The WCIT Charity offers grants to charities and not-for-profit organisations using technology to create positive social impact across the UK. The fund is particularly suited to projects that improve digital inclusion, education, accessibility, community engagement and the effective use of IT within the voluntary sector. Grants are usually up to £15,000, although larger awards may occasionally be considered for exceptional projects. The charity is especially interested in practical projects where technology directly improves people’s lives or strengthens how organisations deliver services.

Priority themes include digital inclusion, education and skills, improving public understanding of technology, and helping charities use IT more effectively. Funding can support digital services, software, equipment, accessibility tools, AI and robotics, data and analytics projects, websites, apps, and digital training initiatives. Projects helping disadvantaged or excluded communities benefit from technology are likely to fit particularly well.

Exclusions are not heavily detailed publicly, but the fund is aimed at constituted not-for-profit organisations and projects must have a clear IT or technology element. Due to high demand and a reported success rate of under 2%, projects without a strong technology focus or clear social impact are unlikely to succeed.

Applications can be submitted throughout the year and are considered at quarterly committee meetings. The next deadline is 5pm on August 14, 2026, with decisions made by the end of September..

Applications are made through the WCIT Charity online grants portal. Applicants are encouraged to read the eligibility guidance carefully before applying. The charity also welcomes projects that may benefit from pro bono IT expertise alongside grant funding.

A strong application should clearly explain the problem being addressed, demonstrate how technology will create measurable impact, and show why the IT element is essential rather than optional. Projects where WCIT is a significant or sole funder of the technology component may be viewed more favourably. It is also helpful to demonstrate sustainability, digital inclusion outcomes, and how beneficiaries will gain long-term benefit from the investment..

https://wcitcharity.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/