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Funding for Respite Breaks for Disabled Children and their Families (UK) 1st April 2025

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

Funding for Marine Conservation Projects (UK) 1st April 2025

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 c...

Funding for Links with Japan (UK) 1st April 2025

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 st...

Grants of up to £3,000 for School Science Projects (UK) 31st March 2025

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...

Grants of up to £80,000 Available to Improve Sport Spaces (London) 26th March 2025

Grants of between £10,000 and £80,000 are available to improve sports spaces and inspire activity in London. The funding is available through the London Marathon Group’s Active Spaces Fund to support community groups, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations in improving and creating spaces where children,* young people, and marginalised groups and communities can participate in sports and physical activities. Funding will support c...

Funding to Help with the Cost of School Uniforms and other Essential Items (Wales) 25th March 2025

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...

Funding for Capital Projects in Secondary Schools and Sixth Form Colleges (UK) 24th March 2025

Secondary schools and colleges can apply for a grant of up to £100,000 to improve the teaching of science, computer science, design & technology, art, languages, music and performing arts at GCSE and A-Level. Grants are generally awarded for new builds, refurbishment, and technical equipment. The funding is being made available through the Wolfson Foundation’s Secondary Education Programme. To be eligible, schools must be state-funded, hav...

Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK) 24th March 2025

Grants ranging from £500 to £2,750 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...

Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK) 20th March 2025

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...

Society for Microbiology – Science Education and Outreach Grants (UK) 20th March 2025

Grants of up to £1,000 are available through the Microbiology Society's Education and Outreach programme for members in the UK or Republic of Ireland, including those working in schools. These grants are intended for innovative outreach activities that support relevant science teaching or initiatives and developments likely to lead to an improvement in the teaching of any aspect of microbiology. Eligible activities include talks, workshops, d...

Development Programme to Support Early Career Teachers of Physics (UK) 19th March 2025

The Ogden Trust is inviting applications for its Early Career Teacher Development programme, which offers free mentoring and support for early career physics teachers from initial teacher training through to their fifth year of teaching. There are two strands within the programme to offer the support needed as teachers progress through their early teaching career: the teaching core physics programme; and the developing physics specialisms prog...

Rowing Foundation Grants Programme (UK) 19th March 2025

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 and adaptive rowing for all ages. This funding, targeted towards groups ineligible for larger grants or with smaller needs, helps purchase equipment like boats, sculls, ergos, oars, and safety gear, aiming to increase participation in row...

Grants of up to £2,500 Available for Sporting Activities (Central Scotland) 18th March 2025

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to organisations including sports clubs, schools, religious organisations and Scout and Guides groups Scotland to run sporting activities for the benefit of people in the local community. The funding is being made available through the Aldi Scottish Sport Fund and to be eligible projects must be located in areas where there is currently an Aldi store. The fund opens for applications at different times thro...

Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund (Manchester) 18th March 2025

Not-for-profit organisations and charities can apply for grants of up to £3,000 from the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund, a registered charity set up to promote, enhance, improve, and protect both the natural and built environment in areas surrounding the airport. Manchester Airports Group contributes £100,000 annually for distribution to local good causes, which can range from play areas and community fun days to community gardening...

Grants of up to £1,000 Available to Community Cooking Projects (London) 17th March 2025

Community-based projects focused on food and cooking can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the Elizabeth Fund, established in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These grants support projects with a short-term positive impact, particularly start-ups that might not typically receive backing from the Cooks Charity. Eligible applicants must be connected to the City of London or its neighbouring City fringe boroughs. The fund is inte...

Applications for Funding Towards School Trips to CERN (UK) 17th March 2025

The Ogden Trust, which promotes the teaching and learning of physics, has announced that secondary schools that are or have been members of its School Partnerships programme can apply for grants of up to £2,500 for trips to the CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research. This grants aim to allow disadvantaged students to experience one of the world's foremost centers for scientific research and to learn about the physics research t...

Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK) 17th March 2025

Individuals such as researchers, as well as museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups and libraries, etc, can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run chemistry-based events and activities for public audiences and in schools through the Royal Society of Chemistry's Outreach Fund. The fund aims to support projects that enhance the science communication abilities of chemists. The primary goal is to enable che...

