New Funding Opportunities
Funding for Medical Health Charities (UK, Isle of Man & Republic of Ireland)
Registered charities, hospices and medical organisations within the UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland can apply for grants to support medical projects, care, research or medical training.
The funding is provided by the Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF), a long-established UK grant-making charity that distributes charitable grants from the surplus generated by its trading arm, HSF Health Plan. The fund’s aim is to strengthen healthcare provision and improve outcomes for people with medical needs.
HSF offers two main levels of organisational funding.
• Standard grants are typically awarded at up to £2,000 (or €3,000),
• Larger grants of up to £10,000 (or €13,500) are available for more substantial or clearly defined projects, such as specialist equipment purchases, service development or research initiatives.
In addition to organisational grants, the Hospital Saturday Fund also supports individuals living with medical conditions or disabilities. Individual applications must generally be made by a supporting professional or organisation on the applicant’s behalf. Funding can assist with the cost of specialised medical or mobility equipment, therapeutic aids and certain home adaptations that are directly related to medical need. Awards for individuals are usually capped at lower amounts, and payments are made directly to suppliers.
Organisations can apply for a standard grant by the 13th April 2026, or a large grant by the 16th March 2026.
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https://hospitalsaturdayfund.org/
Holiday Activity Schemes for Autistic Children & Young People (UK)
UK not-for-profit organisations will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £15,000 to run holiday activity schemes for autistic children, young people, and their siblings.
These grants support play and activity schemes specifically designed for autistic children and young people during the school holidays.
Grants are typically paid towards part of the costs of running the programmes.
Organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million will be eligible to apply. They must use professionally trained staff and volunteers (not parents/guardians).
The funding is provided by the Three Guineas Trust, which will accept expressions of interest from 2 February 2026 until the 13 February 2026.
Demand for this funding is expected to be high.
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https://threeguineastrust.org.uk/grants/holiday-schemes/
Grants Available to Charities Providing Physical Health Services (UK)
The James Tudor Foundation has re-opened applications for its Physical Health Programme. The programme offers funding to UK charities that work to improve physical health outcomes.
Grants of up to £25,000 per year are available for up to three years. Funding supports charities that provide:
• therapeutic treatments,
• specialist health information, and
• direct healthcare services
• for people living with physical health conditions.
The foundation aims to fund proven services that meet clearly identified physical health needs that are not currently well supported in the UK.
To be eligible, applicants must:
• be a UK-registered charity operating only within the UK,
• have an annual income of less than £20 million, and
• have at least five years of audited or independently examined accounts.
Priority will be given to charities that provide:
• physical therapies for people with degenerative conditions, disabilities, or life-changing injuries;
• specialist support and information focused on a single physical health condition;
• direct healthcare services for marginalised communities; and
• certain regional air ambulance services.
The programme does not fund organisations whose work is broad in scope or mainly focused on mental health, neurodiversity, dementia, learning disabilities, or general wellbeing and leisure activities.
Applications are made through a two-stage process. Charities must first complete an online eligibility check and submit an Expression of Interest. Shortlisted organisations will then be invited to submit a full application.
The deadline for Expression of Interest submissions is 5pm on 6 February 2026.
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https://www.jamestudor.org.uk/physical-health
Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK)
The Happy Days Children’s Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs.
The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused.
Grants are available for the following activities:
• Family Day Trips - eligible trips include zoos, farm parks, theme parks, the seaside or the theatre
• Family Holiday Breaks - a short break family holiday by the seaside or in the countryside, usually in the United Kingdom. Other destinations will be considered according to cost.
• Group Day Trips and Visiting Theatre - a day trip to a wide variety of destinations, for example, the seaside, a theme park, the theatre, or for a theatre workshop to visit the applicants' premises. Items that can be funded are tickets/passes and transport costs
• Group Activity Holidays - a group activity holiday to a wide variety of destinations such as outdoor activity centres, holiday camps and sailing breaks
Applications for family activities are accepted from parents, guardians, grandparents or siblings, as well as GPs, consultants, nurses or social workers.
Applications for group activities are accepted from organisations such as SEN schools and groups, young carers and women's refuges.
