Grant size

Small:

• These grants are for smaller charities whose annual income does not exceed £500,000
• Small grants can be used for general running and/or overhead costs of the charity – core funding
• Small grants between £1,000 – £15,000 are available
• Grants can be over 1, 2, or 3 years
• The total amount of the grant requested must not exceed 15% of the total income of the charity

Large:

• These grants are for larger charities whose annual income exceeds £500,000
• Large grants are for projects and can be used for salary costs, activities, materials etc.
• Large grants start from £10,000 and on average our grants are between £20,000 – £60,000 in total
• All grants can be over 1,2 or 3 years

Key areas of focus

Grants can be offered to charities/projects that provide:

• Mental and physical health support
• Access to services, e.g. transport and technology
• Community based approaches, i.e. volunteering, positive ageing and neighbourhood support
• Advocacy, social and welfare support

To check your eligibility requirements click here.

Application Deadlines

Small Grants:

• 1st October - 23rd December 2020 (4pm)
• 1st March 2021 - 31st March 2021 (4pm)

Large Grants:

• First stage: 1st February 2021 - 31st March 2021 (5pm). Second stage: 31st May 2021.