Charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of between £50,000 and £1 million to support a wide range of activities and projects to improve transport and travel independence for disabled people. The funding is available for projects and activities taking place for one to three years. The funding is being made available through the Motability Foundation’s Organisation Grants programme, and covers active travel, wheelchairs and mobility aids, community and shared transport, driving tuition, travel training schemes, and initiatives to strengthen the community transport sector. Applications are now open through the Foundation’s website, and closing dates vary across the different funding streams included in the programme. Grants of up to £1 Million Available to Improving Travel Independence for Disabled People (UK)
Protection Approaches is inviting applications from London-based community organisations to join Design. Build. Act: Community Responses to Hate, a 10-month programme offering £5,000, training, and ongoing support. Partners will co-design and deliver initiatives to raise awareness of hate crime and support victims. No previous experience with hate crime work is required.
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Young Londoners preparing for higher education or vocational training can now apply for bursaries of between £1,000 and £2,000 from the Portal Trust. The scheme supports 18–25-year-olds from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds who permanently reside in specified inner London boroughs. Awards are made according to individual need, overall demand, and the Trust’s available budget, helping to cover tuition fees, equipment, and living costs. The deadline to submit applications is 25th November 2025. Education Bursaries Available to Disadvantaged Young People (London)
Funding is available for registered charities working with the most vulnerable people. One-off grants of up to £5,000, or grants of up to £3,000 a year for 3 years are available both in the UK and internationally to support organisations that promote access to justice (particularly for people trying to get support to meet their basic personal needs), equality of opportunity, or a sustainable environment. The funding, which is made available through the Matrix Causes Fund, can be used for core activities that support vulnerable persons such as prisoners, asylum seekers, people with mental health difficulties, people (particularly children) with disabilities, or women in refuges. Applications from organisations not registered as a charity but established for charitable purposes may also be considered. The next deadline for applications is the midday on the 30 September 2025. Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People (UK)
Funding is now available to help deliver The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Additional Needs and Alternative Provision settings. The funding is being offered by the charity, with support from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport. Learn more here
Deadline: 11 December 2025
The DPO Centre, a leading Data Protection Officer resource centre delivering expert data protection and privacy advice, invites applications to their Charity and Community Fund, which provides charities and not-for-profit organisations access to their data protection consultancy services at an 80% reduced rate. Applicants will receive support from subject matter experts and data protection professionals to help decrease the potential for compliance failure across their organisation, leading to fewer data breaches. Organisations can apply for funding of up to £10,000 towards a range of consultancy services, including data protection training, policy drafting and reviews, data sharing, impact assessments, and gap analysis. The DPO Centre has set aside a £150,000 funding pot, split into 3 application periods throughout the year. The closing date for this application period is the 1st October 2025. Funding Towards Data Protection Consultancy Services (UK)
The British Gas Energy Trust has reopened its Individuals and Families Fund, offering grants of up to £1,700 to help households struggling with energy debt on either prepayment or credit accounts. Read more here.
UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to help children and adults suffering from severe learning difficulties and autism. The funding is being made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works as well and cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools; employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture; play schemes and play therapy schemes; day and social activities centres; support for families, including respite schemes; independent living schemes; support in the community schemes; and Snoezelen rooms. The next deadline for applications seeking funding over £9,000 is the 1st December 2025. Applications for £9,000 and below can be submitted at any time. Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK)
Charities, CICs, CIOs, schools, local authorities, and community partnerships can apply for grants of £30,000 to £100,000 to expand youth work in areas of England with high levels of antisocial behaviour. Funded through the £19 million Million Hours Fund, projects must offer activities for young people aged 10–18 (or up to 25 with SEND), helping improve wellbeing, life skills, and access to trusted adults. Activities may include drop-in clubs, sports or creative sessions, peer support, or street-based outreach, delivered by trained staff or volunteers. The funding can be used for staff salaries, volunteer expenses, training, and other direct delivery costs such as materials, equipment, and food. Projects must take place in eligible ward areas identified by police data and be youth-led and inclusive. Most funding must be spent by March 2026. Applications close at 12 noon on 22 October 2025, or earlier if oversubscribed. £19M Million Fund Opens for Youth Work Projects (England)
UK-registered charities and not-for-profit organisations working in medicine, elderly care, disability, education, and youth services can apply for grants of up to £2,000. The funding is being made available through the Edgar E. Lawley Foundation. The Foundations has a total annual grant making budget of £150,000–£200,000. Preference is given to smaller, community-based charities making a measurable impact within the UK. Funding is unrestricted but must support charitable purposes aligned with the Foundation’s priorities, including health care, community wellbeing, arts education, and skills development in commerce and industry. Applications must be submitted via the Foundation’s online form, with no additional documentation required. The deadline is 31 October 2025. Early application is strongly advised due to high demand. Edgar E. Lawley Foundation Announces Launch of its 2025–26 Grants Programme (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.