Aims/priorities: Grants are available to small registered charities, voluntary groups and charitable organisations in the UK for work that makes a difference to people's lives as opposed to simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems and should aim to reduce isolation, stigma and discrimination.
The Foundation makes grants to voluntary not-for-profit organisations in the UK for work which benefits groups of people who are under-represented in UK society.
Overall, the Foundation wishes to fund work which:
- Will make a lasting difference to people's lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems.
- Is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma and discrimination.
- Encourages or enables groups that experience marginalisation and/or discrimination to share in the life of the whole community.
To be eligible, applications will be considered from organisations who work:
- In a relatively local area, such as a village, or estate or small town, with an income/expenditure of less than £100,000.
- Across the whole of the UK with an income/expenditure of less than £250,000.
Who can apply? Small registered charities and other charitable not-for-profit organisations such as constituted voluntary groups or some Community Interest Companies (CICs) for example may apply.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £15,000 are available.
Application process: Applications can be made at any time and are considered three times a year, generally in February, June and October.
Applications received until early December 2026 are likely to be considered in the round leading to the February 2027 meeting.
The Foundation has an online application system. The first step is to go through the online eligibility quiz here. Those who are eligible will be directed to the application form.
Deadline: Not specified.
Contact information: Email: gill@allenlane.org.uk