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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...

Applications are open for the Hugo Burge Foundation’s 2025 grants programme, which offers up to £15,000 for projects promoting creativity, community engagement, and artistic development across the UK. The fund supports three strands: Creative Education, which provides schools, charities, and cultural organisations with resources to deliver opportunities for young people; Creative Communities, which enables festivals and groups to use arts a...

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...

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...

Greater Manchester community groups and schools are being invited to apply for up to £5,000 in funding to promote healthier lifestyles and sustainable travel through the newly launched Wheels and Walks grants programme. The scheme, which runs from early 2025 to late 2026, aims to support around 40 groups in encouraging more walking, wheeling, and cycling across the region. In addition to funding, successful applicants will gain access to trai...

Funding is available to help schools and local authorities to provide additional support to children from families of Service personnel. The Supporting Service Children in Education in Wales Fund, funded by the Welsh Government and administered by SSCE Cymru, will award grants of £1,000 to schools and local authorities to deliver projects that will support the social, emotional, and academic needs of service children aged 4 to 16. Local autho...

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...

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support classical education 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...

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 Jerusalem Trust is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants Scheme for the Autumn Term 2025. This scheme offers grants of up to £600 to support the purchase of teaching resources for Christianity within Religious Education in primary, middle, and secondary state schools across England and Wales. Eligible resources include textbooks, teacher materials, artefacts, videos, tapes, and CD-ROMs intended for use in RE lessons. Unfor...

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to organisations including sports clubs, schools, religious organisations and Scout and Guide groups in 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 with an existing Aldi store. The fund opens for applications at various times throughout th...

Not-for-profit, schools and public organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 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. The activities that could be funded include product testing, product...

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to charities, schools and other not-for-profit organisations working in the Welsh Water area, for projects that benefit local communities. The funding is made available through the Welsh Water Community Fund, which supports local projects that protect and enhance the environment and help improve the health and well-being of communities. The Fund has previously helped community groups purchase new essential...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Belfast, Halton. North Lanarkshire, Nottingham, Stoke on Trent, Blackburn with Darwen, Denbighshire, Manchester, Newport and Torfaen 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...

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...

State-funded specialist schools, Alternative Provision settings, and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in England can apply for grants of up to £4,500 (ex-VAT) to help young people with disabilities and additional needs take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the support also covers 75% of the 2025/26 DofE licence fee and offers fully funded Bronze, Silver, and Gold participation p...

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...

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,...

Charitable organisations, not-for-profits, and schools or PTAs can apply for Ford Britain Trust grants of up to £3,000 to support projects that benefit education, the environment, children, youth activities, people with disabilities, and local communities. Priority is given to initiatives located near Ford operations in Essex (including East London), Bridgend (South Wales), Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, and Liverpool. Funding is availabl...

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 and schools may also apply on the child’s behalf. There are quarterly application meetings for the Evening...

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 of up to £1,000 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. The funding is made available through the Universal Music UK Sound Foundation’s School Award. The deadline for applications is 1pm on 21st October 2025.

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 £1,000 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...

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...

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...

Disabled individuals, as well as disability groups, tennis clubs, schools, and associations across the UK that work with people with disabilities, 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...

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...

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...

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...

The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced a new round of their Ingenious Awards scheme, which offers grants of up to £30,000 to support creative public engagement with engineering. Applications are welcome from anyone interested in engineering public engagement, including engineers, universities, colleges, schools, youth charities, science and engineering communicators, and engagement professionals, as well as those working in the arts a...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future is now open for applications as part of a ten-year, £100 million commitment to community-level climate action. The fund supports projects that embed climate action into daily life, especially among groups previously unengaged or facing barriers such as poverty or discrimination. Grants typically range from £500,000 to £1.5 million, with up to £3 million avail...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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. The grants is currently open fpr activities taking place from Septemb...

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...

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...

Schools, community groups, parish and town councils, and tree warden networks within the UK can apply for grants of up to £2,500 to work with communities and young people in planting and caring for trees, hedges, and orchards. The funding made available through the Tree Council’s Branching Out Fund will cover the costs of trees, hedges, and orchards, as well as the reasonable costs of non-plastic protection and supports, including peat-fre...

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...

Grants of £1,000 are available to UK state-funded secondary schools, including special schools that work with secondary-age children, to support outdoor learning opportunities for their pupils. The grants may be used to improve school grounds, purchase outdoor learning resources that engage young people with the environment, support travel expenses to outdoor learning centres, and purchase outdoor clothing. Priority will be given to schools w...

Grants of up to £20,000 are available to schools and other not-for-profit organisations to support local action on environmental issues and help communities respond to climate change and biodiversity loss. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund through its National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme the funding can be used by schools for a wide range of activities, including include school-led rewilding schemes,...

Teachers who are RSB members can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to fund citizen science projects that engage wider audiences with the biosciences. The funding, provided through the Royal Society of Biology’s Outreach and Engagement Grants, supports activities such as workshops, art-science collaborations, school fairs, and community events. Projects should engage diverse public audiences, particularly those underrepresented in science. Th...

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...

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 are available to not for profit organisations and schools in the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset in the South West of England for education, art and social science projects which help to improve the quality of local life. Grants can cover the core running costs or project costs of small established organisations who have a proven record of making a significant difference. For example, Dartington Hall trust received a gr...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

As part of its long-term commitment to sustainability, the Stobart Group has launched a new fund to support community-led environmental and sustainability projects across the UK. The Stobart Sustainability Fund will support not-for-profit organisations, community groups, schools and colleges in transforming their local communities through projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions, or protect and enhance the environment. The...

Charities, not-for-profit organisations and schools exclusively for children with additional needs 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...