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Get Grants Newsletter - March 2026

4/3/2026

 
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Welcome to the Get Grants March 2026 Newsletter! 


Coming up this month, we have Creating Impact Reports MASTERCLASS on Wednesday 4th March, followed by Accessing Invite-Only Funders MASTERCLASS on Thursday 2nd April.


Join our Meet the Funder/Expert Events with the easyfundraising Impact Fund, Charity Digital and Charity Excellence Framework to learn about their latest insights, resources, and opportunities.


You can also join us for our Get Jobs Showcase, led by Get Grants Director & Founder John Ellery, where you’ll learn more about how we support organisations across the sector.


If you missed the latest MASTERCLASS with John Ellery, our NEW Core Cost Application MASTERCLASS is now available on demand. You can purchase it and watch anytime, at your own pace.


Plus, check out upcoming grant deadlines, featured funding opportunities, and all our latest Training and FREE Events this month.
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
04/03 Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts - JJ Charitable Trust Literacy Small Grants Scheme
08/03 eBay Circular Fashion Fund
10/03 Ironmongers’ Company – Charitable Grants for Iron Projects
10/03 Ofwat Water Efficiency Lab
12/03 Weaver's Company Benevolent Fund
13/03 Learning through Landscapes – Local School Nature Grants
14/03 Ramblers Path Accessibility Fund
15/03 Ulverscroft Foundation
16/03 BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund
16/03 ChurchCare - Grants for Clocks
16/03 Hospital Saturday Fund
16/03 Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust - Scaling Impact in Health and Care
19/03 Henry Smith Foundation - Holiday Grants for Children
20/03 Help the Homeless Grant Scheme
23/03 easyfundraising Impact Fund
26/03 The Finnis Scott Foundation
27/03 Association of Independent Museums (AIM) Collections Care Audits
30/03 Strategic Legal Fund
30/03 Veterans' Foundation
30/03 Which? Fund
31/03 Adamson Trust
31/03 Association for Industrial Archaeology - Restoration Grants
31/03 Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
31/03 Calisen Impact Charitable Trust
31/03 Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Small Grants Scheme
31/03 Fat Beehive Foundation
31/03 Heritage Revival Fund
31/03 Matrix Causes Fund
31/03 Motability Foundation - Expanding Access to Driving Tuition for Disabled People
31/03 Nucleus Public Engagement Awards
31/03 Sea-Changers Grant Programme
31/03 William and Jane Morris Fund (Church Conservation Grants)
31/03 Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation - Small Change Big Difference Fund
01/04 Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust
01/04 National Manuscripts Conservation Trust - Grants for the Conservation of Manuscripts
01/04 Oak Trust
01/04 Sasha Foundation
Featured Grants

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easyfundraising Impact Fund


The easyfundraising Impact Fund will offer 20 unrestricted grants of £500 to UK not-for-profit organisations to help them continue or enhance their work. The grant is unrestricted and can be used where it’s needed most.


The application form is straightforward and easy to complete. Grants will be awarded to the organisations that best show how they will use the grant. Successful applicants will be selected across a range of categories and geographical areas and the Impact Fund is open to causes of all sizes and structures.


The application window for 2026 will open on 23th February, with a deadline of 6th April.


All organisations are eligible to apply including Registered charities, Other not-for-profit organisations, Sports clubs, Schools, Social enterprises and CICs, Churches and religious organisations


The Ulverscroft Foundation


The Ulverscroft Foundation is a UK based charity offering 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.


The Foundation is keen to support specific projects and associated costs.


Henry Smith Foundation - Holiday Grants for Children

The Henry Smith Foundation – Holiday Grants for Children helps children who experience inequity and/or have disabilities to go on fun trips. 


It funds schools, youth groups, and non-profit organisations planning one-time trips for children aged 13 and under, prioritising fun and new experiences, such as camping, adventure activities, or visits to the seaside.


60% of the grants were given to organisations working in areas in the top 20% of deprivation.


The grant scheme offers grants between £500-£2,750. Tips to high cost attractions like theme parks are less likely to be funded.
Training Courses

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Get Grants Training Courses cover a range of fundraising areas and topics including our most popular Bid Writing Training Course, diverse income streams including Major Donor, Corporate, and Legacy fundraising, and key fundraising skills including Storytelling, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Strategy.


All of our courses can be provided as In-House Courses.


