The Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund is a UK funding programme designed to inspire more young people to explore careers in aviation and aerospace while helping the sector address future skills shortages. Delivered through the Generation Aviation programme, the fund supports outreach projects that encourage young people to learn about employment opportunities across the … Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund

The GSK IMPACT Awards recognise and reward outstanding small and medium-sized charities working to improve health and wellbeing across the UK. Delivered in partnership between GSK and The King’s Fund, the programme celebrates organisations that demonstrate strong leadership, effective management, innovation and a measurable impact within their communities. The awards are open to registered UK … GSK IMPACT Awards

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK is a fully funded business growth programme designed to help ambitious small business and social enterprise leaders develop the skills, knowledge and networks needed to achieve sustainable growth. Since its launch in 2010, the programme has supported thousands of entrepreneurs across the UK, helping businesses create jobs, increase turnover … Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK

The Henry Royce Institute Access Schemes provide funded and subsidised access to world-class materials science and engineering facilities for UK researchers, students and SMEs. The programme helps organisations overcome technical barriers, accelerate innovation and access specialist equipment that may otherwise be unavailable or cost-prohibitive. It supports projects involving the development, testing and characterisation of advanced … Henry Royce Institute Access Schemes

The Oli Bennett Charitable Trust provides small grants to help young people turn business ideas into sustainable enterprises. Established in memory of financial journalist Oli Bennett, the charity supports aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18–30 across the UK who may struggle to access traditional sources of finance. The programme is designed for individuals developing a new business … Oli Bennett Charitable Trust

The Career Ready Fund from the Henry Smith Foundation supports organisations that help young people with learning disabilities move towards meaningful paid employment. Part of the Foundation’s Building Independence Programme, it funds job coach-led careers education in mainstream and SEND schools, focusing on vocational profiling, careers preparation, meaningful work experience and early employer engagement. The … Career Ready Fund

The National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) Call 3 is a major funding opportunity from the UK Space Agency designed to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative space technologies, applications and services. With up to £20 million available through this round, the programme aims to support ambitious organisations developing high-potential space-related innovations with clear market … Space Innovation Funding

The MTC Productivity Accelerator is a practical six-week programme designed to help manufacturing SMEs identify opportunities to improve productivity, increase efficiency and unlock growth. Delivered by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), the programme provides businesses with an evidence-based assessment of their operations and a clear roadmap for achieving measurable performance improvements. Through a structured review … MTC Productivity Accelerator

The British Footwear Development Trust (BFDT) provides grant funding to support skills development, education and professional training across the UK footwear industry. Established to help strengthen the sector’s long-term competitiveness and sustainability, the programme supports both individual professionals and footwear businesses seeking to invest in workforce development, innovation and specialist expertise. The scheme is open … BFDT Education & Training Grants

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is a UK Government capital grant programme designed to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity across the life sciences sector. Delivered nationally, it supports large-scale investments in the manufacture of medicines, diagnostics and medical technologies, helping to improve UK health resilience and drive economic growth. The fund provides a significant … Life Sciences Manufacturing Fund

The Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) scheme, delivered by the Royal Society, supports collaboration between academia and industry by placing experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs within UK universities. The programme aims to strengthen innovation, promote research translation and increase awareness of industrial science and entrepreneurship within academic environments. Successful applicants are supported to spend around one … Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence

The Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A, delivered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), provide funding for projects that engage the public with cutting-edge science and technology. The programme supports innovative activities that make STFC-funded research accessible, relevant and inspiring to wider audiences. Grants typically range from £5,000 … Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A

The Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups, delivered by the UK Government, provides targeted financial support to help high-growth businesses attract international talent. The scheme is designed to reduce the cost of recruiting overseas specialists by reimbursing eligible visa application fees for new hires and their dependants. Funding is available to UK-based scale-up businesses … Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups

The King’s Trust Enterprise Programme supports young people aged 18–30 to start and grow their own business. Through a combination of funding, training and mentoring, the programme helps early-stage entrepreneurs develop viable business ideas and progress them to launch. Participants first receive structured support, including workshops, one-to-one guidance and mentoring, covering areas such as business … The King’s Trust – Start Up Grant

A strong digital presence can be transformative for small charities, helping them reach wider audiences, raise funds, and deliver greater impact. However, accessing funding for digital development is often difficult. The Fat Beehive Foundation was created to address this challenge by providing targeted financial support to small charities seeking to improve their digital capabilities. The … Fat Beehive Foundation

LawtechUK’s Education Programmes are designed to support lawtech founders and innovators at every stage, from early ideas through to scaling established businesses, while also helping organisations modernise their legal operations through technology and innovation. All programmes are free to access, reducing barriers for entrepreneurs and organisations seeking to engage with the lawtech ecosystem. There are … Lawtech

A police‑led, not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to helping small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen their cyber security and reduce digital risk. Operating as part of a national cyber resilience network, NECRC provides 24/7 support, trusted guidance and practical services designed specifically for small businesses facing increasing cyber threats. The Centre offers a free core membership that … Cyber Resilience Centre

This funding programme provides £100,000 to £250,000 grants to support the development of commercial, entertainment‑focused video games with strong market potential. It is aimed at building financially sustainable UK‑based games studios while growing PAYE employment. Eligible applicant companies must be UK‑registered SMEs with PAYE employees working in games development in the UK. Ownership structures must … Content Fund: UK Games

This is an UK government programme providing capital funding to support the industrialisation of zero‑emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies. Its primary objective is to strengthen the UK automotive sector by enabling the transition to electric and zero‑emission vehicles, while safeguarding and creating highly skilled jobs and attracting significant private sector investment. The fund focuses on supporting … Automotive Transformation Fund

