We regularly update this page with available funding from Idox-Grantfinder and other sources we think might interest the organisations we support.

Please see funding opportunities with deadlines below:

The Fore

Was set up to help small organisations become bigger and better and to widen their influence. It is open to most organisation with an income of less than £500,000. Grants of up to £45,000 over one to three years are available and must be designed to have a transformational impact on your whole organisation, supporting growth, structure, sustainability or efficiency. The Fore runs three funding rounds each year – Spring, Summer and Autumn. They offer unrestricted funding to help applicants grow, strengthen, become more efficient or resilient. The first step to applying is to register your interest. Registration is open for one week at the beginning of each funding round (the registration period). Deadline 29 July 2025.

The Woodward Charitable Trust

Has changed the focus of its funding from previous years, and it now only provides grants to organisations: Supporting disadvantaged families with young children up to age 11; Working directly with children of the same age group (0-11 years).  

The Trust offers grants of up to £10,000 per year for core costs for a maximum of three consecutive years. The Trustees will also continue to provide one-off grants. An organisation may receive funds for a maximum of three years in any five-year period.  

Registered UK charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs), Community Interest Companies (CICs) or exempt charities with an income up to £200,000 for the last financial year and whose unrestricted reserves did not exceed 50% of income in the last financial year may apply.

Priority will be given to organisations who are working in one or more of the following areas:

  • Parenting / caregiving support.
  • Educational programmes for children both in and out of school, such as those that aim to boost attainment, attendance or emotional wellbeing.
  • Programmes and activities that benefit children’s wellbeing and development.
  • Pre-natal and post-natal support services. Deadline 31 July 2025.
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund

UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to help children and adults suffering from severe learning difficulties and autism. Funds can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works as well as cover project and core costs.  The next deadline for applications seeking funding over £9,000 is 1 August 2025. Applications for £9,000 and below can be submitted at any time. 

GSK Community Health Programme 2026 Accepting UK Applications

Now in its second year, the GSK Community Health programme is funded by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in partnership with The King’s Fund, a leading independent health charity working to improve health and social care.

The programme will support aspirational leaders who want to develop their organisations to tackle health inequalities. It is designed to run alongside the GSK Impact Awards and support the next generation of award winners. 

The programme will support up to 10 charities with £10,000 in unrestricted funding. The charities that are offered funding will be invited to attend an online leadership programme, valued at £5,000 a place. The programme will be delivered by The King’s Fund and provide participants with the opportunity to develop their capability and confidence to lead both operationally and strategically. 

 Small charities that are working, located and registered in the UK can apply as long as they:

  • Are a registered charity by the application deadline of 11 August 2025.
  • Have existed for a minimum of one year by 11 August 2025.
  • Have a total annual income of between £20,000 and £150,000 as shown in their most recent accounts.
  • Are independently constituted from any national umbrella organisation.

Charities will need to demonstrate how their organisation is tackling health inequalities in their community (this can be defined as a geographical community or a community of interest).

Organisations led by and supporting people from under-represented backgrounds, people from ethnic minority communities, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.  Deadline 11 August 2025.

Leeds Building Society Foundation

Is offering grants to UK registered charities for projects which address one or more of the following themes: Financial stress - projects that help with bills or debt stress; Security and refuge - projects that support emergency accommodation; Quality and suitability of housing; Health and wellbeing support for those experiencing homelessness if it is part of wraparound support and the application also meets at least one of the other themes.  Deadline 11 August 2025.

B&Q Foundation

Has one-off grants available to UK registered charities for projects that improve homes and communities spaces for those who are experiencing homelessness, in financial hardship, impacted by health, disability or other disadvantage or distress.  There are two levels of grants: Up to £5,000 for garden projects; Up to £10,000 for building or indoor projects. The funding can support decorating, renovating, or creating spaces, both indoors and outdoors, where people can feel at home and have a sense of belonging. Projects could include creating community gardens, redecorating properties, installing new boilers, and creating new buildings or rooms. Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Unregistered community groups are not eligible for funding. Charities will need a published profile on Neighbourly in order to apply.  Deadline 14 August 2025.   

