The new The Queen Elizabeth Trust has been launched as a UK-wide initiative to strengthen communities and revitalise shared local spaces in honour of the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Backed by a £40 million government endowment, the Trust aims to support projects that bring people together, strengthen local pride, and improve community wellbeing.

The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation is a major UK grant funder supporting charities working with people experiencing significant disadvantage and complex needs. Since 2016, the Foundation has awarded more than £100 million in grants to organisations delivering long-term support and meaningful change.

A new £5 million funding programme is now open to help charities strengthen mental health support for girls and young women aged 14-25. Young Women in Mind is a joint initiative from the The Pilgrim Trust, Prudence Trust and Julia Rausing Trust, supporting organisations to expand and improve existing therapeutic mental health services for young women.

The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund is offering grants to organisations supporting girls aged 11 to 18 who are already involved with, or at high risk of entering, the criminal justice system. This funding round is focused on girls affected by gangs, county lines, exclusion from education, and care experience.

The AB Charitable Trust is offering grants to organisations working to promote human dignity and defend the rights of people who are marginalised or excluded. Funding is usually unrestricted, allowing organisations flexibility to use the grant where it is most needed.

Groundwork is working with People’s Postcode Lottery to offer flexible, unrestricted grants for small, local organisations making a positive difference in their communities. Grants of up to £2,000 are available and can be used for core costs like rent, utilities, staffing, or equipment – giving groups the freedom to spend the funding where it’s most needed.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available through The Co-operative Bank’s Customer Donation Fund to support small, local projects. Funding can be used for equipment, events, venue hire, or outreach work that benefits the local community.

Caremark is offering three £3,000 grants to support community projects that make a positive impact locally. Funding can be used for a wide range of activities, from improving community spaces to supporting food banks, playgroups, and inclusive activities.

The Big Bike Revival offers funding to community groups to run free cycling events that help adults get back into cycling. Activities can include bike repairs, skills sessions, and guided rides, all aimed at building confidence, improving health, and connecting people in their local area.

The Barclays Community Sport Fund is offering grants to grassroots organisations using sport to tackle inequality and improve wellbeing. With a focus on football, cricket and tennis, funding supports projects that increase participation among women, girls, and underrepresented groups, particularly in areas of high deprivation.

Grants of £5,000 to £80,000 are available to support early years settings working with young children from armed forces families. The funding aims to help enhance childcare and education provision to better meet the specific needs of these children, with projects lasting up to two years.

£6.3 million fund launching to support grassroots projects improving men’s health in disadvantaged communities.

Grants of up to £25,000 available for UK charities delivering projects in some of the world’s most deprived communities.

Grants of up to £500 to help athletics clubs grow membership, strengthen volunteers, and improve member experience.

Up to £450,000 available for organisations supporting young people facing homelessness and tackling inequality in the housing system.

Paid opportunity for artists to deliver creative workshops as part of Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s Summer 2026 family programme.

Grants of £25,000 available to support innovative creative tech projects across the West Midlands.

This funding is aimed at organisations supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with a strong focus on prevention, life skills, employment support, and helping people build stable, independent lives. Projects supporting young people, care leavers, and women facing multiple disadvantages are particularly encouraged to apply.

Arts and cultural organisations based in England, including museums, libraries, community organisations and local councils with a cultural project, are invited to apply for a digital commission. Support and funding of up to £16,000, inc VAT, is available, with a maximum of £8,000 available for audio-only projects.