Applications can be made at any time.
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https://www.happydayscharity.org/applications
Funding to Support Vulnerable Migrants (UK)
Not for profit organisations and private law firms assisting young migrants can apply for grants from the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) for Vulnerable Young Migrants.
These grants aim to support strategic legal work that benefits disadvantaged migrant children and young people (under 25 years old) who are living in poverty and facing significant disadvantage or discrimination due to their immigration status.
The SLF only supports strategic legal work carried out in the UK. This is defined as work where the impact is likely to go beyond an individual case, and to result in changes to law, policy and practice that will benefit a wider group of people. Applications must be to fund one of two kinds of strategic legal work:
The SLF funds two types of strategic legal actions:
• the research and development of cases pre-litigation, including gathering evidence to test a hypothesis or research to establish authorities' policy and practice, identifying potential plaintiffs/applicants/appellants, researching whether to proceed, translating relevant material, and evaluating a litigation strategy.
• third party "interventions" in existing cases, which allow a non-party intervener to assist the court in arriving in its decision in a case, acting as an amicus curia, a friend of the court.
The maximum grant amount is £30,000, but applicants are encouraged to request lower amounts due to limited funding. The average grant size is approximately £12,000 - £15,000.
The next application deadline for the next round of grants is 26 January 2026.
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http://strategiclegalfund.org.uk/about/
Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable Communities (UK / International)
The Souter Charitable Trust invites applications from UK-registered charities that work to relieve human suffering in the UK and overseas. The Trust particularly supports organisations with a Christian ethos, although charities without a Christian emphasis are also welcome to apply.
The Trust works with organisations that share its values and aims to support vulnerable and underserved communities. Funding is intended to help charities provide practical assistance and improve both physical and spiritual wellbeing.
There is no fixed minimum or maximum grant amount, but most awards are between £1,000 and £3,000. The Trust has funded a wide range of projects, including malaria prevention programmes and the provision of daily school meals for children in Africa.
Grants are restricted to UK registered charities. Due to current legislation, the Trustees are unable to provide direct funding to overseas organisations as they cannot carry out the necessary due diligence.
Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed on a monthly basis. The next application deadline is 16 February 2026.
Some UK charities that receive funding from trusts like Souter (alongside others) include well-known Christian and community organisations such as Tearfund, The Message Trust, Oasis Trust and Jam International. Groups involved in social support, youth work and community outreach across the UK.
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https://www.soutercharitabletrust.org.uk/
Aviva Foundation Launched (UK)
Aviva has announced the launch of the Aviva Foundation, bringing together the Aviva Community Fund and its previous grant programmes under one structure. The aim is to strengthen the impact of Aviva’s charitable funding by taking a more coordinated and long-term approach.
The Aviva Foundation will focus on two main areas across the UK: improving financial resilience and supporting community-led climate action. It will continue to fund organisations working at both local and national levels, while increasing the reach, consistency and lasting impact of its investment.
The Foundation will offer funding through two main programmes.
The Financial Futures Fund supports larger UK-based organisations that are tackling financial insecurity over the long term. It is open to organisations with an annual income of £1 million or more and offers multi-year funding for work that helps people build financial resilience. The fund opens for applications twice a year and distributes up to £3 million in grants annually. The next application deadlines are 15 April 2026 and 7 October 2026.
The Communities Fund supports smaller, local charities and community organisations, building on the existing Aviva Community Fund. It is open to UK organisations with an annual income of £1 million or less and focuses on projects that improve financial wellbeing and address climate action. Funding is provided through a matched-funding model, withAviva matching public donations up to £250 per donor, usually up to a maximum of £25,000 per organisation each year. Applications can be submitted at any time.
The Foundation will also focus on learning from the organisations it supports and sharing insights to help inform wider practice and policy across the sector.
For further information on how to apply, please click the links below.
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https://www.avivafoundation.org.uk/
Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)
Schools, youth groups, not-for-profit organisations, and charities can apply for grants of £500 to £3,000 to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disabled or disadvantaged children (aged 13 or under).
Applications from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK will receive priority. Funded by the Henry Smith Charity, grants can cover up to two-thirds of the cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days.
