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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Trustee duties for making grants in UK charities

UK charity trustees have a direct legal duty to use grant funding only for their own charitable purposes, to check who receives it, and to monitor impact. This guide gives a practical 2026 workflow: screen proposals, manage conflicts, set clear terms, track delivery, and report properly.

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trustee duties

Trustee duties for making grants in UK charities

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