Funding News

The Central Social and Recreational Trust aims to improve opportunities for young people in England by supporting sports clubs that work with those under the age of 21, particularly where poverty may limit access to recreational or leisure activities. The Trust offers grants—typically up to £1,500—to help clubs purchase shared equipment or carry out maintenance on facilities they own or hold on a long‑term lease. To be eligible, clubs must be affiliated with their relevant national governing body and able to demonstrate genuine need. Funding is not available for personal items such as clothing or individual protective equipment. All awards are paid directly to suppliers, meaning applicants must provide written quotations or invoices. Applications are assessed on the social and economic circumstances of the young people benefiting, as well as the club’s efforts to secure support from other sources. As funding is limited, the Trust cannot guarantee support for all

The Banks Property Grassroots Fund is offering grants of up to £2,000 to support community and environmental projects located near current or proposed Banks Group developments in the North of England. The fund aims to help local groups deliver small‑scale initiatives that strengthen communities, enhance local environments, and create lasting positive impact for residents. Eligible projects must be situated within the vicinity of a Banks Group property site. Applicants are encouraged to check the location map provided by the fund to confirm proximity before applying. To begin the application process, organisations should contact a member of the Banks Community Team using the enquiry form at the bottom of the fund’s webpage. A site visit will then be arranged to assess the project’s eligibility and discuss potential support. The deadline for the next round of applications is 8 March 2026. Banks Community Fund | Banks Group

The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust is offering grants of up to £50,000 to support organisations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged and marginalised people across England, Scotland and Wales. Funded by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, the Trust supports hundreds of grassroots charities contributing to poverty reduction, mental health support, arts participation, and tackling inequality. Grants are awarded over three years, with applications made through six regional Trusts, each operating its own deadlines. Priority will be given to smaller organisations with an annual income under £250,000 and those working within deprived or marginalised communities. To be eligible, organisations must align with at least one of the Trust’s funding themes: Enabling participation in the arts by helping people overcome specific barriers to access. Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty with specialist, ongoing support. Supporting marginalised groups and tackling inequality by addressing systemic barriers. Improving mental health through ongoing support

Grants of £50,000 to £75,000 are available to museums across the UK to support the development or continuation of health and wellbeing programmes through the Museums Association’s Health and Wellbeing Fund. Applicants must show a strong track record in delivering health and wellbeing work to the wider community, a clear organisational commitment to this area, and a well-defined plan for future development. Funded projects may include mental health support, creative therapies, activities to reduce loneliness, physical health initiatives, and partnerships with healthcare or community organisations. Around ten grants will be awarded, with priority given to museums in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The fund has a multi-stage application process, with a closing date of 20 May 2026. Apply to the Health and Wellbeing in Museums Fund – Museums Association

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 developmental needs. Previous grants have funded part-time speech and language therapists in disadvantaged schools, postgraduate study in educational audiology, improvements to classroom acoustics, research into childhood deafness, and laptops to support speech and language therapy services. While no grant amount is specified, recent awards have ranged from £500 to £15,000. Applications can be made at any time Apply to the Speech, Language and Hearing Foundation here

UK charities and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) are invited to apply for grants to support initiatives that help young offenders, former offenders, and other disadvantaged young people secure pathways to meaningful employment and community engagement. In some cases, applications from community interest companies (CICs) may also be considered. The programme offers two funding streams: small grants of up to £5,000 and main grants with no formal upper limit, although typical awards are generally between £10,000 and £15,000. The funding is being made available through the Worshipful Company of Weavers Charitable Grants Programme. The next application deadline is 12 March 2026 Charitable Grants – The Weavers’ Company