Previous visits supported include:
• All Saints Catholic Primary School received a grant of £1,500 towards a two-night trip to Wales for a group of disadvantaged children from Merseyside;
• Bridgewater School, which received a grant of £1,900 towards an overnight trip to London for a group of disadvantaged children from Newcastle; and
• 6th St Helens (Parr) Scout Group received a grant of £1,100 towards a two-night trip to an activity centre in Lancashire for a group of children from a disadvantaged area of Merseyside.
Applications for trips between 12 January and 30 April 2026 can be made until the 19th March 2026. Applications must be made at least 6 weeks before the trip.
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https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our-grants-and-apply/holiday-grants-for-children/holidaygrants-for-children-funding-guidelines/
Grants of up to £10,000Available to Improve Financial Education and Money Management Skills (UK)
Small to medium-sized not-profit organisations, including UK registered charities, community interest companies, social enterprises, and credit unions can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to improve people’s money management skills and make a lasting impact on the way people think, behave & manage their money.
Up to £500 per application is available for essential IT equipment for project delivery.
This funding is being made available through the MSE Charity, founded by Money–Saving Expert Martin Lewis and aimed at supporting activities that improve financial education and capability across the UK.
Examples of activities that could be funded include:
• money management workshops - understanding the basics, how money works in the UK, online banking, staying financially safe, household budgeting, how to generate and supplement low incomes
• training volunteers to deliver workshops or to provide peer support to others
• upskilling existing staff to access financial capability training to support their clients directly
• providing access to financial inclusion activities for people who are disadvantaged in any way such as by age, disability, ethnicity or gender
To be eligible, applicants must have an annual income between £10,000 and £600,000 and unrestricted reserves of less than six months' running costs.
This funding round will close 5pm on 26 January 2026.
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https://www.msecharity.com/home
Grants to Support Outdoor Learning for Primary & Secondary School Children (UK)
UK state-funded schools can apply for funding to support outdoor learning opportunities for their pupils.
Provided by the Ernest Cook Trust and match-funded by theAurora Trust, the Outdoor Essentials Grant aims to remove barriers and enable pupils to connect to nature.
Funding can be used to:
• improve school grounds
• cover transport costs to outdoor learning venues
• purchase outdoor clothing
• train teachers in outdoor education.
Schools working with children aged four to eighteen can apply.
The level of funding available is:
• £500 per primary school
• £500 per special school
• £1,000 per secondary school (2 x £500)
Multi Academy Trusts may apply via individual schools.
Priority will be given to schools with above-average free school meal eligibility, and those in areas of high deprivation.
The fund will close once a sufficient number of applications has been received.
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https://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/everything-outdoors/outdoor-essentials-grant/
Grants to Support Projects in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Fine Art &
Art History
(UK)
UK charities and charitable organisations, including schools and colleges, are eligible to apply for grants to support projects in the areas of:
• Horticulture (Gardening) and Plant Sciences
• Fine Art and Art History
The Foundation is especially interested in supporting horticultural training through bursaries and apprenticeships.
The sponsoring institution should submit applications; individuals may not apply directly.
The Foundation will consider applications for one-off grants of up to £10,000; however, due to high demand, most grants are currently £5,000 or less. Exceptionally, grants of up to £60,000 are made when funds permit, payable over several years.
The next closing date for applications is 4pm on 26 March 2026.
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https://www.finnis-scott-foundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Promote Horticulture and Public Gardens (UK)
Organisations involved in horticulture, gardening, or botany can apply for grants of £3,500-£5,000 from the Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust. Established in 1970, the Trust has awarded over £3.2 million to more than 1,000 recipients, supporting projects that promote horticulture, conserve the environment through biodiversity, develop public gardens, and advance horticultural education.
Eligible projects include the restoration of historic gardens, creation of new public garden spaces, horticultural research, publications, and plant study expeditions. The Trust welcomes applications from organisations and institutions undertaking significant projects in these areas. The grants aim to enhance public access to gardens, promote horticultural knowledge, and conserve plant diversity.
