The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust is offering grants for UK-registered charities working across the UK to help those most in need.
The Trust operates a three-year rotation system, with different fields of interest being funded each year. There are normally four application rounds per year, with applications accepted for one month only, usually in February, April and July and September. Charities can apply for one round per calendar year.
In 2026, Rounds 1 and 2 will focus on projects supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Focus will be given to projects that provide life skills, including food education, healthy living, and budgeting. Priority will be given to people leaving the armed forces, leaving prison or care.
In this round, grants of £5,000 are available for UK-registered charities with a minimum operating income of £1 million. Applications will not be accepted from CIC’s or other not-for-profit organisations that are not a UK-registered charity.
The deadline for Round 2 is 30th April 2026.
For more information and how to apply, visit the website.


