Grants of up to £2,400 are available to vulnerable children and young people who have experienced significant crises impacting their well-being and education. The funding which is being provided through the Buttle UK Chances for Children grants programme aims to provide tailored support packages that can include essential items and activities to enhance learning and development, such as laptops, books, Wi-Fi access, educational materials, and extra-curricular activities. Eligible beneficiaries include children aged 2-18 living with parents or carers, and young people up to age 20 living independently, provided they are engaged in at least 12 hours of education or training per week. Applicants must be living on a low income, experiencing financial hardship, and have moved beyond the immediate crisis while actively engaging with support services. Applications are submitted by frontline professionals from registered charities, housing associations, or public sector organisations who work directly with the young person. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no specified closing date and are typically processed within three working days, with some cases qualifying for same-day decisions. Grants Available to Support Children and Young People who have Experienced Significant Crises (UK)
Not for profit organisations and private law firms working with vulnerable young migrants can apply for grants of up to £30,000. The grants can be used to support legal work that benefits young migrants living in poverty who face significant disadvantage or discrimination as a result of their immigration status. Applicants should note that the average grant size is around £12,000 and £15,000. The funding is being made available through the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) for Vulnerable Young Migrants, and the closing date for applications is 30 March 2026. Funding to Support Vulnerable Migrants (UK)
Grants are available to individuals through the Gardening with Disabilities Trust to enable them to continue gardening despite advancing illness, age, or disability. To apply for a grant, individuals must provide a letter from their doctor or other healthcare professional indicating their disability and a copy of another official document, such as a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or a Blue Parking Badge. The Trust offers various support measures, including adapting private gardens to meet the special needs of the disabled, making grants towards tools, raised beds, paving, and greenhouses. Preference will be given to keen gardeners who can no longer garden due to their physical disabilities. Further information on how to apply is available on the Gardening with Disabilities Trust website. Funding Available for Disabled Gardeners (UK)
The Happy Days Children’s Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs. The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused. Activities include family day trips, and family holiday breaks. Applications can be submitted by parents, guardians, grandparents or siblings, as well as GPs, consultants, nurses or social workers. Groups that work with special needs children, including SEN schools and women’s refuges, are also eligible to apply for funding for either a day trip, theatre visit, or a group activity holiday. Applications can be made at any time. Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK)
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Grants of up to £35,000 are available for charitable organisations working to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness. The grants are available to support new and untested ideas and projects that could lead to wider changes in policy or practice in addressing homelessness. The grants can be used to support organisations’ day-to-day running costs as well as funding for specific projects or activities. Within the programme there is a strong focus on new and innovative approaches to delivering services and developing organisations. Priority is given to projects that focus on homelessness among people involved in the criminal justice system, people affected by migration, and young people and women with specific support needs. The funding is available through the London Homelessness Foundation Grants Programme. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed every three months. Grants of up to £35,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (London)
Applications are now open for the Small Charity Week 2026 match funding campaign, which provides a valuable opportunity for small charities to secure vital unrestricted income.
Closing date: 11th February 2026.
Small charities and community groups in England can apply now for grants of £500–£2,000 to support community-led projects tackling local issues. The Grassroots Grants programme, delivered by the environmental regeneration charity Groundwork, supports organisations with annual income under £25,000, prioritising those serving marginalised communities and areas in the top 15% of deprivation. Previous projects have ranged from youth clubs and food-growing schemes to mental health workshops and activities reducing isolation among older residents. Funding can cover staff or volunteer expenses, equipment and materials, core running costs like rent and utilities, training, and consultancy for organisational development. Applications can be submitted at any time between January and September 2026. Decisions will usually be made within 10 weeks of the application being submitted. Grassroot Grants of up to £2,000 Available to Tackle Local Issues (England)
Grants of up to £500 are available for individuals, community groups, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations to encourage people across the UK to get involved with outdoor activities and experiences. The funding is provided by the Alpkit Foundation, which aims to break down barriers to outdoor participation by supporting projects that promote diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, as well as participation, education, conservation and protection of the natural environment, and health and wellbeing. The grants aim to provide some level of support rather than fully funding projects. Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed every two months. There is no limit to how many times an applicant may apply, but applications should be submitted at least three months before the project start date. Grants of up to £500 for Outdoor Activity Projects (UK)
sobus
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Email info@sobus.org.uk
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.