Previous projects supported include
Marble Hill Restoration Project
In 2019, English Heritage initiated a landscape restoration at Marble Hill to revive its historic landscape and improve biodiversity. Supported by a grant from the Trust, the project involved planting new trees and enhancing green spaces for public enjoyment.
Gardens Through Time at the Museum of the Home
The Museum of the Home undertook a complete replanting of its "Gardens Through Time" as part of a major redevelopment. With assistance from the Trust, the project revitalised the gardens, offering visitors insights into horticultural history and design.
The next closing date for applications is the 15th February 2026.
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https://ssht.uk/
Funding for Schools to Purchase Musical Equipment (UK & Ireland)
The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) has launched a new funding round to enable schools across the UK and Ireland to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to improve their pupils' access to music.
The UMUKSF School Awards will fund schools teaching the national curriculum to improve their music departments by purchasing or upgrading musical instruments and equipment.
The Foundation has helped over 10,000 students, schools, and teachers improve their access to music.
Schools must apply individually; trusts or academies cannot submit on behalf of multiple schools. Exclusions include music studios, businesses, private music centers, community projects, and staffing costs for teaching or peripatetic lessons.
The deadline for applications is 1pm on 27th February 2026.
For any questions, email the Foundation at umuksoundfoundation@umusic.com
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https://www.umuksoundfoundation.com/umuksf-school-awards/
Grants of up to £5,000 for Marine
Conservation Projects (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the Naturesave Trust to support marine conservation projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that protect and restore marine and coastal environments across the UK.
Supported activities include:
• marine habitat restoration
• seagrass, saltmarsh and kelp projects
• species protection and recovery
• marine litter and plastic pollution prevention
• sustainable coastal and marine management
• marine conservation volunteering
• education and ocean literacy
• influencing local and national marine policy
• citizen science and monitoring
• community-led coastal and marine surveys
The Trust also encourages applications for new or innovative conservation initiatives that safeguard the seas or strengthen people’s connection to the ocean.
Charities, voluntary and community organisations, and businesses are eligible to apply.
The Naturesave Trust funds projects using a proportion of income generated through Naturesave Insurance, which is reinvested into environmental and conservation work.
The application deadline is 12:00 pm on 26 February 2026.
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https://www.naturesave.co.uk/naturesave-trust/apply-to-the-naturesave-trust/
Funding for Marine Conservation Projects (UK)
Marine conservation charities and not for profit organisations (including schools) based and working in the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 towards projects and research that address the root causes of marine conservation threats and challenges in the UK and increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation.
The funding, which is being made available through the Sea-Changers Main Grants programme, seeks to support creative and innovative approaches which have lasting benefits and outcomes. SeaChangers is particularly interested in grassroots projects which galvanise community action and in projects which increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation.
Small grants of up to £500 are also available.Applications to the Small Grants programme can be made at any time.
The next application deadline for the Main Grants programme is 31 March 2026.
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https://www.sea-changers.org.uk/grants
Funding to Support Arts and Music Projects (UK)
The Fidelio Trust is offering grants of up to £5,000 to talented early-career individuals and groups working in the arts, particularly music, including:
• Opera
• Lieder
• Composition
• Dance.
The Trustees aim to help talented individuals and groups that would not be able to carry out a project or activity without financial support, particularly those at an early stage in their careers. Such individuals and groups must be recommended by an appropriate institution, college, Arts Festival, or similar organisation.
Funding is available towards:
• Special tuition or coaching costs
• To participate in external competitions
• To be supported for a specially arranged performance
• To receive support for a musical composition
The closing date for applications is midday on the 15 May 2026.
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http://www.fideliocharitabletrust.org.uk/index.php
Funding for International Artistic Collaboration (UK)
Grants of up to £7,500 are available to support individuals and organisations working in the arts and creative industries to develop international cultural partnerships and co-create projects.
The Four Nations International Fund is open to applicants based in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and is supported by £335,000 in co-investment from Creative Scotland, Arts Council England, Arts Council Northern Ireland and Arts Council of Wales / Wales Arts International.
The fund exists to make international collaboration easier at a time of global challenges like the pandemic, Brexit, rising costs, and climate concerns.
