Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation awards unrestricted grants over £30,000 for up to three years to charitable organisations whose work aligns with the Foundation’s aims. These are: Our Natural WorldEnsure that our natural world is restored and protected and that people benefit from that recovery. A Fairer FutureContributing to a just and anti-racist society, where those who […]
The National Lottery Community Fund – Partnerships


The National Lottery Community Fund’s Partnerships programme awards grants over £10,000 to charities, voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, schools and town/parish councils who share responsibility and influence with others, who have a shared set of goals and values, and achieve their mission by starting with the bigger picture rather than just what their organisation can do […]
The National Lottery Community Fund – Reaching Communities England


The National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities England awards grants of over £10,000 to charities, voluntary and community groups and social enterprises who want to take action on the issues that matter to people and communities. Applications must demonstrate how your ideas will make positive changes in your community. Current project priorities are: bring people […]
John Lewis Foundation


The John Lewis Foundation awards discretionary grants (typically up to £10,000) to registered charities and CICs working with disadvantaged communities helping them to acquire the relevant skills required for meaningful employment. The Partnership does this by investing in vulnerable children and young adults, providing education and skills for meaningful employment. The are: Focused on vulnerable […]
Warburtons – Community Grants


Warburtons’ award small Community Grants of up £400 to charitable organisations with activities which improve the health, the skills or the place in their community. Deadline: Ongoing – applications are reviewed quarterly. See funder’s website for upcoming deadlines. This fund is not managed by Funding for All. Please click ‘Funder’s website’ above and […]
Arts Council England – Developing your Creative Practice


Arts Council England’s (ACE) Developing your Creative Practice awards grants of between £2,000 to £12,000 to support the development of independent creative practitioners. This programme allows individuals, of any of ACE’s supported disciplines, the opportunity to take a dedicated period of time to focus on their own creative development, and take them to the next stage in their […]
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 […]
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 […]