The Community Grant Programme from National Grid supports community organisations in areas affected by its electricity transmission operations. The fund is designed to deliver positive social, economic and environmental outcomes in local communities. Funding is available for projects that: Support hard‑to‑reach members of the community and improve diversity & inclusion Improve community safety (including electricity/energy […]

The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust was founded in 1964 to support health- and care‑related charities across the UK. The Ann Rylands Small Donations programme is one of its key grant streams, targeting smaller charities in the health and care space. The programme supports UK‑based registered charities offering emotional and practical help to people with physical or mental […]

The charity arm of the Worshipful Company of Innholders in the City of London, the Foundation supports smaller organisations engaged in work with the young, the elderly and the hospitality industry. Priority themes they want to fundThe Foundation gives one‑off awards primarily for projects benefiting young people, older adults and those working in or supported […]

Fight for Sight is a UK charity dedicated to improving outcomes for people with blindness or vision impairment, including through social change funding. The Digital Inclusion Fund supports projects that help blind and vision‑impaired people access employment by improving digital skills, technology access and career pathways. Focus areas include getting ready for work, applying for […]

The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust is a UK grant‑making charity established in memory of Kristina Martin and awards grants to UK‑registered charities whose work supports mental health, wellbeing, grief, suicide prevention and the prevention of online bullying. For the 2025 funding round the Trust has four key themes: (1) Breaking the link between homelessness and […]

The Educational Opportunity Foundation awards grants that seek to improve educational access and outcomes for children and young people under 25 in the UK and internationally, especially those from marginalised backgrounds or care‑experienced. Projects for care‑experienced young people in the UK (under 25) aiming to boost educational attainment, engagement in mainstream schooling, and life chances […]

The Big Give is the UK’s largest match-funding platform. Launched in 2007 by philanthropist Sir Alec Reed, it helps charities raise more through public donations by offering matched funding during high-profile national campaigns. They run several thematic match-funding campaigns throughout the year — including the Christmas Challenge, Women & Girls Match Fund, Green Match Fund, […]

About the funderSevern Trent Water’s Community Fund supports charities and community groups within its catchment area to sustain essential services. It allocates both new project funds and core cost grants to help vital groups stay operational. Priority themesCore funding is aimed at organisations that deliver “vital services” locally, especially those serving the most vulnerable. Grants […]

Fundraising is full of myths — ideas that sound convincing but can trip up even experienced organisations. Here are a few of the most common misconceptions I still come across when working with charities and CICs. 1. “It’s just about using the right buzzwords.”Many people think the secret to success is sprinkling in the words […]