Education & Training Grants & Funding
There are 1660 UK funders offering grants for education & training charities, with typical awards from £100 to £1,000,000.
Education and training grants represent one of the largest categories in UK charitable funding. Funders in this space support everything from early childhood literacy programmes to adult skills retraining, with particular emphasis on closing attainment gaps for disadvantaged learners. Many trusts fund supplementary education — after-school clubs, tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment activities — that complement statutory provision. STEM education, digital literacy, and vocational training have attracted growing funder interest as the UK skills gap continues to widen. Arts education, outdoor learning, and sport-based engagement programmes also receive significant support. Several major foundations focus specifically on higher education access, providing bursaries and scholarships for students from low-income backgrounds. Grant-makers in this area typically value measurable outcomes such as improved attainment, qualification completion rates, and progression into employment. Collaborative projects between schools, colleges, and community organisations are particularly well-regarded.
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- Total Funders
- 1660
- Grant Range
- £100 - £1,000,000
- Open to Applications
- 36%
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Education & Training Funders
55 of 1660 match your filtersChecked against verified programme data for 228 of 1660 funders. 1432 not yet verified are listed below; 173 that don't fit were excluded.
Anguish's Educational Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Grants to Individuals
Anguish's Educational Foundation, a longstanding endowed charity rooted in a 1617 bequest by Norwich benefactor Thomas Anguish, is administered by Nor...
Armourers and Brasiers Gauntlet Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Grants for School Science
The Armourers and Brasiers Gauntlet Trust, an independent grant-making charity established in 1980 and rooted in the 1322-founded Armourers & Brasiers...
Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd
Verified openMatching 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...
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: General Funds (applied via the general application form, not fund-specific)
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation (CCF), established in December 2003, is an independent local charity dedicated to enhancing quality of life across...
Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grant Programme
The Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust embodies Dame Catherine Cookson's vision to transform lives in North East England communities through enduring ...
Clive Richards Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: UK Based Projects
The Clive Richards Foundation, established in 1986 by entrepreneur Clive Richards and his wife Sylvia (renamed in Clive's honour after his 2021 passin...
Combined Cadet Force Association
Verified openMatching programme: CCFA Group Activity Grant Programme
The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA), established by trust deed in 1963 and reformed as a company limited by guarantee in 2016, serves as the r...
Cumbria Community Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Cumbria Community Foundation Grants
Cumbria Community Foundation, established in 1999, is an independent UK community foundation dedicated to tackling poverty, enhancing quality of life,...
Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Capital Grant Scheme
The Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust, established in 1948 as the Dartington Hall Cattle Breeding Centre by Leonard Elmhirst and Sir George Hayter-Hame...
Drinks Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Assist (Financial Support)
The Drinks Trust, founded in 1886 as The Benevolent by wine merchant Robert Gray, is the UK's leading charity dedicated to empowering current and form...
Elmgrant Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Individual Grants
The Elmgrant Trust, family-founded in 1936 by Leonard and Dorothy Elmhirst and Beatrice, carries forward the Dartington Hall ethos of rural regenerati...
Ernest Cook Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Communities Grant
The Ernest Cook Trust, founded in 1952 by Ernest Cook—grandson of travel pioneer Thomas Cook—is a leading UK educational charity with over 9,000 hecta...
Forbes Charitable Foundation
Verified openMatching 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...
Gibbons Family Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Youth Support Grants
The Gibbons Family Trust advances the education, training, recreation, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people up to age 25 facing disadva...
Gilbert Hannam Education Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Support Grant Fund
The Gilbert Hannam Education Foundation, rooted in 17th-century philanthropy, advances education for disadvantaged youth through social mobility, acce...
Glaziers Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Ashton Hill & Lever Grants
The Glaziers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass—a City of London Livery Company founded in the...
Haberdashers' Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Resilience Fund
The Haberdashers' Foundation embodies centuries-old stewardship and social responsibility, empowering young people from all backgrounds to realize the...
Hackney Parochial Charities
Verified openMatching programme: Hackney Parochial Charities Individual Grants
Hackney Parochial Charities, a historic charitable trust established in 1603 with the first legacy from Thomas Heron, is dedicated to relieving povert...
Hatch Enterprise
Verified openMatching 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
Verified openMatching 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...
John Martin's Charity
Verified openMatching programme: Miscellaneous Education Grants
John Martin's Charity, rooted in a 1714 philanthropic legacy, advances John Martin's vision of relieving poverty, fostering children's Christian educa...
Keith Howard Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grant Programme
The Keith Howard Foundation is an independent charitable trust founded in 2008 with a mission to create lasting societal change and positive impact in...
King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, Warwick
Verified openMatching programme: Town Share Discretionary Grants
The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, Warwick, established in 1545 through Tudor-era negotiations to safeguard ecclesiastical assets during the Dissoluti...
Legal Education Foundation
Verified openMatching 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...
Leslie Sell Charitable Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Peter Sell Award
The Leslie Sell Charitable Trust, established in 1969 by the late Leslie Sell, is an independent UK funder dedicated to supporting the Scouting and Gu...
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Postgraduate Bursary
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust, established in 1925 by the 1st Viscount Leverhulme, is a UK-wide grant-maker rooted in the philanthropist's visi...
Margaret Davies Charity
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grants Fund
The Margaret Davies Charity, officially The Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity, was established by trust deed in 1934 to perpetuate the philanthro...
Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians
Verified openMatching programme: Junior Scholarships
The Mayor of London's Fund for Young Musicians, trading as the London Music Fund, is an independent charity established in 2011 with the Mayor as Patr...
