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Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for community-based groups and organisations in the UK to run their own science activities during British Science Week, working directly with people who are traditionally hard-to-reach and currently not engaged in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activity. The aim is to expand the audiences that engage with science and self-identify as having an interest in science.

The theme for British Science Week 2026 (taking place from 6 to 15 March 2026) is ‘Curiosity: what’s your question?’

Aims/priorities: The fund supports small charities with projects that promote lifelong learning and development, address barriers to entering the labour market and allow people to gain additional skills to advance their careers.

Who can apply? Applications are accepted from registered charities that work directly with young people and adults (aged 16+) who are not in employment, training, or education.

Aims/priorities: The Ideas and Pioneers Fund provides grants to individuals, groups and small organisations who are focused on exploring an innovative new idea or approach for change. The funding is for ideas that have a charitable purpose and for any activity that will help the applicant to learn about, test and explore an idea for social change.

The Foundation wants to support people aged 18-30 who have lived experience of the issues their ideas are looking to address or who have been let down or harmed by current systems.

Aims/priorities: The Trust makes grants principally in two sectors: Music and Heritage & Crafts.

Who can apply? Charities, not-for-profit or Exempt organisations that are based in the UK are eligible to apply.

Grant amount: Grants are generally in the region of £2,500 to £7,500.

Funding is not available for the following:

Aims/priorities: The objective of the Foundation is to support sculpture across historical, modern and contemporary registers, seeking to fund research that expands the appreciation of sculpture.

Who can apply? Not-for-profit art galleries, museums and institutions concerned with art and art history, including UK universities, can apply.

Grant amount: The Foundation offers funding in the following categories:

Aims/priorities: This fund aims to help seed-fund volunteer projects that will support historic designed landscapes in the UK.

Who can apply? Volunteer groups across the UK can apply.

Preference will be given to smaller charities. 

Grant amount: Up to £8,000 are available.

Application process: Guidance notes and an application form are available from the Gardens Trust website. 

Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for UK registered charities in Great Britain with projects that align with the Calisen Charitable Impact Trust's core objectives which are:

Aims/priorities: Arts for Impact gives charities like yours the chance to have public donations doubled through match funding provided by our generous Champions, typically philanthropists, foundations, and companies who believe in the power of the arts to create lasting change.

Who can apply? Charities with arts and culture in their core mission, seeking funds for projects that deliver meaningful, transformational outcomes for the communities and people they engage with. 

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.

Aims/priorities: The North West Regional Strategic Migration Partnership (RSMP) are pleased to announce that grant applications are now open for English Language Support for Young People in the North West of England (28/10/25)

The funding through this grant programme will be to deliver projects focused on non-accredited English language to young people, aged over 16 that are: