-to-day capacity. The main focus is on supporting services that improve the welfare and well-being of these seafaring communities across the UK.
The Gerald Curgenven Will Trust – Three Parish Fund – Groups
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: 2 Sep 2026
Overview: This fund, managed by the Cornwall Community Foundation, offers grants to local charities, community groups, and CICs based in Trevalga, Tintagel, and Boscastle. It aims to provide a lasting source of funding for grassroots projects that improve the lives of people living in these three parishes. Grants are awarded for projects starting from mid-October, which must be completed within one year.
Heathrow Community Trust – Projects for Young People
Amount: Up to £15,000
Closing date: 10 Sep 2026
Overview: This grant from the Heathrow Community Trust offers up to £15,000 a year for up to two years to support local projects working with young people up to the age of 24. Funding is available for organisations in specific areas, such as Hillingdon, Hounslow, and Slough, to help young people build skills, prepare for work, and improve their well-being. The programme can cover both staff salaries and equipment costs to help groups make a lasting difference in their communities.
Cockburnspath & Cove Community Fund
Amount: Up to £50,000
Closing date: 15 Sep 2026
Overview: The Cockburnspath and Cove Community Fund offers grants to support local charities, schools, and community groups working to improve daily life for residents in these Scottish Borders areas. Administered by Foundation Scotland, the fund provides small, medium, and large grants to help with running costs, equipment, and capital projects. The funding aims to build healthy, active, and lasting communities by supporting activities that boost community spirit and improve access to local culture and heritage.
Cockburnspath & Cove Community Fund (Scottish Borders) – Medium Grants
Amount: Up to £20,001
Closing date: 15 Sep 2026
Overview: This fund, managed by Foundation Scotland, offers medium grants of £5,001 to £20,001 to support charities, community groups, and schools in Cockburnspath and Cove. Funding can cover a wide range of needs, including core running costs, staff, equipment, and building maintenance, particularly for projects that match the local Community Action Plan. Grants can be spread over up to three years to help local organisations deliver lasting benefits to people in the area.
Greater Manchester High Sheriff’s Police Trust (Greater Manchester)
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: 30 Sep 2026
Overview: This trust offers grants of up to £5,000 to help local groups, schools, and charities run projects that reduce crime and the fear of crime across Greater Manchester. Funding supports practical work that improves community safety, such as education about substance abuse and support for people who are vulnerable or have been victims of crime. To be successful, your project should match local safety plans and show how working together can make the region a better place to live and work.
Foundation Scotland – RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund (Highlands)
Amount: Up to £25,000
Closing date: 30 Sep 2026
Overview: The RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund offers grants of up to £25,000 to support local groups and organisations working in the Caithness areas of Watten, Tannach and District, and Latheron, Lybster and Clyth. Funding is available for projects that improve community facilities, support local activities, or help boost the local economy. Registered charities, community groups, and social enterprises can apply for project costs, core running expenses, or multi-year funding to help make a lasting difference.
npower Business Solutions Foundation
Amount: Up to £100,000
Closing date: 30 Sep 2026
Overview: The npower Business Solutions Foundation offers grants of up to £100,000 for schools and non-profit organisations located within 50 miles of their offices in Solihull and Leeds. This funding supports local projects that help people gain new skills, improve community spaces, or take steps to reduce carbon emissions and waste. Grants are awarded based on your organisation’s annual turnover, and the chosen project must be completed within 12 months.
Bicker Wind Farm Trust
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: 1 Oct 2026
Overview: The Bicker Wind Farm Trust, managed by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation, offers grants of £250 to £5,000 to schools, charities, and community groups in the Boston area. This funding supports practical projects that protect the local environment, improve energy efficiency, or teach people about conservation. Priority is given to initiatives within five miles of Bicker Fen, including creating wildlife habitats, installing solar panels, and upgrading community buildings.
Evan Cornish Grassroots Fund
Amount: Up to £6,000
Closing date: 1 Oct 2026
Overview: The Evan Cornish Grassroots Fund, run by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation, offers grants of up to £6,000 to charities and community groups in Greater Lincolnshire. This funding supports local projects that aim to improve wellbeing, ease isolation, and assist people experiencing homelessness or those in need of welfare support. Grants can cover essential project costs such as equipment, travel, and volunteer training, provided the money is spent within a year of receipt.
Arts and Culture Grant
Amount: Up to £100,000
Closing date: 5 Oct 2026
Overview: The Bagri Foundation offers grants of £5,000 to £100,000 to support artistic projects run by non-profit organisations across the UK and Europe. This funding is awarded twice a year and covers a wide range of cultural activities, including performing arts, music, crafts, and exhibitions.
