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 […]
Community
DWF Foundation
The DWF Foundation was founded by DWF LLP to provide funds, resources and support to help communities achieve their full potential They aim to help local communities work together to implement change, focusing on the four key areas of Homelessness, Health & Wellbeing, Employability, and Education. Within these areas, the Foundation seek to support projects […]
John Lewis Foundation
The John Lewis Foundation came about to invest in disadvantaged communities within which John Lewis operates. It aims to deliver skills for meaningful employment through this and welcomes applicants who also wish to help achieve this, from both the UK and overseas. The foundation is financially powered through single use carrier bag charges implemented in […]
The Woodward Charitable Trust
The Woodward Charitable Trust supports core costs rather than specific projects. Organisations can apply for up to £3,000, but most grants are for £1,000 or less. Woodward’s Trustees fund projects that help families and young people. They focus on organisations supporting at least one of the following three target groups: Children and young people (up […]
The Steel Charitable Trust
The Steel Charitable Trust is a family Trust that has been providing grants to charities for over 40 years. The trust has changed their giving programmes for 2025 and for the forthcoming 5 years. They are as follows: the United Kingdom Under-26 Fund, open to eligible applicants from any part of the UK (except Luton) for […]
Charles Hayward Foundation
The Charles Hayward Foundation was formed, along with The Hayward Foundation, by Sir Charles Hayward with the aim to make a difference and improve people’s lives in the UK. The two charities have since merged and the Foundation now supports solely registered charities through small and main grant programmes within specific categories. Main Grants: Social […]