Aims/Priorities: The Ockenden International Prize is awarded to registered charities with existing projects/programmes that have been successful in improving the lives of refugees and/or internally displaced people. Projects can take place anywhere in the world.
The judges are looking for projects primarily from small-to-medium-scale organisations that promote self-reliance among refugees and/or displaced people.
These may be projects that are led by or have a high level of participation from displaced people themselves; projects providing education, legal assistance and/or livelihood assistance; or any other projects that help refugees and/or displaced people build stable, independent lives.
All projects deemed to be benefiting refugees and/or asylum-seekers living in the United Kingdom will be considered for the UK Prize.
Entries for the UK Prize, a new prize introduced in 2025, must be projects operational on the ground in the UK with the primary focus of the project entered demonstrably advancing the self-reliance of refugees and/or asylum-seekers living in the UK.
Who can apply? Registered charities in the UK can apply either on their own organisation's behalf or nominate a non-profit partner or affiliated organisation legally registered in their home country.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have high standards of financial and administrative governance.
- Be able to include a copy of their organisation's most recent accounts with their application. (If nominating a partner or affiliate, provide a copy of that organisation's most recent accounts.)
The project or programme entered must have been established and operational for a minimum of six months (ie, before 1 March 2025) to be eligible for the 2026 Prizes.
Grant Amount: There are five awards of £25,000 to be won in the 2026 competition.
Application Process: Applications for the 2026 prize are now open.
Applications should be made via the online entry form or by post.
The winners will be announced by 31 March 2026.
Contact Ockenden International for further information.
Deadline: Sunday 30 November 2025 (midnight)
Contact Information: enquiries@ockendenprizes.org
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