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Aims/Priorities: The funding is for registered charities throughout the UK, who share the National Autistic Society's vision to create a society that works for autistic people.

An annual grants theme was introduced in 2025 which changes from year to year.

The funding is intended for projects that align with the annual theme ('making a society that works better for autistic people' is the theme for 2026) and one of the following priority areas with a direct benefit to autistic people:

Aims/Priorities: The new £50 million Change Makers Partnership programme is provided and administered by the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) as part of its investment in community leadership. 

The NLCF is looking to work with up to 12 partner organisations over the next five years to: 

Aims/priorities: The PPL Momentum Music Fund offers grants for UK based artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing.

PPL Momentum Music Fund provides vital financial support which will help talented artists and bands to take their career to the next level. Activities eligible for support include recording, writing, touring and marketing.

Aims/priorities: This funding round forms part of a wider YEF programme of funding, evaluation and research over the next three years on what works to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls (VAWG).

The funding is intended for organisations delivering targeted interventions that identify and respond to inappropriate and problematic attitudes and behaviours around gender norms and relationships among children and young people aged 10–18. 

Aims/priorities: The Hinrichsen Foundation offers grants to support organisations and individuals undertaking projects to promote music.

Who can apply? Individuals, organisations, and charities in the UK are eligible to apply.

Priority will be given to projects involving composers and activity based in the UK, though activity does not have to occur solely in the UK.

Projects that are composer or artist-led are encouraged.

Applications for small grants from large organisations may not be prioritised.

Aims/priorities: The aim of the Fund is to deliver place-based solutions to complex social problems in England by improving young people's life chances (such as addressing school attainment, youth employment and reducing youth re-offending).

The objectives of the scheme are to:

Aims/priorities: This multi‑year funding is for charitable organisations working with young people with learning disabilities within the UK. It supports the delivery of high‑quality, job coach‑led careers education in mainstream and SEND school settings. The fund focuses on early, structured support that helps young people build real‑world experience and move towards paid employment.

Organisations need to address the key aims of the fund, which are to:

Aims/priorities: Grants are for registered charities operating in the charity's key areas of interest, with the aim of supporting activity which creates a significant impact on individuals and/or communities, and leaves a lasting legacy.

Who can apply? UK registered charities are eligible to apply.

Grant amount: Funding is at the discretion of the trustees.

No minimum or maximum level of grant is specified other than medical research travel grants, which are for up to £1,000.

Aims/priorities: The Foundation supports registered charities based and working in the UK for projects that enhance the quality of life in local communities and address themes set out by the Foundation.

The current funding rounds is for projects that help deliver the outcomes set out in the ScottishPower Foundation's Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029.

Projects need to show how they contribute to at least one of the following strategic outcomes:

Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support small-to-mid-sized charities that deliver direct programming to 150 to 300 underrepresented youth aged between 12 and 18 outside of formal school settings, in structured, recurring settings such as after-school clubs, community centres, and youth development organisations, as well as charities with a specific focus on literacy.