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Grants of up to £800 are available to schools across the UK and Ireland that teach the national curriculum, to improve their access to music by purchasing or upgrading musical instruments and/or equipment. 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 lesso...

Grants are available to schools, cultural organisations and universities; to develop a greater understanding of Japanese culture. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support the study of the Japanese language and culture, School, Education and Youth exchanges. In the past, the Foundation has made grants towards visits between the UK and Japan by teachers and young people and the teaching and development of Japanese language and cultural s...

Eligible non-selective, state-funded schools, colleges and alternative provision settings across the UK can apply for £600 to help young people take part in research and innovation activities during the 2026/27 academic year. Funding is available through the British Science Association’s Curiosity Grants, while Explore Kit Boxes offer resources instead of cash. Curiosity Grants can be used for a wide range of practical and creative activiti...

Classics for All, a UK-based educational charity that promotes the teaching of classical subjects, is offering free support to UK state schools that want to introduce or expand classical studies. This can be done either as part of the curriculum or as an enrichment/club activity. Schools will receive mentoring, initial advice, and contributions toward training costs to help them introduce or develop a classical subject. The support will enable...

Schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of £500, £1,000 or £1,500. The grants support projects that help children and young people access fresh fruit and vegetables. Funding can be used for the provision of healthy food and related activities. Examples include breakfast clubs, after-school and holiday clubs, sports clubs, growing projects, cooking classes, SEND provision, youth clubs, foodbanks,...

Families and groups of children, schools, organisations, and other registered charities can apply to the Adamson Trust for financial assistance towards the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children with physical, mental, or emotional impairments. To be eligible, the child must be a UK resident aged 3 to 17, and the Trust requires evidence of their disability or illness from a medical or social services professional. Grants from...

The Jerusalem Trust is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants Scheme for the Autumn Term 2026. The scheme offers grants of up to £600 to support the purchase of teaching resources for Christianity within Religious Education in state-funded schools in England and Wales. Secondary school and primary school grants are currently available this term. Eligible resources include textbooks, teacher materials, artefacts, videos, tap...

State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Belfast, Halton. North Lanarkshire, North Ayrshire, Nottingham City, Stoke-on-Trent, Halton, Dundee, Inverclyde, Swansea, Leicester City, and Burnley can apply for grants from the Edina Trust to run science projects. The Edina Trust offers £1,000 grants for primary and special schools, and £700 nursery grants. The Science Grant Scheme runs in each area for three years befo...

UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to support children and adults with severe learning difficulties and autism. The funding is made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works, and cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools; employment...

Schools, clubs and community groups across the UK can now apply for free tree packs from the Woodland Trust to encourage nature recovery and community wellbeing. Eligible applicants include schools, sports clubs, faith groups, Scouts and Guides, local councils and residents’ associations, with packs of 15, 30, 105 or 420 saplings available for delivery in March 2026. Trees are UK- and Ireland-sourced, and guidance on planting and aftercare i...

Organisations such as local authorities, schools, area sports associations, sports trusts and charities; etc can apply for funding of up to £200,000 to improve their sports facilities. In areas of high deprivation, the maximum grant can be £250,000 (up to 75% of project costs). Grants are available to help with the provision or upgrading of sports facilities for the public good and that benefit the community. Priority will be given to proj...

Small organisations with charitable aims operating in London, including charities, community groups, social enterprises, housing associations and schools, can apply for a share of £1.3 million to develop community-led clean energy projects. Grants of up to £10,000 support feasibility and development costs, while up to £60,000 can fund up to one-third of capital installation costs; some core organisational costs are also supported. Projects...

UK primary, secondary and SEN schools, FE colleges and youth groups can apply for grants of up to £2,500 or £5,000 through UK-German Connection’s Instant Impact and Instant Impact Plus programmes. The funding supports exchanges with partner organisations in Germany and can cover up to 75% of the cost of a visit. Eligible costs include travel, accommodation, food and daily expenses, activities, materials, room hire, visas and some digital a...

