Grants for Suicide Awareness & Prevention Projects (UK)
Grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 are available for charitable organisations delivering suicide awareness and prevention programmes across the UK. Funded by the David Riddell Memorial CIO, the grants support innovative projects that educate people about suicidal ideation and inform them of ways to prevent suicide. Eligible applicants include charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and community interest companies limited by guarantee. Preference is given to smaller organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million. Funding can be used for both project delivery and core costs, including full cost recovery. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and, if successful, are typically funded within three months
Cure Parkinson's Trust Grant (UK)
Commercial organisations, as well as appropriately qualified scientists or clinicians based in an accredited university or hospital in any country worldwide, can now apply for funding for preclinical and clinical research. Projects should have the potential to advance knowledge that might lead to a cure for Parkinson’s disease. The Cure Parkinson’s Trust is particularly interested in projects that show the potential to delay, slow, stop, reverse or prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Grants of up to £250,000 are available. Applications are considered four times a year; the next deadline for applications is 12 January 2026.
Grants of up to £1,000 Available to Community Cooking Projects (London)
Community-based projects focused on food and cooking can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the Elizabeth Fund, established in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These grants support projects with a short-term positive impact, particularly start-ups that might not typically receive backing from the Cooks Charity. Eligible applicants must be connected to the City of London or its neighbouring City fringe boroughs. The fund is intended for one-off projects, not ongoing expenses, and may cover personal cooking equipment for chefs in exceptional cases. Exclusions include food banks, routine charity expenses, and kitchen refurbishments. There is no closing date and applications can be submitted at any time.
Funding for Publically Accessible Automated External Defibrillators (England)
Community organisations across England can apply for funding to acquire Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for public spaces. Eligible applicants include charities, local government bodies, sports clubs, and other community-focused organisations, but schools and academies are excluded. Applicants must install the defibrillator in an external, publicly accessible location available 24/7, provide an electrical power source, and contribute approximately £750 in match funding. The total funding pool is £1 million, with applications assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested organisations should complete the enquiry form on the official website. The application process is currently open, and prompt application is encouraged as the fund will close once all available defibrillators are allocated. The funding is made available through the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) Community Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Fund.
Grants Available for Charities Supporting Breast Cancer Recovery and Well-being (UK)
The Pink Ribbon Foundation has announced that it is currently accepting applications to its grant making programme for 2025.
Grants of up to £6,000 are available to UK charities and not-for-profit organisations working on practical projects and initiatives to improve the physical and mental health of individuals with or recovering from breast cancer.
This year, priority will be given to supporting organisations with limited financial resources to deliver their services.
Higher grants may be awarded in exceptional cases.
The closing date for applications is the 30th May 2025. Grants are awarded annually in late July.
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Bursaries to Support the Professional Development of Hospice Staff (UK)
Bursaries are available to hospice staff in the UK to improve the quality of care given to hospice and palliative care patients and their families and carers. The Wolfson Foundation Professional Development Grants programme aims to increase the expertise of nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors, allied health professionals and social workers by supporting their professional development.
Bursaries can cover fees for university accredited palliative care courses including degree, masters, and PhD level programmes. Some palliative care conferences may also be included. Applicants can apply for a maximum of 50% of course or module fees, up to £1,500 in any one year and a maximum of £3,000 in any three-year period. Match funding is encouraged.
Applications must be received at least one month before the start of the course, conference, or module.
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