Charities Grants UK

This grant helps you buy a wheelchair accessible vehicle. You can get up to £2,500 towards the cost. The vehicle must cost £50,000 or less to qualify. The grant is designed to help disabled passengers

The government offers up to £500 off the price of zero emission motorcycles. You do not need to apply for this grant yourself. The motorcycle seller automatically includes the discount in the purchase

The Essex Fund provides grants to charities and community groups across Essex. You can use the money to deliver projects and services that help local communities. The fund is open to charities, volunt

Choose2Reuse wants innovative solutions to turn textile waste into new products in Southwest Wales. They work with 100 charity shops and need help to keep textile waste in Wales instead of throwing it

The Community Legacy Fund offers grants between £500 and £10,000 for non-profit groups near motorways and major roads. You must be close to a National Highways road and have been impacted by their roa

This grant helps UK universities bring industry professionals into fusion energy teaching. UKAEA will fund 10 visiting academics for three years starting September 2026. Each award covers up to £30,00

This grant provides £150,000 to £200,000 for design-led projects that help with the green transition. You must combine design interventions with arts and humanities research methods. The funding is fo

The DF Capital Foundation offers £2,500 grants to small community groups in Greater Manchester. Your group must have an annual income under £25,000. The money supports community activities and project

This grant provides up to £7.1 million to establish an optical wireless communications research and testing facility. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding

Innovate UK is offering £2 million to develop alternatives to animal testing for new medicines. You can apply for between £80,000 and £200,000 to create non-animal methods for testing drug safety. The

The UK government is offering up to £38 million to create robotics adoption hubs. These hubs will be one-stop shops that help businesses adopt robotics and autonomous systems. Each hub can receive bet

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is offering up to £2 million to create a central body that coordinates robotics adoption hubs across the UK. This is a large grant worth between £

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3 million for innovative quantum technology projects. This is a collaboration between the UK and Germany. Individual projects can receive be

This grant funds research into human disease causes, progression and treatment. You must include an intervention in humans as part of your research. The funding can be up to £10 million. You need to b

The Ministry of Justice wants to commission a national Independent Legal Advice service for adult rape victims. The service will help victims understand their legal rights through the criminal justice

This is a market engagement session for an upcoming Women's Diversion Fund grant competition. The Ministry of Justice will invest up to £31.6 million over three years in women's community services. Th

This grant will fund a national learning and support provider for the Changing Futures Programme. The programme helps people with multiple disadvantages like homelessness, mental health issues, and su

This grant funds a national organisation with lived experience to improve services for people facing multiple disadvantages. The funding is up to £750,000 over three years from 2026 to 2029. You will

NHS England is offering £46,000 to support patient and public voice input into tobacco and obesity prevention work. This funding is for one third sector organisation with national reach across England

This grant funds research into how to make research and development more effective. You can get up to £350,000 to study topics like artificial intelligence's impact on research or how to measure resea

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 helps farmers buy equipment to improve their farms. There are three types of grants: animal health and welfare, productivity, and slurry management. You

The Gambling Levy Transition Fund provides up to £1 million for gambling harm prevention and treatment services in England. You can get between £1,000 and £1,000,000 to keep these services running. Th

The Office for Life Sciences is offering £20 million to develop new treatments for drug and alcohol addiction. You can get between £250,000 and £10 million for your project. The money is split across

The Office for Life Sciences is offering £20 million to develop new treatments for drug and alcohol addiction. You can get between £200,000 and £1.5 million for your project. The money is for creating

The Bromley Community Fund supports local charities and community groups in Bromley. The fund helps organisations respond to changing needs and hardships in their local area. You must be based in the

The Scottish Government is offering £20 million to help charities support families across Scotland. Up to 10 organisations or partnerships will share this funding for 2026/27. You can use the money to

This grant provides £100,000 to £250,000 for proof-of-concept projects. It helps turn research into new products, processes or services. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receiv

This grant funds the British Election Study from 2027 to 2032. It covers research on the 2029 UK general election and local elections. The maximum funding is £4.9 million over the period. You must be

