Grants for Charities

Registered charities have access to the widest range of UK grants. The National Lottery Community Fund, Arts Council England, and thousands of charitable trusts and foundations offer funding from a few hundred pounds to multi-million pound programmes. Most require a registered charity number or equivalent governance structure.

There are currently 493 live grants available for charities in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 19 August 2026 to 31 March 2035.

Checked daily. Last updated 18 August 2026.

Always open

No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.

Ongoing

Eccles Community Committee Grant

Salford City Council

Up to £550Health & Social Work

The Eccles Community Committee Grant provides up to £550 for community groups in Eccles, Winton and Barton wards. You can apply twice per calendar year for projects that address local priorities. The

Ongoing

SP Energy Networks Net Zero Fund

SP Energy Networks

Energy & Utilities

SP Energy Networks has launched a Net Zero Fund to help communities develop net zero initiatives. The fund supports community-led projects that contribute to carbon reduction goals. Energy Saving Trus

Ongoing

Express Grant Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

Charities & Non-Profit

This grant supports charitable and community activities in the West of England. Charities, voluntary groups, and community organisations based in the region can apply. Read the guidelines before apply

Ongoing

North Somerset Community Transport Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

Transport & Storage, Charities & Non-Profit

This grant supports community transport groups and car schemes in North Somerset. It is open to charities and voluntary or community organisations based and working in the area. Review the guidelines

Ongoing

Members Ward Budget

Kirklees Council

Social Enterprise

The Members Local Project Fund gives councillors a ward budget to address local issues and priorities. Community and voluntary groups can apply through their local councillors. Councillors decide how

Ongoing

The Happiness Fund

The Happiness Fund

Charities & Non-Profit

The Happiness Fund supports small, grassroots community projects in North West England. It is run by Action Together and aims to build happy, strong, and resilient communities. You must be a not-for-p

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Read the guide: Grants for Charities in the UK: A Practical Guide

Where UK charities can find grant funding, from national trusts to community foundations, what funders expect, and how to work out which ones are worth your time.