Community groups, schools, and not-for-profit organisations across London can now apply for grants of between £10,000 and £80,000 to help make sports more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The funding can be used to create or improve spaces where children, young people, and underrepresented communities can get active and take part in sport. Projects might include building or upgrading facilities, buying new equipment, covering venue hir...

UK primary and secondary school teachers can apply for grants of up to £3,000 to support STEM projects for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The funding, made available through the Royal Society’s Partnership Grants Scheme, can be used to purchase equipment for STEM (science, mathematics, engineering, and computing) projects. To qualify for funding, projects must work in partnership with a practising scientist...

UK schools and early years’ settings can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to buy books for their libraries and encourage more children to read for pleasure. The LoveReading4Kids Funding for Schools Scheme will help schools to provide children with a range of non-curriculum books to improve their reading standards, particularly amongst children experiencing disadvantage or underrepresentation. Any grant awarded will be made in the form of cr...

Applications are open for projects that help young people lead initiatives that promote local biodiversity awareness or improve access to nature and local green spaces. Past projects supported have ranged from school festivals and biodiversity murals to community gardens and guided nature walks. Awards of up to £1,000 are available to cover costs such as materials, room hire, publicity, speakers, training, transport and project-specific sta...

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) has announced that the Teacher Development Fund (TDF) is now open for applications. The TDF offers grants of up to £165,000 over two academic years to support arts-based learning and professional development in primary education. The fund supported long-term partnerships between six to ten schools and cultural organisations. Eligible applicants include state primaries, SEND schools for children under 12, and...

Organisations, such as voluntary/community organisations, registered charities, schools, health bodies, Parish/Town councils, social enterprises, and Community Interest Companies, can apply for grants of up to £500 through the One Stop Community Partnership programme. Funding is available to groups operating within a two-mile radius of a One Stop store and is managed by the environmental charity Groundwork. The programme aims to support proje...

The Welsh Government has launched the School Essentials Grant to help families with the cost of school uniforms and other essential items for the next school year. The grant is available to families with children in reception to year 11 who are on lower incomes and qualify for certain benefits. All looked after children qualify for the grant, whether they receive free school meals or not. The grant provides £125 per learner and £200 for lear...

Schools, community groups, clubs, societies and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that improve the education and development of children and young people in England aged 5 to 22. The BlueSpark Foundation supports educational, cultural, sporting and related activities that help young people build confidence, teamwork skills and future employability. Funding can be used for music, dance and sin...

Schools and local authorities across Wales can apply for grants to support Service children during the 2026/27 academic year. Small Project Grants of up to £1,000 are available to maintained schools that have Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru status. The funding can support projects that address pupils’ education, wellbeing or engagement needs. It can also fund activities in April 2027 to celebrate Month of the Military Child, as well as...

Not-for-profit, schools and public organisations can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to support projects that help tackle the risks associated with electrical products and increase the public’s awareness of electrical safety. The funding is made available through the Electrical Safety Fund, which aims to keep people, particularly the most vulnerable, safe in their homes. Funded activities could include product testing, product replacemen...

The Royal Society, the world's oldest scientific institution promoting scientific research and knowledge, has announced that its Partnership grants programme has reopened for applications. The programme awards grants of up to £3,000 to primary and secondary schools to support the teaching of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Activities funded aim to enhance science education by encouraging collaboration be...

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. Activities include family day trips, and family holiday breaks. Applications can be s...

Parents and carers of a child under the age of 19 living with a disability in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham can now apply for funding to purchase equipment such as specialist beds, wheelchairs, trikes, IT and sensory equipment that is not available through the NHS, local authorities or any other sources. Organisations that support children with disabilities such as schools may also apply on the child’s behalf. The Evening C...

Grants ranging from £500 to £3,000 are available for schools, youth groups, non-profit organisations, and charities to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disadvantaged or disabled children 13 years old or younger. Applications from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK will be given priority. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the total cost of a holiday or trip, lasting from one to seven days. The Henry...

