The Lewin Trust supports early intervention projects that tackle poverty and inequality and help children aged 0 to 5 get a better start in life. Projects can also support their parents or carers where appropriate.
Who can apply:
- UK-registered charities with at least three trustees and annual income of £5 million or less. Work can take place in the UK or overseas. CICs are ineligible.
What you can get:
- £10,000 to £50,000 a year for up to three years for new or existing work, including staffing and running costs.
- The grant can cover up to 50% of project costs and must be less than 25% of the charity’s income in its latest published accounts. Show how you have raised or plan to raise the rest.
Key notes:
- Projects must focus on children aged 0 to 5 and, where appropriate, their parents or carers. Work with a wider age range, property purchases and major building work are excluded.
- Start with the online expression of interest. If invited to submit a full application, you’ll need recent accounts, two referees and a safeguarding policy updated within the past 12 months.
- Decisions for this round are expected in May 2027.
Deadline:
Thursday 18 February 2027 for expressions of interest. Thursday 25 February 2027 for full applications by invitation. The Trust gives no closing time.