Aims/priorities: The aim for the 2025 funding round is to support work and research that focuses on educational transitions, ensuring that blind and partially sighted people gain the skills, confidence, and experiences they need to move forward in education, training, and employment.
Who can apply? UK registered organisations with a minimum of 12 months of audited annual accounts can apply, including:
- Charities, non-profits, and social enterprises, including those working specifically with blind and partially sighted people, or more broadly across disability.
- Universities and research institutions.
- Training providers and employment-focused organisations.
- Organisations outside the sight loss sector that can demonstrate relevant expertise and impact.
Partnerships and collaborations are not required but are strongly encouraged.
Grant amount: A total of £200,000 is available in the 2025 funding round.
There is no minimum amount for applications.
Grants of up to £75,000 for up to three years are available.
Application process: Guidelines and access to the grants portal can be found on the Trust's website.
Contact Thomas Pocklington Trust for further information.
Deadline: There is a two stage application process:
- Groups must first submit an expression of interest form. The deadline to submit an expression of interest is 11 July 2025 (noon).
- Successful applicants will then be invited to submit a full application. The deadline to submit a full applications is 1 August 2025 (noon).
Contact information: Email: grants@pocklington-trust.org.uk
Website: https://www.pocklington.org.uk/