Funding opportunities

Henry and Rebecca Tinsley Charitable Trust

The main objective is to support many issues and to achieve public benefit through the distribution of grants and social investments for specific charitable purposes across the globe. These grants, focusing on small organisations as well as larger established ones, aim to deliver a real and lasting positive impact. While the charity welcomes applications from eligible potential grantees, the trustees seek out organisations that will effectively fulfil our objectives. Individual trustees have a close working relationship with charities in receipt of our larger grants. A list of grantees is available on their annual report.

St Clare and St Francis Trust

Grant making to support charitable work throughout the world, in particular, charities with a development and justice focus. Examples of existing grantees and focus areas can be seen in their annual report.

Matrix Fund

Access to justice particularly for people trying to get support to meet their basic personal needs, or promote equality of opportunity, or promote a sustainable environment. Applications are particularly welcome from organisations whose focus is on supporting the needs of vulnerable persons such as prisoners, asylum seekers, people with mental health difficulties, people (particularly children) with disabilities, or women in refuge.

Greenhall Foundation

The objective of the Green Hall Foundation is to sustainably improve lives: among the sick, the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged particularly in the UK. Overseas project are also supported provided that the applicant charity is registered in the UK. Preference is given to appeals where the Foundation can meet a significant proportion of the funding required and to appeals where permanent equipment or building is required as opposed to funding salaries or the charity running costs.

Stanley 1913 Creators Fund

The deadline for this year has passed, but new calls for proposals will be issued in the future.

Uplifting emerging leaders as they create and develop innovative ideas that strengthen communities. This grant program invests in early-stage nonprofit organizations through unrestricted support. Since 2023, we are proud to have recognized 13 talented individuals, across 4 countries, representing a diverse set of causes, approaches, people, and communities.

The King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment – Deadline TBC

The King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment is a global initiative that celebrates the extraordinary potential of young people to drive meaningful change. Aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, this prestigious award recognizes and supports youth and institutions dedicated to creating a more equal, prosperous, and sustainable world. There are two categories: Youth Action (up to five awards available) and Youth Enablers (three awards available).

2026 Ockenden International Prizes

Projects successfully advancing the self-reliance of refugees and/or displaced people and/or asylum-seekers anywhere in the world. In 2026, there is a new category that will support a project successfully advancing the self-reliance of refugees and asylum-seekers living in the United Kingdom. Organisations registered outside the United Kingdom will also be eligible for this UK Prize.

H&M Foundation Global Change Award

The Global Change Award is a global innovation challenge to accelerate the transition to a circular and planet-positive fashion industry. GCA is looking for changemakers who fall into one of four overarching areas: Sustainable materials and processes; Responsible production; Mindful consumption and Wildcards – unexpected impactful ideas we haven’t even thought of yet, or that amplify transformation within multiple areas.

French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM)

Projects that contribute to global environmental protection and local sustainable development. Backing from a member of FFEM’s steering committee is required before submitting a Project Opportunity Note.