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Upcoming Grant Deadlines
10/05 Screwfix Foundation
12/05 Fidelio Charitable Trust
18/05 Hinrichsen Foundation
19/05 Lloyd's Register Foundation - Small Grants
22/05 Triangle Trust 1949 Fund
23/05 Charles Hayward Foundation
23/05 Enovert Community Trust
26/05 Rowing Foundation
28/05 National Lottery Heritage Fund: Strategic Initiatives – Heritage in Need: Places of Worship
28/05 National Lottery Heritage Fund: Strategic Initiatives – Landscape Connections
29/05 Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales - Racial Equity Grants
30/05 Baring Foundation - Strengthening Civil Society (Tackling Racial Injustice in the Criminal Justice System)
30/05 Pink Ribbon Foundation
31/05 CRH Charitable Trust
31/05 Patagonia International Environmental Grants
31/05 Pets Foundation - Pets Assisting People Grants
01/06 Waterloo Foundation - Environment Programme
02/06 ChurchCare - Grants for Organs
02/06 Roots & Routes Fund
03/06 abrdn Financial Fairness Trust
03/06 Angling Improvement Fund
03/06 D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
04/06 Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme 2025-26
04/06 Hedley Foundation
06/06 Theatres Trust Small Grants Scheme
09/06 ChurchCare - Grants for Churchyard Structures
09/06 ChurchCare - Grants for Churchyard Structures
09/06 ChurchCare - Grants for Metalwork
09/06 ChurchCare - Grants for Monuments
09/06 ChurchCare - Grants for Textiles
09/06 ChurchCare - Grants for Woodwork and Wooden Objects
11/06 Hospital Saturday Fund
13/06 Toy Trust
14/06 Cycling UK - Big Bike Revival Grants Programme
15/06 Help the Homeless Grant Scheme
15/06 Ulverscroft Foundation
18/06 The Finnis Scott Foundation
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Featured Grants

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Hinrichsen Foundation


The Hinrichsen Foundation provides funds to support projects that see contemporary music being published, recorded or commissioned and are able to support individuals, community groups or charities.


Applicants must be based in the United Kingdom. Priority will be given to projects involving composers and activity based in the UK, though activity does not have to solely take place in the UK.


The application process is completed via an online form which you can find on the website, along with their upcoming deadlines (of which there are usually two a year) and further information on the required information for applications.


As well as completing the online application form applicants need to provide supporting information about the proposal, details of the grant being requested and independent and professional references.  The Hinrichsen Foundation rarely supports applications where it is the sole funder of the work. Applicants are expected to indicate another source of income (either secured or projected e.g. ticket sales).


Grant Types:

• One-off project grants (applications accepted at September, December, and
  March rounds) – Generally range from £500 to £3,000.
• Multi-year partnerships (applications accepted at May round only – Application guidance will be released approximately 3 months before the deadline, but this strand of funding is designed to support partnerships to develop longer-term and strategic goals.

The Ulverscroft Foundation


The Ulverscroft Foundation is a UK based charity supporting visually impaired people. The Foundation supplies grants to organisations looking for help with projects relating to improving the quality of life of visually impaired people.


Funding is mainly given to organisations directly helping the visually impaired, including libraries, schools, colleges and hospitals, charities, CICs or social groups Funding can be considered from UK or overseas based organisations.


Any organisation applying is only able to submit one application every 18 months regardless of the outcome of the application.


The Foundation is keen to support specific projects and associated costs, with capital costs, core salaries and general running costs not supported.


Trustees meet quarterly with dates published on their website.  Applications can be made in writing by downloading, completing and posting or e mailing an application form.


The Charles Hayward Foundation


The Charles Hayward Foundation supports registered charities through small and main grant programmes within specific categories.


Main Grants: 


Social and Criminal Justice


Aiming to prevent people entering the criminal justice system and to support those already in the system to move on and rebuild their lives.  Funding early intervention programmes with young children and their families, tailored preventative work with young people at risk, and holistic support services aimed at reducing re-offending and aiding re-settlement. The Foundation also looks to alleviate the consequences of domestic abuse.  Charities must have an annual income of between £350,000 and £4,000,000.


The trustees will fund projects over one to three years with grants of £15,000 – £25,000 per annum.


Overseas


This area is open to UK based charities that are undertaking projects in the Commonwealth Countries of Africa.


Charities must have an annual income between £150,000 and £4,000,000.  Grants are up to £15,000 for one off projects.


Small Grants: 


Older People


Grants are up to £7,000 for programmes that provide:

• alleviate isolation and depression in older people.
• practical help, assistance and support for older people living in their own homes.
• emotional and practical needs of older carers.
• meet the specific needs of people with dementia.

Charities must have an annual income of less than £350,000.