Which? Fund Accepting Applications for 2026 Funding Round

Which?, the UK’s consumer champion, is offering grants to UK-registered charities, universities with exempt charitable status, and not-for-profit Community Interest Companies registered in the UK, to support research projects aiming to improve understanding of the specific consumer harms that diverse and disadvantaged communities experience, and develop evidence-based solutions.
 
This year, Which? Has made £75,000 available for proposals specifically in two policy areas:

• Next-generation energy business models supporting the clean energy transition.

• Online choice architecture. 

In each of these areas, Which? is interested in funding work that:

• Improves understanding of consumer harms affecting diverse and disadvantaged communities in relation to these topics.

• Identifies and tests evidence led, pragmatic solutions to consumer harm experienced by diverse and disadvantaged communities in these areas.

• Develops partnerships and encourages collaborative work around these topics. 

There is no set minimum or maximum grant. It is anticipated that a small number of high-quality projects will be funded.
There is a two-stage application process. Groups should submit a stage one application form, being shortlisted to complete a full application.
 
The deadline to submit a Stage One application is 30 March 2026.
 
For more information, please visit The Which? Fund - Which? Policy and insight

¬The Planned Interventions Programme (PIP) 2026/27 is now open for applications

The programme aims to engage the ‘most at risk’ young people between the ages of 9 to 25 years in positive experiences and opportunities, as a diversion from involvement in sectarian activities, civil disorder or criminal behaviour. Please click here to find further information on the programme and apply now through the Education Authority (EA) online portal: Planned Intervention Programme – EANI Funding

Delivered annually as part of the Executive’s wider ‘Together: Building a United Community (T:BUC)’ strategy, the Programme is funded by The Executive Office and administered by EA.

Any constituted organisation (youth clubs, community groups, faith-based groups, uniformed groups, voluntary organisations etc.) can apply for funding. We strongly encourage applicants to register for one of the application support workshops. Workshop registration link: https://buytickets.at/eayouthservice/2037171

Support may be requested by emailing plannedintervention@eani.org.uk.

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust prioritises funding for larger initiatives that have a significant impact on rural communities

Applications for funding for projects and initiatives falling within the Objects of the Trust can be made in writing to:

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
Tiddington Road
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 7BJ

E-mail: nfu_mutual_charitable_trust@nfumutual.co.uk

For 2026, we have updated the application process, please review the FAQs and application form before submitting your application.

When applying, please ensure that you include the following details:

• A description of the project or initiative, and the organisation for which funding is being requested

• The individual outcomes you hope to achieve through funding and how these will be measured

• The amount of funding sought and a breakdown of the funding requested

• Any relevant business plans

• Information on other funding that has been applied for or secured

• Details of how the Trust would be recognised for its support

• Confirmation of whether the organisation is a registered charity

The Trust prioritises funding for larger initiatives that have a significant impact on rural communities. In particular, the Trustees are interested in projects that support the education of young people in rural areas or that help to relieve poverty within these communities. If you are a smaller charity, we encourage you to contact your local agency, as there may be opportunities to receive support through the Agency Giving Fund. For more information about your local agency, please find your local agency office.

The Trustees review applications twice a year, with meetings currently held in June and December.

Applications for the June 2026 meeting open on 30th January 2026, with a submission deadline of 24th April 2026. 

The application window for the December 2026 meeting is TBC. For more information, please visit Applications for Funding | Charitable Trust | NFU Mutual

Apply for a £500 Grow Wild grant to bring your nature project to life this summer!

Applications for our UK-wide Grow Wild Youth Grant programme are now open! Apply by 3pm on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

Are you aged 16–25 and live in the UK? Apply for a £500 Grow Wild grant to bring your nature project to life this summer!

We are calling on young individuals to come up with a project idea to champion UK native plants and/or fungi.  

Whether you're into sowing or sewing, photography or video making, science or cooking... if you've got an idea, we want to hear from you. 

What You Get

• A £500 grant for your project. This can be used for anything you might need such as materials, equipment, resources and training to develop your skills.

• Support, online sessions and resources from Grow Wild.

• Opportunities to connect with other participants across the UK and see your project featured in a collective portfolio.

• The chance to complete Kew's Young Environmental Leader Award designed to work alongside your Grow Wild project and recognise your achievements. 

For more information and to apply, please vist Youth Grants | Grow Wild | Kew

PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme

€40million funding for grassroots projects through PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme

Funding totalling €40million has been allocated for cross-community and cross-border projects through the new PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme.

The Change Maker Funding Programme is a major investment designed to help communities strengthen local relationships and build lasting connections. 

