Please note: the deadline has been changed from 1 September to 15 August 2026!
The Grocers’ Charity provides one‑off grants to UK‑registered charities working to improve the lives of people and communities facing disadvantage. Grants are typically up to £5,000, awarded at the discretion of the trustees.
What the Charity Funds
The Grocers’ Charity supports UK‑registered charities working in the following areas:
- Relief of hardship: Training, improved facilities, parenting support and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including those affected by domestic abuse.
- Children and young people: Projects that build confidence, skills and wellbeing through participation, peer support and group activities.
- Older people: Initiatives that reduce loneliness, support social connection and improve daily living or independence.
- Disability and inclusion: Work that removes barriers to participation and provides frontline support for disabled people.
- Health: Ethical medical research, equipment that directly supports people with medical conditions and projects that promote wellbeing or mental health.
- Military: Programmes that improve education, employment and wellbeing for serving and former military personnel and their families.
- Arts: Opportunities and skills development for artists facing financial or access barriers, and projects engaging marginalised communities in arts and culture.
- Heritage: Conservation of historic buildings (excluding places of worship) and preservation of significant objects or artworks.
- Environment and conservation: Work that protects habitats and biodiversity, encourages sustainable behaviours and addresses pollution or climate change.
Eligibility
The Charity accepts applications from:
- UK‑registered charities with an annual turnover under £500,000
- Medical charities with an income below £15 million
Grant Amounts
- One‑off grants are usually up to £5,000
- Funding decisions are made at the discretion of the trustees
Deadline
The closing date for applications is 15 August 2026.
Read more and apply at The Grocers’ Charity