The Clothworkers’ Foundation’s Open Grants Programme helps organisations working with disadvantaged and marginalised people across the UK pay for capital projects, from refurbishing premises to buying equipment.

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.

The Lipman-Miliband Trust’s Large Grants Programme supports socialist education and research, and work that improves public understanding of movements for peace, human rights and equality.

The Henry Moore Foundation’s winter grants round supports projects that develop and deepen public understanding of sculpture. The programme is open to eligible organisations in the UK and internationally.

The Hinrichsen Foundation offers one-off grants for projects that bring contemporary and experimental music to listeners through performances, commissions and recordings.

UK-German Connection’s Kicking Off Connections programme helps groups of young people in the UK and Germany get to know each other through football-themed activities and visits in both countries.

Discover Creative Careers offers grants for local projects that help underserved young people aged 11 to 24 build skills, meet creative professionals and explore routes into the industry. The Creative Careers Collective delivers the programme with UK Government funding.

Sported’s Cash4Clubs programme, funded by Flutter UK and Ireland, supports community organisations helping adults get active, particularly in underserved communities.

The Garrick Charitable Trust supports professional organisations working in theatre, music, dance and literature, with particular interest in helping arts professionals early in their careers.

The LGBT+ Fund’s Youth Joy Fund, powered by Consortium and supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, helps organisations create opportunities for LGBT+ young people aged 11–25 to connect, enjoy enriching experiences and build wellbeing.

The National Lottery Community Fund’s Awards for All programmes offer small grants for community-led activity across the UK. Wolverhampton organisations should use the England programme to bring people together, improve local spaces, support early opportunities or respond to cost-of-living pressures.

The Light Fund offers grants to UK registered charities for distinct projects helping children, women or men in the UK or overseas. Funding is available for projects to be completed in 2027.

The Golsoncott Foundation supports arts organisations in England to develop distinctive, high-quality work and help more people experience and take part in the arts. The next application window opens in December.

Marsh Charitable Trust offers unrestricted support to help small charities meet everyday operating costs and sustain their work.

Historic England’s Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants for Communities programme supports local people to use heritage to shape the future of their neighbourhoods, strengthen community voices and influence local decisions.

CLICK Arts Foundation offers small grants for community arts projects that build confidence, develop skills, encourage inclusion and support wellbeing in safe, accessible settings.

The Museums Association’s Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund supports museums and community organisations to strengthen communities through collections, with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and locally relevant social and climate justice.

Genius Within CIC’s Blooming Genius programme helps grassroots organisations support neurodivergent children and families, particularly where information and support are limited.

The Philip Bates Trust supports creative opportunities for young people under 25, helping them develop artistic skills and confidence. UK applications are welcomed, with particular interest in work based in or benefiting the West Midlands.

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) offers community grants to bring deaf children and families together. This funding cycle focuses on children aged **0–5**, through projects benefiting them directly or indirectly.