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New Guides for Fundraisers

As organisations are getting underway with preparing for the new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) to come into effect on 1 November 2025, this month we have published three new guides for fundraisers in three key areas. These cover fundraising events, and fundraising through social media and online gaming. You can read our blog from our Head of Policy, Paul Winyard, for more details on what each guide covers. 

With the Data (Use and Access) Act recently receiving Royal Assent, we’ve published information on what charities should be aware of at this stage before the relevant part of the Act comes into force allowing ‘soft opt-in’ for charities. This includes how charities can start preparing for the new rules for charity direct marketing coming into effect.

We have published information, supported by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), on what charities should know about the new rules for charity direct marketing in the Data (Use and Access) Act.

 

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Enterprise Support

A great opportunity for anyone running a social enterprise in wellbeing or social care.

There’s a new Start-up Support Programme offering:

  • £2,000 grant (for up to 5 entrepreneurs)
  • 1-to-1 mentoring
  • Group training
  • Networking & business resources

It’s open to people in Camden, Hackney, Islington, Southwark, Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, or H&F, and for businesses that are a CIC, Ltd Company, or Charity.

Registration opens 1st July 2025
Open Day: Tuesday 22nd July, 2–6pm @ The Enterprise Hub (SE1 6NT)
Light refreshments provided
More info & registration link: https://trampolinecic.org/startup-support-programme

 

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7stars Foundation Announces New Grant Funding Round (UK)

The 7stars Foundation is accepting applications for grant funding to support young people aged 16 and under in the UK who are affected by abuse, addiction, homelessness, or caring responsibilities. Registered charities, council-run children’s homes, and schools with an annual turnover below £1.5 million are eligible to apply. Grants include up to £2,500 for projects, £1,500 for Shine Bright or Social Impact grants, and up to £500 for individual direct grants requested by professionals. Funding is intended for activities and items that address immediate needs, provide long-term support, or promote wellbeing and potential among young people in the foundation’s priority areas. The application deadline is 31 August 2025. 7stars Foundation Announces New Grant Funding Round (UK)

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Grants to Promote Mental Health & Wellbeing for Young People (UK)

Registered charities focused on mental health-related matters can apply for funding to support the mental health and well-being of children and young adults in the UK. The funding is made available by the Pixel Fund, which awards grants of between £2,500 and £5,000 for specific projects that will provide a measurable difference to children and young adults under 26 years old. Potential applicants must attend a Pixel Fund Q&A Drop-in Meeting to apply. This will enable potential applicants to access the application process. There are no application deadlines. Grants to Promote Mental Health & Wellbeing for Young People (UK)

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Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK)

Grants of up to £2,400 are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their wellbeing and their education. The funding is being made available through Buttle UK’s Chances for Children Grants to provide a flexible range of support, such as items and activities to support learning and development (laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys, tuition, etc); clothing and school uniforms; social, sporting and leisure activities; and items for children/young people’s bedrooms. Applications will only be accepted from frontline professionals working for a registered charity, housing association or public sector organisation including schools and colleges. Applications can be made at any time. Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK)

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Funding for Projects that Support the Education & Development of Children & Young People (England)

Schools, colleges and community groups in England can apply for grants to support the education and development of children and young people through educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. Projects that will help enhance the self-confidence, teamwork skills and future employability of children and young people are of particular interest. In most cases, grants are made on a relatively small scale. Many grants will be under £2,000, most will be under £5,000, and in only a few cases will grants exceed £10,000. The funding provided by the BlueSpark Foundation can be for physical assets (such as iPads, sports equipment, or lighting for stage productions) for services or facilities (such as sports coaching or music or drama tuition) or simply for the provision of experiences (such as theatre visits). These examples are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive regarding the funding BlueSpark may provide to support projects. Applications can be submitted anytime and must be made online using BlueSpark Foundation’s standard application form. Funding for Projects that Support the Education and Development of Children and Young People (England)

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Funding for Respite Breaks for Disabled Children and their Families (UK)

Families and groups of children, schools, organisations, and other registered charities can apply for financial assistance from the Adamson Trust for the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children with physical, mental, or emotional impairments. To be eligible, the child must be a resident in the UK, between the ages of 3 and 17, and the Trust requires evidence of their disability or illness from a medical or social services professional. Grants from the Trust usually only cover a portion of the holiday expenses. The next closing date for applications is the 30th September 2025. Funding for Respite Breaks for Disabled Children and their Families (UK)

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Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London)

Grants of up to £60,0000 are available to groups of state schools (in partnership with local voluntary organisations where appropriate) for projects aimed at supporting their most challenged pupils, strengthening links with home life and coordinating the support of other available professionals. The funding is being made available through the John Lyon’s Charity’s Schools in Partnership Fund and is available to schools in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster. Previous projects supported include St Anselm’s RC Catholic Primary School which received a grant of £38,000 for a play therapy project with four other schools and the Catholic Children’s Society (Westminster); and Kingsbury High School which received a grant of £15,000 for a psychotherapy project with Brent Centre for Young People. There is a two-stage application process.  Stage one applications can be submitted at any time.  Stage one applications that are assessed positively will be invited to submit a stage two application. Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London)

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Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People (UK)

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)

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Funding for Charity Building Projects (London)

Registered charities and exempt bodies in London planning building refurbishment projects of less than £200,000 can apply for grants of between £5,000 and £10,000. The building work can include general refurbishments or a specific scheme, repairs, creating disabled access, or fulfilling Health and Safety requirements or fire protection. The funding is being provided through the Rose Foundation, and applications can be submitted until the 31st March 2026. Funding for Charity Building Projects (London)

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