The programme is providing grants of up to €100,000 for each project, supporting people to people projects that encourage cross-community and cross-border cooperation.

The grants are flexible, allowing groups to tailor activities to local needs while placing cross-community or cross-border engagement at the centre.

The Change Maker Funding Programme is part of PEACEPLUS, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

The Change Maker Funding Programme has been shaped to be clear and accessible, with a simplified application process that allows community groups, voluntary organisations and other local bodies to access funding from the PEACEPLUS programme. 

It is delivered by Pobal on behalf of SEUPB, with Co-operation Ireland, Rural Action and East Border Region offering practical, direct support to applicants. 

Funding is available on a rolling basis until 2027, giving organisations ongoing opportunities to develop ideas and seek support.

Projects supported through the programme will contribute to PEACEPLUS themes that focus on building peaceful and thriving communities, as well as strengthening partnerships and collaboration. 

For more information and to apply, please visit Change Maker Funding Programme | SEUPB

Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust Accepting Applications for First 2026 Funding Round

The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust is offering grants for UK-registered charities working across the UK to help those most in need.

The Trust operates a three-year rotation system, with different fields of interest being funded each year. There are normally four application rounds per year, with applications accepted for one month only, usually in February, April, July, and September. Charities can apply for one round per calendar year.

In 2026, Rounds 1 and 2 will focus on projects supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Focus will be given to projects that provide life skills, including food education, healthy living, and budgeting. Priority will be given to people leaving the armed forces, leaving prison, or care. 

In this round, grants of £1,000 are available for UK-registered charities with an operating income of between £100,000 and £1 million. Applications will not be accepted from CICs or other not-for-profit organisations that are not a UK-registered charity.

The deadline for Round 1 is 28 February 2026. For more information, please visit Home - The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust

Randal Charitable Foundation Invites Applications for 2026 Funding Round

Randal Charitable Foundation is offering grants of between £5,000 and £30,000 for UK-based charities with a global operation to deliver innovative projects and initiatives that drive positive, life-saving, and life-transforming change in communities in the UK.

The Foundation’s current call for funding is for projects that fall under the following categories:

• Healthcare and nutrition for the most vulnerable, making lasting change and bringing immediate benefit.

• Clean water and sanitation for the most vulnerable, for long-term impact, including supporting improvements at the community level.

Funding is for projects shown to deliver proven, effective impact, as well as innovative, novel, or disruptive projects that can make a real difference.

Proposed projects should be completed within 12 months of the receipt of funding.

Applications can be submitted at any time until a sufficient number of applications have been received. For more information, please visit Randal foundation

B&Q Foundation Offers Grants for Home Starter Kits

One-off grants are available for UK registered charities who are providing home-starter packs for people in need to move into their home.

The funding is intended for UK charities working to improve the lives of people in need by supporting projects that make homes safe, welcoming, and comfortable.

Grants support home starter kits to help individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disabilities, illness, or financial hardship to feel more settled and supported in their living spaces.

Grants of up to £10,000 are available for kits, with a maximum allocation of £500 per kit. Kits to be delivered within 12 months.

The grants can support:

• Small electrical appliances e.g. microwaves, TV.

• White goods.

• Decoration e.g. pictures, throws, etc.

• Furniture

• Bedding

• Cleaning items, DIY tools

• Flooring, Paint

• Kitchen utensils

• Storage

• Home retailer gift cards

• Curtains/blinds

• Lighting fixtures/lamps

• Safety items, eg, smoke alarms

• Gardening tools, plants, outdoor furniture

• Basic home repair materials

• Laundry essentials, eg, drying racks, baskets.

There are four application windows in 2026.

The first deadline for applications is 20 February 2026. For more information, please visit B&Q Foundation 2026- Home Starter Kits | Neighbourly

B&Q Foundation Accepting Applications for First Round of 2026

The B&Q Foundation Grants programme is provided by B&Q Foundation and managed by Neighbourly, a platform used by local Good Causes across the UK and Ireland. 

UK registered charities who are working to improve the lives of people in need can apply now for one-off grants of up to £10,000  for home improvement projects that will be completed in the next 12 months.

The funding is intended for UK charities working to improve the lives of people in need by supporting projects that make homes safe, welcoming, and comfortable. Grants are for essential home improvements and home starter kits—helping individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disabilities, illness, or financial hardship to feel more settled and supported in their living spaces.

The funding is for projects that improve accommodation or gardens connected to accommodation.

The funds are restricted and can only be used on a project to provide, maintain, repair or improve housing or community space.

There are four application windows in 2026.

