The Shackleton Foundation

The Shackleton Foundation provides seed-funding to inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people.

Next deadline: 4 Aug 2025

The Wakeham Trust

The Trust's core goal is to help small groups of people who are getting together to make a difference in their communities. They are especially interested in helping groups that are starting up and need a little seed money to help them get going.

Triodos Bank - Crowdfunding

Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance.

University of Edinburgh Micro-grant Scheme

The aims of the Edinburgh Micro-grant Scheme are to: Bring value to new or existing partnerships between the University and local communities; and Have a positive social impact.

Vodafone - charities.connected

Vodafone are providing free mobile connectivity to support charities in the UK tackle digital exclusion. Charities can apply for free Vodafone SIMs, each loaded with 40GB data/month for 6 months, plus unlimited calls and texts.

Wesleyan Foundation - Community Grants

The Community Grants programme supports grassroots charities across the UK to deliver vital community services.

Opened: 1 Sep 2025
Next deadline: 4 Oct 2025

Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation - Small Change Big Difference Fund

Yorkshire Building Society trustees consider nominations from members and colleagues to charities providing urgent support or relief to those experiencing financial hardship, to enable them to address immediate needs.

Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025

The Archer Trust

The Archer Trust is a UK charitable grant-making trust based on Christian values.