Applications are open to individual artists, creative practitioners and organisations who want to:
• collaborate with peers in other UK nations and internationally
• share ideas and co create new work
• reach new audiences and markets
The fund supports:
• in person, digital and hybrid activity including exchanges, self-initiated residencies, partnership development, co creation and networking
• projects that experiment with new and innovative models of international collaboration
• artist led proposals tackling pressing global issues such as social justice, gender identity, and environmental sustainability
The deadline for applications is 2pm on the 25th February 2026.
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https://arts.wales/four-nations-international-fund
Funding for Bioscience Events & Public Engagement (UK)
The Royal Society of Biology has opened its Regional Events Grants Scheme, offering funding of up to £1,000 to support RSB members in delivering inspiring events and activities that celebrate the biosciences.
The scheme is designed to engage diverse audiences and support initiatives that spark interest, highlight biological research, and showcase local biological projects, including biodiversity initiatives and citizen science.
Arange of activities could be supported such as workshops, talks, lectures, and community engagement events.
Funding could be used for:
• Promotion, publicity and marketing materials (banners, posters, printing costs)
• Room, equipment, catering and facility hire
• Equipment and resources to increase capacity to deliver an event or activities (projectors, lab equipment, microscopes, reference books and guides etc)
• Speaker or presenter costs
• Travel costs, including travel and subsistence of planning meetings
• Event insurance / public liability insurance
The grants aim to encourage collaboration within the bioscience community, promote RSB membership, and make the biosciences more accessible.
Applicants must be members of the Royal Society of Biology, including affiliate, associate, member, or Fellow grades, or have applied and paid for membership pending election.
Event(s) must take place during the 1st May 2026 to the 30th April 2027. RSB will not provide retrospectively funding for events.
The closing date for applications is the 15th March 2026.
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Grants of up to £35,000Available for Projects that Help the
Homeless (London)
Grants of between £25,000 and £35,000 are available through the London Homelessness Foundation (LHF) to support projects and charitable organisations in London that work directly with people experiencing homelessness. The Foundation’s funding strategy prioritises early-stage and higher-risk initiatives that require proof of concept before they are able to secure more mainstream funding, as well as projects that strengthen collaboration and consolidation across the homelessness sector. In addition, LHF supports a small number of international projects in areas with limited homelessness provision where there is potential for systemic change.
The Foundation offers both core and responsive grants, with a strong emphasis on innovation in service delivery and organisational development. Priority is given to new services that address the specific intersections between homelessness and migration and destitution, the criminal justice system, young people, and women.
Previously supported initiatives include the Treasures Foundation, which provides safe accommodation and tailored support for women with histories of substance misuse and offending, and the People’s Recovery Project, which focuses on building sustained recovery for people experiencing homelessness and addiction. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are assessed quarterly.
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Go! London Launches Innovation Challenges to Benefit Young People & Communities (London)
Go! London has launched two Open Innovation Challenges, inviting bold and collaborative ideas that use physical activity and sport to build stronger, more resilient communities for underserved children and young people.
The challenges focus on two key themes:
• Reimagining Sport & Play: Seeking innovations that increase the availability of safe, inclusive, and affordable spaces for sport and physical activity by adapting or reimagining spaces previously not used for this purpose, and those that make existing spaces more welcoming and relevant to engage young people who have been excluded.
• Sport for Climate Action: Solutions that harness the energy, reach and collective spirit of sport and physical activity to build a healthier, more sustainable future for young people and the planet. Funding is for projects that drive climate action through awareness, capacity building and engagement or that enable climate-resilient participation of children and young people in physical activity.
Grants between £50,000 and £100,000 are available to support collaborations that bring new perspectives to big challenges and champion a ‘learning by doing’ approach – prototyping, testing, and iterating ideas to create meaningful solutions to real-life problems.
Applications are open to not-for-profit organisations, including schools, universities, and local authorities. For-profit organisations can participate as part of a partnership but may not act as the lead applicant.
Projects can be at any stage (early, mid, or later stage).
The deadline for applications is the 17th February 2026.
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https://golondon.org.uk/blog/supporting-bold-ideas-go-london-launches-open-innovation-challenges/
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