Funding for impactful collaborations that are led by small local charities that have the specialist knowledge, compassion for people, and the drive to push for long lasting change.
Themes funded under this programme
- making the social security system work better for those facing the greatest challenges
- making sure people facing complex issues have access to suitable accommodation
- improving support and services for asylum seekers and refugees
The programme will fund
- established collaborations/networks/consortia: you will need to identify which partners of your collaboration will be involved in this work and develop a collaboration agreement in relation to this funding
- new collaborations where partners have recently come together around a local issue with identified partners
ELIGIBILITY
The charity that would receive the grant (the applicant organisation) must make the application on behalf of the collaboration and would need to meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the document below.
Collaborations are expected to include a range of partner organisations such as universities, local authorities, NHS services and Community Interest Companies.
VALUE AND DURATION
Grants are for £100,000 over two years.
Collaborations will have the opportunity to extend by a further year and additional £50,000.
KEY DATES
Pre-application webinar: 19 March 2025
Expression of Interest deadline: 30 April 2025
Shortlisting decisions by 11 July 2025
Finalise and submit your application by 22 August 2025
Decision by October 2025
Further details including how to apply, collaborations funded in the previous round, and an eligibility quiz can be found on the opportunity webpage. See also the guidance document below.