Funding Opportunity

The Forrester Family Trust Themed Grants

Location:: UK focus but does fund internationally
Grant Size:: The Trust will make GBP £1.6m available to charities
Eligibility:: We'll only accept applications that: Are made by charities registered in England and Wales. Are made by charities with an income of less than GBP £5m a year in respect of themed grants and GBP £250,000 a year in respect of small grants.
Status:: Upcoming
Opening Date:: Mon 13 Jul, 2026
Closing Date:: Fri 31 Jul, 2026

The Trust will open applications for its Themed Grants on 13th July. The theme is currently unclear but the Trust has an overarching goal of improving the quality of life of individuals and families.

Other Opportunities

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Arts and Culture

Education and Skills

Health

Sustainable Livelihoods

Britford Bridge Trust

Location:: UK & overseas
Grant Size:: Unspecified
Eligibility:: Applications are invited from UK registered charities for national or international projects. Applicants are advised that if they have not had a response within 6 months of applying, they should consider their application unsuccessful. If no funding has been granted after 2 applications then further applications are unlikely to succeed.
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Thursday 31 December, 2026

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Education and Skills

Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

Health

Human Rights

Sustainable Livelihoods

Beatrice Gilmore Trust

Location:: Africa and the Indian sub-continent
Grant Size:: GBP £5,000 - GBP £15,000 for single year projects.
Eligibility:: UK registered charities with an income of between GBP £50,000 and GBP £1.5m may apply.
Status:: Open
Opening Date:: Monday 1 June, 2026
Closing Date:: Monday 3 August, 2026

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Climate Change and Environment

Policy and Campaigns

Sustainable Livelihoods

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Waterloo Foundation – Marine

Location:: Global, except in conflict-affected areas
Grant Size:: GBP £100,000 – GBP £150,000 spread over multiple years
Eligibility:: We prioritise providing funding support to UK-based charities, many of whom work in close partnership with smaller local NGOs based in the countries in which they operate
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Tuesday 1 September, 2026

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