WCIT Charity

Has grants of up to £15,000 available for educational establishments and constituted not-for-profit organisations across the UK to support IT projects and activities. They will support activities within the themes of education, inclusion, IT for charities, and understanding of IT, such as the development and delivery of new services, solutions, training, apps, analytics, AI, robotics, or accessibility features/hardware. 

Projects that are more likely to be funded include:

  • Projects where WCIT is a material or sole funder.
  • Projects where WCIT is the sole funder of the IT component of a larger project.
  • Organisations that could benefit from pro bono support.

Deadline 18 August 2025.

The GSK Impact Awards 

Are an annual programme, funded by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) as part of the company’s commitment to promote community health and wellbeing. The awards have been running since 1997 and are organised and managed in partnership with The King’s Fund, a leading independent health charity working to improve health and social care.

The 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards are open to registered charities that are at least three years old, working in a health-related field in the UK, with a total annual income between £150,000 and £3 million.

This year:

  • Up to ten winners will receive £40,000, in unrestricted funding with the overall winner receiving an additional £10,000.
  • Up to five runners-up will receive £4,000 in unrestricted funding.
  • Award winners are offered free training and development valued at an average of £13,500 for each organisation and pro bono offers from GSK including 12 months of legal support.

Eligible charities must:

  • Have existed for a minimum of three years by 20 August 2025.
  • Have a total annual income of between £150,000 and £3 million as shown in their most recent accounts.
  • Be independently constituted from any national umbrella organisation.
  • Target community health needs in the UK. Community can be defined as a geographical community or a community of interest.
  • Have a track record of achievement in community health issues.

The Awards recognise excellence in existing work and do not seek to fund new projects. Award winners can decide how they spend the money.

There is a two-stage application process.  Deadline 20 August 2025.

Mayor of London Accepting Applications for Green Roots Fund

Local Authorities and constituted not-for-profit organisations across London can apply for grants of between £10,000 and £500,000 for projects to create and improve green and blue infrastructure.

Through the Green Roots Fund, a total of £12 million is available across three years for projects that:

  • Enhance blue and green spaces in London, making neighbourhoods healthier, more nature-rich, and climate-resilient, so that they are higher-quality and natural spaces are better connected.
  • Include and involve Londoners in blue and green spaces, ensuring access to green and blue infrastructure and its benefits for all Londoners, so they feel welcome and comfortable in green, blue, and natural spaces. This also means involving diverse groups in management and decision-making.

Projects can fall into the following categories:

  • Implementation work that focuses on activities that happen in a place to improve physical space.
  • Enabling work that focuses on supporting activities like research, design, and community engagement.

Funding can be used for costs associated with project delivery, including materials, plants, equipment, travel, contractors and consultants, marketing, volunteer expenses and time, tree care and aftercare, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Proposed projects may be delivered in one or more locations, existing blue or green spaces, or areas where there is currently little to no infrastructure, and can last up to two years. Deadline 21 August 2025.

The Inman Society

Has grants available of up to £5,000 for Registered charities based in the UK and working in the areas of medical research; care of the elderly; general welfare; hospices; the deaf and blind; care of the physically & mentally disabled; and the Armed Forces. Deadline 31 August 2025.

Amazon's New Regional Creatives Fund Launches for UK

Grants of up to £30,000 are available for UK registered charities or consortiums within the UK that are currently running a programme that focuses on upskilling people from underserved communities for careers in creative industries. 

Individual organisations can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 for small-scale, targeted enhancement projects. These are ideal for existing programmes needing a boost to deepen or refine delivery. 

The funding could be used to:

  • Add a new module to an existing course.
  • Increase access for a specific group (e.g. disabled participants, care leavers).
  • Purchase equipment or software to improve participant experience.

Consortiums can apply for grants of up to £100,000 for Collaborative Regional Delivery. This is ideal for three or more organisations working together to expand access to creative upskilling across a wider area or audience than one group could reach alone.  The grant will be shared equally between the charities in the group, with a small additional sum (to be awarded at the judging panel’s discretion) to the lead partner charity.