The first deadline for applications is 20 February 2026. For more information, please visit B&Q Foundation 2026- Home Improvement Grants | Neighbourly

Magdalen Hospital Trust Accepting Applications

The Trust makes grants to promote the welfare of young people, under the age of 25 years, who suffer from various effects of social deprivation, abuse, mental and physical handicap, inadequate housing, lack of education or training, and the problems derived from unemployment and broken families.

Grants of between £500 and £2,000 are available to UK-based Charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) working with vulnerable children and young adults, especially those at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation.

The funding will support project costs. Projects can include those that provide:

• Training for work and personal development

• Clubs and play schemes

• Safeguarding education

• Mental health support and counselling

• Emergency care.

There are three funding rounds in 2026.

The first deadline for applications is 28 February 2026. For more information, please visit Magdalen Hospital Trust - Applying for a Grant

Henry Moore Foundation Accepting Applications for First 2026 Funding Round

Grants are available for not-for-profit organisations for projects and activities that promote the growth and development of sculpture across historical, modern, and contemporary registers, and research that expands the appreciation of sculpture.

The Henry Moore Foundation offers funding in the following categories:

• New projects and commissions: Grants of up to £20,000 to encourage new thinking about sculpture or sculpture history or contribute to public awareness and appreciation of sculpture.

• Acquisitions and collections: Grants of up to £20,000 for museums and galleries to acquire or conserve sculpture for their collections, cataloguing, and display costs.

• Research and development:

• Long-term grants of up to £20,000 for projects that require funding for more than one year, such as a permanent collection catalogue.

• Small research grants of up to £2,500 for academics, curators, and independent scholars for research costs on the history and interpretation of sculpture.

• Conferences, lectures, and publications: Grants of up to £5000 to publish a new book or journal, or to stage a conference or other event related to sculpture.

There are typically four deadlines per year. This funding round is for projects starting or opening to the public, no sooner than 1 April 2026.

The next application deadline is 1 March 2026. For more information please visit Henry Moore Grants

Funding Advice Session with BCPP

The Building Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP) programme will be hosting two online sessions, offering funding guidance for community and voluntary organisations and community pharmacies.

Both sessions will take place on Wednesday,11th February at 12pm-1pm and 7pm-8pm respectively.

This is a great opportunity for voluntary/community organisations and community pharmacies to seek advice on how to apply for BCPP funding and whether they are eligible.

Delivered by the Community Development and Health Network (CDHN), BCPP funding is for projects which tackle the root causes of poor health.
By root causes, we mean mental health challenges, poor housing conditions, low educational attainment, and poverty and debt.
We specifically target communities most affected by health inequalities to ensure those most in need are included.

Registration: https://www.cdhn.org/event/funding-information-session-bcpp

Small Grants for Social Inclusion and Health & Wellbeing Projects in UK

UK registered not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000 can apply for grants of up to £3,000 per year for three years to support projects in the following areas:

• Social inclusion – promoting social inclusion for vulnerable and marginalised communities through projects that relieve poverty, loneliness and other social issues.

• Health and wellbeing – improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities. Grants have enabled people with disabilities, those facing life limiting illnesses and people from disadvantaged and marginalised communities to benefit from improved physical and mental health.

Priority will be given to projects serving the most disadvantaged communities within the UK.

Funding provided through this programme is restricted and must be used exclusively for the project. Core costs or staff salaries may be covered, provided these expenses are directly attributable to the delivery of the project

Grants of up to £3,000 per year for three years are available. The total cost of the project should not exceed £50,000.

Approximately 100 community-based organisations are awarded grants each year.

Applications will be accepted from 28 January (9am) to 11 February 2026 (12 noon). For more information, please visit Small grants - King Charles III Charitable Fund

Funding to Support Young People with Mental Health Issues Across the UK

The Sasha Foundation is offering grants for charitable organisations working with young people across the UK, with a preference for projects that support young people with depression, mental health issues, or those confronting drug issues.

Typically, grants will be up to £10,000 and at most will be for up to 50% of the total cost of the proposed project. 

Funding can be used to support new, continuing, or one-off initiatives. Priority will be given to grassroots community groups and small-to-medium-sized voluntary organisations.

Additionally, the Foundation supports education and healthcare projects and programs in the third world, with a preference for education for young women. 

The trustees meet at least twice a year to consider applications.

The next deadline for applications is 1 April 2026. For more information please visit The Sasha Foundation – Welcome to The Sasha Foundation website

New PEACEPLUS funding call aimed at underrepresented groups

New PEACEPLUS funding call aimed at underrepresented groups

SEUPB is preparing a new PEACEPLUS funding opportunity under Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities.