Community organisations and schools in London can apply for small grants of up to £1,500 to preserve and improve gardens, neglected sites and green public open spaces within the 33 London Boroughs. The grants can be used for various purposes, including planting, equipment purchase, benches, and churchyard refurbishments. In the past, grants have been awarded to Libraries, Churchyards, Parks and Gardens, Hospitals and Hospices, Allotments, C...

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to eligible students (up to year 11) in full-time education in the UK to help purchase musical instruments or equipment. Applicants must meet nationality or residency requirements and be receiving regular music lessons at school or studying a certified full-time music course. Funding cannot cover lessons, fees, travel, accommodation, deposits or retrospective purchases. Applications are online, with a refe...

The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) has launched a new funding round to enable teachers across the UK and Ireland to apply for grants of up to £800 towards the cost of a one-off music course or training. The UMUKSF Teacher Awards will provide the funding towards a recognised course, training or a qualification to aid the career progression of school music teachers delivering the national curriculum. To date, the Foundation has aw...

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to local charities and not-for-profit organisations (including specialist not-for-profit schools) to fund projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for those in need in the UK. The funding is being made available through Screwfix Foundations, and the grants are available for a wide range of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in depriv...

Schools can apply for grants for projects that promote teaching the Greek language or subjects relating to Greek Civilisation. The funding being made available by the Hellenic Society makes the grants for the development of new courses in Greek, books & other teaching materials; classics days or conferences; Greek plays by schools, and summer schools for school pupils. Applications from schools planning to start courses in Greek are especially...

Sport Northern Ireland, with support from the National Lottery, is offering up to £5,000 in match-funding for sports clubs, PTAs, charities, and other groups through Crowdfunder UK. This initiative aims to support activities and projects that make sports more inclusive, focusing on groups like women, children and young people, older people, the disabled, ethnic minorities, and rural communities. To receive funding, applicants must start a cro...

Schools and local authorities can apply for grants of up to £150,000 to improve educational outcomes for Service children aged 4-18 in the UK. The funding is for projects lasting up to two years that address challenges such as academic gaps, special educational needs, mobility, deployment, separation, and low numbers of service pupils. Funding could be used to cover temporary staff, classroom resources, staff training, out of school hours clu...

Schools in the UK and Ireland planning geography fieldwork and expeditions are eligible to apply for grants of up to £600. The Frederick Soddy Schools Awards programme, delivered in association with the Royal Geographical Society, welcomes applications from schools undertaking fieldwork that includes an element of human geography. The grants aim to enable students aged 5 to 18 years to gain the valuable experience provided by fieldwork, regar...

Organisations, clubs, and schools involved in rowing can apply for grants of between £500 and £4,000 (up to 50% of the project's overall cost) from the Rowing Foundation to support junior & student rowers, as well as adaptive rowing for all ages. This funding, targeted at groups ineligible for larger grants or with smaller needs, helps purchase equipment such as boats, sculls, ergs, oars, and safety gear, aiming to increase participation i...

Grants of £2,000-£9,000 are available to promote and support links between the UK and Japan. The Daiwa Foundation Small Grants can cover all fields of activity, including educational and other projects and events. New initiatives are especially encouraged. Projects that have received funding in the past include Beckfoot School (Bingley) which received a grant of £3,000 to support a two-week curriculum-based school exchange visit by ten stud...

Funding is available to support registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations including special schools that work with disadvantaged or marginalised people within the UK. Projects must address one or more priority areas, such as alcohol and substance misuse, disability support, disadvantaged young people, domestic and sexual abuse, homelessness, LGBT+ communities, or support for older people. Grants can be used to cover capital c...

Community groups, schools, and local organisations can apply for grants to support tree planting and conservation projects on public or publicly accessible land through the International Tree Foundation’s 2025 UK Community Tree Planting Programme. Funding is available for planting between 100 and 10,000 trees per year, with up to £2.15 provided per tree for woodlands and hedging, plus two maintenance grants of £0.10 per tree in the first t...