Schools Can Apply for £500 of Free Equipment to Deliver Outdoor Learning (England, Scotland & Wales) 14th March 2025

Early Years, Infant, Primary and Secondary school settings in England, Scotland and Wales can apply for up to £500 worth of free outdoor resources and two hours of professional outdoor training to deliver outdoor learning and play. The funding is being made available through the Learning through Landscapes’ Local School Nature Grant Programme and is funded by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Applicants must be employed by the sc...

Funding for Projects that Support the Education and Development of Children and Young People (England) 12th March 2025

Schools, colleges and community groups in England can apply for grants to support the education and development of children and young people through educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. Projects that will help enhance the self-confidence, teamwork skills and future employability of children and young people are of particular interest. In most cases, grants are made on a relatively small scale. Many grants will be under £2,000,...

Funding to Support the Education of Young People with Physical or Learning Disabilities (Scotland) 11th March 2025

Schools, charitable organisations and other groups in Scotland supporting the education of young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or are socially disadvantaged can apply for funding to 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...

Charities Invited to Apply for Community Support Scheme (North West) 7th March 2025

Charities and other not-for-profit organisations in the North West can apply for grants of up to £500 for projects that makes a positive difference in their community. The Equilibrium Foundation Community Support Scheme provides funding for initiatives that support disadvantaged communities, encourage sporting or arts activities, aid education and development, or benefit the environment. Projects previously funded have included in-school ment...

Funding to Provide Early Years Education for Armed Forces Families (UK) 7th March 2025

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is offering grants ranging from £5,000 to £80,000 through the Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme to enhance early childhood education for children from Armed Forces families. Eligible applicants include early childhood education and childcare providers operating near Armed Forces communities, provided at least 50% of enrolled children are from service families; local authorities aiming to d...

Grants of up to £3,000 Available for Community and Education Projects (UK) 7th March 2025

Charitable organisations, not-for-profits, and schools/PTAs can apply for Ford Britain Trust grants of up to £3,000 for projects focused on education, environment, children, disabilities, youth activities, and community benefits. Priority is given to projects near Ford locations in Essex (including East London), Bridgend (South Wales), Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, and Liverpool. Funding is available for capital projects, such as refurbi...

Funding of up to £100,000 Available for Community & Environmental Projects (East Midland, West Midlands, South West England) 5th March 2025

Local charities, community groups, schools, colleges, and local authorities within the Severn Trent Water region can apply for grants between £2,000 and £100,000 to support new community projects. These grants, provided through the Severn Trent Community Fund, focus on three key areas: People (healthier lifestyles and skills development), Place (improving community spaces), and Environment (enhancing natural environments and water preservati...

Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK) 5th March 2025

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

Grants for Community and School Gardening Projects (London) 4th March 2025

Community organisations and schools in London can apply for small gardening grants awarded by the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association (MPGA). This charity preserves and improves gardens, neglected sites and green public open spaces in all 33 London Boroughs. Grants of up to £1,500 can be used for various projects, including planting, equipment purchase, benches, churchyard refurbishments, etc. In the past, grants have been awarded to Li...

Grants Available to Help Support Armed Forces Day 2025 (UK) 3rd March 2025

Charities, schools, local councils, and community organisations can now apply for match-funded grants of up to £10,000 to support Armed Forces Day events in 2025. The Ministry of Defence has made funding available to cover up to 50% of event costs, with eligible expenses including road closures, decorations, advertising, security, insurance, and communication systems. Events must be held within two weeks of Armed Forces Day on 28 June 2025 an...

Grants of up to £20,000 Available for Public Engagement in Science (UK) 27th February 2025

UK-based schools, museums, science communicators, community interest companies, and community groups are invited to apply for grants ranging from £5,000 to £20,000 under the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) Public Engagement Spark Awards 2025A. This initiative aims to foster high-quality public engagement activities, introduce STFC-supported science and technology to new audiences, and showcase STFC's contributions to the U...

Up to £15,000 Available for Water-Based Projects Supporting Disadvantaged Children (UK) 27th February 2025

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 £150,000 Available to Enhance the Educational Experience of Children of Armed Service Families (UK) 26th February 2025

UK schools and local authorities can now apply for grants up to £150,000 to address the educational challenges faced by Armed Forces service children aged 4-18. The grants which are being made available through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund’s Service Pupil Support Programme addresses challenges such as academic gaps, special educational needs, mobility, deployment, separation, and low numbers of service pupils. Applications are encouraged...