NEW In-Person Bid Writing Training Course


London
Monday 11th May 2026, 10am - 4pm


Birmingham
Tuesday 9th June 2026, 10am - 4pm


Upcoming February Training Courses


Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Training Course
Monday 2nd & 9th March 2026, 10am – 12pm


Individual Giving Training Course
Thursday 5th & 12th March 2026, 10am – 12pm


Bid Writing Training Course
Wednesday 11th & 18th March 2026, 2pm – 4pm


Fundraising Strategy Training Course
Wednesday 25th March & 1st April 2026, 10am – 1pm


Popular Training Courses

Bid Writing Training Course


Corporate Fundraising Course


Storytelling for Fundraising Training Course


Legacy Fundraising Training Course


Fundraising Strategy Training Course
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Masterclasses

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Upcoming MASTERCLASSES


Creating Impact Reports MASTERCLASS
Wednesday 4th March 2026, 10am - 11am


Accessing Invite-Only Funders MASTERCLASS
Thursday 2nd April 2026, 11am – 12pm


On-Demand MASTERCLASSES


All of our past Masterclasses are available to purchase on-demand via our website!


Bid Writing Skills 
  • Budgets
  • Increasing Bid-Writing Success Rates
  • Core Costs
  • Case for Support 
  • Demonstrating Impact 
  • Bid Writing Credibility 
  • Prospecting 
  • Finance for Fundraisers 
  • Word Counts
  • Core Costs Applications 


Fundraising Streams
  • Identifying Corporate Partnerships
  • Gift Aid
  • Resilient Fundraising Strategies 
  • Networking for Fundraisers 
  • Diversifying Fundraising Streams 
  • The Art of the Ask 
  • LinkedIn for Fundraisers 
  • ‘The List’ 
  • Launching Legacy Fundraising


AI & Other Tools 
  • AI for Fundraisers 
  • Canva for Fundraisers 
  • 5 AI Tools for Fundraisers
  • AI Trends

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FREE Events

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Upcoming FREE Events


FREE Get Grants Showcases


  • Get Jobs – Monday 23rd March 2026, 12pm – 1pm
  • Working with Funders –Tuesday 28th April 2026, 1pm – 2pm
  • Prospect Report – Tuesday 14th July 2026, 1pm – 2pm


FREE Virtual Meet the Funder & Meet the Expert Events
  • easyfundraising Impact Fund – Monday 2nd March 2026, 1pm – 2pm
  • Charity Digital – Friday 13th March 2026, 10am – 11am
  • Charity Excellence Framework – Tuesday 24th March 2026, 1pm – 2pm
  • The Eveson Trust – Monday 27th April 2026, 12pm – 1pm


FREE Introduction Workshops
  • Community Fundraising Workshop – Tuesday 17th March 2026. 11am – 12pm
  • Fundraising Strategy Workshop – Tuesday 14th April 2026, 11am – 12pm

FREE Virtual Fundraisers Networking Event 
 
  • March: Thursday 26th March 2026, 11am – 12pm
  • April: Thursday 30th April 2026, 11am – 12pm


FREE Get Grants & easyfundraising Online Webinar


  • March – Monday 9th March 2026, 2pm – 3pm
  • July – Monday 6th July 2026, 2pm – 3pm

All our previous Meet the Funder & Meet the Expert Events are available to watch again on our website.

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Virtual Fundraisers Networking Events

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If you are new to fundraising, are the only person fundraising in your organisation, or have a wealth of fundraising experience to share, Get Grants FREE Virtual Fundraisers Networking Events are a fantastic opportunity to connect with other fundraisers!


Join us each month for expert insights, advice, top tips, from the Get Grants team, and peer support from our friendly Get Grants Fundraising Community!


In these popular events, we hand the mic over to you, giving you a space to talk about your fundraising challenges and frustrations and celebrate your successes!


Every month attendees can WIN one of 2 places on our training courses!


Secure your FREE place and view upcoming dates via our website OR book via Eventbrite. ​
Fundraising Services

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You don’t always need to do it alone or spend hours doubting whether you’re getting it right. 


Get Grants Fundraising Services give you access to our Fundraising Experts and set you on the path to fundraising success!


Application Review
Too often, fundraisers spend hours rewording applications, delay submitting, or get rejected because of an avoidable error. Our Application Review Service offers an expert pair of eyes so that you can be confident your application has the best chance of success!


View more details on our website.


Prospect Report
Don’t know where to apply or keep applying to the wrong funders? Our Prospect Report Service puts in your hands a list grant funding opportunities tailored to your organisation and your fundraising needs.


View more details on our website. 


Contact us to enquire about our Fundraising Services. 

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