The Solidarity Fund

Funding

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Deadline

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Location

UK-wide

Applications

Rolling applications

Overview

The Solidarity Fund supports projects in England that tackle the root causes of inequality. The fund backs lasting change led by people with lived experience. Projects must be able to grow and continue over time. The funding amount is not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. Eligibility criteria are not detailed in the available information. The fund focuses on creating sustainable, long-term impact rather than short-term fixes.

Requirements to check

Key requirements:

  • Must be led by people with lived experience
  • Projects must be able to grow and last

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

47,703

Typical award

£18,689

Most awards

£9,986 to £20,000

Most funded region

London

12,824 awards in 2025, level with 12,725 the year before.

Recent awards include Wellbeing Challenge CIC (£20,000, 2026), West Wales Motorcycle Project (£19,490, 2026) and Tirabad Village Hall Committee (£15,000, 2026).

Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.

Full details from National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for organisations in England who prioritise community agency and do work that tackles the root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination.

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Last updated: 2 October 2026