John Watson Trust – Support the Education of Young People with Physical or Learning Disabilities (Scotland)
Amount: Up to £10,000
Closing date: 23 Oct 2026
Overview: The John Watson Trust offers grants to support the education of children and young people up to the age of 21 who have physical or learning disabilities, or who face social disadvantage in Scotland. Funding of up to £10,000 is available for organisations, and up to £2,000 for individuals, to help with specific costs like tuition, books, and specialist equipment. Registered charities, schools, and community groups can apply for project-specific funding that brings a direct and clear educational benefit to young people.
Broadacres Community & Sustainability Fund
Amount: Up to £500
Closing date: 23 Oct 2026
Overview: This fund offers grants of up to £500 to community groups and charities for local projects that support the environment or bring people together in North Yorkshire. Funded by Broadacres Housing Association, the scheme helps residents improve outdoor spaces, grow food, or run events that build stronger neighbourhoods. Funding is decided by a quarterly customer vote, ensuring the money goes directly to the ideas that local people care about most.
Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust – Grant (Yorkshire)
Amount: Up to £100,000
Closing date: 26 Oct 2026
Overview: The Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust offers project grants of between £75,000 and £100,000 to registered charities working across Yorkshire. This funding supports work in education and training, heritage and the arts, and religion. The trust aims to build on its long history of helping people in need by backing effective and well-run local projects.
Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards
Amount: Up to £1,000
Closing date: 26 Oct 2026
Overview: This grant programme offers funding of between £200 and £1,000 to help local sports groups and charities buy awards, cups, and medals for young people aged 4 to 18. Available to not-for-profit organisations in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton, the funding supports leagues and open competitions to help improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Congregational & General Charitable Trust – Funding
Amount: Up to £25,000
Closing date: 27 Oct 2026
Overview: This trust offers capital grants of between £1,000 and £25,000 to support Protestant churches across the UK with their building projects. Funding is available for capital works including repairs, improvements, and extensions, and can also cover the cost of professional advice from architects or surveyors. Registered charities and community groups can apply to help keep these valuable spaces in good repair.
Q Futures Community Fund
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: 1 Nov 2026
Overview: The Q Futures Community Fund, run by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation, offers grants of up to £5,000 to help local charities and community groups create new employment, training, and digital skills opportunities. Priority is given to projects supporting people living in disadvantaged rural areas across Greater Lincolnshire to help them overcome barriers to work. Funding can be used for project running costs, equipment, volunteer training, or building improvements, and must be spent within a year.
Augean Community Fund
Amount: Up to £50,000
Closing date: 11 Nov 2026
Overview: The Augean Community Fund, managed by GrantScape, offers grants of £5,000 to £50,000 to help improve local public spaces and community facilities. This funding is available to charities, community groups, and local councils in Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire for physical projects like upgrading community centres, playgrounds, or nature reserves. With around £500,000 available each year, there are two opportunities to apply annually for support with these practical improvements.
Pathways Grants – Main Grants Programme
Amount: Up to £10,000
Closing date: 24 Nov 2026
Overview: The Housing Pathways Trust offers grants of up to £10,000 to support charities and community groups running local projects in Ealing and Brentford. This funding is designed to help people experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities, and those on low incomes. You can apply for funding to cover project and start-up costs through either their Main Grants or Grass Roots programmes.
British Dodgeball Coach Training Fund
Amount: Up to £315
Closing date: 21 Dec 2026
Overview: The British Dodgeball Coach Training Fund offers UK sports clubs, schools, and community groups up to £315 to help cover the costs of coaching qualifications. This grant provides 50% funding for up to three people per organisation to complete their Level 1 and Level 2 coach training, alongside a one-season membership. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis throughout 2026, with the final deadline on 21st December 2026.
NGS Professional Development Grant Programme
Amount: Up to £3,000
Closing date: 31 Dec 2026
Overview: This programme provides funding to help staff working in Hospice UK member hospices pay for accredited training courses to support their professional development. Grants cover up to half of the course fees, up to a maximum of £1,500 per year, for studies in areas such as dementia care, bereavement support, and therapeutic horticulture. The funding is available to individuals across the UK, with employers encouraged to contribute matching funds towards the training.
Grange Wind Farm Community Fund
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: 1 Jan 2027
Overview: This fund offers grants of £250 to £5,000 to support volunteer-led projects and daily running costs for organisations based within ten miles of the Grange Wind Farm at Tydd St Mary. Funding is available for community facilities, energy saving schemes, and activities that bring people together, with priority given to those within a five-mile radius. Registered charities, schools, and community groups can apply for project, core, or capital funding to help improve the lives of local residents.
