Grants of up to £10,000 are available through the National Deaf Children’s Society’s Community Grants Programme for community groups, charities, and not-for-profit organisations supporting deaf children and their families across the UK. In this round, funding will support projects and activities that promote the development of deaf children in their early years (ages 0–5). This stage is crucial, particularly for children who may face challenges with language, communication, and social skills without the right support. Projects may involve families, professionals, and older deaf children provided they contribute to early years development. Funding can cover costs such as venue hire, transport, promotional materials, wages for sessional workers, interpreters, language tutors, and equipment. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with set assessment dates throughout the year. Grants to Support Early Years Development for Deaf Children (UK)

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to local charities and not-for-profit organisations (including specialist not-for-profit schools) to fund projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for those in need in the UK. The funding is being made available through Screwfix Foundations, and the grants are available for a wide range of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas to decorating the homes of people living with sickness and disabilities. Applications are reviewed every quarter, and the next deadline for applications is 10 February 2026. Screwfix Foundation (UK)

Grants are available to support registered charities that run educational projects with children and young people under the age of 25 in marginalised communities within the UK and internationally. The Educational Opportunity Foundation typically makes grants totalling approximately £700,000 in any given year. For UK projects, the focus is on improving the educational outcomes and life chances of care-experienced young people. For international projects, the focus is on improving the quality, sustainability, and access to education for young people in marginalised and deprived communities. Grants for UK projects range from £30,000 to £60,000, and for international projects, up to £60,000. There is a two-stage application process. The closing date for applications is 13 May 2026 for International grants and 14 January 2026 for UK grants. Applications shortlisted at this stage will be invited to submit a Stage 2 proposal. Funding to Support Education in Disadvantaged Areas (UK / International)

Grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 are available for charitable organisations delivering suicide awareness and prevention programmes across the UK. Funded by the David Riddell Memorial CIO, the grants support innovative projects that educate people about suicidal ideation and inform them of ways to prevent suicide. Eligible applicants include charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and community interest companies limited by guarantee. Preference is given to smaller organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million. Funding can be used for both project delivery and core costs, including full cost recovery. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and, if successful, are typically funded within three months. Grants for Suicide Awareness & Prevention Projects (UK)

Charitable organisations and care homes for the elderly can apply for grants of up to £250 for activities which provide musical entertainment and related activities for the elderly. Some of the charities that have received grants in the past include the Theatre Chipping Norton to help fund high-calibre music recitals in six Care Homes in the area and Sue Ryder Care, Lancashire, to fund access to music therapy workshops at Birchley Hall near Wigan and St Helen’s. The grants are made available through the charity Concertina. The next closing date for applications is 30 April 2026. Music Grants for Older People (England & Wales)