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
76 of 1660 match your filtersChecked against verified programme data for 247 of 1660 funders. 1413 not yet verified are listed below; 171 that don't fit were excluded.
29th May 1961 Charity
Matching programme: General Grant Programme
The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, founded on 29 May 1961 by Miss Helen M. Martin from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, is an independent generalist grantma...
ABF The Soldiers' Charity
Matching programme: Charitable Grants to Organisations
ABF The Soldiers' Charity, also known as the Army Benevolent Fund, is the British Army's national charity established in 1944 during World War II to p...
Adrian Swire Charitable Trust
Matching programme: Adrian Swire Charitable Trust (part of Swire Family Trusts)
The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust embodies a family-rooted philanthropic legacy dedicated to advancing charitable purposes across health, education, a...
Ala Green Charitable Trust
Matching programme: Main Grant Programme
The Ala Green Charitable Trust, established in 2014 by Anthony John Green and fellow trustees, is a UK grant-making charity dedicated to improving out...
Archer Trust
Matching programme: The Archer Trust
The Archer Trust, established in 1994 in memory of Unilever executive Ronnie Archer by his widow Catherine, is a UK grant-making charitable trust insp...
Artemis Charitable Foundation
Matching programme: Artemis Charitable Foundation
The Artemis Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Artemis Fund Managers, channels a portion of the firm's revenues into charitable giving, f...
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Matching 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
Matching 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 ...
Charles Littlewood Hill Trust
Matching programme: Charles Littlewood Hill Trust Grant Programme
The Charles Littlewood Hill Trust, established in 1978 by Charles Littlewood Hill, pursues a mission of advancing diverse charitable purposes through ...
Childhood Trust
Matching programme: Grassroots Partnership
The Childhood Trust, a London-based charity founded in 2013 by Grant Gordon, works to alleviate poverty's impact on children and young people across t...
Children's Aid Committee Charitable Fund
Matching programme: CAC Grant Programme
The Children's Aid Committee Charitable Fund, established in 1955 as a charitable trust, supports effective youth provision for Jewish children and yo...
Chrysalis Trust
Matching programme: Chrysalis Trust Grants
The Chrysalis Trust, a UK grant-making charity established in 2009 by the Evans family, tackles poverty, disability, and barriers to shelter, educatio...
Clore Duffield Foundation
Matching programme: Clore Learning Spaces (Capital Projects)
The Clore Duffield Foundation, born from the merger of visionary philanthropic legacies, drives transformative opportunities through excellence, innov...
Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
Matching programme: RTÉ Toy Show Appeal Community Grants Round
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, established in 1979 as the Northern Ireland Voluntary Trust, is an independent grant-making body with o...
Connolly Foundation (UK) Limited
Matching programme: Old people
The Connolly Foundation (UK) Limited, established in 2004 as the Kathleen and Michael Connolly Foundation and renamed in 2020, is a Bedfordshire-based...
CPF Trust
Matching programme: Standard Grants
The CPF Trust is a grant-making charity committed to strengthening UK charities by providing flexible financial support for diverse charitable purpose...
Cumbria Community Foundation
Matching 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,...
Delapage Limited
Matching programme: Delapage Grant Programme
Delapage Limited is a UK charity established in 1978 by Jack and Joseph Ackerman to support the Orthodox Jewish community, advancing Orthodox Jewish f...
Educational Opportunity Foundation
Matching programme: Main Fund - International Projects
The Educational Opportunity Foundation, tracing origins to 1808, exists to enhance life chances worldwide through transformative educational opportuni...
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...
Freelands Foundation Limited
Matching programme: Freelands Awards 2026
Freelands Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to ensuring universal access to visual arts education and participation, empowering individuals regardl...
Grantscape
Matching programme: SUEZ Communities Fund - England
Grantscape, established in 1997, is a specialist UK charitable grant-maker dedicated to strengthening local communities and protecting the natural env...
Haberdashers' Foundation
Matching programme: Small Grants Programme
The Haberdashers' Foundation embodies centuries-old stewardship and social responsibility, empowering young people from all backgrounds to realize the...
Hackney Parochial Charities
Matching programme: Hackney Parochial Charities Project Grants
Hackney Parochial Charities, a historic charitable trust established in 1603 with the first legacy from Thomas Heron, is dedicated to relieving povert...
Hargreaves Foundation
Matching programme: Main Grant Programme
The Hargreaves Foundation, established in 2020 by Peter Hargreaves—co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown—and his family with a £100 million endowment, dis...
Harris Charity
Matching programme: Organisation Grant
Harris Charity, a historic Lancashire philanthropic funder rooted in Preston's legacy of community service, exists to relieve hardship, distress, and ...