It will focus on increasing capacity and cooperation among organisations that work with groups which have so far not been successful in gaining funding across the Programme. 

These include ex-security service personnel, new community and minority ethnic groups, those involved in traditional cultural expression and ex-prisoners and former combatants.

Ahead of the call opening, online/in person information sessions will take place from 19 to 27 February. Further details will be available shortly.

If you would like to participate, or if you need more information, please contact js.peaceplus@seupb.eu 

Saving Our Rural Heritage Grant – Applications Now Open!

Are you a community group in a rural area of Derry City & Strabane District Council?
If you're based in DERG, FAUGHAN or SPERRIN DEA, you could be eligible for a grant to support your local heritage project.

Grants available: £1,00 - £5,000 are now available to support local heritage projects.

Deadline to apply: 12 noon Thursday 19th February 2026.
 
If you're thinking of applying, RAPID are here to support you with guidance or advice.
 
For more information or an application pack please get in touch.
Email Sara at sara@rapidni.com or call 07821646552

KFC Youth Foundation - Community Grants Programme Webinar

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar on the KFC Youth Foundation’s Community Grants Programme 2026.
This year we’ve made the programme simpler, more accessible, and more closely aligned with our mission - and in this session we’ll walk you through all the key updates.

You’ll learn:

• What’s changing for 2026

• Who the programme is designed to support

• What we fund (and what we don’t)

• How to submit a strong application

• Common mistakes to avoid

• Key dates and next steps

We’ll also share helpful resources and answer your questions live.
If you’re planning to apply, this session is the best place to start.

To register please visit Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Blair Mayne Bursary Award Scheme

Opening for applications: 22 January 2026. 

• Are you aged 25 or younger?

• Are you thinking of pursuing a career in sport, academic study or adventure training?

• Would a £1000 bursary help?

The Blair Mayne Bursary Award Scheme, operated by Ards and North Down Borough Council, awards £1000 to successful applicants to help them realise their aspirations by helping fund a goal or a particular project.

This is an inclusive scheme and young people living with disability are invited to apply: one of the bursaries will be prioritised for an applicant with a disability.

Updated guidance notes and application form coming soon! 

Application forms can be picked up at Council offices at City Hall, Bangor and Church Street, Newtownards.

Opening for applications: 22 January 2026.

Closing date for applications: 26 February 2026 at 12noon

Blair Mayne Bursary Award Scheme - Ards and North Down Borough Council

Heritage Project Grant

Closing date 17/02/2026

Ards and North Down Borough Council's Heritage Project Funding is designed to assist heritage events, projects or activities, which take place in the North Down and Ards District.

The strategic objectives of Ards and North Down Borough Council's Arts & Heritage Department in supporting non-profit making organisations to deliver heritage projects are:

- To improve understanding, knowledge and enjoyment of local heritage
- To disseminate information about local heritage
- To promote and encourage heritage development and skills in the community
- To support well-being through heritage-based activity
- To ensure quality heritage experiences and best practice

A maximum grant of £500 is available.

Applications currently OPEN. Please download the Guidance Notes and Application Form below.

Deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 12noon.

For more information on Heritage Funding, visit: https://andculture.org.uk/funding

Climate Action Fund - Food Systems

Project location: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales

• Amount: £2,500,000 to £7,000,000

• A decision in: 39 weeks

• Programme status: Open to applications

We want to fund projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities.

We want to support ways of producing enough healthy, affordable food without harming the planet. 

We will do this by supporting work that: 

• works with nature to create resilient, sustainable and equitable food systems (this is called agroecology) 

• addresses the root cause of long-term problems, not just the symptoms (this is called systems change) 

You must meet one or more of our aims 

• Your project must work towards systems change in the way that:  

• community organisations grow and produce food – using agroecological methods 

• food gets distributed – aiming for equitable access to healthy, affordable food for all 

• offers people and communities different food options – especially those experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination  

For more detail, see our funding aims. 

You must meet all of these criteria

You must show us that you’ll: 

• work in a partnership 

• make a lasting impact on climate change, the environment and nature  

• significantly increase access to healthy, affordable food – especially for those experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination  

• have firm plans to measure the impact of your work  

• have firm plans to tell the story of your project to inspire others 

• show how you’ll meaningfully involve communities and organisations representing communities in your project 

For more detail, see criteria your project must meet. 

How much can you apply for

You can apply for a minimum of £2.5 million over 3 years. 

Most projects we fund will: 

• receive between £3 million and £5 million 

• run for between 5 and 7 years 

We expect to fund up to 10 projects in the first year. For more information, please visit Climate Action Fund - Food Systems | The National Lottery Community Fund