Reaps Moss Community Benefit Fund
Amount: Up to £3,500
Closing date: 17 Feb 2027
Overview: This fund offers grants of £250 to £3,500 to support community projects that help local residents living near the Reaps Moss wind farm in Lancashire and Yorkshire. Local groups, charities, and schools can apply for funding to cover both equipment and everyday running costs, with most projects expected to finish within a year.
Andover Town Centre Frontage Grant
Amount: Up to £12,500
Closing date: 15 Mar 2027
Overview: Funded by Test Valley Borough Council, this scheme offers grants to help businesses, landlords, and community groups in Andover town centre improve their premises. The funding aims to make the high street more welcoming for visitors and residents, helping to boost footfall and smarten up the local area. Grants of up to £12,500 are available, with applicants required to contribute a 10% or 25% share towards the project costs.
Sutton Bridge Solar Farm Community Fund
Amount: Up to £10,000
Closing date: 1 May 2027
Overview: The Sutton Bridge Solar Farm Community Fund, managed by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation, offers grants to local charities, community groups, and schools working to improve the lives of people in the area. Funding can cover core running costs, building improvements, equipment, and volunteer training for projects that meet a clear local need. This support aims to help grassroots organisations with practical work, rather than replacing statutory funding.
St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust Grants
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust offers grants to support local charities, community groups, and people in need across the South West. The funding aims to back projects and equipment purchases that are life-changing, life-enhancing, or simply make daily life easier. Grants of up to £5,000 are available, with larger amounts passed to the trustees for special consideration.
Peter Kershaw Memorial Bursary
Amount: Up to £65,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: This annual bursary from the Peter Kershaw Trust offers up to £65,000 over three years to fund a youth leader or youth work project in Greater Manchester. The funding is open to local charities with an income under £1 million, with priority given to new roles that have secured other funding sources for the future. Grants are paid in decreasing instalments starting with £30,000 in the first year, and applications are decided each May.
Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) – Wiltshire & Swindon
Amount: Up to £20,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: This fund offers capital grants to help charities, community groups, and local authorities in Wiltshire and Swindon improve local facilities and green spaces. Funding is available for practical projects like upgrading village halls, building play areas, or restoring public paths, with grants generally ranging from £1,000 up to £20,000. To apply, you will need to have planning permission in place if required, provide at least three quotes for the work, and show that you are also contributing some of your own funds.
Wiltshire Community Transport Development Fund
Amount: Up to £1,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: Funded by Wiltshire Council and managed by Community First, this scheme offers grants of up to £1,000 to support community transport groups in Swindon and Wiltshire. The funding aims to help groups set up new transport schemes, trial new services, or expand their current work so local people can easily access nearby facilities. Priority will be given to projects serving the general public, particularly those filling the gap left by public transport services that are no longer running due to costs.
London Hearts – Defibrillator Funding
Amount: Varies
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: This funding programme from London Hearts helps communities, sports clubs, and charities across the UK get hold of life-saving defibrillators. The charity provides grants to cover some or all of the equipment costs, alongside practical help with fundraising to make these vital packages more affordable. It is a great opportunity for local groups to make their areas safer and help save lives in an emergency.
Make-A-StarT (MAST)
Amount: Up to £150
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The Make-A-StarT programme, run by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation, offers small grants to people aged sixteen and over in Greater Lincolnshire who want to get into work or further education. The funding helps to clear the final financial hurdles by paying for training or equipment, focusing on those who cannot get support from other places. While the average award is £150, each application is looked at individually and more funding can sometimes be provided.
SWEF Enterprise Grants
Amount: Up to £2,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: Delivered by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation in partnership with SWEF, this programme offers grants to young people aged 18 to 30 to help them start or grow a business in Greater Lincolnshire. Funding of up to £500 is available for new start-ups, with grants of up to £2,000 to help develop businesses that have been trading for less than two years. Eligible individuals and small businesses can use the money for capital or project costs to help overcome early hurdles and take their ideas to the next stage.
Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund, run by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation, offers grants of up to £5,000 for local projects. It is open to charities, schools, and community groups working near Anderby Creek and Bicker Fen. Funding aims to bring people together, improve local skills, and help build healthy, lasting communities.
Masonic Charitable Foundation Professional Development Bursary
Amount: Up to £1,500
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: This bursary programme from the Masonic Charitable Foundation helps hospice staff in England and Wales gain new skills to improve the quality of care they provide to patients and their families. It offers up to £1,500, covering a maximum of half the fees for both clinical and non-clinical training courses. The funding is open to all employees within a hospice, with applicants encouraged to secure matched funding from their employer or other sources.