Grants of up to £15,000 Available to People to Get Active (England) 26th February 2025

Sports clubs, charities, local authorities, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £15,000 to tackle inequalities in accessing sport and help get more people active. The funding is being made available through Sport England's £160 million Movement Fund which, which aims to enhance physical activity opportunities for communities in greatest need. Eligible projects may receive funding to cover a wide ran...

Funding Available for Educational and Environmental Initiatives in the National Forest (Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire) 25th February 2025

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...

Funding to Tackle Hunger Amongst Young People (UK) 25th February 2025

Schools and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects and activities that help children across the UK have a stronger start in life. Priority is given to initiatives that provide food and support to young people. These grants assist schools and organisations in offering nutritious food, healthy activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing—such as breakfast clubs or snacks—and equipment f...

Youth Hostel Offers Bursary Scheme for Towards Residential Stays (England & Wales) 24th February 2025

Schools and colleges in areas of high deprivation in England and Wales can apply for support towards the cost of a residential stay at a YHA-owned hostel. The funding is made available through the Youth Hostel Association’s Bursary scheme. The scheme is open to primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, and schools offering alternative provisions or colleges based in areas of high social deprivation with high numbers (upwards of 2...

Grants Available to Support Science Projects for Students with Special Educational Needs (UK) 21st February 2025

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, which is being made available through the Royal Society’s Partnership Grants Scheme, can be used to purchase equipment for science, mathematics, engineering, or computing (STEM) projects. To qualify for funding, projects need to work in partnership with a pra...

Funding to Make Music Activity More Inclusive (England) 20th February 2025

Grants of between £30,001 and £300,000 are available to organisations in England that want to support children and young people facing barriers to make, learn and earn in music. The Youth Music Catalyser Fund will support organisations who want to make music activity more inclusive. Children and young people should be involved in the planning and development of programmes which must focus on at least one of the following themes: early years;...

Funding to Support Education in Disadvantaged Areas (UK / International) 19th February 2025

Grants are available to support schools and registered charities that wish to undertake educational projects with children and young people under the age of 25 in marginalised communities within the UK and internationally. The British & Foreign Schools Society normally makes grants totalling about £900,000 in any one year. For UK projects, the focus is on improving the educational outcomes and life chances of care experienced young people. Fo...

Funding for Innovative Geography Teaching at Secondary Level (UK) 18th February 2025

Two grants of £1,000 each are available to fund innovative geography teaching at secondary level. The Royal Geographical Society’s Innovative Geography Teaching Grants will provide funding for developing imaginative and creative teaching materials. The grants will be awarded to teacher-higher education partnerships. Ideally, these will be comprised of one school teacher and one lecturer/researcher from a UK higher education institution. Eve...

National School Breakfast Programme (England) 18th February 2025

The Department for Education has announced that Schools in disadvantaged can apply for a 75% subsidy for breakfast club provision until July 2024. To be eligible to participate in the National School Breakfast Programme, schools will have 40% or more pupils in bands A-F of the income deprivation affecting children index (IDACI). This can include state-funded primary, secondary, special schools and alternative provision. The contract for the...

Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales) 18th February 2025

State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Glasgow, Liverpool, Halton,  Manchester, Blackburn with Darwen, Denbighshire, Newport, Torfaen,  Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon can apply for grants from the Edina Trust to run science projects. The Edina Trust offers £800 primary school and special schools grants and £550 nursery grants. The Science Grant Scheme runs in each area for three years, before moving on to a...

Grants to Help Children & Young People Make, Learn & Earn in Music (England) 14th February 2025

Grants of up to £30,000 are available to organisations in England for projects that support disadvantaged and disabled children and young people in making, learning, and earning in music. This funding is provided through the Youth Music Trailblazer fund, which supports organisations looking to trial new work, test innovative methods, or challenge the status quo. Eligible projects could, for example, include a new community organisation explor...

Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London) 14th February 2025

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...

Grants Available for Disabled Individuals and Groups to Play Tennis (UK) 11th February 2025

Disabled individuals as well as disability groups, tennis clubs, schools, and associations across the UK that work with disabled people can apply for grants from the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust to support participation in tennis. Individuals may receive up to £600, while groups, clubs, or projects can obtain up to £1,600. The grants can be used for coaching with LTA-licensed coaches, court hire, tennis wheelchairs, and equipment like rackets. A...

Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Teach Digital Skills to Young People (Scotland) 7th February 2025

School and community organisations in Scotland can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for extracurricular projects aimed at teaching digital skills to underrepresented young people, including girls and minority groups. These projects should be innovative, adaptable, and sustainable and focus on skills such as coding, computational thinking, games design, data science, and cyber security. The goal is to inspire the next generation of digital exp...

The Classical Association Grants (UK) 6th February 2025

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support classical projects in the UK.  The funding is being made available through the Classical Association. The Classical Association is an educational charity that makes classical subjects widely accessible.  The grants typically fund activities undertaken by schoolteachers, students, academics and organisations with the aims of supporting the teaching and learning of classical subjects and topic...

Funding for School Climate & Biodiversity Projects (UK) 5th February 2025

UK primary and secondary schools can apply for grants up to £3,000 for projects tackling climate change and biodiversity. This funding is provided by the Royal Society's Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme, an extension of their Partnership Grants Programme, which aims to engage students in environmental challenges while promoting STEM education. To qualify, schools must partner with a STEM professional from academia or industry. The gra...

Grants to Promote Latin and Roman Studies and Activities (UK) 5th February 2025

Grants of up to £600 are available to schools to help promote Latin and Roman studies. Most of the grants are awarded for purchasing 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 the next clo...

School Holiday Activity Fund (London) 4th February 2025

Registered charities and mainstream state schools 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 the John Lyon's Charity's School Holiday Activity Fund (SHAF). It will cover the running costs of holiday programmes which provide activities per current government guidelines for young people in the boroughs of Barnet, Brent,...

Match Funding of up to £5,000 to make Sport More Inclusive (Northern Ireland) 28th January 2025

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...

Grants of up to £3,000 Available to Support the Mental Health of Children and Young People (UK) 27th January 2025

Registered charities, schools, and constituted voluntary and community organisations in the UK can apply for grants from £1,000 to £3,000 to improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people up to 18 years old. The Children's Mental Health Grants, offered by the charity Cash for Kids, are designed to support initiatives that directly address young people's psychological and emotional needs through various interventions such as counse...

Funding to Buy Books for School Libraries (England) 23rd January 2025

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...

Funding to Support UK-German School Partnerships (UK) 22nd January 2025

Funding is available to support first-time or revival visits for groups of young people to partner schools or youth groups in Germany. The UK-German Instant Impact Fund helps schools and youth groups start or re-establish partnerships by allowing young people to meet their peers, explore the culture of the other country, and participate in joint activities on a chosen theme. Grants of up to £2,500 are available to primary, secondary and SEN s...

Free Trees for Schools & Community Groups (UK) 20th January 2025

Hundreds of thousands of trees are being given away to help the UK reach its 2050 carbon net-zero target. Schools, nurseries, colleges, universities, outdoor learning centres, and other groups such as resident associations, sports clubs, parish councils, scouts and guides from across the UK are among the organisations eligible to apply for up to 420 saplings to improve their local environment. Tree packs include hedging, copse, wild harvest, y...

Funding Available to Involve More People in Tackling Climate Change (UK) 10th January 2025

One of the UK’s largest grant making programmes dedicated to tackling climate change, is set to close in early 2025. With over £20 million in funding available, the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund - Our Shared Future programme supports community-led initiatives that integrate climate action into the everyday lives of local communities. Eligible projects may include using other community engagement activities such as the arts and s...

Jerusalem Trust (England and Wales) 9th January 2025

The Jerusalem Trust is accepting grant applications to its Small Grants to Schools Scheme for the Spring Term 2025. The grants can support the purchase of teaching resources for Christianity in Religious Education in primary, middle and secondary state schools in England and Wales. The maximum grant is £600, and applications can be submitted anytime. The grants can be used to purchase teaching resources such as textbooks, teacher resources, a...

Funding for Cultural and Educational Links with Japan (UK) 19th December 2024

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...

Funding for the Provision or Upgrading of Sports Facilities (Scotland) 10th December 2024

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...

Grants to Promote the Teaching of Greek (UK) 9th December 2024

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...

Funding to US-UK Strengthen US - UK Cultural and Educational Cooperation (UK) 27th November 2024

The US Embassy in the UK has announced its 2025 Annual Programme Statement (APS), offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with a total funding pool of up to $800,000, subject to availability. Open to non-profits and educational organisations, the programme supports initiatives that strengthen the US-UK partnership through cultural, educational, and outreach activities, including student exchanges, arts programmes, and research dissem...

