Our 2025 Grant Programmes

To celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2025, we are introducing two new grant programmes. This means there are some slight changes to how our funding will work in 2025. Our Core Grant Programme is open now and closes on 13 February. After that, there will be some changes.

Core Funding Programme

Our core funding programme is designed for charities seeking funding for a specific purpose and amount for salaries and operating costs between one and three years. This programme will run twice in 2025 – from now until 13 February, and from 7 July to 25 September. Our normal criteria apply.

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40th Anniversary Programme

This programme has been specifically designed for charities who have experienced a significant increase in demand due to the cost of living. We will be awarding 10 grants of £40,000 of unrestricted funding to successful charities. Our normal criteria apply. Grant programme guidelines to follow in early 2025.

Specialist Programme

Full details of this programme will be announced in June 2025. Our normal criteria apply.

Check your eligibility

To discuss your application, eligibility or for more information on our 2025 grant programmes, please contact our Executive Director, Jo Le Poidevin.

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Charities seeking funding for a specific purpose and amount for salaries and operating costs between 1-3 years.

Core Grant Programme

Opening Date

Now

Closing Date

Thursday 13 February

Decision

Late March

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Charities seeking unrestricted funding of £40,000. This programme is specifically designed for charities who can demonstrate a significant increase in demand due to the cost-of-living.

40th Anniversary Programme

Opening Date

Monday 31 March

Closing Date

Thursday 22 May

Decision

Early June

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Charities seeking funding for a specific purpose and amount for salaries and operating costs between 1-3 years.

Core Grant Programme

Opening Date

Monday 7 July

Closing Date

Thursday 25 September

Decision

Early November

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Full details to be announced in June 2025.

Programme to be announced

Opening Date

Monday 7 July

Closing Date

Thursday 25 September

Decision

Early November