Free weekly digest · Week of 7 June 2026

New funding this week for UK charities

The freshest open grant calls and charity-relevant tenders, pulled from official UK open data and the funders we track. 26 open grant calls and 12 new tenders this edition. No login, no cost.

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Open grant calls

Currently accepting applications. Each links to the funder's own page — always confirm eligibility there before applying.

Grant Rolling — open now

Reaching Communities England

The National Lottery Community Fund

UK-wide · Community · up to £20,001

England. £20,001–£20,000,000 to strengthen communities and improve lives. Open to applications (rolling).

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National Lottery Awards for All England

The National Lottery Community Fund

UK-wide · Community · up to £300

England. £300–£20,000 for projects that bring people together and improve communities. Open to applications.

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Awards for All England – Environment

The National Lottery Community Fund

UK-wide · Environment · up to £300

England. £300–£20,000 for community-led projects tackling the climate and nature emergency. Open to applications.

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Community Action (Scotland)

The National Lottery Community Fund

Scotland · Community · up to £20,001

Scotland. £20,001–£250,000 for community-led projects that help people connect. Open to applications.

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Fairer Life Chances (Scotland)

The National Lottery Community Fund

Scotland · Community · up to £20,001

Scotland. £20,001–£500,000 for projects supporting children, young people and families, or helping people be healthier. Open to applications.

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Awards for All Scotland

The National Lottery Community Fund

Scotland · Community · up to £300

Scotland. £300–£20,000 for projects that bring people together and improve communities. Open to applications.

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Awards for All Wales

The National Lottery Community Fund

Wales · Community · up to £300

Wales. £300–£20,000 for projects that bring people together and improve communities. Open to applications.

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People and Places (Wales)

The National Lottery Community Fund

Wales · Community · up to £20,001

Wales. £20,001–£500,000 for accessible, community-led projects. Open to applications.

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Awards for All Northern Ireland

The National Lottery Community Fund

Northern Ireland · Community · up to £300

Northern Ireland. £300–£20,000 to connect people and strengthen communities. Open to applications.

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Dormant Assets for All (Northern Ireland)

The National Lottery Community Fund

Northern Ireland · Community · up to £300

Northern Ireland. £300–£20,000 for VCSE organisations to grow stronger (Dormant Assets Scheme). Open to applications.

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Grant funding: economic & social justice

Trust for London

London · Community

London. Project and unrestricted grant funding for organisations tackling poverty and inequality (economic & social justice). Open — apply any time.

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Foundation Scotland community funds (multiple open)

Foundation Scotland

Scotland · Community

Scotland. A range of community funds open with their own deadlines and criteria — see the live funding list. Apply online.

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National Lottery Heritage Grants £10k–£250k

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

UK-wide · Culture & recreation · up to £10,000

UK-wide. £10,000–£250,000 for all types of heritage projects. Open programme.

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National Lottery Heritage Grants £250k–£10m

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

UK-wide · Culture & recreation · up to £250,000

UK-wide. £250,000–£10,000,000 for larger heritage projects (published deadline rounds). Open programme.

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Core (Organisational) Costs

BBC Children in Need

UK-wide · Community · up to £1,000

UK-wide (incl. Isle of Man & Channel Islands). £1,000–£40,000 per year (max £120,000 over up to 3 years) for the core running costs of not-for-profits working with children and

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Project Costs

BBC Children in Need

UK-wide · Community · up to £1,000

UK-wide (incl. Isle of Man & Channel Islands). £1,000–£40,000 per year (up to 3 years) for projects delivering positive change for disadvantaged children and young people aged

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Our Natural World

Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

UK-wide · Environment · up to £30,000

UK-wide. Grants from £30,000 (no max), core/project/unrestricted, typically 3-5 years, for nature and environment systemic change. Rolling, no deadline. Excludes orgs under £100k t

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A Fairer Future / Creative, Confident Communities

Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

UK-wide · Community · up to £30,000

UK-wide. Grants from £30,000 (no max), core/project/unrestricted, for social/economic justice and community-led culture. Rolling, no deadline. Excludes orgs under £100k turnover, c

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Regular Grants

Garfield Weston Foundation

UK-wide · Community · up to £100,000

UK-wide. Grants up to £100,000 towards core/running costs, a specific project, or capital costs. No deadlines — apply any time (rolling); decision normally ~4 months. Open to regis

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Grant Deadline 1 Jul 2026

Early Years Parenting Fund

Henry Smith Foundation

UK-wide · Health & social care · up to £56,250

UK. £56,250/year for 4 years (£225,000 total), flexible funding usable for core running costs. For charities (annual income £100k–£5m) delivering trusted, culturally-grounded paren

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Volant Charitable Trust — Large Grants

