Rooted in our founding mission to advance social wellbeing, and shaped by today’s economic and social challenges, our funding supports work that furthers understanding, shifts public debate, and ultimately improves lives for individuals, families and communities across the UK.
We expect to spend £150 million over five years on activities and work that align with our purpose: to improve people’s lives within a just and inclusive society.
Explore our range of funding opportunities below to find the right fit for your proposal.
Current funding opportunities
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Open
Strategic Fund
Research grants for original and ambitious projects that confront the scale and urgency of the UK’s biggest social and economic challenges
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Open
Main Grants (Research, Development and Analysis Fund)
Funding for research projects that address one or more of our five interconnected priorities and aim to improve lives in the UK
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Open
Racial Diversity UK Fund
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Oliver Bird Fund