The I’m In Challenge aims to increase awareness of the GP learning disability register and improve health outcomes by supporting grassroots activity. If your organisation is working directly with people with a learning disability, this small grant could help you run targeted engagement, workshops or awareness activity in your community.
This £25,000 programme aims to strengthen cohesion and resilience across Wolverhampton by investing in activities that bring people together and foster new connections between communities. Organisations are encouraged to collaborate across neighbourhoods to maximise reach and impact. If your group is working to build common ground and strengthen relationships locally, this could be a strong opportunity to secure support for that work.
Funding for home starter kits for people in need is available through the B&Q Foundation, offering grants of up to £10,000 to UK charities. The fund supports the provision of practical items that help people feel safe and settled in their homes, including furniture, white goods, bedding, safety equipment and everyday essentials. Funding is awarded as a one-off grant, with four application windows in 2026, and the first deadline falling on 20 February 2026.
Funding for early years development for deaf children is available through the National Deaf Children’s Society Community Grants Programme, offering grants of up to £10,000 for charities and community organisations. The fund supports projects that help deaf children aged 0–5 develop language, communication and social skills, with flexible funding available for staff, venues, interpreters, transport and equipment. Applications are open year-round and assessed at regular points.
Funding for Black-led initiatives supporting researchers is available through Innovate Now with Wellcome, offering £13,000–£48,000 in multi-year funding alongside tailored capacity-building support. The programme backs Black-led leadership to strengthen governance, leadership, financial resilience and long-term impact for initiatives supporting Black and Mixed Black heritage researchers in the UK. Applications are open via Expressions of Interest across two rounds in 2026.
Funding for holiday activities for autistic children and young people is available through the Three Guineas Trust 2026 Holiday Schemes programme. Grants of up to £15,000 are available to support existing autistic-specific holiday provision for autistic children and their siblings, with funding contributing towards delivery costs.