Disability Grants & Funding
There are 988 UK funders offering grants for disability charities, with typical awards from £100 to £1,150,000.
UK funders have a long history of supporting disabled people and the organisations that serve them. Grants in this area cover independent living support, accessible transport, assistive technology, employment programmes, advocacy, and social inclusion. Many funders support the social model of disability — focusing on removing barriers rather than treating impairment — and look for projects led or co-designed by disabled people themselves. Learning disability, physical disability, sensory impairment, and neurodivergence each have dedicated funding streams. Large foundations like the Henry Smith Charity, Lloyds Bank Foundation, and the National Lottery Community Fund all have significant disability funding. Smaller specialist trusts may focus on specific conditions or age groups. Capital grants for accessibility improvements to buildings and public spaces are available from several funders. The emphasis across the sector is on person-centred approaches, rights-based practice, and projects that enable genuine participation and choice for disabled people.
Quick Stats
- Total Funders
- 988
- Grant Range
- £100 - £1,150,000
- Open to Applications
- 54%
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Disability Funders
23 of 988 match your filtersChecked against verified programme data for 140 of 988 funders. 848 not yet verified are listed below; 117 that don't fit were excluded.
Action Medical Research
Matching programme: Project Grant
Action Medical Research is a dedicated charity advancing paediatric medicine through innovative research that prevents and treats childhood diseases a...
Ataxia UK
Matching programme: Barchester's Charitable Foundation (administered by Ataxia UK)
Ataxia UK, established in 1969 by families and clinicians, is the UK's leading national charity dedicated to transforming lives affected by progressiv...
B&Q Foundation
Matching programme: Home Improvement Fund
The B&Q Foundation, established in 2020 by B&Q as a UK registered charity, advances the company's commitment to local communities by improving homes a...
Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd
Matching programme: Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd Grant Programme
Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd is a UK-registered charity established in 2003, dedicated to advancing the education and welfare of children a...
British Eye Research Foundation
Matching programme: Project Grants
Fight for Sight, the British Eye Research Foundation, drives a mission to save sight and transform lives through pioneering eye research, social chang...
Dan Maskell Tennis Trust
Matching programme: Group/Club/Project Grants
The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust, established in 1997 and named after the legendary 'Voice of Wimbledon' Dan Maskell, is a UK charity dedicated to advanci...
Darby Rimmer MND Foundation
Matching programme: Care Grants Programme
The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation, established in 2019 by former professional footballer Stephen Darby and British Forces veteran Chris Rimmer—both diag...
Fletchers Foundation
Matching programme: Grants for Individuals
Fletchers Foundation champions dignity, empowerment, inclusivity, and practical compassion to enable people to thrive after life-changing injuries or ...
Forbes Charitable Foundation
Matching programme: Main Support
The Forbes Charitable Foundation is a specialist UK grantmaker dedicated exclusively to enhancing the lives of adults with learning disabilities, by f...
Green Hall Foundation
Matching programme: May Round
The Green Hall Foundation, established in 1976 by Yorkshire philanthropist Constance Vera Green and renamed in 2013 to honor Colonel Henry Robert Hall...
Grocers' Charity
Matching programme: Open Grants
The Grocers' Charity, the philanthropic arm of London's ancient Worshipful Company of Grocers rooted in the 14th-century Guild of Pepperers, advances ...
Hatch Enterprise
Matching programme: New Founder Grant (Launchpad)
Hatch Enterprise is a UK-registered charity founded in 2013 by Dirk Bischof to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs—particularly women (over 80% of ...
Inner Temple Scholarship Fund
Matching programme: Disability Awards
The Inner Temple Scholarship Fund, overseen by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple's Benchers, provides financial support to aspiring barrister...
Legal Education Foundation
Matching programme: Emerging Justice fund
The Legal Education Foundation (LEF), established in 2013 from the sale of the College of Law, is an independent UK grantmaker with roots in 19th-cent...
Motor Neurone Disease Association
Matching programme: MND Support Grant (Care)
The Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND Association), founded in 1979 by people affected by MND, is the UK's only national charity dedicated exclus...
Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services
Matching programme: Time Out for Carers Fund
Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) serves as the County Voluntary Council championing charitable purposes for public benefit throu...
Percy Bilton Charity
Matching programme: Grants to Individuals in Need
The Percy Bilton Charity is a grant-making trust rooted in a philanthropic mission to relieve hardship and enhance quality of life for the most disadv...
Postcode Innovation Trust
Matching programme: Dream Fund
Postcode Innovation Trust, established in 2016, is an independent funder powered by proceeds from its society lottery linked to People’s Postcode Lott...
Professionals Aid Council
Matching programme: Further Education
The Professionals Aid Council, operating as the Professionals Aid Guild (PAG) since its founding in 1914, is a longstanding UK occupational charity de...
Robert McAlpine Foundation
Matching programme: Core Grant Programme
The Robert McAlpine Foundation, established in 1963 by the McAlpine family, drives positive social change by supporting small UK charities that enhanc...
Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation
Matching programme: Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation Grant Programme
Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation champions the right to a safe home and financial independence for those facing hardship, with a mission...
UnLtd
Matching programme: Funding Futures Programme (Starting Up)
UnLtd, formerly The Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, is a UK-registered charity established in 2002 by a consortium of seven non-profits with a £1...
Variety the Children's Charity
Matching programme: Youth Club Grants
Variety the Children's Charity, founded in 1949 as the UK arm of a 1927 US entertainment industry movement, is a veteran organisation dedicated to tra...
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Tips for Applying to Disability Funders
Applications for disability-focused funding must demonstrate genuine co-production with disabled people throughout your project — from design and governance to delivery and evaluation. Funders will look for evidence that disabled people hold meaningful decision-making power, not just advisory or consultative roles. Frame your work within the social model of disability, focusing on the barriers society creates rather than individual deficits. Describe how your organisation is user-led or how disabled people are represented on your board and staff team. Outcomes should be person-centred, measuring what matters to participants: increased choice, greater independence, meaningful social participation, and enhanced control over their own lives rather than purely clinical or functional metrics. Ensure your monitoring and evaluation processes are themselves accessible — explain how you gather feedback from people with communication needs, learning disabilities, or sensory impairments. If your project involves assistive technology or adaptations, show how you personalise solutions rather than applying a standard package. Avoid deficit-based language throughout your application and instead emphasise strengths, rights, and aspirations. Strong applications demonstrate an understanding that disability intersects with other forms of disadvantage and describe how you ensure your project is inclusive across the full diversity of disabled people.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Disability Grants
What grants are available for disability charities in the UK?
There are 988+ UK funders offering grants for disability charities. These range from small community grants under £5,000 to large multi-year funding programmes exceeding £100,000. Use Fundermatcher to find the best match for your organisation.
How much funding can disability organisations get?
Grant amounts for disability charities vary widely depending on the funder and project. Typical grants range from £1,000 to over £100,000. Many funders offer multi-year funding for established organisations with a strong track record.
How do I apply for disability grants?
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