In our popular FREE Meet the Funder & Meet the Expert Events, Get Grants are joined by funders and sector experts to talk about their funding programmes and services. These events allow attendees to get unique insights and ask questions.

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Meet the Funder Event: The Portal Trust

.N.B. This Meet the Funder Event took place on 7th May 2026. The opportunities in this session may have changed. Up to date information about The Portal Trust can be found on their website.

At our May 2026 event, Get Grants were joined by Carl Hanser, Grants Manager, and Evie Harrison, Communications Officer at The Portal Trust. The event is aimed at charities, not-for-profits, and education providers that support young people in London. It offers attendees the chance to learn more about grant funding available through The Portal Trust.

About The Portal Trust

The Portal Trust is an independent grant-making charity dedicated to funding educational opportunities for young people across 14 inner London boroughs.

Over the past decade, it has provided more than £55 million in direct funding and in-kind support for individuals and projects at every level of education. The Trust is passionate about offering opportunities to young people facing disadvantage and works across the educational system to explore new possibilities for success.

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