The WCIT Charity provides funding to charities and not-for-profit organisations using technology to create positive social impact. The fund supports projects that use digital tools and innovation to improve people’s lives, strengthen service delivery, increase digital inclusion, and help communities benefit from technology.
Who can apply:
UK-based charities and not-for-profit organisations with projects that have a clear technology or IT focus.
What you can get:
Grants are typically up to £15,000, although larger awards may be considered for exceptional projects.
Deadline:
14 August 2026 (5pm)
Key notes:
- Priority areas include digital inclusion, education and skills, accessibility, community engagement, and helping charities use technology more effectively.
- Funding can support digital services, software, equipment, accessibility tools, websites, apps, AI and robotics, data and analytics projects, and digital training initiatives.
- Projects supporting disadvantaged or excluded communities to benefit from technology are particularly encouraged.
- Applications are assessed quarterly through the WCIT Charity grants programme.
- The charity may also be able to provide pro bono IT expertise alongside grant funding.
- Competition is extremely high, so applications should clearly demonstrate how technology is essential to achieving measurable social impact.