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
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.
Mayor's Community Grants Programme
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
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.
Neighbourhood Grants
Southwark Council
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.
Jobs Guarantee
Jobs Guarantee
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.
Barbara Ward Children's Foundation
Barbara Ward Children's Foundation
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.
Glassmoor Local Environment Fund
Fenland District Council
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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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.
Barclays 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 FundWandsworth 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 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 EnglandNational 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 FundOne 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 ProgrammeRead 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.