The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust is offering grants for UK-registered charities working across the UK to help those most in need.
The Trust operates a three-year rotation system, with different fields of interest being funded each year. There are normally four application rounds per year, with applications accepted for one month only, usually in February, April, July, and September. Charities can apply for one round per calendar year.
In 2026, Rounds 1 and 2 will focus on projects supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Focus will be given to projects that provide life skills, including food education, healthy living, and budgeting.
Priority will be given to people leaving the armed forces, leaving prison, or care.
In this round, grants of £1,000 are available for UK-registered charities with an operating income of between £100,000 and £1 million. Applications will not be accepted from CICs or other not-for-profit organisations that are not a UK-registered charity.
The deadline for Round 1 is 28 February 2026.
Round 2 will also focus on people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Rounds 3 and 4 will focus on unpaid carers.
Grants are available to UK-registered charities that help children and young people recovering from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and parents affected by ACEs, mental illness, or addiction.
Community groups, charities and partners working to reduce serious violence can apply for up to £10,000 each. Projects may include education, prevention, awareness and improving community safety.
The fund is for VCSE organisations working to help prevent gambling related harm.
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