Grants of £500, £1,000 and £1,500 are available to schools and other not for profit organisations for the provision of healthy food, including breakfast and holiday clubs, snacks, cooking and growing activities, foodbanks and initiatives addressing holiday hunger. Shortlisted projects enter an in-store blue token customer vote, with all shortlisted applicants receiving funding. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Funding is provid...

Individuals and organisations, including researchers, museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups, and libraries, can apply for grants of up to £10,000 through the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Outreach Fund. The fund supports chemistry-based events and activities for schools and public audiences, with a focus on helping chemists develop strong science communication skills. Projects should encourage meaningf...

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 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 i...

Schools, charitable organisations, and other groups in Scotland supporting the education of young people aged 21 or under who have a physical or learning disability or are socially disadvantaged can apply for funding from the John Watson Trust. Whilst the Trust operates primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians, it may also award grants Scotland-wide to eligible individuals and organisations, including schools, established charitable organis...

The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened a new round of its Ingenious Awards scheme. Grants of up to £30,000 are available for creative projects that engage the public with engineering. Applications are open to individuals and organisations involved in engineering and public engagement. These may include engineers, universities, colleges, schools, youth charities, science and engineering communicators, engagement professionals, and people...

Charities and schools in England and Wales can apply for grants that improve learning opportunities for children and young adults, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds or with disabilities or special educational needs. Grants are available on a rolling basis for up to £5,000, up to £20,000, and £25,000 or more for projects usually costing over £10,000. Funding supports buildings, refurbishments, recreational spaces and essenti...

Schools, charities, and not-for-profit organisations in the UK can apply for Wooden Spoon Society Grants to support equipment for mentally, physically, and socially disadvantaged children. This programme funds capital items only—covering sensory rooms and gardens, playgrounds, outdoor spaces, specialist equipment, and facilities—aiming to improve health and wellbeing. Projects focused on education, health, wellbeing, or disability sports m...

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, housing associations, schools, and social services that support individuals and families across the UK in financial need. The Cosaraf Charitable Foundation’s Hardship Grants will support individuals and families who have exhausted all other funding sources and are struggling with everyday costs, such as basic living expenses, household items and utilities, work- or education-related expense...

Grants of up to £1,000 are available for UK teachers to visit a German school and gain insights into the German education system. The grants can cover up to 75% of the costs of a one- or two-week visit during the autumn, spring, or summer term 2025-26. The funding made available through the UK-German Connection Professional Enrichment Programme will provide teachers with the opportunity to develop their professional skills and knowledge, cove...

Small grants of up to £500 are available to assist and support community projects and initiatives throughout Scotland. Funding is available for a wide range of projects benefiting local communities but must be focused on the areas of children; education; community groups; active lifestyles; environment; the elderly; homelessness; fairtrade; arts & culture; and charity. To be eligible for funding, applicants must be a group or individual actin...

Registered charities, special schools and alternative provision settings can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver fun and accessible activities for children and young people during the school holidays. The funding is available through John Lyon's Charity's School Holiday Activity Fund (SHAF). It will cover the running costs of holiday programmes that provide activities in line with current government guidelines for young people in the...

Local community groups, sports clubs, and charities working in deprived areas of Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London, and the West Midlands can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund (AIPFF). Larger grants may be possible in some circumstances. The fund is provided by Access Sport, a charity that works to increase opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas to participate in sports...

Schools or youth groups can apply for financial support to help young people from across the UK access outdoor education programmes run by The Outward Bound Trust. Through its Adventure Fund, the charity offers bursaries that can cover up to 40% of course fees, aiming to remove financial barriers to participation. The funding supports young people aged 11–24 who are UK residents and in full-time education. Applications are open to both ind...

Local community groups and sports clubs working in deprived areas of Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London, and the West Midlands can apply for up to £5,000 from the Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund (AIPFF). The fund, administered by Access Sport, aims to increase opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas to play sports. Projects should focus on including young people (up to the age of 18) who would otherwise be excluded...

