People’s National Postcode Trusts Funding for Charities Tackling Inequality and Poverty (England, Scotland and Wales) - Deadline: 2 nd March 2026
Charities and community organisations will soon be able to apply for funding to support projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged and marginalised people across England, Scotland and Wales.
The People’s National Postcode Trusts are funded by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Together, they support hundreds of good causes that aim to:
• prevent or reduce the impact of poverty,
• support marginalised groups,
• tackle inequality,
• improve mental health.
Eligible organisations include registered charities, community interest companies, and charitable community benefit societies.
Grants of up to £50,000 are available over a threeyear period, with the amount awarded depending on the organisation’s annual income. Applications must be submitted through one of the six regional Trusts. Each Trust covers a specific area of the country and has its own application deadline. Please use the links below for more information about each Trust.
People’s Postcode Trust - Scotland People’s Local Trust
- West of England People’s Community Trust
- Wales People’s Neighbourhood Trust
- North of England 29 People’s Places Trust
- East of England People’s Society Trust
- South of England
Priority will be given to organisations that:
• Have an annual income of £250,000 or less
•Work in communities ranked among the most deprived 15% in England, Scotland or Wales,
• Focus on supporting marginalised groups, such as disabled people, communities experiencing racial inequality and LGBT+ people,
• Are based in areas that not received funding recently.
Application windows are as follows: Wales, England and the South of England: 23 February 2026 to 2 March 2026,
North of England, East of England and Scotland: 25 March 2026 to 1 April 2026
Each funding round is open for one week only, so early preparation is strongly recommended. More information at: https://tinyurl.com/5pfunapc