Funding for Projects that Promote a Better Understanding of the Environment and Countryside (UK) 27th November 2024

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...

Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK) 21st November 2024

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...

Funding for Local Community Projects (UK) 20th November 2024

Charities, schools and community organisations operating within a 15-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 different types of projects provided they directly benefit the communities where it is present or has a significant staff catchment. The average grant awarded is £1,000, however, larger grants maybe...

Grants Available to Broaden Students Cultural Experiences (Wales) 11th November 2024

Schools in Wales can apply for grants of up to £1,000 per trip to help to broaden students' cultural experiences by visiting high-quality arts events and activities. The funding is made available through the Arts Council of Wales Go and See Grant and can be used to cover costs related to visiting theatres, galleries, and other cultural venues. This can include transport, tickets, and accommodation, allowing schools to plan trips to theatres...

Grants to Support Educational Visits (London & Essex) 7th November 2024

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...

Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People (UK) 31st October 2024

Schools, charities, and not-for-profit organizations 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 to Support Vulnerable Communities (Herefordshire, Worcestershire & the West Midlands) 25th October 2024

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...

Grants for School Trips in Disadvantaged Areas (Cornwall and Blackpool) 21st October 2024

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...

Scotmid’s Community Grant Scheme (Scotland) 9th October 2024

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...

Funding for Expressive Arts Activities in Schools (Wales) 4th September 2024

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...

Funding for School Visits to High-Quality Arts Events (Wales) 3rd September 2024

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to schools for single visits to arts and cultural events in Wales. Go and See Grants will fund the cost of tickets and transport for visits to high-quality arts events in galleries, theatres, arts centres and other venues which contribute to and enrich learning for children up to 16 years of age. This could include visits to performances and exhibitions or visits to experience arts professionals developing...

Funding to Raise the Academic Attainment of Disadvantaged Children & Young People (England) 14th August 2024

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...

Grants to Support Disadvantaged Young People through Educational & Sporting Activities (UK) 13th August 2024

UK charities, Schools and Further Education Colleges as well as NHS Trusts seeking funding to support those under the age of 18 who are living with a mental health condition, disability or growing up in poverty can apply for funding through the Hargreaves Foundation. The Foundation aims to help children and young people to fulfill their potential and improve their wellbeing, self-esteem, and independence through educational and sporting activ...

Funding to Help with the Cost of School Uniforms & Other Essential Items (Wales) 31st July 2024

The Welsh Government is making funding available to help families with the cost of school uniforms and other essential items for the next school year. The School Essentials 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 child and £200 for c...

Funding for Projects that Raise People’s Quality of Life (England & Wales) 15th July 2024

Grants are available to charities, specialist schools, CIOs, and other not-for-profit organisations including scout and guide groups, and housing associations, that are working to raise the quality of life for people in England and Wales. The Bernard Sunley Foundation aims to provide greater opportunities for the young, elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged by supporting capital projects in the areas of community, education, health and social w...

Interest-Free Loans for the Purchase of Musical Instruments & Equipment (England and Northern Ireland) 12th July 2024

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,...

New Funding Opportunity for Expressive Arts Activities (Wales) 10th July 2024

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...

Grants to Support Individuals & Families in Need (UK) 21st June 2024

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...

Buttle UK Support for Boarding Grant (UK) 7th June 2024

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...

Funding for School Breakfast Clubs (UK) 23rd May 2024

Schools in deprived areas across the UK can apply for funding to start or improve their breakfast clubs. For a school in England to be eligible, at least 35% of pupils should be recorded as eligible for Pupil Premium. A Primary School in Scotland qualifies for support when at least 55% of pupils are in SIMD Deciles 1 to 4 and/or at least 35% are eligible for FSM. A Secondary School in Scotland qualifies for support when at least 40% of pupils...

“I’ve got an Idea” Fund (UK) 18th April 2024

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...

Funding for Projects that Teach Children about the Countryside (England and Wales) 15th March 2024

Charities, Schools, PTAs and other not-for-profit organisations in England and Wales can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help disabled or disadvantaged children connect with nature and the countryside. The funding, which is made available through the CLA Charitable Trust, supports projects that improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people who are disabled or disadvantaged by helping them to visit and parti...

Funding to Turn Ideas into Positive Change (Scotland) 29th February 2024

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...

