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Charity Grants Directory
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This directory lists reviewed charitable programmes. It does not assess benefit eligibility or guarantee a grant. Application rules and funding change; always use the provider's current guidance.
33 published programme(s) found.
Glasspool Charity Trust · UK-wide
Glasspool — Flexible Frontline Fund
Practical household grants are distributed via a selected network of frontline organisations to people and families facing financial hardship. This is not a direct individual application programme.
Application: Existing partner only
Status: Partner Only
Only existing delivery partners can allocate funds; joining the partner network is not generally open.
Last editorial source check: 2026-11-04
Smallwood Trust · UK-wide
Smallwood Trust — Community Grant Partners
Support for women in financial hardship delivered through selected community grant partners. Smallwood Trust does not operate a general direct individual grant application process.
Application: Existing partner only
Status: Partner Only
Applicants should explore local participating community organisations; no direct individual applications.
Last editorial source check: 2026-11-04
Royal British Legion · UK-wide
Royal British Legion — Individual grants
Grants and advice for eligible serving and former members of the UK Armed Forces community and their families. An online application may be available for everyday essentials; other requests need contact with the helpline.
Application: Individual application
Status: Check Current Opening
Armed Forces community eligibility applies. Some support requires a call to the Royal British Legion.
Last editorial source check: 2026-11-04
Royal British Legion · UK-wide
Royal British Legion — Crisis grants
One-off essential items, vouchers and practical assistance in a crisis for eligible members of the Armed Forces community. It is not a general cash payment scheme.
Application: Contact provider first
Status: Check Current Opening
Contact the Legion to discuss circumstances; qualifying service connection is required.
Last editorial source check: 2026-11-04
Motability Foundation · UK-wide
Motability Foundation — Cars and adaptations
Means-tested support with eligible Motability Scheme vehicle advance payments and necessary adaptations for disabled people who qualify under the scheme.
Application: Contact provider first
Status: Check Current Opening
Contact Motability Foundation before ordering a vehicle or adaptation; applications are means-tested.
Last editorial source check: 2026-11-04
Motability Foundation · UK-wide
Motability Foundation — Driving lessons
Driving lesson assistance for certain disabled Motability Scheme customers who meet requirements including a provisional licence, passed theory test and relevant means-tested benefit.
Application: Contact provider first
Status: Check Current Opening
Motability Scheme membership and additional criteria apply. Verify current grant funding with the provider.
Last editorial source check: 2026-11-04
Turn2us · Scotland
Turn2us — Edinburgh Trust grants
Financial assistance for people in need in Edinburgh through an established network of registered partner organisations. Individuals are not able to apply directly.
Application: Existing partner only
Status: Partner Only
Edinburgh residents who already receive help from one of the Community of Partners may be referred.
Last editorial source check: 2026-11-04
Macmillan Cancer Support · England
Macmillan — Local grants for people with cancer
One-off support for people living with cancer in specified local authority areas subject to local eligibility and funding. Not a nationwide cash grant.
Application: Local-area eligibility
Status: Limited Local
Only offered in specified local areas; check postcode eligibility and current programme availability.
Last editorial source check: 2026-11-04
Family Fund · England
Family Fund — England disabled children grants
Support for lower-income families raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or younger in England. Applications are limited to first-time applicants until the end of March 2027. Grants may cover essential household items, clothing, technology or family breaks.
Application: Individual application
Status: Open With Restrictions
England: first-time applicants only until 31 March 2027; check current rules and programme funding before applying.
Last editorial source check: 2026-11-04
For general support planning, see 25 household calculators and the guidance library. These tools do not determine charity grant eligibility.