The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund offers grants to organisations supporting children and adults with learning disabilities, also described as intellectual disabilities. Projects must directly benefit people with intellectual disabilities. Autism, mental illness, dyslexia, ADHD or physical disabilities alone are not eligible unless beneficiaries also have an intellectual disability.

Historic England’s History in the Making programme offers grants to support projects that work directly with young people outside school hours in areas of high social deprivation. Projects must be co-created with young people, with their voices shaping the decisions, design and direction of the activity.

The Democratic Engagement Fund supports community-based projects that help people understand and take part in democratic processes. The fund prioritises projects that increase democratic participation among underrepresented groups.

The Amazon Regional Creatives Fund offers grants to support programmes that help people from underserved communities access careers in the creative industries.

The fund is aimed at organisations already running impactful creative skills programmes, with clear plans to grow or sustain their work.

West Bromwich Building Society’s Mercian Community Trust offers grants to charities tackling issues such as ill health, social wellbeing, disability, poverty, vulnerable children and domestic violence. The Trust mainly supports organisations working within the West Bromwich Building Society branch network area, including parts of the West Midlands and surrounding areas.

Grants are available for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in England working to improve the mental health of underserved young men aged 16 to 35.

The funding will support community-based projects that strengthen social connections and encourage young men to seek help earlier, particularly those facing barriers to support.

Freelands Foundation has launched the Learning Through Making Fund, offering grants to support hands-on visual arts education projects taking place in the UK.
The fund is designed to support projects that help people learn through making, including workshops, events, learning activities, research that tests new ideas through hands-on activity, and new making activities added to existing programmes.

The Royal British Legion has launched a Community Grants Programme to support projects that help members of the Armed Forces community connect with others in their local area. The programme will fund projects that bring people together, reduce loneliness and help Armed Forces communities access local support.

The Henry Smith Foundation is opening applications for its Equity in Justice Fund, offering grants to organisations supporting racially minoritised young men aged 18 to 25 who are in contact with the criminal justice system. The fund will support culturally appropriate, specialist services delivered in prisons, in the community, or through work helping people move from prison back into the community.

The Grocers’ Charity is offering grants to UK-registered charities working to reduce disadvantage and improve quality of life for vulnerable people and communities. Through its Open Grants Programme, the charity provides one-off grants for practical projects that create positive and lasting benefits.

The National Lottery Community Fund has announced a new £3 million UK-wide programme to help communities shape how artificial intelligence develops and affects their lives. The programme will be delivered in partnership with UK Community Foundations and the Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology (CAST).

The Aurelius Charitable Trust supports charitable organisations across England and Wales that are working to preserve cultural heritage and promote knowledge, particularly within the humanities. The Trust is interested in projects that help conserve culture inherited from the past and improve public understanding of subjects such as history, heritage, literature, philosophy, archaeology, archives and museums.

Charities, social enterprises and community organisations considering social investment can apply for the Social Investment Gateway Programme. Delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs, with support from Access – The Foundation for Social Investment, this free 12-month programme helps organisations strengthen their trading activity, build investment readiness and prepare for future growth.

The People’s Health Trust has announced the Men’s Health Community Fund, a new partnership with the UK Government and Movember that will invest at least £6.3 million in community and grassroots support for underserved men and older boys across England. The fund will support organisations working in deprived communities to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for men aged 16 and over.

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.

The Ulverscroft Foundation provides grants to organisations delivering projects that improve the quality of life of visually impaired people. The Foundation primarily supports organisations working directly with visually impaired individuals and is keen to fund specific projects and activities that make a tangible difference.

Help the Homeless provides small grants to registered charities working to help homeless people move towards healthier, more independent lives. The fund particularly welcomes applications from smaller, grassroots organisations supporting vulnerable people within their local communities.

The National Archives is offering Project Grants of up to £30,000 to support substantial collaborative projects between heritage organisations and community groups. The funding aims to support research, skills development, and the creation of lasting resources that reflect diverse voices, experiences, and local histories.

The NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centre for Public Health is offering Public Health Grassroots Awards to help people with little or no research experience develop their research skills and knowledge. The funding can be used for a range of learning and development opportunities, including attending conferences, completing training courses, studying research methods, or spending time shadowing a research team.

The Severn Trent Community Fund has opened a new round of Core Funding for not-for-profit organisations delivering vital services within local communities. The funding is designed to help organisations facing financial pressures continue their existing work, particularly where they support vulnerable people and improve community wellbeing.