This grant funds research into elections in Northern Ireland between 2026 and 2031. You can get up to £1.5 million to run the Northern Ireland Election Study. The funding covers the 2027 devolved elec

This grant funds collaborative research programmes between businesses and universities. You need an existing working relationship with an academic partner. Your project must align with the National Ma

The Department for Education is offering £80-85 million over 10 years for a What Works Centre for Children and Families. This centre will start work in April 2027. The funding is for organisations tha

This grant offers £14-15 million to establish a What Works Centre for local employment support. The centre will research what works best in helping people find jobs locally. You must be based at a UK

This competition will create a new national forest in the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor. The government wants a delivery partner to lead this project. You can get between £1 million and £7.4 million to es

The government is creating England's third new national forest in the North and Midlands. They want organisations to submit an Expression of Interest to help deliver this project. The funding availabl

This grant provides up to £40 million for ambitious research projects between businesses and universities. You must already have a working relationship with your academic or business partner. The proj

This grant offers up to £2 million for an Academic Lead to work with government departments on economic data. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. The role in

This grant offers up to £500,000 to become an Academic Lead for the Ministry of Justice Data First programme. You will facilitate and deliver new research across the justice system from 2026 to 2031.

This grant offers up to £25 million to establish a UK Hub for developing pre-clinical translational human in vitro models. The funding is for research organisations that already have equipment and exp

This grant funds the UK National Coordinator role for the European Social Survey. You will deliver data collection for Round 13 and 14. The funding is up to £2.31 million. You must be based at a UK re

The Department for Education is offering funding to set up Regional Care Cooperatives across England. You can get between £100,000 and £1,700,000 for your project. The money is for establishing new ca

The Department for Education is offering £700,000 to £1,500,000 for new Fostering Hubs. This funding helps local areas recruit, assess and support foster carers through an integrated approach. Groups

This grant funds the creation of materials research networks that bring together researchers and industry. You can get up to £1.15 million to coordinate a community around materials innovation themes.

The National Archives offers grants up to £30,000 for community heritage projects. You need at least one heritage organisation (like a museum, library, or archive) working with one community group. Pr

This fellowship supports early career researchers to run independent research projects in environmental sciences. You must have a PhD and be based at a UK research organisation that can receive NERC f

Future Leaders Fellowships support ambitious researchers and innovators across all subjects. There is no limit on how much funding you can request. You must be looking to establish your own research g

The Depot Charging Scheme helps businesses install charging points for electric trucks, vans and coaches at their depots. The government will pay 70% of the costs for chargepoints and installation wor

This grant funds research projects to improve how biological processes are represented in ocean carbon storage models. You can get between £50,000 and £312,500 for your project. The project must be le

This grant funds research projects that compare and improve how global models calculate biological carbon storage in oceans. You can get between £50,000 and £625,000 for your project. The project must

This grant funds ship-based and virtual site survey investigations for ocean drilling research. You can get between £10,000 and £500,000 to support scientific ocean drilling expedition applications. Y

This grant helps UK researchers build partnerships with scientists in Brazil. You must already have BBSRC research funding to apply. The money helps start new collaborations with researchers funded by

The Department for Transport is offering up to £121 million for clean maritime technologies. This is strand 3 of the competition, focusing on deployment trials. Individual projects can get between £75

The Department for Transport is offering up to £121 million for innovative clean maritime technologies. This is strand 3 of the competition, focusing on pre-deployment trials. Individual projects can

The Department for Transport is offering up to £121 million for clean maritime technology projects. This is strand 1 of 3, focusing on feasibility studies. You can get between £50,000 and £850,000 for

This grant provides access to AstraZeneca's compound library and screening robots for high throughput screening research. You can get up to £270,000 to run your screening project. The funding covers t

The Department for Transport is offering up to £150 million for clean maritime solutions. You can get between £1,000 and £30 million to develop and test zero emission vessels and electric power system

