The Hodge Foundation
The Hodge Foundation awards grants to UK registered charities (or exempt charities) to further their objectives in the UK or overseas (via UK charities). The focus area of the fund:
- Supporting vulnerable or disadvantaged people to improve their lives
- Causes and groups: Elderly, homeless, disabled, individuals with special needs, and those with mental health issues
- Funding rounds: Awarded throughout the year, suggesting multiple rounds with allocated budgets
- Project stage: Priority given to projects already up and running or in advanced planning stages, demonstrating clear need and impact
- Collaboration: Collaboration between charities is encouraged to maximize impact
- Sustainability: Projects should demonstrate financial and operational sustainability.
Eligibility
Registered UK charity: Must be a registered UK charity or exempt charity. Overseas projects: considered if implemented by UK registered charities.
Funding amount
Grant size: typically, between £5,000 and £25,000.
Closing date
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
More information
Please visit the Hodge Foundation website or email contact@hodgefoundation.org.uk
The Henry Smith Charity – Improving Lives and Strengthening Communities grant programmes
The Improving Lives grant programme provides grants to charities. They help people when other aid has failed, is inappropriate or unavailable. Supporting vulnerable or disadvantaged people to improve their lives is the fund’s primary focus.
Funding can be used for running costs, salaries and projects in one of the six funding priority areas.
- help at a critical moment
- positive choices
- accommodation/housing support
- employment and training
- financial inclusion, rights, and entitlements
- support networks and family
Eligibility
Charities and not-for-profit organisations, including social enterprises.
Funding amount
Grant size: £20k – £70k per year. Length: 1-3 years (most grants are for three years).
Closing date
5pm on Friday 28 June 2024.
More information
Please visit the Henry Smith Charity website or contact their team.