Grants of between £500 and £2,500 are available to smaller UK registered charities with a focus on projects that improve the quality of life and social engagement for people with severe physical and/or learning disabilities.
It is particularly interested in providing core funding, as well as support for specific projects, and in helping smaller charities where a modest grant is likely to be of greater benefit.
The Foundation’s Small Grants Programme funding round opened on Friday 1 August 2025 with a deadline for applications of Sunday 31 August 2025 or as soon as 150 applications have been received, whichever is the earlier. The funding round has a focus on projects that “focus on projects that improve the quality of life and social engagement for people with severe physical and/or learning disabilities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland”.
The Foundation does not fund larger charities, branches of national organisations or individuals. Its specific areas of interest are support for:
- Education and youth development
- Environmental conservation/preservation/protection/improvement - in particular where this would encourage the provision of access by members of the general public.
- Improving physical wellbeing.
- The provision and/or maintenance of care and accommodation for the sick and elderly, and
- The relief of persons in need, hardship or distress by reason of disaster or as a consequence of social or economic circumstance.
UK registered charities with an annual income of under £750,000 may apply for a one-off grant of between £500 and £2,500. There is no specific requirement for matched funding.
Further information, guidance and details about how to apply is available on the Foundation's website. Early application is advised.