National Grid’s Community Matters Fund

Registered charities or non-profit companies limited by guarantee in economically disadvantaged areas that serve underrepresented and marginalised groups can apply for up to £5,000; constituted charitable organisations with no charity number can apply for up to £2,000.

GSK Community Health Programme: Supporting Small Charities Tackling Health Inequalities

Charities with a total annual income between £20,000 and £150,000 working to improve people’s health and wellbeing can apply for grants up to £10,000, plus free training and development valued at a further £5,000.

National Lottery Climate Action Fund - Our Shared Future

Grants of between £500,000 and £1.5 million are available over 3-5 years to support community-led partnership climate change projects with a lasting impact that can be scaled up or replicated. At least one partner should have climate or environmental experience, but the lead organisation does not need to be climate-focused.

Royal Borough of Greenwich Create Grants

Grants of up to £3,500 are available to support local artists, creatives and community groups for community arts and Black History projects.

Financial Support Demand Surges

A new report reveals that 4.3 million people in the UK have sought financial support from charities over the past three years, underscoring the deep impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Leadership Gaps Threaten Small Charities

A new report from Cranfield Trust warns that a lack of succession planning could lead to a leadership crisis in small charities.