The Schroder Charity Trust’s 2026 funding round opens on Saturday 1 August 2026. The Trust supports charitable work under two priority areas: helping disadvantaged children and young adults to achieve their potential in education and employment, and strengthening communities through services and opportunities which improve wellbeing and life outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for core or project revenue costs for a one year period. The Trust has an average award size of £4,065, and an annual success rate of approximately 8% of applications submitted.

To be eligible, organisations must be registered charities in the UK with an annual income between £150,000 and £1,000,000. The Trust will only consider working in areas within the top 20% of indices of multiple deprivation. Funding is not available for capital projects, multi-year requests, Community Interest Companies (CICs), social enterprises, or work taking place outside the UK.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 30 September 2026.

For further information, including a FAQ with full eligibility criteria, and how to apply, please visit the Schroder Charity Trust website (linked for your convenience).