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:

Quaker Housing Trust

Offers advice, support, grants and interest-free loans to small registered charities in England, Scotland and Wales to help them provide safe, decent and affordable homes for people of all ages who are ‘often in desperate need’ of housing.

The Trust currently offers two separate restricted funding programmes:

  • ‍Best practice grants of up to £6,000 for early in the development of a project to ensure the project reaches the highest possible standards. The grant is to pay for professional fees associated either with an environmental assessment or testing the feasibility of specific proposals to improve, expand or create new genuinely affordable rented housing.
  • ‍The Main Grants and Loans Programme to fund projects which create homes. Grants of up to £20,000 are available for capital projects for people with No Recourse to Public Funds. Loans of up to £30,000 (no grants) are for capital projects generating income from their tenants. Awards over £20,000 will require security against the loan.   Deadline 19 June 2025.
Barclays Community Sport Fund

Aims to reduce inequalities in sport – with a focus on football, tennis, and cricket. It replaces the Barclays Community Football Fund which closed to applications last year. The funding supports community groups and grassroots sports organisations who are working within the most deprived areas of the UK and are making sport more accessible to women and girls, as well as engaging people from other under-represented groups including people with disabilities, from racially diverse communities and from the LGBTQ+ community. Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations including community groups, youth groups and traditional sports clubs. To be eligible, applicants must: Deliver football, cricket, or tennis activities for women and girls – or are applying for funding to start. Operate in an area of high deprivation. Only organisations located in or supporting people from IMD areas 1-3 are eligible to apply. Disability applications from groups that sit outside of IMD areas 1-3 will be considered as long as they groups offer activities for women and girls.The following funding is available:

  • Grants of £1,000 which can be split across football, tennis or cricket activities.
  • Female Coaches for Girls Grants (Football - £160 grant; Tennis - £200 grant; Cricket - £200 grant) to support coaching courses to help increase the number of female coaches delivering sport to girls.  Deadline 22 June 2025.
The 2025 Rosa Rise Fund

Is providing organisational development funding for Black and racially minoritised-led women’s and girls’ organisations across the UK. The Rise Fund was last available three years ago.
The funding will support organisational development work relating to areas such as strategy, governance, leadership, alliances and partnerships, funding, demonstrating impact and systems and processes. Two-year grants of between £10,000 (£5,000 per year) and £40,000 (£20,000 per year) are available.

Rosa will be hosting two ‘How to Apply’ webinars to help groups develop their applications:

  • 5 June (12:00 to 13:00)
  • 10 June (16:30 to 17:30)

The registration links can be found on Rosa's website.

Deadline 23 June 2025.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Is providing grants of up to £100,000 for projects that address the unique challenges UK servicewomen face. To be eligible, projects must meet one of the four following outcomes: Serving women – either as a preventative measure or at times of crisis – can choose activities and/or find advice that reduces risk and negative impact to their wellbeing; Physical health support for servicewomen is enhanced through comprehensive initiatives that address their unique needs and are complementary to statutory services.; Mental health and wellbeing support for servicewomen is strengthened through targeted initiatives that address their unique needs and are complementary to statutory services; Provision of comprehensive education on servicewomen’s health challenges – to inform accessible, effective, and long-term solutions.  Deadline 25 June 2025.

The Greater London Authority (GLA)

is offering one grant of £650,000 for a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisation to work with schools to deliver sustainable, holistic, mental health and well-being support to their students and reduce health inequalities relating to mental health and well-being across London.

The Mental Health in Schools Programme aims to achieve the following:

  • Enable transformative systems change across regional partners and London schools.
  • Reduce health inequalities relating to mental health and wellbeing.  
  • Improve schools' capacity to support students' mental health and wellbeing. 
  • Increase awareness and understanding of mental health issues among students, staff, and parents. 
  • Equip students with the skills and knowledge to manage their own mental health and support their peers.

Groups with a strong knowledge of education and mental health can apply. Smaller and grassroots organisations are encouraged, and preference will be given to groups that are majority-led by people who are:

  • Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic.
  • Deaf and disabled.
  • LGBTQ+.
  • Women.         Deadline 3 July 2025
Co-Op Local Community Fund

Each year, the Co-op offers grants to supports projects in Co-op members’ communities that provide access to opportunities and resources for people to thrive. The Local Community Fund is seeking applications for a new round of funding, which starts in October 2025. The new round will support projects that enable people to access food, create opportunities for young people, improve people’s mental wellbeing, promote community cohesion and build sustainable futures. The funder is also keen to support projects that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion.There is a total of £5 million for Co-op communities across the UK with £6,000 to share between three local causes in each community. Successful groups will receive a minimum of £1,000 to support their projects.
Projects must take place or still be running after November 2026. Deadline 6 July 2025.

Islamic Relief UK

Grants between £1,000 and £40,000 are available for voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector organisations across the UK to deliver projects supporting marginalised and vulnerable people and their communities.

In 2025, Islamic Relief UK has a total of £2 million available for projects and activities that align with the following aims:

  • Building resilience to poverty:
    • Prioritise programme delivery within disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.
    • Incorporate sustainability within programme initiatives.
    • Develop the capacity of local communities to address issues of poverty.
  • Combatting challenges faced by women:
    • Providing economic opportunities for women.
    • Supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
    • Developing the confidence and skills of women.
  • Supporting refugee and asylum-seeking populations:
    • Prioritising work that supports and promotes the rights of refugee communities. 
    • Engaging in projects that empower refugee communities socially and financially.
  • Promoting and facilitating the development of young people and their families:
    • Engaging young people in constructive activities.
    • Encouraging youth leadership and confidence-building.
    • Supporting disadvantaged BAMER populations.   
    • Deadline 7 July 2025.
Cycling UK

Is offering voluntary groups and not-for-profit organisations across England grants to deliver cycling projects aimed at adults who are either not currently cycling or cycling less frequently.Through the Big Bike Revival Programme, grants of up to £3,500 are available for groups to deliver events that use the ‘fix-learn-ride’ model. Deadline 14 July 2025.

Funding to Connect Communities to Nature (UK)

Charities, social enterprises, community groups, voluntary organisations, small grassroots groups and businesses who are working to connect their communities to nature can apply now for a grant of up to £5,000. The funding is intended to encourage nature connection initiatives within the local community, such as:

  • Arts and cultural activities.
  • Community gardening.
  • Green gyms.
  • Eco anxiety and mental health.
  • Training a community with green skills.
  • Conservation volunteering.
  • Urban nature programmes.
  • Social prescribing.
  • Access to nature.
  • Community wildlife surveys.
  • Nature mindfulness.

Applicants must be entirely based in the UK and have a website or social media presence. Deadline 15 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. 

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.

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 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.

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.

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 10th 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.

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.

The first round opens for applications on 1 May and closes on 30 June 2025.

The second round opens 1 August and closes 30 September 2025 for the December 2025 grant round.

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

Applications will open on 25 June 2025 and close on 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.