Organisations that support young people can apply for one-off grants through the John Lyon’s Charity Refurbishment Fund to improve the spaces where they deliver services. The Fund provides Small Grants of up to £10,000 and Main Grants of up to £35,000, with total project costs capped at £100,000. Eligible applicants must be charities operating in one of the Charity’s nine boroughs, working primarily with children and young people up to the age of 25 (or up to 30 for those with disabilities). Priority is given to organisations with annual turnovers below £500,000, and schools are not eligible. The fund supports essential maintenance (e.g., rewiring, roof repairs), improvements to service areas like kitchens or communal rooms, upgrades to activity spaces, and accessibility enhancements, but excludes equipment purchases and refurbishments of non-service areas. Small Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis and assessed six times per year, while Main Grant applications must be submitted by the 1st November 2026. Grants of up to £35,000 Available to Refurbish Youth Service Delivery Areas (London)

Following our previous online funding fairs, we’re building on the success of these and will have our 2026 Funding Fair on March 17^th. We had over 2000 bookings across the 3 days last year and hopefully will be able to help and inspire more this year. Unfortunately the event is smaller this year due to the ability of funders to commit to this type of event.

Below is a list of the Funders, for more information and to book – just click on the blue titles. all sessions are free and online.

For a full listings and to book visit: https://communitymatters.org.uk/news

Not for profit organisations and private law firms working with vulnerable young migrants can apply for grants of up to £30,000. The grants can be used to support legal work that benefits young migrants living in poverty who face significant disadvantage or discrimination as a result of their immigration status. Applicants should note that the average grant size is around £12,000 and £15,000. The funding is being made available through the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) for Vulnerable Young Migrants, and the closing date for applications is 30 March 2026. Funding to Support Vulnerable Migrants (UK)

The Happy Days Children’s Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs. The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused. Activities include family day trips, and family holiday breaks. Applications can be submitted by parents, guardians, grandparents or siblings, as well as GPs, consultants, nurses or social workers. Groups that work with special needs children, including SEN schools and women’s refuges, are also eligible to apply for funding for either a day trip, theatre visit, or a group activity holiday. Applications can be made at any time. Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs (UK)