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Funding

Most of these funds generally have a rolling deadline and can be applied for at any time. Please note that Inclusive North does not administer any of these funds.

 

The following links and information are being shared for your interest only and it is the responsibility of each applicant to read the eligibility criteria and guidance carefully before applying for the funding.

Masonic Charitable Foundation Hospice Grants

Seed Corn Grants offer between £500 and £5,000 to support early-stage, exploratory projects that spark new ideas and approaches to community engagement with heritage.

Deadline: 8th December 2025

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National Workforce Programme

A national programme to strengthen and support the capacity, capability and career pathway opportunities for the homelessness and rough sleeping sector’s workforce. Pillars 1-4, these include "Foundations", "Training", "Advice" & "Community".

Deadline: 10th December 2025

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L&SC ICB Cancer Alliance

Spring North, in partnership with the Lancashire & South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, is launching the second round of the Cancer Awareness Small Grant Scheme.

Deadline: 19th December 2025

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Reducing Reoffending Fund

This fund is designed to help organisations develop initiatives that address the root causes of reoffending, provide support to individuals at risk, and create safer communities through targeted interventions.

Deadline: 12th January 2026

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Educational Opportunity Foundation – Main Fund

The Educational Opportunity Foundation awards grants of between £30,000 to £90,000 per project (maximum £30,000 per year for multi year projects – 1-3 years) to UK registered charities with an income normally between £25,000 and £2.5 million.

Deadline: 14th January 2026

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The A B Charitable Trust

The A B Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making organisation, founded in 1990 by Yves and Anne Bonavero to champion human dignity and support the most marginalised and excluded groups in the UK. The Trust has no endowment and is funded annually by the Bonavero family.

Deadline: 30th January 2026

WCIT Charity

The WCIT Charity is a national charity with a City of London home. Its purpose is to use the power of tech for impact through digital inclusion, education, charitable, and public engagement initiatives across the entire UK.

Deadline: February 6, 2026

Community Action Fund - England

The FCC Community Action Fund provides grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 to not-for-profit organisations for amenity projects eligible under Object D and Object DA of the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF).

Deadline: 11th February 2026

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Expanding Access to Driving
Tuition for Disabled People 

It funds organisations that provide driving tuition for disabled people. Organisations can apply for funding to support the continuation or expansion of existing services and support others to access this provision.

Deadline - 31st March 2026

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Henry Smith Charity - Holiday Grants for Children

We want to help children who experience inequity and/or have disabilities to go on fun trips. We fund schools, youth groups, and non-profit organisations planning one-time trips for children aged 13 and under. 

Deadline: 21st July 2026

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RWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community Fund

Following the extension of the Innogy Renewables UK Wind Farm on Hameldon Hill, a community investment fund has been set up to benefit local communities throughout the lifetime of the wind farm (up to 25 years). The fund wants to encourage local people to take pride in their local area and create a sense of community spirit.

Duration: 1 Year

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Universal Music UK Sound Foundation - School Funding

Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) was formally known as EMI Music Sound Foundation (EMI MSF) and is an independent music education charity, established in 1997 to celebrate the centenary of EMI Records and to improve young people’s access to music education in the UK & Ireland.

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The Solidarity Fund

This funding is for organisations in England dealing with the causes of inequality. By inequality we mean poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. We know that there are many organisations already working on this. We want to support and strengthen their work over the long term.

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The Movement Fund

The Movement Fund is Sport England’s simplified, England‑wide funding programme launched in April 2024 that provides grants or crowdfunding pledges of £300 to £15,000 to support grassroots projects addressing inequalities and increasing physical activity in underserved communities.

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David Riddell Memorial CIO Grant Programme

The fund supports suicide awareness and prevention programmes run for charitable purposes. Applications may include full cost recovery, and core costs will be considered if the applicant organisation’s mission aligns with the grant criteria. Priority is given to innovative projects.

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The Harry Payne Fund

The Harry Payne Fund was founded in 1939 (as part of the Harry Payne Trust) and funds a large variety of projects.

With grants of up to £2,000, the fund aims to:

Help those who are disadvantaged & Helping smaller causes where modest donations can make a difference

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Allen Lane Foundation

The aims are to fund work within each of the funding programmes which:

  • Will make a lasting difference to people’s lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems;

  • Is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma and discrimination, and;

  • Encourages or enables groups that experience marginalisation and/or discrimination to share in the life of the whole community.

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Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants

The programme supports development by allowing artists, cultural practitioners and organisations to work in new ways and to get their work out to new audiences.

BBC Children in Need - Core Costs

The Core Costs Funding Stream is for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Applicants to this programme can apply for grants for up to three years. They aim to give quicker decisions for grants of £15,000 or less per year.

BBC Children in Need - Project Costs

Funding for specific projects and activities children and young people aged 18 or under. Priority to smaller, local organisations and rarely fund organisations with income above £1 million. For UK wide Hospices and Housing Associations there is no maximum income limit. They will only consider applications for over £15,000 pa, if you are a registered non profit.

Eric Wright Charitable Trust

Minor Grants are aimed at supporting small local charitable organisations which deliver services directly to beneficiaries. They fund core costs, average grant size is £500 - £4,999

Community Grants are aimed at assisting and supporting the development of smaller local charitable organisations which deliver services directly to beneficiaries. Grant Size in the range of £5,000-£20,000

Esme Fairbairn Foundation

Grants are available to organisations doing legally charitable work in the UK that focuses on Communities or people most affected being involved in campaigning or leading change / Work which makes connections across our aims: Our Natural World, A Fairer Future and Creative, Confident Communities. You must have an annual turnover of less than £100,000. Funds of £30,000 upwards

Tesco Community Grants

The grant is always open for applications from charities and community organisations to bid for up to £1,500. Three projects in 575 local communities are voted on by customers in Tesco stores throughout the UK, with projects changing every three months.

The National Lottery Community Fund - Awards for All Grants

A quick way to apply for smaller amounts of funding between £300 and £20,000.

Suitable for Voluntary or community organisations

Apply at least 16 weeks before you want to start the activities or spend any of the money.

Reaching Communities England

With this funding, we want to help strengthen communities and improve lives across England. Our funding is available to all communities. But our priority is the places, people and communities that need it most.

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Energy Redress Scheme

The scheme funds projects that support vulnerable energy consumers, the development of innovative products or services and the empowerment of consumers to reduce their carbon emissions.

Preparations for applications below.

Funding expected to start March/April 2026

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