Brighton Rainbow Fund
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- Sussex, Brighton and Hove
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Brighton Rainbow Fund
The Brighton Rainbow Fund is a charitable incorporated organisation that promotes equality and diversity, working to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. Its mission focuses on raising public awareness about discrimination affecting LGBTQ+ people, celebrating the achievements and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, and supporting voluntary organisations that share these aims. The Fund is distinctive for its grassroots, community-focused approach, prioritising smaller volunteer-run groups. It supports LGBTQ+ projects and groups in Brighton and Hove, with some programmes extending across Sussex. The Fund's work encompasses community strengthening, mental health and wellbeing, and activities that foster inclusion and connection.
What Brighton Rainbow Fund funds
The Fund supports a range of LGBTQ+ causes, including community strengthening, mental health and wellbeing, and activities that address social isolation and loneliness. It has funded volunteer-led initiatives with no paid staff, meet-up groups, and sports and social activity groups. Work is focused in Brighton and Hove, with some programmes extending across Sussex. The Fund prioritises grassroots projects that foster inclusion and connection within the LGBTQ+ community.
Who can apply
Organisations can apply, including registered charities, community groups, and community interest companies. Applicants must be based in Brighton and Hove for most programmes, though some extend to Sussex. The Fund particularly welcomes volunteer-led groups with no paid staff, as well as sports and social activity groups. There is no religious restriction.
What Brighton Rainbow Fund doesn't fund
The Fund does not support organisations or projects outside its geographic focus of Brighton and Hove (or Sussex for certain programmes), nor those unrelated to LGBTQ+ equality and community support.
How they like to fund
The Fund provides finance to support its objectives, including raising public awareness, celebrating LGBTQ+ achievements, and associating with voluntary organisations. It welcomes unsolicited applications. Funding is directed to projects that align with its mission of promoting equality and diversity.
How much does Brighton Rainbow Fund give?
Brighton Rainbow Fund runs 4 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online application form
- Two-stage process
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Brighton Rainbow Fund funds — and what they won't
For LGBTQ+ sports and social activity groups
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How to apply to Brighton Rainbow Fund
Brighton Rainbow Fund takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Brighton Rainbow Fund on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND, charity number 1181116.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Brighton Rainbow Fund provide?
Brighton Rainbow Fund runs 4 grant programmes — Grassroots Community Fund: Up to £1,000 · Innovation and Community Strengthening Fund: Up to £7,500 · Meet Up.com Fund: Up to £250.
Where does Brighton Rainbow Fund fund charities?
Brighton Rainbow Fund funds charities operating in Sussex, Brighton and Hove.
Does Brighton Rainbow Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Brighton Rainbow Fund accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Brighton Rainbow Fund?
Brighton Rainbow Fund takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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