Grants of up to £15,000 available for small organisations working with people facing discrimination, isolation or disadvantage.
Funder
The Allen Lane Foundation
Who can apply
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Registered charities
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Constituted voluntary groups
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Community Interest Companies (CICs)
Organisations must be small in size, typically:
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Under £100,000 income for local organisations
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Up to £250,000 income for national organisations
What’s funded
Projects that support people who are marginalised or under-represented in UK society.
The Foundation prioritises work that:
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Makes a lasting difference to people’s lives
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Reduces isolation, stigma and discrimination
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Helps excluded or “unpopular” groups participate more fully in community life
Funding is available across several focus areas, including:
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Asylum seekers and refugees
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Gypsies and Travellers
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People experiencing mental health problems
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People affected by violence or abuse
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Offenders and ex-offenders
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Older people
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Young people
How much
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Up to £15,000 (single or multi-year grants over 2–3 years)
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Average grant: £5,000 to £6,000
Deadline
Applications are accepted year-round.
Applications submitted by early April 2026 are likely to be considered for the June 2026 Trustee meeting.
Decisions are made three times a year:
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February
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June
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October
How to apply
Applicants must first complete an online eligibility quiz via:
https://allenlane.org.uk/
Eligible organisations will then be invited to submit a full application.