The MCS Foundation is supporting the transition to a carbon‑free, future‑proofed heating system for UK homes by helping develop and roll out the Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship, the UK’s first dedicated heat pump apprenticeship. As this apprenticeship is new, additional assistance is being offered to help training providers, employers, and prospective apprentices prepare for … Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship

This funding programme supports UK‑based SMEs operating in the space sector to strengthen their cyber security and become more competitive in the global market. Its purpose is to help organisations achieve recognised cyber security standards, making them more attractive to potential partners, customers and international opportunities. The scheme is open until further notice and is … Cyber Security Support for UK Space Sector SMEs

The Depot Charging Scheme is a major government initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of zero‑emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), vans and coaches by supporting fleet operators to install the necessary charging infrastructure at their depots. Building on a successful 2025/26 pilot, the scheme will deliver £170 million of multi‑year funding from April 2026 to … Depot Charging Scheme

The Made Smarter Digital Internship Programme helps small and medium-sized manufacturers adopt new technologies by matching them with digitally skilled students and recent graduates. The programme provides a funded Digital Intern who can support businesses in developing digital strategies, introducing new tools and integrating technology into everyday operations. This practical support is aimed at increasing … Made Smarter’s Internship Programme

The Supporting Grassroots Music programme is a targeted funding strand within Arts Council England’s Project Grants, designed to strengthen and sustain the grassroots music sector across England. The fund provides National Lottery investment to organisations that play a vital role in supporting early-stage musicians and the wider live music ecosystem. Who can apply:Eligible applicants include … Supporting Grassroots Music

The BFI Filmmaking Fund – Discovery and Impact feature funding provides National Lottery investment to support the production of original UK feature films in live action and animation. The fund is designed to back distinctive, ambitious filmmaking and support both emerging and established creative teams. Two funding strands: Who can apply:Applications must be made by … BFI Filmmaking Fund

The Digital Divide Grant from The Access Foundation supports charities and eligible not-for-profit organisations to reduce digital exclusion among disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Funding is intended to improve access to technology, digital skills, and IT facilities, helping individuals participate more fully in education, employment, and everyday life. Who can apply:Registered charities and eligible not-for-profit organisations, … Digital Divide Grant

Made Smarter UK is a national, government-backed initiative that helps UK manufacturers adopt cutting-edge digital technologies, boost productivity and drive sustainable growth through expert support, training and funding. The programme connects manufacturing businesses with specialist advisers who assess digital needs and develop tailored roadmaps for technology adoption, covering areas such as automation, data integration, robotics, … Made Smarter

The Great British Energy Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks is a UK capital grant programme designed to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for key components used in offshore wind generation and electricity networks. The fund has a total value of up to £300 million and aims to address supply chain constraints while supporting the … Great British Energy Supply Chain Fund:

The King’s Trust Test My Business Idea Grant supports young people in the UK who want to explore whether their business idea could work in practice. The grant provides up to £500 to help test and refine an idea before fully launching a business, enabling applicants to gain practical insight into customers, costs, delivery and … King’s Trust Test My Business Idea Grant

The BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund supports UK-based organisations to design and deliver creative development programmes that nurture talent and progress feature film, narrative immersive and other innovative storytelling projects. The fund aims to broaden access to the screen industries, diversify the range of stories in development, and strengthen the UK’s creative ecosystem through … BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund

The Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) programme, delivered by Innovate UK, helps UK businesses innovate and grow by partnering with universities or research organisations. Through a KTP, a business works with academic experts and recruits a high-calibre graduate (the KTP Associate) to deliver a strategic innovation project that addresses a key business challenge and builds long-term … Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a European Union–funded business exchange programme that helps new and aspiring entrepreneurs gain practical experience by working alongside experienced business owners in another participating country. The programme supports cross-border learning, skills development, and international business connections through real-world immersion rather than classroom training. New entrepreneurs—defined as individuals planning to start … Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: UK Applicants

In partnership with Sport England, the England and Wales Cricket Board has launched a new fund to help cricket tackle inequalities in access to safe, good quality grass cricket pitches across England and Wales. The Grass Pitch Improvement Fund will invest £5 million of National Lottery funding in grassroots facilities over three years. The first … Grass Pitch Improvement Fund – England

An independent charity serving the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, that have enduring plans to empower communities with projects across three key funding priorities: 1. Community resilience; supporting projects that embed greater energy resilience within communities. 2. Fuel poverty innovation; supporting innovative and scalable solutions for addressing fuel poverty in our region. 3. Net … Northern PowerGrid Foundation

As part of its long-term commitment to sustainability, the Stobart Group has launched a new fund to support community-led environmental and sustainability projects across the UK. The Stobart Sustainability Fund will support not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and educational facilities, such as schools and colleges, in transforming their local communities through projects that: The fund aims … Stobart Sustainability Fund

UK charities, educational institutions (such as Schools and Further Educations Colleges) and NHS Trusts seeking funding to support those under the age of 18 who are living with a mental health condition or disability or growing up in poverty can apply for funding through the Hargreaves Foundation. The Foundation aims to help children and young … Hargreaves Foundation

CRASH, the construction and property industries’ charity, assists homelessness charities and hospices with their construction projects. CRASH offers help in a practical way as well as providing cash grants. CRASH does this by supporting improvements to hospices, hostels, day centres, night shelters, training centres and move-on accommodation. CRASH unites the industry and channels the expertise … CRASH: Construction Fund

The Government is providing up to £210m worth of voucher funding as immediate help for people suffering from slow broadband speeds in rural areas. Eligible homes and businesses can apply for up to £4,500 to cover the costs of a gigabit-capable connection. Click here to find out more.