Funding
Most of these funds generally have a rolling deadline and can be applied for at any time. Please note that Inclusive North does not administer any of these funds.
The following links and information are being shared for your interest only and it is the responsibility of each applicant to read the eligibility criteria and guidance carefully before applying for the funding.
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Matthew Good Foundation - Grants for Good
Grants for Good is funded by the John Good Group and is designed to direct funding only to small and growing local charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that are making a big impact on communities, people or the environment.
Deadline: 15th March, 2026
Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund
The Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund (AIPFF) exists to increase opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas to play sport and enjoy its many benefits. AIPFF distributes grants to local community groups and sport clubs that are committed to this mission.
Deadline: 30th March, 2026
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Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund is a grant making registered charity which was established primarily to aid the research into learning disability and to aid the care and relief of those affected by learning disability by making grants to voluntary organisations working in this field.
Deadline: 31st March, 2026
Calisen Impact Charitable Trust
Raising funding from the Calisen Group and its employees through direct donations and sponsored activities. Calisen operates in the energy sector and owns, installs and manages essential energy infrastructure assets that offer smarter energy for all.
Deadline: 31st March, 2026
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Pawprint Trust
The Pawprint Trust has been privately established by Jamie and Charlotte along with other trustees with an interest in supporting young members of the community. We hope that, as beneficiaries, these young people will be involved in more adventurous activities and increased participation at a local or international level.
Deadline: 31st March, 2026
RWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community Fund
Following the extension of the Innogy Renewables UK Wind Farm on Hameldon Hill, a community investment fund has been set up to benefit local communities throughout the lifetime of the wind farm (up to 25 years). The fund wants to encourage local people to take pride in their local area and create a sense of community spirit.
Duration: 1 Year
Universal Music UK Sound Foundation - School Funding
Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) was formally known as EMI Music Sound Foundation (EMI MSF) and is an independent music education charity, established in 1997 to celebrate the centenary of EMI Records and to improve young people’s access to music education in the UK & Ireland.
David Riddell Memorial CIO Grant Programme
The fund supports suicide awareness and prevention programmes run for charitable purposes. Applications may include full cost recovery, and core costs will be considered if the applicant organisation’s mission aligns with the grant criteria. Priority is given to innovative projects.
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Allen Lane Foundation
The aims are to fund work within each of the funding programmes which:
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Will make a lasting difference to people’s lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems;
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Is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma and discrimination, and;
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Encourages or enables groups that experience marginalisation and/or discrimination to share in the life of the whole community.
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BBC Children in Need - Project Costs
Funding for specific projects and activities children and young people aged 18 or under. Priority to smaller, local organisations and rarely fund organisations with income above £1 million. For UK wide Hospices and Housing Associations there is no maximum income limit. They will only consider applications for over £15,000 pa, if you are a registered non profit.
Eric Wright Charitable Trust
Minor Grants are aimed at supporting small local charitable organisations which deliver services directly to beneficiaries. They fund core costs, average grant size is £500 - £4,999
Community Grants are aimed at assisting and supporting the development of smaller local charitable organisations which deliver services directly to beneficiaries. Grant Size in the range of £5,000-£20,000
Esme Fairbairn Foundation
Grants are available to organisations doing legally charitable work in the UK that focuses on Communities or people most affected being involved in campaigning or leading change / Work which makes connections across our aims: Our Natural World, A Fairer Future and Creative, Confident Communities. You must have an annual turnover of less than £100,000. Funds of £30,000 upwards
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Forte Charitable Foundation
Forte Charitable Foundation gives grants for running costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations (excluding CICs) in accordance with criteria that are regularly reviewed and decided by the Trustees.
Applications for the small grants scheme can be submitted at any time.
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Paul Hamlyn Youth Fund
Not for profit youth organisations that support young people (aged 24-25) facing disadvantage can apply for grants of up to £150,000 spread over three years. The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is to help young people facing complex transitions to adulthood.
Applications can be made at any time