The UK Government has announced a £132.5 million Every Child Can programme to expand after-school clubs and enrichment activities for children and young people. The funding will support activities in schools and community settings, including at weekends and during holidays, with the aim of helping children build real-world connections, develop confidence and learn new skills through activities such as music, sport and drama. The programme is...

Organisations and schools working with young people will, from November 2026, be able to access funding for youth projects through the UK Government’s Erasmus+ programme. The programme will support youth-focused activity in EU and associated non-EU countries, including projects linked to non-formal education, youth work and youth social action. Schools, colleges, further education and vocational education and training providers, youth organi...

Funding is available to support schools and youth organisations in London and Essex with the costs of visiting museums, theatres, science shows and more. The Jack Petchey Foundation’s Educational Visit Grants provide funding of up to £1,200 (£20 per head) for up to two trips per calendar year to schools and clubs that successfully run the Achievement Award Scheme. SEND schools/organisations, pupil referral units, and alternative education...

Families across Scotland can apply for more than £330 to help with the cost of preparing for primary school. The Best Start Grant School Age Payment is available for children born between 1 March 2021 and 28 February 2022. It is designed to ease the financial pressures of a child starting Primary 1 and can be used for anything families need, from clothes and stationery to school trips. To be eligible, applicants must be receiving certain bene...

Primary and secondary schools in the UK can apply for funding to purchase equipment so that students can enjoy practical science, to run science enrichment projects, or to enable students to participate in science events and competitions. Primary schools can apply for grants of up to £600 and Secondary schools up to £1,000. The funding is being made available through the Armourers and Brasiers' Gauntlet Trust, which is one of the leading cha...

Grants of up to £600 are available to schools to support the promotion of Latin and Roman studies. Most grants are awarded for the purchase of textbooks and other books on Roman topics. Grants are also awarded to groups and schools and museums organising lectures or study days on Roman themes, and money has recently been made available for archaeology fieldwork bursaries. The Society awards the grants for the Promotion of Roman Studies and th...

Charities, schools, and community organisations operating within a 25-mile radius of a Moto Motorway Services site can apply for funding for projects and activities that benefit local communities across the UK. Moto in The Community Trust will fund various projects that directly benefit the communities where it operates or has a significant staff presence. The average grant awarded is £1,000, however, larger grants maybe agreed. Please note...

Schools, registered charities, community groups and voluntary organisations supporting disadvantaged young people typically aged 8–18 can apply for fully funded or subsidised residential stays at YHA hostels. Funding generally covers up to 50% of accommodation costs and may also cover meals or activities. Eligible projects include school residentials, youth group outdoor learning trips and respite breaks for those facing challenges such as...

Charities, schools and community organisations can apply for funding through Cash for Kids to support disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. The charity supports children from birth up to and including 18 years old who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or additional needs. Current programmes include Impact Grants for individuals, providing between £1,000 and £3,000 for essential items and support such as clothing, sch...

Grants of up to £20,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations to tackle environmental challenges at the local level and will support community-led projects that help people engage with, care for, and protect nature and the local environment. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund through its National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme the funding can be used for a wide range of activities, including creat...

The Arts Council of Wales has launched a new fund to help children develop their skills and knowledge in the expressive arts. The Have a Go Fund provides grants of up to £1,500 to support schools in providing opportunities for children aged 16 and under to participate in hands-on expressive arts activities and workshops. Activities can be delivered by arts organisations or creative practitioners either in or out of school, during school hours...

Schools in Scotland can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support projects that develop film and screen education for pupils. The grants aim to provide opportunities for children and young people to make, or collaborate in making, a film or other screen-based product. The fund is designed to help schools integrate film and digital storytelling into curricula, strengthen teacher skills, and create engaging and accessible screen-education opp...