The Ministry of Justice offers grants from £8,000 to £450,000 for rehabilitation services. The funding supports people with shared protected characteristics or experiences. It aims to reduce reoffendi

This grant funds collaborative research projects between UK and Luxembourg researchers. You must work with researchers from Luxembourg on arts and humanities topics. There is no limit on grant value,

AHRC Catalyst Awards help researchers without prior experience leading major projects become independent research leaders. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive AHRC funding

The AHRC Curiosity Award funds fundamental research in arts and humanities. You can use the money for research that leads to new ideas and networking activities. There is no upper limit on grant amoun

This grant funds adventurous environmental research projects with no upper limit on funding. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive NERC funding. You need to meet individual

This grant funds collaborative research projects between UK and US researchers. You must work with partners from the US National Science Foundation's Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences area. Yo

The Arts and Humanities Research Council offers standard research grants for collaborative projects in arts and humanities. There is no limit on grant value, with examples ranging from £300,000 to £1.

This grant funds collaborative research projects between UK and Brazilian researchers. You must work with researchers based in São Paulo state, Brazil. The research must fit within arts and humanities

Historic England offers grants from £1,000 to £1,000,000 for projects that repair and conserve historic places. This includes historic buildings, structures, monuments, landscapes and areas across Eng

The England Woodland Creation Offer helps you create new woodlands in England. You can get between £4,000 and £2 million to establish new woodland areas. The Forestry Commission runs this scheme using

Historic England offers grants from £250 to £300,000 for projects that help people understand historic environments. You can get funding for engagement activities, skills training, education programme

This grant helps landlords install electric vehicle chargepoints and supporting infrastructure. Commercial landlords can get between £350 and £30,000 for chargepoints and infrastructure work. Resident

The Workplace Charging Scheme helps businesses pay for electric vehicle charging points at work. You can get £300 to £350 towards buying and installing EV chargers. The grant also covers infrastructur

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays for creating woodland design plans. You can get between £1,500 and £30,500 to produce a plan that meets UK Forestry Standards. Landowners, land managers and p

The National Archives offers Skills Bursaries of up to £1,000 for people working in community heritage. You can use the money for training, mentoring, workshops, or other professional development acti

ARIA funds breakthrough research and development projects that could create major scientific advances. You can get between £10,000 and £10 million for your project. This funding is for unexplored rese

The UK Global Screen Fund helps UK screen content businesses grow internationally. It supports companies working in film, TV, animation and interactive narrative video games. You can get up to £100,00

The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme helps improve poorly performing district heating and communal heating systems in England and Wales. You can get revenue grants to pay for studies that find problems

The UK Global Screen Fund supports festival launches of UK films internationally. You can get up to £15,000 to help promote your UK film at international festivals. The funding helps enhance your film

The UK Global Screen Fund supports UK films to reach international audiences. You can get up to £100,000 for print and advertising costs to distribute your film overseas. This funding helps cover mark

Spruce Site Assessment helps you work out the costs of cutting down spruce trees in specific removal areas. You can get up to £2,000 to pay for this assessment. The grant also helps you find other fun

The Tree Health Pilot helps tree owners and managers in England deal with pests and diseases affecting their trees. You can get between £500 and £500,000 to fund tree health measures. The money can pa

The Cladding Safety Scheme pays for removing dangerous cladding from tall residential buildings. It covers buildings over 11 metres high, or 11-18 metres in London. The scheme addresses life safety fi

The Electric Car Grant reduces the price of new electric vehicles that cost £37,000 or less. You can get between £1,500 and £3,750 off the purchase price. The grant is available across the UK includin

This is not a single grant but a website that lists business support available in Scotland. FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot brings together grants, loans, and advice from over 100 Scottish public organis

This grant helps lorry parking operators improve facilities for HGV drivers. You can get funding to build better welfare facilities, parking spaces, and security systems. The maximum grant is £20 mill

HS2 Ltd offers grants up to £250,000 for communities and businesses affected by HS2 construction. The funding helps areas disrupted by Phase One and Phase 2a of HS2 between London and Crewe. You can a

