HM Revenue & Customs

HMRC funds charitable work that helps marginalised or excluded taxpayers navigate the tax and welfare system. This includes tax compliance advice, support with welfare entitlements, and digital inclusion for those struggling with benefits, tax credits, or system navigation. The Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Programme supports UK-wide organisations with proven national reach. HMRC prioritises programmes that help people access their rights and responsibilities within the tax system. The funder is interested in work that improves equity and access for vulnerable groups.

Applicants must be UK-registered charities with a medium-to-large scale of operation and demonstrated financial stability. The funder prioritises organisations that have proven national reach and a track record of delivering tax compliance advice, welfare support, or digital inclusion. While HMRC does not restrict applications by religious context, eligibility is limited to organisations that can show they are well-established and capable of delivering outcomes across the UK.

HMRC does not fund core costs, unrestricted funding, capital projects, or emergency appeals. The programme is narrowly focused on outcomes-driven grants that support the funder's mission of tax system equity, so costs outside that scope are not considered.

HMRC does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by competitive tender or invitation. Grants are outcomes-driven, focusing on measurable impact rather than general support. The funder blends regulatory oversight with these narrow grants to bolster tax system equity.