Funding to Develop and Improve Local Community Partnerships (England) 2nd August 2023

Not for profit organisations such as community organisations, charities, schools, and social enterprises in England can apply for grants of over £10,000 to help develop and grow partnerships with other organisations to improve their local communities. The funding will support the development of new and existing partnerships, and help organisations address pressing issues such as the cost-of-living crisis and recovery from the COVID-19 pandem...

Funding Available to Increase Opportunities for Young People in Disadvantaged Areas to Play Sport (Greater Manchester, Greater London Oxfordshire and West Midlands) 26th July 2023

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 play sport. Projects...

£15 Million Funding Boost to Improve Outside Learning Facilities (England) 23rd May 2023

Nurseries, schools and colleges in deprived and nature-depleted areas of England are to benefit from £15 million in government funding to enhance their biodiversity and outdoor learning facilities. The funding will help children and young people connect to nature and develop green skills by providing resources such as outdoor equipment and clothing, accessible routes to nature, outdoor teaching areas, and teaching tools such as acoustic liste...

Apply for a Defibrillator Grant of up to £300 (UK) 25th April 2023

Grants of £300 are available to sports clubs, schools parish councils, community groups and individuals who are fundraising for a public access defibrillator in their area. The grants are being made available by London Hearts which is a leading heart charity in the UK with the aim of placing defibrillators in communities and delivering CPR and defibrillator training. To be eligible applicants need to confirm that they are or will be fundra...

Funding to Help Unlock Decarbonisation in the Public Sector (England) 14th April 2023

Grants of up to £1,000,000 will be available to public sector organisations to boost decarbonisation skills and help unlock decarbonisation in the public sector. One of the greatest challenges in meeting the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target is decarbonising the way buildings are heated. Most of the buildings in the public sector still rely on fossil fuel-based heating and expert skills are required to identify and plan how these heating systems ca...

New £5 Million Grants Programme Launched to Tackle Classroom Hunger (UK) 28th March 2023

A new £5 million grants programme aimed at giving school children a healthier, more active, and stronger start is set to launch this summer. During the first year, 5,300 schools will be eligible to apply for grants to provide nutritious food and physical activities for their pupils. The programme is administered by UK community charity Groundwork and will replace the current Tesco Community Grants funding programme. The focus of the programme...

Grants Available for Projects Benefiting Disadvantaged People (UK) 9th November 2022

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 and 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 & substance mi...

Applications Invited for BBC Children in Need’s Project Grants (UK, Isle of Man & Channel Islands) 7th November 2022

As part of its new grant-making strategy, BBC Children in Need is awarding grants of up to £40,000 per year for up to three years to support the projects costs of registered charities and not-for-profit organisations (including Special Schools) working with disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 years or under living in the UK, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. The funding will support the delivery of a specific piece of work...

Funding to Support the Education of Disadvantaged Young People (London) 24th October 2022

Charitable organisations and educational establishments working to support the education of children and young people from disadvantaged or low-income backgrounds in inner London, are invited to apply for funding from the Portal Trust. The funding will support young people below the age of 25 to access educational opportunities and help them realise their full potential. Projects should aim to widen access and participation in further and high...

Grants to Support UK-Bavarian School Partnerships (UK) 10th October 2022

Schools across the UK are invited to apply for funding to help them maintain existing links with schools in Bavaria. The funding is made available by UK-German Connection through the UK-German Exchange Fellowships programme which offers UK pupils aged 15-18 the chance to spend up to three weeks at an existing partner school in Bavaria and carry out a project on a theme of their choice. Reciprocal visits to each country will take place from Feb...

£23 Million in Funding to Support Communities During the Cost of Living Crisis (Wales) 16th September 2022

Charities, voluntary and community groups, local authorities, schools and other not-for-profit organisations in Wales can apply for a share of £23 million in National Lottery funding to make a positive impact upon their communities. Organisations can apply for funding to deliver a new or existing activity or to support them to change and adapt to new and future challenges, including the current cost of living crisis. The People and Places Fu...

Funding for Senior Mental Health Lead Training in Schools & Colleges (England) 18th May 2022

State-funded schools and colleges in England can apply for funding to train a senior mental health lead to develop and implement a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing. Grants of £1,200 will be provided to cover (or contribute to) the cost of attending a quality assured course within the 2022 to 2023 financial year, and may also be used to hire supply staff whilst leads are engaged in learning. The funding is made a...