My Funding Central alternative: how GrantMatch compares
Prices and features last checked on 30 October 2026. Providers change their plans, so please check the linked sources before you decide.
My Funding Central, from Idox, grew out of the old Funding Central service and is a popular, low-cost funding search for smaller voluntary and community groups in England. It does that job well. This page is for anyone it does not fit, and for anyone comparing it with GrantMatch.
We make GrantMatch, so we have also set out when My Funding Central is the better choice.
At a glance
| My Funding Central | GrantMatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can subscribe | Small communities, town and parish councils, voluntary and charitable organisations and small businesses in England, turnover up to £1m [1] | Any UK organisation, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland |
| Price | £100 to £750 + VAT a year by income, 1 to 5 users (reported by a third party, see below) [2] | Free, plus Premium at £19.99 a month (14-day trial, no card) [3] |
| Billing | Annual; fees non-refundable [1] | Monthly, cancel any time [3] |
| Features | Funds database, saved searches and alerts, daily funding news [4] | Matching, eligibility checks, application help, tracker and alerts [3] |
My Funding Central prices
We could not load My Funding Central's own fees page on 30 October 2026, so these figures are reported by a third party. OpenGrant recorded on 26 October 2026 that subscriptions are: up to £30,000 turnover, £100 + VAT (1 user); up to £50,000, £200 + VAT (2 users); up to £100,000, £300 + VAT (3 users); up to £500,000, £500 + VAT (4 users); up to £1m, £750 + VAT (5 users). Organisations over £1m are pointed to GrantFinder [2].
My Funding Central's own terms page still says the site is free for organisations with turnover up to £30,000 [1]. Please check the current price with My Funding Central before you decide.
GrantMatch has a Free plan and Premium at £19.99 a month. New accounts get a 14-day Premium trial with no card needed, and become Free afterwards unless they choose to subscribe.
Who My Funding Central does not cover
- Organisations outside England. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the national voluntary sector bodies also run free funding finders: Funding Scotland (SCVO), Funding Wales (WCVA) and GrantTracker (NICVA) [2].
- Organisations with turnover over £1m [1].
- Anyone who would rather pay monthly than annually.
When My Funding Central is the better choice
- You are a small charity or community group in England under £1m and want an editorial database with daily funding news at a low annual price [1][4].
- Several people in your team need their own login: higher bands include up to 5 users [2].
- If your income is under £30,000 and its own terms still apply, it may be free for you [1].
Try GrantMatch
Search current UK grants free, no account needed. New accounts get 14 days of Premium with no card, then Free unless you choose to subscribe.
Frequently asked questions
- Is My Funding Central the same as Funding Central?
- Funding Central was the earlier service. My Funding Central is the current service from Idox for smaller voluntary and community organisations in England.
- How much does My Funding Central cost?
- A third party reported on 26 October 2026 that it costs £100 to £750 + VAT a year depending on income. Its own terms page says it is free up to £30,000 turnover. Check the current price with My Funding Central directly.
- Can organisations in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland use My Funding Central?
- Its terms say it is for organisations in England. GrantMatch covers the whole UK, and Funding Scotland, Funding Wales and GrantTracker are free national options.
- Does GrantMatch have a free plan?
- Yes. GrantMatch has a Free plan, and Premium is £19.99 a month with a 14-day trial and no card needed.
Sources
All checked on 30 October 2026. Numbers in square brackets refer to this list.
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