Funding updates

  • Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2026

    APPLY BY 10 FEBRUARY 2026 Applications are now open for the Windrush Day Grant Scheme which is about bringing communities together across different ages and ethnic backgrounds to commemorate, celebrate and educate their local area about the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants across the UK. You can now apply for funding for […]

  • Association of Independent Museums

    The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) is currently inviting applications for funding through three separate schemes. AIM grants are open to members of the association: refer to each scheme for additional criteria. Museum FundamentalsGrants up to £20,000 to help small and medium-sized museums to research, conserve, interpret and display their collections and to meet the […]

  • GBE Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks

    Capital grants are on offer for manufacturers producing components for the offshore wind and electricity networks supply chain. The Great British Energy (GBE) Supply Chain Fund is a new programme with a total budget of £300m to address constraints in the supply chain for the offshore wind sector. Manufacturing businesses can apply for funding to […]

  • Truelight Trust

    The Truelight Trust is a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that has taken on the charitable objectives and activities of the Truemark Trust. It will continue the work of the Truemark Trust by making donations to small local charities dealing with all kinds of disadvantage, with preference for supporting neighbourhood based community projects and for […]

  • Fat Beehive Foundation

    The Fat Beehive Foundation provides small grants to registered charities for websites and digital projects. Small charities can apply for up to £2,500 towards a distinct digital project such as website design and development, creating new online resources or improving digital accessibility. The aim is to help under-resourced charities to reach more people, raise more […]

  • UK Town of Culture 2028

    Towns of any size can apply to be named UK Town of Culture 2028 and receive £3million to deliver an ambitious programme of cultural activity in 2028. The aim is to celebrate towns and help to create a lasting cultural legacy. There is an initial Expression of Interest phase followed by a full application process […]

  • The National Archives

    Funding is available from the National Archives through a selection of different grants ranging from £500 through the community hub, which supports community engagement with heritage, to large consortium grants of £150,000 through the ‘Archives Revealed’ programme. The current programmes are: Records at Risk – grants of up to £5,000, to protect records of cultural […]

  • Ironmongers’ Company

    Registered charities can apply to the Ironmongers’ Company for funding for projects that provide educational opportunities for disadvantaged young people and that encourage the study of science subjects. There is also funding to promote the craft of ironwork. Grants to Charities – for educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills for children and young […]

  • Barchester’s Charitable Foundation

    Funding is available from Barchester’s Charitable Foundation for projects to support older people and adults with a disability. The focus of the foundation is on helping people to connect with others in their local community and so grants can be made for projects that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged. Applications […]

  • Baily Thomas Charitable Fund

    The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund provides grants for general and research work with people with learning disabilities. The charity stipulates that its support is for people with global intellectual impairment (onset before the age of 18) who need support/help to fulfil ordinary daily activities. Grants can be provided towards building/renovation/refurbishment works for residential, nursing and […]