The BlueSpark Foundation makes grants to schools, community groups, clubs, societies and not-for-project organisations which support the education and development of children and young people. The majority of grants awarded will be up to £2,000 but a handful of grants up to £5,000 may be considered. The foundation supports a wide range of academic, vocational, […]
Michael Tippett Musical Foundation
The Michael Tippett Musical Foundation provides grants of between £500 and £3,000 (average awarded: £2,000). In 2023 the Trustees decided to focus the Foundation’s activity exclusively on the funding of performances and recording of music by Michael Tippett, with the aim of generating greater revenue for a wider range of activities in future years. This […]
Canoe Foundation
In 2025 the Canoe Foundation changed its name to the Paddle Trust. Paddle Trust provides grants of £500 to £10,000 to charities, clubs, community groups, councils and organisations across the UK with an interest in improving accessibility to waterways and facilities for all. The trust has very specific aims around helping to sustainably improve access on […]
Will Charitable Trust
The Will Charitable Trust offers grants of £3,000 – £30,000 to UK registered charities that provide services/care for blind people, people with learning disabilities, and cancer sufferers. In order to be eligible for funding your charity must have an annual turnover of at least £50,000. Projects must focus on one of the Trust’s three key […]
National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) offers grants to not-for-profit organisations (including schools) of £3,000 – £10 million that connect people to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. The amount you can apply for relates to the length of the project delivery: To receive funding, all projects must demonstrate they will achieve […]
Idlewild Trust
The Idlewild Trust gives grants of up to £7,000 to UK Registered Charities for projects concerning the conservation of objects and artworks, and projects that aim to nurture young arts professionals. Although charities are welcome to apply for the maximum £7,000, the average amount awarded by the trust is £4,700. The first grant making strand […]