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.
Funding is available to small UK-registered charities that support children with speech, language, or hearing difficulties. The Speech, Language and Hearing Foundation provides grants for education, therapy, and research that improve the lives of children facing communication challenges or complex
Organisations involved in horticulture, gardening, or botany can apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust. Established in 1970, the Trust has awarded over £3.2 million to more than a thousand recipients, supporting projects
The National Archives has reopened its Seed Corn Grant, offering funding of £500 to £5,000 for community groups, archives, and heritage organisations to test early-stage ideas. This scheme supports risky or experimental projects, such as piloting new engagement methods, building
The Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund is a new three-year programme running from 2026 to 2029. It is designed to support voluntary, community and faith sector organisations in England to prevent and reduce rough sleeping. The fund will provide revenue
