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Ironmongers’ Company – Charitable Grants for STEM Projects

Aims/priorities: Funding is intended to support charities in the UK with projects to encourage young people, in particular those between 11 and 18 from disadvantaged backgrounds, to study science subjects and go on to further education or training in STEM related subjects, in particular the area of Material Science. The Foundation considers Materials Science to be science applied to understanding the production, properties and engineering applications of materials. This may be considered from the perspective of physics, chemistry, mathematics or vocational studies.

Hubbub – Nature Hubs Fund

Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support groups to create or enhance green spaces within a 5-kilometre radius of Starbucks stores that bring people closer to nature and align with the following criteria:

Joseph Rowntree Foundation Storytellers Fund 2024

Aims/priorities:

The Storytellers Fund was launched in 2023 to support those aiming to inspire change to share their content more widely and reach new audiences. The goal is to support the spread of stories that diversify the pool of storytellers and content creators who are shaping the conversations around our politics and culture. The aim is to promote transformative narratives and help build a better future for all.

Who can apply:

Applications can be submitted by:

Churchill Fellowship Opportunity

Aims/priorities:

The Churchill Fellowship is a unique opportunity to lead the change you want to see by exploring groundbreaking ideas and best practices in area you are passionate about. We will fund you to spend between 4-8 weeks meeting the innovators in your field anywhere in the world, whether in person or online. Following your research, we will help you to make a difference in your community or professional sector in the UK, offering ongoing support to turn your findings into real-world impact.

Thomas Wall Trust - Grants for Registered Charities

Aims/Priorities: The Trust views communication skills as critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances.

The funding is for registered charities that are working to develop communication skills for people from disadvantaged groups who want to improve their employment prospects.

Greater Manchester – Cancer and Inequalities Fund

Aims/Priorities: This fund aims to support projects that will help increase early cancer diagnosis rates in communities that are at higher risk of a later-stage diagnosis. 

In Round Three, funding is for projects that will test practical interventions that may help improve early diagnosis rates as well as continue to learn about the barriers and challenges communities face when it comes to early diagnosis and accessing timely and appropriate healthcare.

Who can apply? To apply, groups must:

Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) Fund

Aims/priorities:

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) grant funding tests the impact of high-potential projects aiming to raise the attainment and wider outcomes of 2–19 year-olds, particularly those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The EEF’s funding rounds now focus on particular topics, and projects will be funded within selected themes under these topics.

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