This grant supports Armed Forces Day events across the UK. It helps show support for servicemen and women, both past and present. Local councils can apply. Voluntary and community groups can apply. Sc

BBC Children in Need provides funding for charities and not-for-profit groups working with children and young people aged 18 or under. The money supports children facing challenges like poverty, menta

This appears to be a collection of different grant programmes rather than a single grant. The information includes various trusts and foundations offering funding to charities and community groups. Fu

Derbyshire County Council offers grants for voluntary groups working in social care. The funding helps organisations that deliver social care services to local people. You must be a voluntary group al

This fund supports not-for-profit groups in Strathpeffer, Scotland. The money comes from EDF's Corriemoillie Wind Farm. You can use it for charitable activities that benefit local people. The fund is

Derbyshire County Council offers annual grants to support the core activities of councils for voluntary service and black and minority ethnic groups. These grants help fund the day-to-day running cost

The Suffolk Sports Fund gives grants up to £2,000 to help more people play sport in Suffolk. You can apply if you run a charity, voluntary group, or community organisation. The money helps groups incr

The Screwfix Foundation gives grants up to £5,000 to registered charities and not-for-profit groups. The money helps fix, repair, maintain and improve buildings and community facilities. You must supp

The Reel Impact programme provides grants to Black and Global Majority individuals and organisations in the film and TV industry. The funding supports skills development, leadership growth and network

The Arts Society Grants support projects that help people access the arts and strengthen local cultural activities. The fund also helps develop skills in arts and heritage sectors. Only UK-registered

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust gives grants to charities working in agriculture, rural development and insurance. The Trust focuses on supporting projects in these three key areas across the UK. You

The RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund supports charitable activities in the Halkirk & District area of Caithness, Scotland. You can apply if you are a constituted not-for-profit group or organis

Help the Homeless Grant Scheme provides funding for charitable organisations helping homeless people. The grant helps projects that support homeless individuals to return to the community and rebuild

Manchester Active offers grants up to £1,000 for cycling projects that help children and young people. Your project must happen within Manchester City Council boundaries. It must benefit Manchester re

The Barclays Community Sport Fund supports grassroots sports groups in deprived and rural areas. You can get up to £1,000 to make sport more accessible to women, girls, and under-represented groups. T

This fund supports charitable activities that benefit people in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth area of Caithness, Scotland. You must be a constituted not-for-profit group or organisation working to h

Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival Fund supports people returning to cycling or starting to cycle. The fund helps organisations run cycling programmes and activities. It focuses on getting more people on b

The Army Benevolent Fund provides grants to charities and community interest companies. The funding supports projects that directly benefit the Army community. You can apply for money to help with ind

This appears to be a collection of multiple grant programmes rather than a single grant. The grants include the Albert Hunt Trust for mental health support, Postcode Neighbourhood Trust for North Engl

This appears to be a collection of multiple different grant programmes rather than a single grant. The programmes include the National Lottery Awards for All England offering up to £2,500 for small gr

The Garfield Weston Foundation gives grants to charities across the UK. They support a wide range of charitable causes and activities. The foundation does not specify how much money they give or set f

The Volant Charitable Trust offers small grants to support projects in Scotland. The fund focuses on three main areas: tackling poverty and deprivation, supporting women, and helping children and youn

Sheffield City Council offers core funding to help voluntary groups engage men in their communities. The grant supports partnerships and community groups running programmes that reduce male isolation

Each Hertfordshire county councillor gets £5,000 per year to fund local projects in their area. The money supports projects that help social, economic or environmental wellbeing. You can use it for co

The Climate Action Seed Fund provides up to £5,000 for grassroots environmental projects in Northern Ireland. You can apply if you are a group or individual working on community-led environmental init

The Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme provides funding for energy-related projects. You can apply if you are a registered charity, community interest company, co-operative society, or community

Brighton & Hove City Council offers 5-year funding for voluntary and community organisations. You must work in partnership with other organisations to deliver council services. The money supports key

