Movement for Good Awards
– Larger Grants
We understand the importance of longer-term funding for charities, especially when trying to bring ambitious new ideas to life and get larger transformative projects off the ground. That is why we are awarding grants of £10,000 and more.
The application window is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application – the winners will be announced in September 2024.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for specific projects or innovative initiatives with clear outcomes and benefits. A project must clearly fit into one of our four key themes.
Education
and skills
We're looking for projects which…
Promote or sustain skills and expertise among any group of people. Previously funded projects include giving school children positive mental health training and teaching lifesaving water safety skills to underserved communities.
Examples of previous charities we've funded
The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation Brilliant Communities Black Swimming Association Breaking Barriers Read Easy
Rural or community
development
We're looking for projects which…
Strengthen a community to make it more inclusive, supportive or sustainable. Previously funded projects have provided vital counselling services to the farming community and connected to the countryside.
Examples of previous charities we've funded
Arts, heritage
or culture
We're looking for projects which…
Promote or support our history and traditions or focuses on the protection and preservation of historic land and buildings. Previously funded projects have educated craftspeople in sustainable design and helped connect people with disabilities with heritage.
Examples of previous charities we've funded
English Heritage Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Landmark Trust Kids' Own Publishing Partnership
Climate change or
environment
We're looking for projects which…
Contribute to our collective challenge to tackle impact on the climate and environment. Previously funded projects have enabled restoration of wetlands across the UK and research into climate impacts on heritage buildings.
Examples of previous charities we've funded
Heal Rewilding InterClimate Trust Forum for the Future Eco UNESCO Trees for Cities
Remember
Charities who entered our larger grants programme are still eligible to take part in our £1,000 awards.
The next £1,000 draw is coming up soon, so please get your nominations in by midnight Sunday 21st July to ensure your favourite charity is in the running. Don't forget, it is one nomination per charity per person – so you can support all of your favourite causes.
Other ways we can support your charity
Movement for Good
£1,000 Draws
Nominate the charity of your choice for the chance to win £1,000 in our random draws.
Benefact Trust
Our charitable owner, Benefact Trust, support Christian charities and churches.
Movement for Good
Special Draws
We run multiple special draws focusing on different causes and areas
Charity Support
Don't forget we offer free webinars, online resources and events to help you raise more.
The story of what our larger grants can do
FarmAbility
Provides meaningful occupation for adults with learning disabilities through gardening and farming programmes.
First Light
Provides crisis and recovery support to around 11,000 individuals each year effected by domestic abuse and sexual violence living in Devon, Cornwall and Wiltshire.
Hampshire Food Revolution
Meet the wonderful team at Hampshire Food Revolution, a charity whose message is ‘no space for waste’. Their mission is to reduce great food ending up in landfill.
FitzRoy
Our CEO, Mark Hews, visited FitzRoy, a charity which transforms lives every day, supporting people with learning disabilities to do the simple things that make a real difference to their everyday life.
Penhaligon's Friends
A Cornish charity, supporting bereaved children, young people and their families in Cornwall, through a variety of services and groups.
Sheffield Wildlife Trust
Our aims are to protect and conserve wildlife and its habitats, to connect local people with the natural world and educate in the principles of conservation and biodiversity.
Hampshire Food Revolution
Our CEO, Mark Hews, visited Hampshire Food Revolution, a charity whose message is ‘no space for waste’. Their mission is to reduce great food ending up in landfill.
FitzRoy
Meet the wonderful team at FitzRoy, a charity which transforms lives every day, supporting people with learning disabilities to do the simple things that make a real difference to their everyday life.