Funding Update – 11th February 2026
11/02/2026
We’ve pulled together the latest funding updates below, including new opportunities and important deadlines for organisations.
| Funder | Who Can Apply | Grant Amount & Duration | Eligible Uses | Key Dates / Deadlines (2026) | How to Apply & Contact |
| London Catalyst – Main Grants | Charities/VCSE organisations in Greater London (within M25) with annual income under £500k | Up to £10,000 per year, for up to 3 years | Core, unrestricted, project development or delivery costs that improve health and reduce poverty/social isolation | 16 Feb – 16 Mar 2026 31 Aug – 30 Sep 2026 | Apply online: Main Grants Programme – London Catalyst Contact: 45 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JB Tel: 020 7021 4204 |
| Health Lottery Foundation – Community Choice | Charities or CICs improving health & wellbeing in England, Scotland or Wales; income ≤ £300k; operating ≥ 2 years | £1,000 (10 grants awarded at random) | Health & wellbeing project costs | Opens: 2 Feb 2026 Closes: 27 Feb 2026 (5pm) Winners notified March 2026 | Complete nomination form via Health Lottery Foundation website Contact: PO Box 8109, Daventry, NN11 1JA Tel: 020 3330 0501 Email: hello@thehealthlotteryfoundation.org.uk |
| Fat Beehive Foundation | UK charities with annual income under £1m | Up to £2,500 (one-off) | Digital projects (websites, digital products) that improve charity effectiveness | 31 Mar 2026 (review April) 30 Sep 2026 (review October) | Apply online via Fat Beehive Foundation website (requires at least one quote; eligibility check required) Contact: 10a Lant Street, London SE1 1QR Tel: 020 7739 8704 |
| Laughology – The Happiness Fund | Grassroots, community-based not-for-profit organisations in the UK; non-political; focused on sustainability | Up to £5,000 (Two grants per cycle; £20,000 total across 2026 cycles) | Projects improving mental health, wellbeing, inclusion, and skills development with sustainable impact | Cycle One: 2 Mar – 27 Mar 2026 | Apply online: laughology.co.uk/happiness-fund/ Contact: 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX Tel: 0844 800 1701 Email: info@laughology.co.uk |
| Groundwork London – Our Space Award | London-based not-for-profit groups, schools, CICs, social enterprises, faith groups, residents associations, informal groups (bank account with two signatories required) | £500–£2,000 (small grants) £2,000–£5,000 (standard grants). Projects completed by 19 Apr 2027 | Community greening projects: tree planting, biodiversity, climate resilience, water management, air quality, composting, habitat creation, volunteer engagement | Opens: 30 Jan 2026 (8am) Closes: 6 Mar 2026 (6pm) (Check guidance in case of deadline updates) | Apply online via Groundwork London website Contact: 18–21 Morley Street, London SE1 7QZ Tel: 020 7922 1230 Email: ourspaceaward@groundwork.org.uk |
| Beacon Lodge Charitable Trust | Registered charities supporting families in Greater London; income £50k–£500k; safeguarding policies required; focus on early years & perinatal support | One-off grant (amount not specified) | Projects or core costs (incl. staff & rent) supporting welfare of children under 5, families in need, perinatal support (pregnant mothers & babies under 12 months) | Opens: 30 Jan 2026 (8am) Closes: 6 Mar 2026 (6pm). One application only | Apply online via Beacon Lodge Grant Application Form 2026 . Read guidance before applying – Beacon Lodge Grant Application Form 2026
Beacon Lodge Charitable Trust | Supporting Charities Supporting Families |