Reaching Communities England
Amount: Up to £20,000,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: This programme by The National Lottery Community Fund offers grants from £20,001 up to £20 million to help strengthen communities and improve lives across England. It supports projects that bring people together, help children and young people thrive, tackle health inequalities, or protect the local environment. Funding can cover core running costs, project delivery, or building works for up to five years, making it a highly flexible option for local charities and community groups.
Central Fund – Suffolk Community Foundation
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The Central Fund is a year-round programme from the Suffolk Community Foundation that offers grants of up to £5,000 to local charities, community groups, and sports clubs. It acts as the main starting point for organisations looking to cover core running costs, project expenses, or equipment when more specific funds are not available. This flexible funding helps local groups address important needs and disadvantages across Suffolk.
SWEF Enterprise Fund Start-Up Grant
Amount: Up to £500
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: This programme, run by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland in partnership with SWEF, offers start-up grants of up to £500 to help young people aged 18 to 30 bring their business ideas to life. It is designed for those who cannot afford to invest in their own business, covering essential costs such as equipment, stock, and website development. Successful applicants can also apply for further funding of up to £1,500 after six months to help their business grow.
Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust Grants
Amount: Up to £400
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: This trust offers grants of around £400 to support young people experiencing disadvantage who want to develop an existing passion for outdoor adventure. Funding is available for individuals and groups across the UK to help with self-planned trips or residential courses in activities like climbing, cycling, and sailing. Registered charities, schools, and individuals can apply, provided they plan to do some fundraising of their own towards the project.
Communities Fund
Amount: Up to £25,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The Communities Fund, run by the Aviva Foundation, offers up to £25,000 in match funding to help small, local organisations across the UK tackle financial and climate challenges. Charities and non-profits can apply for either core running costs or project-specific funding focused on financial wellbeing or climate action. The fund works by doubling individual donations up to £250 during a six-week fundraising campaign.
Babeleigh Barton Community Benefit Fund (Parkham Council area)
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The Babeleigh Barton Community Benefit Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to support local groups making a positive difference to lives in the Parkham area of North Devon. Managed by the Devon Community Foundation, this funding can cover both project and core costs for a wide range of activities, from helping families in need to supporting people with disabilities. Charities, community groups, and other local organisations have twelve months to spend the award on their chosen project.
General Fund
Amount: Up to £5,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The HDH Wills General Fund offers one-off grants of £1,000 to £5,000 to help small charities run practical, local projects in Oxfordshire and Suffolk. This funding supports grassroots work that brings communities together, improves health, or protects the local environment. It also aims to open up learning and opportunities for people who face barriers in their daily lives.
Take It Away
Amount: Up to £25,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The Take It Away scheme offers interest-free loans to help musicians of all ages and abilities in England and Northern Ireland buy instruments, equipment, software, and tuition. Individuals can apply for interest-free finance starting from £100, with standard limits going up to £2,500 depending on your location and the length of the loan. Some selected retailers also offer larger loans of up to £25,000 to help you bring your music to life.
Community Fund
Amount: Up to £3,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The Viridor and Prosiect Gwyrdd Community Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 to help schools, charities, and community groups across South Wales. Funding is awarded to local projects in Cardiff, Newport, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, and the Vale of Glamorgan that focus on education, the environment, and social inclusion. To succeed, applicants need to show how their project meets a clear local need and will bring lasting benefits to the area.
Arts-based Learning Fund
Amount: Up to £300,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: This fund offers grants of £30,000 to £300,000 to help arts organisations work in partnership with schools to deliver creative, arts-based learning. It focuses on supporting pupils who face unfair barriers to education, tackling issues like racism, and making sure these creative practices become a lasting part of the school curriculum. Registered charities, CICs, and community groups across the UK can apply for both project and core funding to cover costs like staff salaries, artist fees, and training.
The Paphitis Charitable Trust Grants
Amount: Varies
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The Paphitis Charitable Trust offers funding to smaller UK charities that find it difficult to secure support from other sources. Funded by Theo Paphitis’s media and writing fees, the trust helps with both project and core costs, with a special focus on organisations helping children and young people. Since its launch in 2005, it has donated over £1.6 million to help these smaller groups make a lasting difference.
Youth Fund
Amount: Up to £150,000
Closing date: Rolling
Overview: The Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Youth Fund offers project funding across the UK to support young people aged 14 to 25 who face unfair barriers in society. The programme funds work that helps young people speak out and lead changes to the services and systems that affect their transition to adulthood. Eligible organisations, including charities, schools, and community groups, can apply to help build fairer and more supportive environments where these young people can truly thrive.
