The Fore’s Autumn 2026 Funding Round will open soon, offering unrestricted grants of up to £45,000 to small charities and social enterprises across the UK.
Funding can be spread over one to three years and is designed to strengthen the whole organisation, supporting growth, structure, sustainability or efficiency.
Successful applicants also receive access to free skilled support, workshops on topics such as fundraising, communications, finance and strategy, a fully funded place on an impact measurement course, and peer networking opportunities.
The fund is open to UK registered charities, CIOs, CICs limited by guarantee, and charitable or non-charitable Community Benefit Societies with an asset lock, with annual income under £500,000. Organisations must register their interest between 12pm on Wednesday 8 July and 12pm on Wednesday 15 July via The Fore’s Apply for Funding webpage.
Applicants will be told on Thursday 16 July whether they have secured a place in the funding round, with places allocated at random if demand exceeds availability. Those invited to apply must submit their full application by 5pm on Monday 7 September.
An online Q&A session will take place on Wednesday 8 July, 3pm to 4pm. You can sign up here.