Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; support children through awful experiences; encourage achievement through adversity; purchase vital equipment; provide care; bolster existing initiatives; initiate brand new projects; and satisfy basic needs. Groups that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply. The next deadline to apply is mid-February 2023 for the March meeting of Trustees. Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children (UK)

New Philanthropy Capital is making funding available to charities and other not-for-profit organisations working to support disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in the UK who are facing financial hardship. The Open Philanthropy Fund – Tackling Financial Hardship Funds will award funding via two streams to support groups including asylum seekers, young people, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, those with experience of domestic violence, single parent households, women and girls, and people with disabilities. Panel A’s Fund offers grants of up to £15,000 to organisations with a turnover of less than £100,000, and Panel B’s Fund offers grants of up to £25,000 to organisations with a turnover of less than £200,000. The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 16th December 2022. Funding to Support Communities Facing Financial Hardship (UK)

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to local charities and not for profit organisations for projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for of those in need in the UK. The funding is being made available through the Screwfix Foundations and the grants are available for all kinds 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 on a quarterly basis. The next closing date for applications is the 10th February 2023. Screwfix Foundation (UK)

As part of its new grant-making strategy, BBC Children in Need is awarding grants of up to £40,000 per year for up to three years to support the projects costs of registered charities and not-for-profit organisations (including Special Schools) working with disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 years or under living in the UK, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. The funding will support the delivery of a specific piece of work (project), and could be spent on project staff costs, trips and outings, volunteer expenses and/or moveable equipment. Groups requesting £15,000 or less will receive a quicker decision. Expressions of interest should be submitted in the first instance. Applications can be made at any time. Applications Invited for BBC Children in Need’s Project Grants (UK, Isle of Man & Channel Islands)

Charities and other not-for-profit organisations can ally for grants of up to £2,000 as part of a City of London Corporation campaign to offer ‘warm space’ events for vulnerable people throughout the winter. The Corporatiom will support organisations to hold events anywhere in the City of London and on the housing estates it runs across the capital, that enable the elderly, those living on their own, and vulnerable people to come together and stay warm in friendly and non-judgemental spaces where everyone is welcome. Individuals can apply for funding through a City of London-based constituted group or organisation, resident association, or a charity. Applications for ‘Warm Spaces Small Grants’ can be made at any time. Grants to Provide Warm Spaces for Vulnerable People (London)