Movement for Good Awards
– Partnership Funding
We know how incredibly challenging and time-consuming the grant funding process is for charities. We regularly get this feedback from charities and we’ve made it the topic of our webinars, podcasts and forums.
So, we’re committed to making our approach different.
Our approach
We don’t run an open application process, and we don’t expect huge numbers of charities to apply.
We take a ‘partnership’ approach – we’re interested in a short pitch from any charity, but we’ll only ask charities to complete a full application if they fit what we’re looking to fund.
What are we looking to fund?
We have several hundred thousand pounds to distribute annually, in grants of £10,000+. We expect to fund 20+ charities every year.
We’re looking for charities whose work directly supports causes our customers care about. Our three key themes are detailed below.
We won’t be looking to fund charities supporting animals, hospices or health for example. Remember our £1,000 draws and Charity Support are open for any charity across the UK and Ireland.
Expressions of Interest close midnight Friday 20th June, we’ll invite applications in July and distribute funds typically in the Autumn.
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
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
What we do fund
- Charities whose projects clearly fit into one of our four key themes.
- Charities with specific projects or innovative initiatives that have clear outcomes and benefits.
- You can apply for a larger grant even if you've received any level of Movement for Good funding before.
What we don't fund
- Individuals.
- Charities that don't clearly fit into one of our four key themes.
- Charities with a political association.
- Please take a look at our other funding opportunities, as your charity may still be eligible to receive support.
What next?
If you think you fit our criteria above, please complete the expression of interest form here before midnight Friday 20th June.
We hope this explanation and process is clear, simple and different. We’ve asked a number of charities to check and challenge it for us. But if you think we can improve how we do giving in any way, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
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.