Sussex Community Foundation offers extra grants to small charities and voluntary groups in Sussex. These grants help tackle disadvantage and build stronger communities. You can apply if you are a smal

The Community Catalyst Fund supports community groups and charities in Brighton & Hove. You can get funding to help create a city to be proud of, make it more fair and inclusive, or help people be hea

Sussex Community Foundation offers grants to small charities and voluntary groups across Sussex. The funding helps tackle disadvantage and build community resilience. They particularly welcome applica

Cornwall Council Community Chest provides small grants for not-for-profit groups across Cornwall. Each Cornwall Councillor has their own budget to support local projects in their area. You need to be

The Harwich Haven Fund gives grants up to £5,000 for charitable activities in specific Suffolk areas. You must work in postcodes IP1 to IP15 in Suffolk. The fund targets organisations delivering chari

Sheffield City Council offers funding to minority-led voluntary sector organisations in Sheffield. The grant helps strengthen community ties and promote health through food-based activities. You can u

The Port Community Fund gives grants up to £2,000 to charities and community groups. You must provide services, support or advice to older people. The fund focuses on organisations that deliver direct

Reading Borough Council offers small grants to local voluntary and community groups. The funding supports community projects and activities that help Reading residents. You must be a voluntary or comm

The Sizewell C Community Fund provides up to £23 million for local charities and community groups in East Suffolk. You can apply if your project benefits communities affected by the Sizewell C nuclear

The Beinneun Student Scholarship Fund gives bursaries to people living in Fort Augustus, Glenmoriston and Glengarry. The money helps you improve your job prospects or start a new career. You must live

Kent Community Foundation provides grants to charities and community groups in Kent and Medway. The funding supports five key areas: mental health and wellbeing, children and families, crisis and basi

Lancashire County Councillors can give grants or loans to local groups and organisations. The money comes from County Councillors who are appointed as Champions. These councillors are not Cabinet memb

The Central Fund provides grants up to £5,000 for charities and community groups in Suffolk. You can use the money for core costs, project costs, or equipment. This is a rolling fund that is open all

HIWCF Community Grants support smaller grassroots organisations to build thriving communities. You can get between £1,000 and £5,000 in funding. The grants are available through themed programmes that

Plymouth City Council councillors have annual grants to support community projects. The grants are for not-for-profit groups and organisations in Plymouth. You can use the money for community initiati

The Garfield Weston Foundation offers Major Grants of £100,000 or more for significant charitable projects. These are larger grants with separate application processes from their regular funding. You

This funding helps not-for-profit organisations give children under 18 access to water-based activities. The money supports learning, development and play through water activities. The programme aims

The Leverhulme Trust offers funding for arts training programmes for young people under 18. Specialist arts institutions and registered charities can apply. The grant covers training in music, drama,

The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust offers grants up to £10,000 for organisations in North East England. This is a rolling grant programme, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The trust cov

The WCIT Charity fund supports IT projects for charities and non-profit organisations. You can use the money for IT activities that help your organisation. The fund is open to registered charities and

The Happiness Fund supports grassroots community projects in North West England. It aims to build happy, strong, and resilient communities. The fund backs not-for-profit projects that create sustainab

The Inch Cape Construction Fund supports community groups and charities in Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton. You can get funding to tackle poverty and inequality in your local area. The fund also

The Innovation for All Foundation provides funding for charities in North West England. The money supports projects that use innovation to help people in need. Innovation is defined broadly to include

The Open Grants Programme 2026 offers three tiers of funding for groups in North West England. You can apply whether your group is registered or not. The programme has micro grants and other award lev

The People's Postcode Trust gives money to local good causes across Scotland. The funding comes from postcode lottery players. You can apply if you are a community group or charity in Scotland. The gr

The Leverhulme Trust provides bursaries to help art students pay for their studies. The money goes to specialist arts institutions or registered charities. They then give the bursaries to undergraduat