Non-profit organisations, including schools and registered charities, can apply for grants up to £15,000 to support water-based projects for disadvantaged children under 18. These initiatives aim to enhance physical and mental well-being by providing access to aquatic environments and addressing concerns that over a million pupils may leave school unable to swim 25 metres unaided. The grant, offered by the Children's Alliance, seeks to fund g...

Grants of up to £500 are available for individuals, community groups, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations to encourage people across the UK to get involved with outdoor activities and experiences. The funding is provided by the Alpkit Foundation, which aims to break down barriers to outdoor participation by supporting projects that promote diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, as well as participation, education, conservation a...

The Football Foundation's Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund offers six-year tapered grants to eligible grassroots football organisations aiming to enhance or sustain their grass pitches to the 'Good' standard set by the Grounds Management Association (GMA). Funding is allocated annually, decreasing over time; for example, an 11-a-side pitch may receive £3,200 per pitch in the first two years, £2,133 in years three and four, and £1,067 in the fin...

"Rewrite the text below as a concise summary to help readers quickly decide if this funding opportunity is relevant to them. The summary should provide only the essential details needed for this decision." Schools in Wales can apply for grants of up to £1,000 per trip to broaden students’ cultural experiences through high-quality arts events and activities. The Arts Council of Wales’ Go and See Grant provides funding to cover the costs o...

Schools across England can still apply for the National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP), which provides a 75% subsidy towards food and delivery costs to help offer pupils a healthy start to the day. Aimed at schools in disadvantaged areas where 40% or more of pupils are from income-deprived communities, the programme supports learning, concentration, and wellbeing through access to nutritious breakfasts. Participating schools also gain pract...

Charities, not-for-profit organisations, and schools can apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the CLA Charitable Trust to support projects that help children and young people connect with nature and the countryside. Funding is available for initiatives that improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people who are disabled or disadvantaged, including those who are financially, physically, or mentally disadvantaged, or who live i...

The Clothworkers Foundation awards grants to charities and other not for profit organisations (including special schools) to support capital projects that support disadvantaged sections of the community. This can include the purchase or renovation of buildings, as well as the purchase of equipment and vehicles. To be eligible, the projects must fit within one or more of the Foundation’s specified programme areas. This includes alcohol & sub...

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to state schools, including special and nursery schools, to collaborate with arts organisations and expand young people’s access to the arts. The grants support high-quality, in-person arts activities for schools based in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea, and the Cities of London and Westminster. Eligible activities include visits to art galleries, museum...

Schools in England and Scotland are being invited to apply for support to tackle child hunger through Magic Breakfast, a charity dedicated to ending hunger as a barrier to learning. Magic Breakfast offers schools access to free healthy food and expert guidance in setting up or expanding Breakfast Clubs. To qualify, schools in England must have at least 35% of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium, while Scottish schools must have at least 35% of...

UK based schools and not for profit organisations can apply for funding to the Nineveh Charitable Trust for a broad range of projects and activities that promote a better understanding of the environment and countryside, whilst facilitating improved access, education and research. Whilst the Trust does not specify a minimum or maximum grant amount that can be applied for, an analysis of previous grants would suggest a maximum of £5,000 per ye...

Parents, Teachers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and any Healthcare Professionals of a child or young person under the age of 19 living with a disability or long-term health condition, can now apply for funding to purchase a new wheelchair. The funding is made available by children’s charity Variety, which will fund bespoke wheelchairs for any purpose, including manual, powered and sports wheelchairs that are not available throu...

Grants of up to £2,400 are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their wellbeing and their education. The funding is being made available through Buttle UK's Chances for Children Grants to provide a flexible range of support, such as items and activities to support learning and development (laptops, books, wi-fi, educat...

Grants of up to £60,0000 are available to groups of state schools (in partnership with local voluntary organisations where appropriate) for projects aimed at supporting their most challenged pupils, strengthening links with home life and coordinating the support of other available professionals. The funding is being made available through the John Lyon's Charity’s Schools in Partnership Fund and is available to schools in Barnet, Brent, Ca...

