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 374 live grants available for charities in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 12 October 2026 to 31 March 2035.

Checked daily. Last updated 11 October 2026.

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Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants

Tesco

Up to £1,500Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Tesco is offering grants of up to £1,500 for projects that improve children's access to healthy food. Schools, registered charities, and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Your project must support children and young people. The programme is currently open and based in England.

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Mayor's Community Grants Programme

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

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This grant gives up to £10,000 to small voluntary and community sector organisations in Tower Hamlets. The programme runs from November 2023 to March 2027 with £800,000 available each year. It is designed for smaller groups that may not qualify for the main Community Grants Programme. You must be based in or working in Tower Hamlets to apply.

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Neighbourhood Grants

Southwark Council

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Southwark Council offers Neighbourhood Grants for projects that make the local culture sector more inclusive and sustainable. Community groups and organisations based in Southwark can apply. Your project must show how it will improve inclusivity and sustainability within the cultural and creative sectors.

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Jobs Guarantee

Jobs Guarantee

Funding amount not listedPublic Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

The Jobs Guarantee is a UK Government programme for young people aged 18 to 24. It provides a fully funded six-month paid job plus employability support. It targets young people who have been claiming Universal Credit and actively looking for work for 18 months. In the North West of England, it is delivered through Action Together using grant funding.

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Barbara Ward Children's Foundation

Barbara Ward Children's Foundation

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation supports small, non-religious charities that help severely disadvantaged children. Grants have previously gone to youth projects around the world. The fund is managed through Action Together and focuses on organisations based in or connected to North West England.

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Glassmoor Local Environment Fund

Fenland District Council

Funding amount not listedEnvironment & Conservation

The Glassmoor Local Environment Fund supports local environmental improvement projects in the Glassmoor area. Community groups can apply for funding to enhance their local environment. The fund is run by Fenland District Council.

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Doctoral focal award: UKRI venture doctorates: outline stage

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Up to £25mProfessional & Scientific Services

This grant funds entrepreneurship-focused doctoral training programmes. It is open to a wide range of organisations, including those that do not normally qualify for UKRI funding. Non-standard applicants must complete an extra eligibility check before any award is made. You must submit an expression of interest by 21 September 2026 at 4pm. The maximum award is £25 million.

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Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund (Fyvie & Rothienorman)

Foundation Scotland

From £501Energy & Utilities

The Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund supports charitable projects in the Fyvie and Rothienorman areas of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit local people in these specific communities. You can apply for funding throughout the year as there are no set deadlines. The funding amount is not specified, so you should contact the fund directly to discuss your project needs. This is a community fund created by a wind farm to give back to the local area. Projects must be charitable in nature and provide clear benefits to residents. The fund covers the Fyvie and Rothienorman sub-divisions within the Fyvie, Rothienorman and Monquitter Community Council area.

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The Border Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Health & Social Work, Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The Border Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 to individuals and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. It funds projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote climate action. Priority goes to people and groups in rural areas northeast of Carlisle, including north and east of Longtown, through to Gilsland and Newbiggin. The fund particularly wants to support hearing loss clinics, skills and confidence training for adults over 25, domestic abuse training for women's centre staff, and mature students changing career. It can also cover hardship costs that help someone complete a course. Core costs, gap-year funding, and role-specific professional qualifications are not eligible.

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BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund: Project Funding

British Film Institute

£10,000 - £140,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund has £8.11 million available for the 2026 to 2029 period. It supports organisations that hold and run screen heritage collections on a not-for-profit basis. Projects must deliver clear benefits for under-served communities and audiences. Funded work can include expanding access to collections, community co-curation, contemporary collecting, workforce development, and reducing the carbon footprint of collections. Your project must meet at least two of the fund's stated aims. Eligible organisations include registered charities, UK universities and colleges, qualifying limited companies, community interest companies, and local or combined authorities.

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EDF power solutions Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £30,000Energy & Utilities

The EDF Power Solutions Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports charitable activities in specific Scottish communities. The fund is provided by EDF Power Solutions, who own the Dorenell Wind Farm. You can apply if your project benefits residents in areas served by Cabrach Community Association, Dufftown and District Community Association, Glenlivet & Inveravon Community Association, or Glenrinnes Community Centre. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. Your project must be charitable in nature and directly benefit local residents in these specific community areas.

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Cumbria Community Resilience Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £12,500Charities & Non-Profit, Public Administration & Defence

This fund supports voluntary, community and parish-level groups in Cumbria to prepare for and recover from emergencies. It covers practical costs like resilience equipment, power backup, communication tools, community events, and planning support. Organisations supporting minority ethnic communities, disabled people, carers, or people facing social barriers are especially encouraged to apply. To be eligible, your group must already have an emergency plan, be part of a community emergency hub, or commit to developing one as part of the project. Funded groups must agree to act as a local contact point during emergencies and share information with their community.

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.