The East Salford Community Grant provides up to £3,000 for not-for-profit organisations in East Salford. Higher amounts may be available in exceptional circumstances. You can use the money for profess

The Nadara Sisters and North Steads Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community groups near the wind farm in Northumberland. You can apply for up to £20,000 for community projects. Your group

Manchester City Council offers funding to voluntary and community groups in Manchester. The money supports services and activities that help Manchester residents. You can use the funding for community

Rowntree's Free the Fund Community Grant supports summer activities for adults aged 21 to 65 in North West England. You can use the money to transform outdoor spaces, run art festivals, or buy sports

The EDF Energy Green Rigg Windfarm Community Fund supports community groups near the Green Rigg Wind Farm in Northumberland. You can get up to £5,000 for community projects. Your group must be within

The Bernard Sunley Foundation gives grants to charities in England and Wales. You can apply if your charity helps young people, elderly people, disabled people, or disadvantaged groups. The foundation

Liverpool City Council offers £100,000 to help third sector organisations pay their energy bills. This money comes from the government's Household Support Fund. The grant helps charities and community

The RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund supports charitable activities in three Community Council areas in Caithness, Scotland. You can apply if you are a not-for-profit group helping people in Lathe

This scheme provides funding from a £59 million pot to help organisations and charities. The money helps communities that were badly affected by COVID-19. You can apply if you are a charity or communi

Tameside Rotary offers community funding for projects that bring people together to improve local areas. You can apply if you are a club, society, voluntary group, or local charity in Tameside. The gr

The Jerwood Foundation supports groups that make art available for public benefit. The fund focuses on emerging talent in the arts across the UK. You need to be an organisation working to make art acc

Multiple grant opportunities are available for charities and community groups across the UK. The Sasha Foundation supports groups with various projects. The Fore offers unrestricted grants to help sma

This appears to be a collection of multiple different grant programmes rather than a single grant. The grants include community empowerment funding, Warburtons grants up to £400, defibrillator funding

The One Oldham Fund supports organisations helping people in recovery from addiction or mental health issues. The money comes from Oldham Council and goes to voluntary groups, community organisations,

The Randal Charitable Foundation supports innovative projects that create positive change in communities. You can apply if you are a UK-registered organisation that has been running for at least three

British Gas Energy for Tomorrow helps grassroots sports clubs and community groups reduce energy costs. The fund offers matched funding for energy-saving improvements to your facilities. You also get

The National Lottery Heritage Fund offers grants from £10,000 to £250,000 for heritage projects across the UK. You can apply for money to restore buildings, conserve nature, record oral histories, or

This fund supports not-for-profit groups in the Marybank, Scatwell and Strathconon community council areas. The money comes from EDF's Corriemoillie Wind Farm. You can use the funding for charitable a

The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust provides funding for employment and skills training programmes. The money helps young unemployed people gain new skills. It also supports retraining programmes for une

This fund supports not-for-profit groups in the Contin Community Council area. The money comes from EDF's Corriemoillie Wind Farm. You can use it for charitable activities that help local people. This

The Social Investment Fund provides a mix of grants and loans to social enterprises, community groups and charities in Scotland. This is blended funding, meaning you get both grant money you don't rep

The Volant Charitable Trust offers large grants for multi-year projects in Scotland. The trust supports work on poverty and deprivation, women's issues, and children and young people. You need to choo

The Charles Robert Bell Fund provides grants up to £3,000 for supporting people with mental health issues in North Tyneside. The fund is open to organisations working in health and social care. Applic

The DPO Centre offers free data protection consultancy services to charities and not-for-profit organisations. This is not cash funding but professional advice to help you comply with data protection

The Fore provides unrestricted grants to small charities and social enterprises in the UK. The funding aims to have a transformational impact on your organisation. You can use the money for sustainabi

The Screwfix Foundation provides funding for charities to fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities. The money helps charities support people in financial hardship, sicknes

The Garfield Weston Foundation offers regular grants for charities doing important work. You can get funding between £100,000 and £99,999. This is a rolling programme so you can apply at any time. You