Henry Smith Foundation – Maternity Equity Fund
Grants available: Some £61,600 in year one and £61,700 in years two and three (£185,000 total).
Deadline to apply: Expressions of interest close at 5pm on 14 October.
Who is the funding for: UK-registered charitable organisations with annual incomes between £20,000 and £1.5m. These must deliver preventative maternity support during pregnancy and birth for communities facing the greatest maternity inequities — including Black, Asian, and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
When will you hear back: Applicants will be contacted from 9 November on whether to submit a full application; final grant decisions will be communicated by 5 February 2027.
Find out more information here.
Wolfson Foundation – funding for charities working in mental health
Grants available: Typically between £40,000 and £75,000 (£25,000 the minimum grant amount).
Deadline to apply: Rolling and staged programme with periodic cut-offs (stage one deadlines fall in January, ahead of a later stage two deadline around June).
Who is the funding for: UK-registered charities, exempt charities and local authorities which work in mental health. The funding is for capital projects (new buildings, refurbishment, or equipment) with a focus on training, employment and supported housing.
When will you hear back: Two-stage process and timing varies by round.
Find out more information here.
Shoosmiths Foundation – Access to the Legal Profession Fund
Grants available: Up to £50,000.
Deadline to apply: 30 September – the foundation may close applications early if enough suitable applications are received.
Who is the funding for: UK-registered charities of all sizes running projects that widen access to legal and business services careers for underrepresented groups. These include organisations that improve access to higher education and careers in the profession, and reduce systemic barriers to legal careers.
When will you hear back: Not specified.
Find out more information here.
Morrisons Foundation – Connecting Communities Fund
Grants available: Up to £20,000 per charity from a £1m total fund.
Deadline to apply: Not specified.
Who is the funding for: Charities in England, Scotland and Wales running shared community spaces and activities such as village halls, youth clubs and warm hubs for the elderly. The funding is intended for capital improvement projects including fresh equipment, maintenance and refurbishments.
When will you hear back: Unspecified.
Find out more information here.
Gardens Trust – community grant
Grants available: Up to £10,000 to seed fund volunteer-led projects which support historic designed landscapes.
Deadline to apply: Friday 16 October.
Who is the funding for: UK volunteer groups – they do not need to be a registered charity, but must be able to show they are active and have a clear plan. The funds are intended towards sustainable research projects and volunteer training schemes, among other areas.
When will you hear back: Unspecified.
Find out more information here.
