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 Riverhorse Trust funds charities that provide direct support to people in their communities. This includes a range of projects that can address immediate needs, such as relief efforts, as well as initiatives aimed at long-term change, such as advocacy
The True Colours Trust UK Small Grants programme supports local organisations that improve the lives of disabled children, young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. Grants help charities provide activities, family support, bereavement services, and specialist equipment or facilities.
Unity Trust Bank Unity Impact Grants programme, the bank provides direct funding to eligible customers for community, social and environmental projects. In 2026 the funding pot doubled to £100,000, comprising 12 Unity Social Impact Grants of £5,000 and 4 Unity
A new £5,000 fund is offering grants to individuals, families, community groups, charities, disability organisations and sports clubs across the UK for initiatives that increase independence, inclusion and opportunity for wheelchair users and disabled people. Funding can support sports equipment,
