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 428 live grants available for charities in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 8 October 2026 to 31 March 2035.
Checked daily. Last updated 4 October 2026.
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NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund
Foundation Scotland
The Neart na Gaoithe Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in Pittenweem and the surrounding District Community Council area in Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. The application process appears to be rolling with no set deadlines. You need to be working on a project that helps people living in the Royal Burgh of Pittenweem area. This is a community benefit fund linked to a wind energy project.
Eden Rural Community Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in the Eden District of Cumbria. It pays for services that help adults aged 18 and over live independently and safely at home. Priority goes to projects supporting older people, adults with disabilities or mental health needs, and carers. Funded activities include exercise classes, befriending schemes, and community facility improvements. One-off grants for equipment are also considered. Grants are normally up to £3,000, and multi-year funding may be available.
Cash For Kids - Impact Grant
Cash For Kids
The Cash for Kids Impact Grant supports community groups, schools, and charities working with children and young people facing disadvantage. You can apply if you are a registered charity with an annual turnover under £1 million, a school, a community organisation, or a grassroots group. The grant is open to organisations based in North West England.
BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund: Project Funding
British Film Institute
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.
Radcliffe Trust
Radcliffe Trust
The Radcliffe Trust is one of Britain's oldest charities, founded in 1714. It funds two main areas: Music and Heritage & Crafts. The trust makes grants to eligible organisations in North West England.
Art Fund
Art Fund
Art Fund provides funding to help museums, galleries and visual arts organisations offer paid work experience to full-time university students. The funding helps students explore careers in the arts before they graduate. Students get meaningful, developmental work experience in the visual arts sector. Museums and galleries can apply to fund these student placements. The funding is available in North West England. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned. This helps bridge the gap between university study and arts careers.
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Create free accountOfgem Strategic Innovation Fund: Round 5 Challenges - Discovery, autumn 2026
Innovate UK Business Connect
This fund offers a share of up to £30 million for collaborative Discovery Phase projects. Projects must meet specific Innovation Challenges set by Ofgem. The funding comes from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026.
Contracts for Innovation: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes
Innovate UK Business Connect
This grant offers a share of £3 million to develop practical solutions around play for children and young people. Your project should reignite the importance of play and improve access to high quality, real world play experiences. Applications are open to organisations based in England. The deadline to apply is 28 October 2026.
See all 9 rounds of Contracts for InnovationOne Stop Community Partnership Programme
One Stop
One Stop funds community groups and organisations near its stores. Your group must be within two miles of a One Stop store in England. The programme focuses on tackling food poverty, supporting vulnerable people, and improving the environment. Over 438 local groups have already received support through this programme.
See all 2 rounds of One Stop Community Partnership ProgrammeBarclays Community Sport Fund
Barclays (delivered in partnership with Sported)
The Barclays Community Sport Fund helps community groups make football, tennis, and cricket more accessible to women and girls. You can get Access Grants of £1,000 for running activities or Female Coaches for Girls Grants of £160-£200 for Level 1 coaching qualifications. The fund targets groups working in deprived or rural areas. You must be a charity or not-for-profit organisation delivering these three sports. The programme runs from April 2025 to December 2027. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.
See all 2 rounds of Barclays Community Sport FundSolution Development for Advanced Connectivity Technologies
Innovate UK
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million to develop secure, sustainable or sovereign connectivity technologies. This funding supports the UK's Advanced Connectivity Technologies programme. The money comes from DSIT.
See all 3 rounds of Advanced Connectivity TechnologiesWandsworth Grant Fund - Emergency Funding
Wandsworth Borough Council
This fund offers emergency grants between £500 and £5,000. It is for voluntary and community organisations in Wandsworth facing urgent situations. You can apply outside of the normal funding rounds if your need cannot wait. You must meet specific emergency criteria set by the Wandsworth Grant Fund team.
See all 2 rounds of Wandsworth Grant FundNational Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund offers grants between £250,000 and £10 million for large heritage projects. You can use the money for conservation, restoration, and community engagement work. Only not-for-profit organisations can apply. The fund covers projects in England, with a focus on the East of England.
See all 3 rounds of National Lottery Heritage GrantsRochdale Communities Fund – Micro Grants for up to £1,000
Action Together offers micro grants of up to £1,000 for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups in Rochdale Borough. The funding comes from Rochdale Borough Council's Public Health team. It helps groups support individuals, families and communities in the area. Priority goes to micro and small groups. The grants are rolling with no set deadline. You can apply when you are ready. Limited funds are available so apply early.
See all 2 rounds of Rochdale Communities FundNational Lottery Awards for All England
National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Awards for All England funds community projects that bring people together. You can get between £300 and £20,000 for projects lasting up to 2 years. The grant helps improve local communities across England. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. You can use the money for activities, equipment, or running costs for your project. The funding comes from National Lottery players. Projects must show how they will benefit local people and communities.
See all 2 rounds of National Lottery Awards for All EnglandRead 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.