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Better Futures Fund: Delivery Partner Round 1

Aims/priorities: The fund aims to improve outcomes for children, young people and families living in poverty in England, delivering measurable improvements such as better school attainment, improved youth employment and reduced youth offending.

It will support projects that address the structural and root causes of child poverty, reducing both the immediate and long-term impacts of poverty on children's life chances and outcomes.

Strategic Legal Fund

Aims/priorities: The Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) for migrant groups in the UK is a fund to support legal work in the UK that goes beyond securing justice for an individual and makes a significant contribution to law, practice and procedures to uphold and promote the rights of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants more generally.

The SLF aims to tackle injustices and inconsistencies in law and practice that disadvantage or discriminate against asylum seekers, refugees and migrants as a result of their migration status.

True Colours Trust - UK Small Grants

Aims/priorities: The UK Small Grants programme supports local organisations and projects that work to improve the lives of disabled children and young people up to the age of 25, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.

Who can apply? Applications are accepted from UK-registered charitable organisations and community interest companies that:

Fat Beehive Foundation

Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to support the creation of websites or digital products that enable small charities to carry out their work in a more efficient and effective way, resulting in positive social benefit.

As only a limited number of projects can be supported based on the funding available for distribution, each year the Foundation determines priority areas for support and invites applications accordingly.

Who can apply? UK registered charities with an annual average income of less than £1 million may apply.

Henry Smith Foundation - Holiday Grants for Children

Aims/priorities: The funding helps to provide opportunities for children aged 13 years or younger who face financial hardship, systemic inequity, or disability to go on a short recreational holiday or outing they would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience. Priority is given to fun and new experiences, such as camping, adventure activities, or visits to the seaside. Trips must take place within the UK, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands.

Women and Girls Small Grants Scheme

Aims/Priorities: The new small grants scheme has been set up to support local organisations to help more women and girls' cycle in Greater Manchester. Projects must be delivered within Greater Manchester and focus on encouraging women and girls to cycle. This is a short‑term, one‑off fund linked to the Women and Girls Summer 2026 campaign. While some flexibility is possible, It is expected that funded activity will take place soon after funding is awarded, ideally between June and September 2026.

BFBS Big Salute

Aims/priorities: The funding is for purpose-driven projects that address the unique challenges faced by the military community in the UK and overseas.

Beneficiaries of BFBS Big Salute grants must be related to one of the armed services, either regular, reservist, veteran, or family member.

Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from charities registered with the Charity Commission or the OSCR.

To be eligible, applicants must:

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