The funding could support partnering with another organisation to deliver a programme in multiple locations in the region.

  •  Co-designing and a programme that brings different creative specialisms together (e.g. music + design, theatre + tech).
  •  Extending the offer to include new participants through a partner’s networks, particularly where they hold community trust.
  •  Delivering across rural and urban areas, ensuring a more equitable spread of opportunity.

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a UK registered charity operating on a local or regional level with an annual income below £5 million or a consortium of three or more UK registered charities operating across the same region or locality with an annual income below £5 million per charity.
  • Operate an existing, impactful creative program with a focus on upskilling to build confidence, develop skills, and create employment pathways.
  • Be seeking to expand or continue an existing creative programme (rather than develop a new one).
  • Operate within the following creative industries:
    • Digital and physical publishing, such as books and podcasts
    • Film, TV and Performance
    • Music
    • Advertising
    • Fashion
    • Gaming

Organisations must demonstrate impact to date and show a clear plan for how funding will grow, improve, or innovate the work already underway.

There is particular interest in working with charity partners who see this funding as the start of a long-term relationship, rather than a one-off opportunity.

Although the fund is open to charities across the UK, there is particular interest in applicants based in areas identified as significantly underserved: North East England, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, Greater London, West of England, South Wales, Glasgow City Region, Edinburgh City Region, Dundee and Northern Ireland. Deadline 31 August 2025.

Kelly Family Charitable Trust

Registered charities that work to tackle family problems or problems facing one or more of its members can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The trust prefers to support charities whose income is below £500,000. However, larger charities with pioneering pilot projects will be considered. Grants are available for revenue, core and capital costs and awarded twice a year; the next application closing date is 1 September 2025.

Lloyd’s Bank Foundation’s Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations Fund Opens for Applications

For a third year in a row, the Foundation is offering unrestricted grants of £75,000 over three years (£25,000 per year) to Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations across England and Wales. It is expected that a total of 41 grants will be made. This year’s programme is open to small and local registered charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) and Community Interest Companies (CICs) that are led by and working with Deaf and Disabled people who are experiencing poverty in England and Wales. Organisations will work directly with Deaf and Disabled people over the long term to support them to have more choice and control over their lives, access their rights and entitlements and challenge the barriers they face, and their work will be based on the Social Model of Disability.

In order to be considered eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an independent organisation based and working in England, Wales or the Isle of Man. Most of their organisation’s time and money is spent on activities in England, Wales and/or the Isle of Man helping people living in these areas. 
  • Have an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000 in the last set of published accounts.
  • Have a bank account in the organisation’s name with unrelated signatories.
  • Have a track record of delivering support, activity or services, for at least one year, to people aged 18 and over and they must currently be delivering these services.
  • Be led by and working for Deaf and Disabled people: at least 51% of trustees/directors and at least 50% of staff at all levels of the organisation self-identify as Deaf and/or Disabled people.
  • Reflect an inclusive, rights based social model of disability.
  • Recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion and take action to address inequities.

The grants are unrestricted and can be used to support any costs that further the organisation’s social purpose. There will be a live webinar and Q&A session on 16 July 2025 (10:30 to 12 noon). Registration is required via the Foundation’s website. Deadline 4 September 2025.

The Theatres Trust, in association with Wolfson Foundation

Is accepting applications for grants of up to £20,000 to support not-for-profit theatres in the UK who need financial support to help reduce their environmental impact. The Trust offers grants once a year for projects that fall within a specific theme. This year’s theme is Improving Environmental Sustainability. Funding will be given to projects that demonstrate how a small intervention can have a big impact on reducing the theatre's environmental impact. Grants can be used for a range of projects, such as the purchase of key plant and machinery, replacement of inefficient or out-dated equipment, improvements to building heating or insulation. Theatre venues across the UK, whether voluntarily or professional run, can apply. Deadline 5 September 2025.

