Guides and field notes

UK charity funding guides and grant resources.

Practical guides for UK charities, CICs and community organisations researching grants, checking published eligibility criteria, and preparing funding applications.

Research notes for the funding desk.

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Move from guidance into live funding research: search current opportunities, narrow eligibility, or use the focused UK grant-finder pages below.

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Grant eligibility assessment for unregistered groups

For unregistered UK community groups, grant eligibility starts with legal form, project fit, and mandatory fund rules, not a single fixed status test. Use a fast filter: who can apply, who can lead the project, what documents prove capacity, and whether deadlines are live. This guide gives a step-by

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Grant eligibility assessment for unregistered groups

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