We have an annual funding round for regional museums and galleries. Click here for more details on our Regional Museums and Galleries Fund

We only fund UK registered charities or organisations with an exempt charitable status

We do not make grants to individuals. We only fund UK registered charities or organisations with an exempt charitable status

We only support work overseas if it is in the UK Overseas Territories and it fits with the criteria of our Environment category. You must be a UK registered charity to apply. See our Environment category guidelines for more details.

We do not usually fund universities, and not for their core work. Exceptionally, we may consider an application from a specialist unit if you are a centre of excellence and a leader in your field. Go to our FAQ for more details.

We do not accept applications from such organisations

We will only consider applications from organisations with an annual income above £100,000

We will only consider applications from organisations with an annual income above £100,000

We will consider applications from organisations with an annual income between £100,000 and £10 million

We prioritise UK-registered charities with an income between £100,000 and £10 million. If your income is greater than this we will only consider a grant if you are uniquely placed to help meet our funding objectives. We call this the “only they can do it” test

We do not fund capital developments, building refurbishment or the purchase of individual items of equipment.

Core funding has long been our signature, but we are also happy to make grants for projects or programmes

We fund organisations from any part of the UK whose work has impact across the UK. Click here to see what national significance means in each of the three categories.

We accept applications from organisation that have a national significance across England. Click here to see what national significance means in each of the three categories.

We do not fund work that is just based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, but will consider applications from organisations based in one of the countries if the work is of UK-wide significance - this may be because of the issue tackled, for example, Scotland has the most substantial marine environment in the UK, or because the work is so exemplary or pioneering that it will be of special interest and relevance elsewhere in the UK; or the work covers more than one UK country - which could be a single organisation working across borders or a partnership of organisations in different countries; for example, an activity in Wales and NI would qualify

We only support work overseas if it is in the UK Overseas Territories and it fits with the criteria of our Environment category. You must be a UK registered charity to apply. See our Environment category guidelines for more details.

We do not accept general or round-robin appeals

We do not support individuals, including student grants or bursaries.

We do not fund capital developments, building works or refurbishment, or individual items of equipment

We do not fund work that promotes religion or places of worship

We do not fund arts organisations and projects whose main focus is supporting and developing individuals. Please see our arts category guidelines for more details on our arts programme.

We do not fund learning and participation in the arts. Please see our arts category guidelines for more details on our arts programme.

We do not fund leisure, individual holiday schemes or respite breaks

We do not fund organisations when sport is their core activity

We do not fund any projects where boxing is used as a tool of engagement or as an activity

We do not fund education work including initiatives linked to the curriculum, or arts and environmental education work

We do not fund work in the areas of animal welfare, captive breeding or animal rescue

At present, we do not fund medical research or treatment, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation services

We do not fund work in prisons or with offenders

We do not fund individual campaigns

We do not fund one-off events, such as conferences, trips, seminars, master classes, summer schools, single commissions, productions or festivals

Through our performing arts programme we focus on the creation of the highest quality new work in the regions, by funding organisations which collaborate with, commission or otherwise support artists to create or re-imagine work. Please see our arts category guidelines for more details.

This fund aims to help museums and galleries outside of London to enhance and sustain curatorial development to attract a broader public. Please see our arts category guidelines for more details on our regional museums and galleries programme.

Through our environment programme we aim to contribute to greater harmony between people and the planet. Please see our environment category guidelines for more details.

Through our social action programme we aim to help people experiencing poverty or disadvantage be more connected and so able to change their lives for the better. Please see our social action category guidelines for more details.