Grants database

National Literacy Trust is an independent charity dedicated to giving children experiencing disadvantage the literacy skills they need to succeed. Young City Poets is a large multi-city, multi-year programme bringing together the strengths of local poets, cultural/​arts venues and teachers in three cities across England. The programme aims to inspire and develop students’ sense of achievement and pride in creative writing, by providing enjoyable, memorable experiences and by enhancing schools’ approaches to teaching poetry within the curriculum.

Outside In aims to provide a platform for artists who face significant barriers to the art world due to health, disability, social circumstance or isolation. Their work includes artist development, exhibitions and training, which aim to create a fairer art world by supporting artists, creating opportunities and influencing arts organisations. This £1 million grant will be split in two halves: £500,000 toward an existing endowment to underpin the organisation’s

work with artists and £100,000 per year (indexed on inflation) for five years towards core costs.

Nerve Centre is Northern Ireland’s leading creative media arts centre. Our grant will support the organisation’s programme of arts events, projects, community relations activities, creative learning centres, training opportunities and state-of-the-art production facilities with a ten-year grant index-linked to mitigate the impact of inflation.

Institute of Imagination is a charity creating space for young people to re-imagine the world, and to encourage creative learning. Their goal is to spark imaginations everywhere and encourage creative learning through their events, training, partnerships and research. They champion the power of imagination to encourage innovation, develop skills and support wellbeing of children, families and carers. This grant will support inclusive learning programmes across the organisation.

Amgueddfa Cymru is a family of seven museums located throughout Wales. Their purpose is to inspire people through their museums and collections to find a sense of well-being and identity, to discover, enjoy and learn bilingually, and to understand Wales’ place in the wider world. Our Major Grant will help to transform how their spaces and programmes are shaped by those experiencing disadvantage, and underpin work to embed a rights-based approach and commitment to cultural democracy with a ten-year grant, index-linked to mitigate the impact of inflation.

The Parent House aims to reduce poverty and social inequality for families living in Islington. It supports parents who can choose from a range of accredited vocational and education courses to suit their goals and receive one-to-one support, mentoring and access to the on-site creche while they study and build confidence as they become part of a supportive and inclusive network of parents and workers and gain access to help with specific needs like housing and debt management.

Help on Your Doorstep aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Islington, especially those who are vulnerable and isolated. This grant will support the organisation to work alongside Islington residents and local service providers to improve lives, enhance wellbeing and strengthen communities through a range of Good Neighbour schemes which support individuals to gain more control and connect with local services. It also mobilises residents to work together to address local priority issues such as isolation, debt management and housing.

Global Generation is an educational charity that works together with local children and young people, businesses, residents and families in Camden, Islington and Southwark to create healthy, integrated and environmentally responsible communities. This funding will contribute towards the running of a Story Garden. This community space and resource aims to connect people of all ages to nature in the middle of the city, offering weekly activities that nurture physical and mental wellbeing.

Camden Giving is an independent charity that works to end local poverty and inequality. This grant will support the organisation to create a Future Changemakers Fund to be invested in local youth services, working with local partners and led by young people.

C4WS Homeless Project supports people experiencing homelessness to access housing and employment and to rebuild their lives. This grant will provide core funding to support a winter night shelter and to offer welfare support to help guests secure accommodation and employment.

Body & Soul supports children, young people and families whose lives have been affected by childhood adversity and trauma. The organisation uses a ​‘whole person’ model of care rooted in a strengths-based approach that nurtures connection, healing and growth. Over the next two years, the organisation plans to expand their adoption programme to children under special guardianship orders, support parents whose children have attempted suicide, and launch mental health training in schools.

YouthAction Northern Ireland strives to make a significant difference to the lives of young people and their communities by providing unique, life-changing opportunities. They inspire young people to find their potential and excel in areas such as political activism, performing arts, youth work, education, business, technology and international affairs.