MCS Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship Grant Scheme
The MCS Foundation, legally the MCS Charitable Foundation (charity number 1165752), was established in 2016 to accelerate a carbon-free future for all...
Millennium Awards Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Millennium Awards Trust Scaling Up Award
The Millennium Awards Trust, established in 2002 with an endowment from the UK government's Millennium Commission and National Lottery, catalyses posi...
Monmouthshire County Council Welsh Church Act Fund
Verified openMatching programme: Monmouthshire County Council Welsh Church Act Fund
The Monmouthshire County Council Welsh Church Act Fund, rooted in the 1914 Welsh Church Act, is a charitable trust managed by Monmouthshire County Cou...
Moto Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Community Grants
Moto Foundation, established in 2005 as Moto in the Community and rebranded in 2022, serves as the charitable arm of Moto Hospitality Limited, the UK'...
Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Grants to Individuals
The Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation, with origins over 300 years old from historic charitable bequests, is an independent UK grant-maker dedic...
Norton Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Individual Grants
The Norton Foundation is a UK-based charitable trust dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people under 25, primarily in Birmingham, Solihull, Cov...
P H Holt Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grant Programme
The P H Holt Foundation is a legacy-driven grantmaker rooted in over a century of philanthropy aimed at improving everyday life for Merseyside residen...
Radio Clyde Cash for Kids
Verified openMatching programme: General Grants (Group Impact Grants)
Radio Clyde Cash for Kids, established in 1984 as the charitable arm of Radio Clyde, is a grant-giving charity dedicated to alleviating child poverty,...
Robertson Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Small Grants
The Robertson Trust, Scotland's largest independent grant-making trust, was founded in 1961 by sisters Elspeth, Agnes, and Ethel Robertson, who donate...
Ross Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: John Ross MBE Community Fund
The Ross Foundation, formally the David Ross Foundation, was established in 2007 by UK entrepreneur and philanthropist David Ross, co-founder of Carph...
Shanly Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: General Applications Fund
The Shanly Foundation, established in 1994 by property developer Michael Shanly as the charitable arm of the Shanly Group, drives practical, hands-on ...
Sheffield Grammar School Exhibition Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Sheffield Grammar School Exhibition Foundation Grants
Sheffield Grammar School Exhibition Foundation advances educational opportunity for financially needy local city residents through scholarships, bursa...
Shipwrights Charitable Fund
Verified openMatching programme: Billmeir Award Scheme
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund, established in 1948 and 1970 as the philanthropic arm of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights—a City of London liver...
Sir James Reckitt Charity
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grant Programme
The Sir James Reckitt Charity, founded by Quaker industrialist Sir James Reckitt, advances social, material, and moral welfare for Hull and East Yorks...
Sir Walter St.John's Educational Charity
Verified openMatching programme: £5k grants
Sir Walter St. John’s Educational Charity, established from a 1660s endowment by Sir Walter St John for a Battersea school, is a historic grant-giving...
Sir William Boreman's Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Sir William Boreman Foundation Grants for Individuals 16+
Sir William Boreman's Foundation, established through the 1684 will of philanthropist Sir William Boreman—a Royal Household clerk and nobleman—origina...
St Giles-in-the-Fields and William Shelton Educational Charity
Verified openMatching programme: Small Grant
St Giles-in-the-Fields and William Shelton Educational Charity is a historic independent grant-maker with 17th- and 18th-century roots from philanthro...
Sussex Community Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grants Programme
Sussex Community Foundation, established in 2006 by the late 10th Duke of Richmond and Gordon, is an independent UK Community Foundation dedicated to ...
Thriplow Charitable Trust
Verified openMatching programme: General Funding
The Thriplow Charitable Trust, established in 1993 as a family trust, advances higher education and research with a strong preference for UK instituti...
Trades House of Glasgow
Verified openMatching programme: The Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers of Glasgow Training & Education Charity Funding
The Trades House of Glasgow, established in 1605 as a historic charitable institution rooted in the city's craft guilds, protects and supports Glasgow...
Veterans' Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Small Grants programme
The Veterans' Foundation, established in 2016 as a UK-wide grant-maker, delivers vital financial support to charities and organisations aiding British...
Walton on Thames Charity
Verified openMatching programme: Community Grants – Small Grants (up to £10,000)
Walton on Thames Charity, known as Walton Charity, is an ancient local foundation with over 800 years of history rooted in the parish of Walton-on-Tha...
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Tips for Applying to Education & Training Funders
Education funders expect clear, measurable learning outcomes in your application. Define specific targets such as reading age improvements, qualification attainment rates, or skills acquisition benchmarks, and explain how you will track progress against them. Reference any quality marks, Ofsted ratings, or accreditation your organisation holds — these signal credibility and rigour to grant-makers. Present your cost-per-learner or cost-per-outcome figures to demonstrate value for money, as education funders are particularly focused on efficient use of resources. Show clear progression routes for participants: how does your programme connect to the next stage of their learning or employment journey rather than operating in isolation? If your training leads to recognised qualifications or certifications, highlight this prominently. Demonstrate alignment with national curriculum standards or sector-specific frameworks where relevant, and explain how your approach fills gaps that mainstream provision does not address. Strong applications show evidence of what works — reference pilot data, external evaluations, or published research that supports your methodology. Include partnerships with schools, colleges, employers, or sector bodies that validate your approach and create pathways for learners beyond your programme.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Education & Training Grants
What grants are available for education & training charities in the UK?
There are 1660+ UK funders offering grants for education & training 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 education & training organisations get?
Grant amounts for education & training 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 education & training grants?
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