Funding

The funding aims to support smaller charities and good causes in the north of England to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet.

Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) has launched new micro-grants for community-led health data activities. Our Take the Lead grants enable community groups across the across the UK to apply for between £500 to £1,500 to deliver a standalone project, event or series of activities exploring how data can support their health and wellbeing in their communities, between 12 January and 8 April 2026. Activities can be delivered at any point during this period.

The funding is intended for charities and other not-for-project organisations that are working with disadvantaged and vulnerable people in England, Scotland and Wales. The funding aims to tackle digital inequality, to help ensure that people from all backgrounds and walks of life have access to the same opportunities.

The Trust seeks to improve the effectiveness of literacy teaching in primary and secondary education for children with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. Their work has a particular focus on areas of social need and those who are at risk of non-inclusion in society and the world of work. The Trust’s small grants scheme funds charities and community groups that directly help children and young people develop literacy skills, with a focus on supporting those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia. They are keen to see applications for projects that use volunteers and reading mentors and those that help during transitional points. For example, when students move from primary to secondary school, and when they transition to further education, college, or the workplace. They will consider grants for literacy support at any primary or secondary key stage. You can apply for grants between £5,000 and £20,000. You can apply for a multi-year grant, over a maximum period of 3 years.

The Happy Days Charity is a national children's charity dedicated to providing holidays, days out, and theatre trips for disadvantaged young people with special needs. The Charity supports families with children aged 3-17 who have learning difficulties, physical or mental disabilities, acute, chronic or life limiting illnesses, been abused or neglected, witnessed domestic violence, been bereaved or act as carers for a parent or a sibling.

The Foundation supports projects that address deprivation or disadvantage in our communities, especially among young people. These include social mobility and youth development, such as learning and training. Persimmon Homes Foundation operates an ongoing application deadline, meaning you can submit applications at any time

Unrestricted grants of between £500 and £2,000 can be accessed by organisations whose income is under £25,000 in the last financial year. Priority will be shown to organisations which meet the following criteria: Income of £25,000 and under Funding for communities that rank as being within the top 15% on the English Indices of Deprivation Organisations that work with and support communities classed as marginalised or vulnerable.

Funding is available for small registered charities delivering projects that support young living in areas of deprivation and socioeconomic disadvantage in the UK. Projects should address a lack of support and provide immediate support for young people who are challenged by abuse or addiction, young carers, or homeless. Projects can involve recreational trips, mentoring programmes and counselling sessions.

Transforming lives across the UK. The areas we support include: In the UK – healthcare for the vulnerable, tackling mental ill-health, alleviating poverty, women and children at risk of violence or exploitation, prisoner rehabilitation and education of the most disadvantaged. The enquiry window may be closed at any time and may be closed without further notice.