Volant Charitable Trust

UK-wide · Community · up to £15,000

UK (administered by Foundation Scotland; no geographic restriction stated on the programme page). Up to £15,000/year for up to 3 years (max total £45,000); 2-stage application. For

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Volant Charitable Trust — Small Grants

Volant Charitable Trust

UK-wide · Community · up to £5,000

UK (administered by Foundation Scotland; no geographic restriction stated on the programme page). Up to £5,000 for one year, covering both core and project costs. Same themes as th

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Wee Grants

The Robertson Trust

Scotland · Community · up to £5,000

Scotland. For constituted community groups & charities with annual income under £30,000. Up to £5,000 for one year, unrestricted (revenue or capital). Open — apply online (pove

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Community Spaces Grants

The Robertson Trust

Scotland · Community · up to £5,000

Scotland. Registered charities with income £30,000–£500,000. Revenue funding £5,000–£20,000/yr for up to 3 years for community centres, hubs or anchor organisations tackling povert

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Small Grants

The Robertson Trust

Scotland · Community · up to £5,000

Scotland. Registered charities with income £30,000–£200,000. Revenue funding £5,000–£20,000/yr for up to 5 years, restricted or unrestricted. Open — apply online (poverty/trauma fo

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Big Change That Lasts Fund

The Robertson Trust

Scotland · Community · up to £20,000

Scotland. Organisations with income over £200,000. Restricted project funding £20,000–£500,000 (typically £50k–£100k/yr) for up to 5 years for systemic change on poverty & trau

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New tenders this week

Recently published contracts in charity-relevant bands. Larger tenders may suit consortia or delivery partnerships.

Tender Deadline 15 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm’s High School

The Education Authority

Northern Ireland · Education · £284,000

EDR 26-001 Delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3

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Tender Deadline 17 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Commissioning in Practice - Applied Action Learning (named in previous notices as UStrategic Commissioning Framework – Development ProgrammeK

NHS England

London · Education · £9,000,000

Following widespread engagement with ICBs, national and regional teams, and external stakeholders, in November 2025 the NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework was published and in F

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Tender Deadline 17 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Serendipity Arts Festival London 2027 Project Manager

Science Museum Group

London · Culture & recreation · £50,000

The Science Museum are looking to hire a freelancer experienced in festival project management and production; indicative dates being 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2027, dependent on av

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Tender Deadline 19 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Bury Based Supplier List (BBSL)

Metropolitan borough of Bury

North West · Education · £10,000,000

he Bury Based Supplier List (BBSL) is the Council's structured mechanism for supporting below-threshold procurement activity across 32 ProClass aligned Lots, providing a consi

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Tender Deadline 19 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

AM_1426 Design and deliver a bespoke online course for English language teachers in Argentina Operation

British Council

UK-wide · Education · £78,210

Professional service providers with the capability to design and deliver high quality professional development courses for teachers

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Tender Deadline 19 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Communication skills for language and interpersonal skills

NHS England

London · Education · £84,000

To provide communication skills support for language and interpersonal skills for doctors, dentists and pharmacists in training in the east of England region.

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Tender Deadline 19 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Ecology Related Consultancy

Leicestershire County Council

East Midlands · Environment · £170,000

This contract is for the provision of ecological consultancy support. This service is provided directly to our customers, who are our partner Local Planning Authorities. The purpos

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Tender Deadline 19 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Supported Housing Needs Assessment

Sefton Council

North West · £50,000

The council wishes to procure a Needs Assessment to be used as the evidence base for a statutory Supported Housing Strategy. The council will use the Needs Assessment as the basis

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Tender Deadline 19 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Milking Bank Primary School - Replacement Hall Roof

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

West Midlands · Environment · £150,000

Request for Quatation (RFQ) for a Replacement Hall Roof at Milking Bank Primary School, Aintree Way, Dudley DY1 2SL.

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Tender Deadline 19 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Tender for High Level Cleaning Services (Cladding, Windows, Guttering and Solar Panels)

New College Swindon

UK-wide · Environment · £90,000

This is a 4 year fixed term contract for a college, based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Two site campus: SN3 1AH and SN2 1DY. A mandatory site is required for all bidders with scheduled w

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Tender Deadline 22 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Chief Executive Children’s Improvement Advisers (CIA) with notice

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

UK-wide · Health & social care · £42,000

The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. It works on behalf of member councils to support, promote, and improve local governmen

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Tender Deadline 22 Jun 2026 ⚠️ closes soon

Bury Older People's Network and Bury Dementia Co-Production Network

Metropolitan borough of Bury

North West · Health & social care · £81,000

The provider will be supported and enabled by Officers of the Council to lead on engagement and develop a brief high-level vision statement and detailed action plan for each group,

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