Grants of between £500 and £2,000 will soon be available to charities across the UK to fund summer playschemes for disadvantaged children between the ages of 5-16 years.
Charities with an annual income of less than £100,000 can apply for funding to run playschemes for a minimum of two weeks or ten days during the summer holidays.
Preference is given to:
- small local playschemes that provide a wide-ranging programme of activities. Trustees prefer activities that are relatively inexpensive such as crafts and cooking, as well as outdoor activities and sport.
- schemes that involve a large number of children.
- schemes where past users are encouraged to come back and help as volunteers
Deadline for submission is April 16th 2026.
Organisations interested in applying should do so here.