The Henry Smith Charity – Improving Lives Grants

The Improving Lives grant programme provides grants to charitable organisations that help people when other sources of support have failed, are inappropriate, or are simply not available. They support established organisations delivering services directly to beneficiaries. They are looking for services which can demonstrate a track record of success, and evidence the effectiveness of the work. Six funding priorities and only need to select one. Employment and Training could be most relevant category. Also look at Strengthening Communities grant

Funding covers running costs, salaries and projects. Organisation size:
£50k – £2m (in exceptional circumstances up to £5m)