 

CatalyseHer UK

Is offering a two-month support programme aimed at accelerating the growth of women-led businesses in the UK that prioritise social or environmental impact. The initiative includes two distinct tracks: the Fundamentals Track for early-stage founders and the Impact Track for businesses aiming to scale. Participants will engage in expert-led sessions, access self-paced learning modules and take part in peer networking. Eligible participants will also have the opportunity to apply for microgrants of up to £5,000 to support activities that enable business growth. The scheme is open to UK-based businesses that are under five years old and generating less than £2 million in annual revenue. Applicants must be women founders, co-founders or CEOs. While applications are accepted from all sectors, the programme particularly welcomes interest from digitally enabled enterprises delivering measurable social or environmental outcomes.
The support is intended to strengthen the operational capacity and scalability of emerging businesses through targeted learning and financial assistance. Deadline 7 September 2025.

Jack Petchey Foundation

Is now accepting new applications from youth organisations to host an intern on our next internship programme. They will part-fund up to 20 internships for one year in youth organisations across London and Essex. The Jack Petchey Internship Programme is designed to give young people a flying start in the youth sector and to help youth organisations increase the support they provide for young people in London and Essex. This will be the eighth cohort of our successful internship programme, which has so far supported over 170 young people into essential jobs in the youth sector. You are eligible to apply for a grant to help fund a paid intern at your organisation starting in March 2026, if you: are a youth charity or CIO working with young people in London or Essex; are currently running the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme; have an income between £150k and £5m.  Deadling 8 September 2025.

Philip Henman Trust

Is offering UK-based charities working overseas the opportunity to apply for  grants of up to £25,000 for projects that benefit some of the most deprived people and communities in the developing world. The funding can be awarded over 3 – 5 years as grants of between £3,000 and £5,000 per year. Previous awards have been made to Cool Earth for providing safe sanitation for indigenous rainforest villages in Papua New Guinea, Point Foundation for supporting community-based living for the disabled in Rwanda, and Just a Drop, a school water and sanitation project in Kenya. Applications are considered once a year. Deadline 10 September 2025.

The Cruach Trust

Has grants available to charities and other organisations to support gardeners, retired gardeners and the preservation of gardens throughout the United Kingdom. Additionally, funding can support a wide range of activities. Deadline 12 September 2025.

British Council

The British Council specialises in international cultural and educational opportunities, fostering creative links between the UK and abroad. Fund are available to enable artists to travel, produce new work, network, build skills and showcase their talent through biennial partners. The grant will enable biennials and festivals in the UK to support international visual artists participation, and international biennials and festivals in eligible countries to support UK visual artist participation.The activity can take place online or in person. Up to £9,500 is available for: UK biennials/festivals collaborating with visual artists based in ODA countries; International biennials/festivals based in ODA countries collaborating with visual artists in the UK. Up to £5,000 is available for: UK biennials/festivals collaborating with visual artists based in non-ODA countries; International biennials/festivals based in non-ODA countries collaborating with visual artists in the UK.Up to an additional £2,500 for project access costs is also available.

Applicant organisations must be:

  • UK biennials or festivals supporting international visual artists’ participation.
  • International biennials or festivals supporting visual artists’ participation from the UK.
  • Other visual arts organisations collaborating with a biennial/festival.
  • Based in the UK or an eligible international country.
  • Primarily a visual art biennial or festival.
  • Support artists over the age of 18.
  • Support artists the group has not previously worked with or support new projects with artists the group has worked with before.
  • Share the British Council’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and will embed best EDI practices into the activity.
  • Share the British Council’s commitment to paying artists fairly and will ensure artists are fairly compensated for their participation.

Grant applications can be made for projects involving multiple artists, but only one application per biennial organisation can be accepted. 

Visual arts organisations that are not biennials or festivals may apply if they partner with a biennial or festival.  Deadline 14 September 2025.

Art Council England

Has opened the second round of its Incentivising Touring scheme, a pilot initiative designed to support mid-large scale theatre and dance productions touring across England. The scheme aims to reduce financial risks for producers and encourage investment by demonstrating potential for financial returns.

Funding, provided as a repayable grant, is available at up to 25% of production capitalisation costs, capped at £500,000 per project.

Eligible applicants include UK-based, publicly funded, commercial and independent theatre and dance producers, National Portfolio Organisations, and collaborative groups. Productions must tour to permanent, ticketed performance venues, each with a minimum of 500 seats, including a minimum of four venues in England, outside of inner London.

