Shackleton Foundation
The Shackleton Foundation awards seed-funding of up to £10,000 to early-stage social entrepreneurs with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged and socially marginalised young people – just as Sir Ernest Shackleton helped others to overcome their doubts and fears in the face of true adversity. Projects must: be innovative and fresh fulfil a […]
The Radcliffe Trust – Music
The Radcliffe Trust’s Music scheme supports classical music performance and training, especially chamber music, composition and music education. Particular interests within music education are music for children and adults with special needs, youth orchestras and projects at secondary and higher levels, including academic research. Grants of up to £10,000 (generally within £1,000-£5,000) are available to […]
Microsoft Nonprofits
Microsoft Nonprofits offer not-for-profit organisations access to product donations and discounted software including Microsoft Office 365. Registration and proof of charitable status (charity number) are required before offers are available. Their newsletter and social media pages also offer a wealth of valuable best practices for nonprofits undergoing digital transformation. Deadline: Ongoing This fund is not […]
The Fore
The Fore awards unrestricted grants of up to £30,000 over one to three years to any registered charity, CIC, CIO or Community Benefit Society with an annual turnover of under £500,000 to help them grow, strengthen, become more efficient or resilient. The funder is particularly keen to hear from grassroots organisations working with underserved communities. […]
Arts Council England – National Lottery Project Grants
National Lottery Project Grants is Arts Council England’s open access programme for arts, museums and libraries projects. The fund supports a broad range of high quality creative and cultural projects that benefit people living in England. Individual practitioners, community and cultural organisations can apply for between £1,000 and £100,000. Activities supported through Project Grants must […]
Green Hall Foundation
The Green Hall Foundation’s aim is to sustainably improve lives among: the sick, the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged particularly in the UK. Overseas project are also supported provided that the applicant charity is registered in the UK. Preference is given to appeals where the Foundation can meet a significant proportion of the funding […]
Boshier-Hinton Foundation
The Boshier-Hinton Foundation’s aim is to improve quality of life for people with disabilities, learning difficulties or sensory impairment and their families. They do this by awarding grants, typically under £2,000, to charities in the UK providing facilities and advocacy for children and adults with special educational or other needs. Deadline: Ongoing This fund is […]
Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust – Investing in Young People
The Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust’s Investing in Young People grant programme seeks to support disadvantaged young people living at the margins of society; with the aim of improving their skills, building their confidence and resilience and supporting their transition into independence. The Trust is interested to hear from organisations in Kent working with: disengaged, disadvantaged and/or […]
Backstage Trust
The Backstage Trust makes grants to registered charities and CICs with a focus on the performing arts, particularly theatre and music. Areas for which the Trust has provided support include: Encouraging the involvement of young people in the performing arts Assisting live arts projects (not all in the UK) which encourage community participation, and equality, […]
The Dr Mortimer & Theresa Sackler Foundation
The Dr Mortimer and Theresa Sackler Foundation makes grants to support the advancement of research and education in England and Wales and elsewhere in the fields of art, science and medical research. There is no minimum or maximum amount you can apply for. The Foundation does not operate a website, but more information, including their […]
