Funding Update – 5th March 2026
05/03/2026
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 |
| Children’s Alliance | Not-for-profit organisations across the UK, including registered charities, community groups, CICs, schools. Must have safeguarding/child protection policy and a bank account in organisation’s name. | Up to £15,000 (majority under £10,000). | Swimming lessons, transport, swimwear, water play equipment, online learning, water splash areas, hydrotherapy, surf therapy, messy play sessions. | Application start: 01/03/2026Application end: 30/03/2026Frequency: Biannual | Application form downloadable from Children’s Alliance.
Submit by email. Contact:Children’s Alliance, Winslade House, Manor Drive, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, EX5 1FYinfo@childrensalliance.org |
| Music for All – Community Project Funding Music for All | UK-based groups, schools, and organisations bringing music to their communities. Priority for underrepresented or deprived areas. | Discretionary; varies per round. | Musical instruments and equipment (electro acoustic guitars, Pbuzz, ukuleles, keyboard bundles, drum kits, mini amps). Developing music education in deprived/marginalised areas. | Application end: 07/05/2026 (noon)Frequency: Periodic | Apply online via Music for All.
Contact: Music for All, 7 Bell Yard, Lower Ground Floor, London, WC2A 2JRawards@musicforall.org |
| Cherry Family Foundation Cherry Family Foundation | UK registered charities with annual turnover < £2 million, operating in London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Southeast England. | £1,000–£50,000; must be spent within 18 months. One grant per year per organisation. | Programs supporting 10–30-year-olds: skills development, education, mental/physical health, recreational/leisure activities. | Stage 2 Application start: 01/08/2026
Stage 2 Application end: 10/08/2026Frequency: Biannual |
Apply via Cherry Family Foundation.Contact:132-136 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0RGhello@thecherryfamilyfoundation.co.uk |
| Rowntree’s Free the Fund Community Grant Rowntree’s Free the Fund | Not-for-profit organisations in UK & Ireland: registered charities, social enterprises, hospices, sports clubs, social housing providers. Must provide governing document; ID for main contact if not registered charity/company. | Up to £10,000 per grant. Projects must be delivered by 30/09/2026. Four grants available. | Adult-focused projects (21–65 yrs) improving local spaces, wellbeing, arts, sports, music, gardening, festivals. | Application start: 02/03/2026Application end: 31/03/2036 (5pm)
Frequency: Annual |
Apply via Groundwork Free the Fund.Contact:Groundwork, Suite B2, The Walker Building, 58 Oxford Street, Birmingham, B5 5NRfreethefund@groundwork.org |
