Grants are available for UK registered charities whose work supports vulnerable and marginalised people experiencing mental health issues, particularly those affected by bereavement, suicide, and online bullying. For its current grants round, the Kristina Martin Charitable Trust is offering a total of £400,000 in funding, which will be allocated across the following themes: homelessness and mental health; the impact of social media on mental health; reducing social isolation; and supporting the mental health of children and young people. Charities with an annual income of under £1 million are eligible to apply. The level of funding awarded for most grants will be determined by the Trustees. Applications open on the 24th October 2025 and close on the 12th December 2025. Funding to Improve Mental Health Support for Vulnerable & Marginalised People (UK)
To boost the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, the government has extended the Workplace Charging Scheme to support state-funded schools and education institutions to install EV chargepoint sockets at their sites. Eligible institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can receive 75% off the cost of purchasing and installing chargepoints, up to £2,500 per socket. There is a limit of 40 sockets per institution. Academy trusts can apply for up to a maximum of 40 sockets for each institution within the academy trust. Successful applicants will receive a voucher that is valid for 180 days from the date of issue. The installation must be completed by an authorised installer within this time. The closing date for applications is the 31st March 2026. EV Charging Scheme for Schools & Education Institutions (UK)
UK charities can apply for funding of up to £2,500 to enhance their online digital presence. The funding is available to charities with an average annual income of less than £1,000,000 to support digital expenditures that other funders may not cover. The funding will help organisations build websites and apps, digitise services, and purchase digital products. The funding is being made available through the Fat Beehive Foundation, and trustees are particularly keen to support traditionally hard-to-fund organisations, such as those supporting prisoners, refugees, or disadvantaged youth. Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed at trustee meetings in April and October. The deadline for applications is the end of September for the October meeting and the end of March for the April meeting. The closing date for the next round of applications is 31 March 2026. Funding to Improve Online Digital Presence for Small Charities (UK)
The Racial Justice Fund supports projects working for long-lasting systemic change rather than immediate relief or service delivery. To date, the fund has awarded £2 million to 13 organisations, with an average grant of just over £150,000. Applicants can typically request up to £250,000, though there is no formal maximum.
A pre-application call with the Trust for London team is highly recommended. The Fund lead is available to discuss your idea and application. While there is currently no formal deadline, it’s advised to progress your application sooner rather than later.
What’s funded:
- Projects tackling the root causes of racial injustice and poverty, aiming for systemic change rather than service delivery
- Activities may include campaigning, research, closing the racial wealth gap, creating Black-led co-operatives, equitable contracting, increasing access to housing and good jobs, and more
- The focus is on economic empowerment and addressing root causes
Eligibility:
- Organisations must have at least three trustees or directors
- Work must be based in London or directly benefit Londoners
- Open to charities and groups undertaking charitable activities, including CICs
- Priority for organisations with majority leadership by Black and minoritised communities and a strong track record in racial justice or economic empowerment
Small grants of up to £600 are available to support vulnerable older people living on low incomes in England and Wales. The funding which is being made available through the charity Friends of the Elderly assists individuals and couples who are of or over the state pension age, have savings of less than £5,000, and do not meet the criteria for other funders. The funding aims to assist with various needs such as purchasing a new fridge, paying unexpected bills, obtaining food and clothing, or covering gas and electricity costs. To apply for these grants, individuals must submit their applications through a third-party Referral Agent. Acceptable Referral Agents include charities, local authorities, housing associations, community organisations, Information, Advice and Guidance providers, as well as social services representatives. Applications can be submitted at any time. Grants for Older People on Low Incomes (England & Wales)
We are a safe place away from the urban world around us. Yet we are urban. We are URBAN WILD…a wild walled kitchen garden in the heart of Shepherd’s Bush. Our projects support the community. The garden is a sanctuary for wildlife and tackles the pressing issue of climate change. We are kind to the environment and to the wildlife and we are kind to each other. WE WANT TO KEEP OUR GREAT WORK GROWING…https://www.spacehive.com/white-city-garden-extended-access
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is making grants of up to £60,000 per year (over 3 to 5 years) available to support not-for-profit organisations working towards migrant justice in the UK. The Migration Fund aims to support organisations to build on their services to strengthen relationships with migrants and diaspora communities, and help them plan for positive change. The Foundation will consider applications for core funding and funding dedicated to specific programmes and partnerships. Potential applicants need to contact the Foundation to discuss ideas before submitting applications related to this focus area. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Funding to Support Migrant Justice (UK)
Grants are available to charities, specialist schools, CIOs, and other not-for-profit organisations including scout and guide groups, and housing associations, that are working to raise the quality of life for people in England and Wales. The Bernard Sunley Foundation aims to provide greater opportunities for the young, elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged by supporting capital projects in the areas of community, education, health and social welfare. The types of projects that could be supported include improvements to village halls, supporting children and adults with special educational and learning needs, improvements to hospices and treatment clinics, and supporting day centres for the elderly. The Foundation offers three levels of grants. These are large grants of £25,000 and above; medium grants of up to £20,000 and small grants of £5,000 and under. Large and medium grants are considered and agreed upon at Trustees’ meetings. Small grants are agreed by Trustees on a monthly basis and form the majority of grants awarded. Applications can be made at any time. Funding for Projects that Raise People’s Quality of Life (England & Wales)
The Worshipful Company of Cooks is offering funding for local charities and voluntary groups running community food or cooking projects. Projects must have a connection with the City of London or be located in neighbouring City fringe boroughs. Set up in commemoration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Elizabeth Fund offers small one-off grants of up to £1,000 to deserving projects or good causes that are related to food and cooking. With a preference for ‘start-up’ ventures, this funding is often given at short notice to encourage small, local charitable enterprises by helping to create a positive, short-term impact. The cost of personal cooking equipment (e.g. cooks’ whites or knives) will be considered on an exceptional basis. Applications can be submitted at any time. Funding for Community Food/Cooking Projects (London)
Small Homeless charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people rebuild their lives. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a registered charity and have an annual turnover of under £500,000, with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months. Typically, organisations awarded funding operate residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. The funding is being made available through Help the Homeless, a grant-giving trust, founded in 1975, to help homeless people off the streets and enable them to live healthy, independent lives. Previously funded projects include the Booth Centre, an advice and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester, which received a grant of £1,500 to transform the centre and a grant of £3,000 to the Amber Foundation to enable the Foundation to buy new bedroom furniture for their residential centre in Devon. The next closing date for applications is the 15th December 2025. Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)
sobus
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Telephone 020 7952 1230
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.