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The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports heritage projects across the UK through its National Lottery Heritage Grants programme, offering funding from £10,000 up to £10 million. Investment Principles All funding decisions are guided by four investment principles: Saving heritage Protecting the environment Inclusion, access and participation Organisational sustainability Applications must take all four principles into account. The emphasis you place on each principle is for you to decide and demonstrate based on your project. Two Grant Levels National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000 No application deadlines – apply when you’re ready Decision within eight weeks of receiving your complete application Optional Project Enquiry service available for feedback before applying Payments typically made in three stages National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10 million Quarterly application deadlines Two-phase process: development phase (up to two years) and delivery phase (up to five years) Must first submit an Expression of Interest Partnership

The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund provides grants to support organisations working with people with learning disabilities across the UK. Grant Programmes The Fund operates two grant streams: General Grant Programme – For applications of £9,000 and above. Applications are considered at meetings held in March, June, and November. Small Grant Programme – For applications under £9,000, with awards up to a maximum of £5,000. These are considered monthly by the Chair of Trustees outside of regular meetings. What They Fund Grants are awarded for capital and revenue costs, specific projects, and general running or core costs. Grant amounts start from £250 and depend on the purpose, total funding requirement, and potential sources of other funds. Application Deadlines (for grants £9,000+) 31 December – for the March meeting 31 March – for the June meeting 31 August – for the November meeting Late submissions are not permitted. Applicants are encouraged to

The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) supports charities in England and Wales working with disadvantaged children, young people, and vulnerable older people through its small and large grant programmes. Priority Groups The Foundation funds charities working with: Early Years (0-5 years) – Focus on poverty and neglect Children affected by Domestic Abuse – Ages 0-18 years Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – Ages 0-25 years People with Dementia and their carers – Currently paused and closed to new applications Family or carer support may be included as long as the ultimate beneficiaries are children and young people. Two Grant Programmes Small Grants For charities with annual income between £25,000 and £500,000 Unrestricted funding (no specific purpose required) £1,000 to £5,000 per year, for up to three years Total grant must not exceed 20% of the charity’s average income over the past two years Large Grants For charities with

The Morrisons Foundation offers grants of up to £10,000 to registered charities delivering projects across England, Scotland, and Wales. Funding Objectives The Foundation supports projects meeting one of three objectives: Tackling poverty and social deprivation Enhancing community spaces, facilities, and services Improving health and wellbeing Grant Amount Up to £10,000 for specific projects (not running costs or ongoing service delivery). Essential Criteria Applications must: Be from a registered charity Request £10,000 or less Fund a specific project meeting one of the three funding objectives Be in England, Scotland, or Wales Preferred Applications The Foundation prioritises: Smaller charities with an income of less than £1 million Projects in communities served by Morrisons stores Projects creating lasting legacy or impact Projects with a larger number of beneficiaries What They Don’t Fund Running costs, salaries, or ongoing service delivery Animal welfare projects Charities promoting religious or political messages Events, sponsorship, or marketing Charities

The Rayne Foundation supports UK charities working to create lasting social change through innovative and collaborative approaches. Funding Priority Areas The Foundation funds work that directly benefits: Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing – Supporting care experienced children and young people, those on the edge of care, or leaving care. The Foundation is currently funding a wide range of interventions and is no longer seeking new applications in this area. Refugees and Asylum Seekers – Creating opportunities in employability, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Using arts and creative projects to build community connections between migrants and the wider community. People in Later Life and Their Carers – Funding projects that reimagine community care provision, particularly work that is collaborative, connects care services, increases agency and voice, or embeds creativity and the arts in care delivery. Grant Amounts Grants typically range between £10,000 and £30,000 per year, with average grant