Through the Wise Music Foundation, funding is available to small UK charities supporting vulnerable people facing hardship, distress, illness, or poverty.

The foundation offers grants of £500 – £5,000, with an average award of £1,500. Priority is given to projects which help:

children
the homeless
the elderly
people with disabilities

The Foundation also supports a wider range of causes, including education, cultural activities, arts and heritage, health and disability support, overseas famine relief, food banks, and other charitable initiatives. Charities with an annual turnover of up to £500,000 are eligible to apply.

Trustees meet quarterly to consider applications; the next closing date is Sunday 31 May 2026, for applications reviewed in June.

For further information, including how to apply, please visit the Wise Music Foundation website (linked for your convenience).