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The John Rayner Charitable Trust offers £1,000–£5,000 grants to small and medium-sized UK charities. Funding is available for projects or core costs.
Charities with clear goals and strong commitment to their cause are especially welcomed.
Deadline: 31 January.
Who We Support – The John Rayner Charitable Trust
The National Lottery Community Fund has released new guidance to help applicants understand how to use artificial intelligence tools appropriately when preparing funding bids. The Fund notes that AI can support early idea development or help draft initial text. However,
Families facing financial hardship can receive small grants to help purchase essential household items. The grants typically range from £200 to £300 for items such as beds, cookers, and fridge-freezers. Applicants must be referred by recognised agencies and belong to
Charitable organisations and care homes for older people can apply for grants of up to £250 for activities which provide musical entertainment and related activities for older people. Some of the charities that have received grants in the past include
The Ladbrokes Coral Trust supports a wide range of charitable causes in which the shops and businesses of Ladbrokes Coral Group Plc operate. Ladbrokes has around 3,500 outlets across the UK. The categories most commonly given grants are as follows:
