Small grants are available for older people living on low incomes. They can only be accessed via a third-party “Referral Agent” (such as a local charity or community organisation). The person must also have no more than £5k in savings and must not have served in the UK Armed Forces.
Grants can be put towards:
Up to £500. Individuals via third party. No deadline.
The Community Power Fund from The National Lottery Community Fund will open for applications on 25 November 2026, offering substantial, long-term funding for organisations that are helping local people influence decisions and create positive change in their communities. Grants of
UnLtd, a registered charity supporting social entrepreneurship in the UK, is inviting applications for awards to help social entrepreneurs start up or grow ventures and create long-term social impact. Two types of financial support are available: Starting Up Awards –
The Jackie Haq Fund at the Community Foundation focuses on supporting small grassroots community organisations that have collective action at their core. The Fund supports organisations working in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland, helping to address any of the following:
Matthew Good Foundation offers unrestricted grants of up to £5,000 for organisations with an annual income less than £50,00. Open to charities, CICs and community organisations. Funding can be used for project delivery, core costs or organisational development and supports
