Grants for organisations

We offer two types of grants to support organisations working within our Area of Benefit to reduce financial hardship and improve mental and physical wellbeing in the community

Small Organisational Grants of up to £2,500
Our current Small Grants Programme is open to applications until 28 February 2026. We are updating this programme to align with our new Strategy for 2025–2030, and an updated programme will launch later in 2026.

Large Organisational Grants for funding needs over £2,500.
These grants support larger or more complex funding needs. Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Director and Trustees.

Small Organisational Grants (£2,500 and under)

We are currently updating our Small Grants Programme to align to our new Strategy for 2025-2030. The current Small Grants Programme will close to applications on 28 February 2026. We expect to launch our new programme later in 2026. Further information will be published on our website in due course. The updated programme will focus on providing more targeted, flexible support to organisations working within HWCT’s Area of Benefit.

This will include: 

A Wellbeing Programme, supporting community-led activities that promote mental and physical wellbeing, with a particular focus on supporting people experiencing mental health challenges or health inequalities. This programme will operate at specific points throughout the year and will no longer be open on a rolling basis. 

Summer and Winter Support, providing funding to help organisations offer practical support to individuals and families who face increased costs or additional pressures during the summer and winter periods.

Further details about eligibility, funding levels, and application processes will be shared when the updated programme launches.

Our current Small Grants Programme has supported community groups and local organisations delivering meaningful benefits to residents within our Area of Benefit. The programme has been designed to support grassroots and smaller-scale organisations that may not have access to larger funding opportunities. Information on our past grants can be found here. Small organisational grants are discussed within 1 one month of being received. Application form : Small organisational grants (up to £2,500)

Large Organisational Grants (over £2,500)

New large organisation grant applications will be considered by our Trustees at their quarterly Grants Committee meetings. Please contact our Director, Stuart at [email protected] to discuss your application before submitting.  Information on our past grants can be found here.

After our January Board meeting, our large grant deadline will be 10 weeks before each Trustee Board meeting to allow more time for assessment and feedback.

The deadlines for applications:
5pm 15th December 2025. Reviewed at the meeting on 26 January 2026.
5pm 18th March 2026. Reviewed at the meeting on 27 May 2026.
5pm 13th July 2026. Reviewed at the meeting on 21 September 2026.

Application form : Large organisational grants (over £2,500)

Who Can Apply

Applications are welcome from not-for-profit organisations working within our Area of Benefit. This includes, but is not limited to registered charities, community and voluntary organisations, not-for-profit companies and Community Interest Companies (CICs). If you are unsure whether your organisation is eligible, please contact us for advice before applying.

Organisations with urgent funding needs are welcome to contact us for advice.