The Welsh Government has extended the Taith International Exchange Programme until 2028, aiming to foster global learning and mobility for learners and staff across Wales, including those with additional learning needs. The £65 million initiative provides grants through two pathways: Pathway 1 supports individual or group exchanges to and from Wales, while Pathway 2 backs Welsh-led collaborative partnerships addressing sector-specific issues....

The Greggs Foundation has launched the 'Feeding Brighter Futures' programme, aiming to support UK primary schools in providing breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs. This initiative seeks to offer children a safe space to eat, socialise, and engage in enriching activities, thereby enhancing their overall school experience. Schools also gain access to a hardship programme, distributing over £1 million annually in grants for essentials l...

Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available to support projects that inspire creativity, enhance community engagement, and promote sustainable business practices within the National Forest. The funding which is being made available through the National Forest Company’s Small Grants programme. Eligible projects include outdoor educational programs, creative community initiatives, volunteer-driven woodland management, health and wellbe...

Sport Northern Ireland, with support from the National Lottery, is offering up to £5,000 in match-funding for sports clubs, PTAs, charities, and other groups through Crowdfunder UK. This initiative aims to support activities and projects that make sports more inclusive, focusing on groups like women, the disabled, ethnic minorities, and rural communities. To receive funding, applicants must start a crowdfunding campaign and demonstrate a focu...

The Eveson Trust is offering grants to registered charities which benefit residents in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and the West Midlands. The funding supports organisations assisting people with disabilities, special educational needs, mental health issues, children in need, the homeless, older people, and hospices or hospitals. There is no set limit on the amount that can be applied for, and the Trust will consider core, revenue, project a...

The Clore Duffield Foundation has announced the launch of its School Trip Grant programme. In year one, the programme aims to support state-funded primary and secondary schools in Cornwall and Blackpool by facilitating trips to museums, galleries, heritage sites, and other cultural venues. The programme aims to make cultural experiences more accessible to students who might otherwise miss out due to financial constraints. The programme is ope...

The Education Endowment Foundation has announced details of their autumn funding round. The Foundation funds and evaluate projects taking place in educational settings in England that will raise the attainment and wider outcomes of children and young people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This funding round will focus on the priority areas of writing and secondary mathematics. The funding will support projects at different s...

Interest-free loans are available to musicians at all stages to purchase musical instruments and equipment to help ensure that more people across England and Northern Ireland can access instruments and learn to play music. The loans made available through the Take it Away Scheme work with 130 music retailers to allow applicants to buy almost any musical instrument. They can also be used for musical equipment, software and tuition. The Scheme,...

State-maintained schools, pupil referral units, and arts and cultural organisations in Wales are now eligible to apply for grants of up to £1,500 to provide learners aged 3 to 16 with opportunities to engage in hands-on expressive arts activities. Thew funding is being provided through the Arts Council of Wales’s Have a Go fund and will support the delivery of a single-session or multi-day activity focused on one of the five disciplines wi...

Funding is available to offer boarding school places to children facing significant and ongoing crises at home. The funding is being made available through Buttle UK’s Support for Boarding grant and covers boarding school fees and additional costs such as school trips and uniforms. Eligible uses of the grant include funding boarding school placements in both independent and state boarding schools with strong pastoral support. The grant is s...

Individuals or small groups or organisations in the UK who have a novel technical idea which they want to try out can apply for grants of between £250 and £3,000. Schools and groups of school children can also apply if the idea is technically inventive and novel and delivers either an environmental or social benefit. The fund has been set up in memory of Peter Williams by his family. Peter spent his life generating diverse technical ideas a...

Grants of up to £500 are available to individuals in Scotland aged 16-26 looking to make a positive change to the issues that matter to them. The funding can be used by individuals to get their idea up and running and will help cover some of those costs. In addition, business support is available for those who decide to turn their idea into a business. The funding is being made available through the Pounds for Purpose grants programme and to...