The Trust operates a three-year rotation system, with different fields of interests being funded each year:
- In 2026, the first two rounds will focus on People experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The third and fourth rounds will focus on unpaid carers.
- In 2027, the first two rounds will focus on reducing loneliness for 60s and over. The third and fourth rounds will focus on mental health for young carers.
The Trust awards grants of either £1,000 or £5,000 depending on the grant round:
- Round 1 – £1,000
- Round 2 – £5,000
- Round 3 – £1,000
- Round 4 – £5,000
The level of grant awarded is determined by the income of the charity:
- Grants of £1,000 are available for charities with an operating income of between £100,000 and £1 million.
- Grants of £5,000 are available for charities with a minimum operating income of £1 million. There is no maximum level.
Charities may only apply for one grant per calendar year.
Who Can Apply
Organisations registered with the Charity Commission (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or OSCR, or exempt from registration, can apply.
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding:
- Any not-for-profit organisation (eg social enterprise and community foundation) that is not a UK registered charity or organisation exempt from registration.
- Charities with an income of less than £100,000.
- Overseas projects.
- Capital projects, including churches, schools, hospitals, hospices, museums, galleries and theatres.
- Churches even when they are used by community groups.
- Schools, including activities.
- Village halls.
- Minibuses or other vehicles.
- Shopmobility.
- Charities involved with religion (including repair of church fabric).
- Charities involved with animals (welfare and conservation).
- Individuals, including individuals embarking on a trip overseas with a charitable organisation.
- Individual hospices.
- Students.
- Scouts, Guides, Cubs, Brownies.
- Sea Cadets.
- Holidays, including respite holidays.
- Salaries (unless the staff member is specifically employed for the project).
The Trust operates a three-year rotation system, with different fields of interests being funded each year.
Support will be available for the following priorities in 2026:
- Rounds 3 and 4 – Unpaid carers: Projects that provide therapeutic support, including healthy eating and outdoor activities. Projects must focus exclusively on unpaid carers, without extending services to other groups.
The project must fall within the relevant category for the year the application is submitted and organisations may only make one application during any one year.
How To Apply
There are normally four application rounds per year with applications accepted for one month only, usually in February, April, July, and September. Charities can only apply for one round per calendar year.
Applicants should first read the guidelines and FAQs before starting the application process.
The online application form can be found on the Trust’s website.