Deadline: To be confirmed
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Ideas and Pioneers Fund will soon reopen, offering grants of up to £20,000 to help individuals, groups, and small organisations explore bold new ideas for social change.
Who can apply?
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Individuals aged 18+ (preference for 18–30)
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Small groups of up to three people
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Small organisations with up to five employees
The Foundation particularly welcomes first-time applicants and those most affected by systemic oppression or discrimination.
What can be funded?
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Developing a product or innovative approach
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Research and evidence gathering for campaigns
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Paying yourself or others to deliver activities
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Engaging with people with lived experience to shape ideas
Examples of past projects
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Museum of Homelessness – led by people with lived experience
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POMOC – developing models of support for Polish migrants
👉 Find out more here: Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Ideas and Pioneers Fund