Eligible projects include new productions, revivals, or remounted works for first or new tours. Theatre is broadly defined, encompassing plays, musicals, circus, and physical or visual theatre forms.

Applications for Round Two can be submitted between 18 August 2025 and 30 September 2025. Before applying, applicants must book a conversation with a member of the Incentivising Touring team before 5 September 2025.    

The Different Foundation’s ‘AI for All’ Funding/Mentoring Programme Opens for UK Applications

The Different Foundation, a charity registered in 2024, 'exists to embrace diversity, empower the underrepresented, and shape an inclusive future'. 'AI for All' is the Foundation's 'flagship programme' which offers one-off grants of up to £2,500 and four hours of specialised mentorship with respected leaders in AI. This mentorship provides practical guidance to enhance impact, improve programme delivery, and strengthen organisational capabilities. The funding is intended to promote access and opportunity for members of underrepresented and diverse communities in AI innovation. It supports organisations committed to diversity in technology. The current focus is addressing digital bias, elevating diverse voices, and developing AI that works for everyone. Applications will be accepted from UK registered charities, based and working within the UK, with a turnover of between £150,000 and £1.15 million and one to ten employees. There will be two funding rounds in 2025 and two rounds in 2026. Deadline 30 September 2025.

National Lottery Awards for All England - Environment

The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) is inviting applications to its new National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment fund from 25 June 2025. Not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of between £300 and £20,000 for up to two years.

The funding is for projects that meet one or both of these aims:

  • Help people connect with and care for nature in their area. (Projects that help people engage with good-quality, accessible nature close to home.)
  • Make a positive difference to the environment. (Projects that help care for the environment and respond to climate challenges.)

The funding can be used to:

  • Start a new activity or continue an existing one.
  • Help organisations adapt to new challenges.
  • Run one-off events that have a clear environmental benefit.

All projects must benefit the local community and involve local people from the start.

The funding can support a variety of costs to help the project succeed. These include:

  • Running costs for the organisation
  • Help from a nature organisation
  • Equipment
  • One-off events with a clear environmental impact
  • Staff and training costs
  • Transport and utilities
  • Volunteer expenses
  • Small land or refurbishment projects

Deadline 17 December 2025.

 
Heritage Revival Fund

Is currently accepting applications for projects that will help to rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings, like theatres, department stores and former banks. It will do this by supporting community organisations, charities and social enterprises to take ownership of these sites, transforming them into vibrant spaces that meet local needs. The programme will be delivered by the Architectural Heritage Fund and will be open to charities and social enterprises in England seeking to take ownership of and adapt historic buildings for community uses. The Heritage Revival Fund will offer advice and grants to charities and social enterprises, supporting projects from the earliest stages through to capital works, with funding available for feasibility studies, development of business plans and drawings for architectural adaptations, as well as the costs of acquiring and renovating buildings. Deadline 31 March 2026.

Sovereign Network Group (SNG)

Is offering grants of between £1,000 and £7,500 for groups operating in SNG communities across South England to create sustainable, inclusive communities that people are proud to live in. The Strengthening Place Grants Programme will support projects and activities that align with the following priorities:

Community Safety:

  • Innovative approaches to tackling anti-social behaviour.
  • Crime reduction.
  • Safer neighbourhoods.

Environment and Sustainability:

  • Driving local, long-term environmental improvements.
  • Supporting local nature recovery.
  • Promoting community-led climate action and enhancing biodiversity.

Health, well-being, and social inclusion:

  • Creating healthier, more inclusive communities.
  • Supporting intergenerational connections.
  • Encouraging young people to achieve their goals and plan for the future.
  • Promoting mental and emotional well-being (including creative and holistic approaches).
  • Encouraging healthy lifestyles through sport and physical exercise.

This fund is part of SNG’s Thriving Communities Fund, which aims to support not-for-profit groups and organisations to deliver cohesive, sustainable, and resilient communities.

The deadline for applications is 30 January 2026 or until all funding is fully allocated.