Harry Bottom Charitable Trust
Matching programme: Main grants programme
The Harry Bottom Charitable Trust, founded by Harry Bottom on 7 October 1960, is a longstanding Sheffield-based grant-maker governed by its original t...
Herefordshire Community Foundation
Matching programme: Community Chest Programme
Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF), established in June 2002, is an independent grant-making charity dedicated to promoting charitable purposes ...
Hinchingbrooke Foundation
Matching programme: Community Links / Local Organisations grants
The Hinchingbrooke Foundation is a centuries-old educational grant-giving charity rooted in the heritage of Hinchingbrooke School and Huntingdon Gramm...
Hugh Fraser Foundation
Matching programme: The Hugh Fraser Foundation
The Hugh Fraser Foundation, established in 1960 by Sir Hugh Fraser, advances health, education, citizenship, community development, poverty relief, an...
Idlewild Trust
Matching programme: Conservation of Cultural Heritage
Idlewild Trust is an independent grant-making charity with a foundational mission to advance education and learning by nurturing creative talent throu...
James Knott Family Foundation
Matching programme: Main Grants Programme
The James Knott Family Foundation, known as the Sir James Knott Trust, was established in 1924 by Tyneside shipowner Sir James Knott to honor his sons...
John Innes Foundation
Matching programme: General Grants
The John Innes Foundation (JIF), established in 1910 through a bequest from City of London landowner John Innes, is an independent charitable foundati...
John Lyon's Charity
Matching programme: Open Programme (Main Grants Fund)
John Lyon's Charity, rooted in a 1572 Royal Charter by Harrow School founder John Lyon, advances educational and social opportunities for children and...
Johnson Foundation
Matching programme: General Grants
The Johnson Foundation is a charitable trust with a mission to transform lives in Liverpool City Region communities by tackling education gaps, health...
Joseph Rank Trust
Matching programme: General Fund
The Joseph Rank Trust is an independent Christian grant-maker established in 2002 from charities founded by Joseph Rank (1854–1943) and family between...
LFT Charitable Trust
Matching programme: Accessible & Inclusive Grantmaking Programme
LFT Charitable Trust is a Belfast-based family foundation funded primarily by Alterity Investments, dedicated exclusively to grant-making for high-imp...
Margaret Davies Charity
Matching 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...
Mercers Charitable Foundation
Matching programme: Church & Communities
The Mercers’ Charitable Foundation, established in 1983 as the principal grant-making trust of The Mercers’ Company—London’s premier livery company fo...
Michael Bishop Foundation
Matching programme: Main Grants Programme
The Michael Bishop Foundation, established in 1987, advances philanthropy through strategic support for excellence in arts, culture, heritage preserva...
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Charity
Matching programme: Internal Grant Making Programme
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Charity (also known as Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity, registered 1057266), established in 1996, suppo...
Moto Foundation
Matching 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'...
National Funding Scheme
Matching programme: DONATE™ Digital Fundraising Platform
The National Funding Scheme is a pioneering UK charity founded to revolutionize charitable fundraising through cutting-edge digital technology, democr...
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Matching programme: National Lottery Grants for Heritage £10,000–£250,000
The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the UK's largest dedicated heritage funder established in 1994 (with roots in the 1980 National Heritage Memorial ...
Newby Trust Limited
Matching programme: Education, Health and Social Welfare
Newby Trust Limited is an independent, family-founded charitable trust based in Kingsbridge, South Devon, with origins dating to 1964 and governance b...
Nisbet Trust
Matching programme: Nisbet Trust Grants
The Nisbet Trust is an independent grant-making charity established in 2011 by the Nisbet family, with roots in Greater Bristol through Andrew Nisbet'...
Noel Sweeney Foundation
Matching programme: The Noel Sweeney Foundation Grants
The Noel Sweeney Foundation embodies the legacy of generosity and community commitment, channeling resources into grassroots initiatives uplifting you...
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust
Matching programme: Perth City Heritage Fund (PCHF)
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust (PKHT), an independent Scottish charity established in 1988, is dedicated to protecting, conserving, enhancing, and p...
Potton Consolidated Charity
Matching programme: General Grants
Potton Consolidated Charity is a longstanding philanthropic trust rooted in 17th-century benefactions, dedicated to relieving poverty, hardship, distr...
R C Snelling Charitable Trust
Matching programme: Main Grant Programme
The R C Snelling Charitable Trust, established in 1999 by Norfolk businessman Roy Snelling, honors his success with the Snelling Group by reinvesting ...
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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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