Impact Funding Partners Limited

The funder supports work in community development, mental health, disability, older people, poverty and hardship, and physical health. Funding is directed at organisations based and working in Glasgow, with a focus on local, grassroots initiatives. They encourage activities that improve wellbeing for older adults and disabled people, including services that reduce isolation, promote independence, and enhance quality of life. Programmes are designed to be multi-year, allowing sustained support for community-led projects. Each programme may have a distinct theme, but all align with the overall mission of positive social change through health, education, and poverty relief.

Eligible organisations include registered charities, unincorporated associations, community groups, community interest companies (CICs), and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs). Applicants must be based and working in Glasgow. The funder prioritises organisations that serve older people and disabled people, though other community-focused groups may also be considered. They welcome local grassroots groups with a clear connection to the communities they serve.

Impact Funding Partners does not fund schools, further education establishments, or arms-length external organisations (ALEOs). Applications from these types of organisations will not be considered. They also do not accept unsolicited applications outside of announced programme rounds.

Funding is typically offered on a multi-year basis, providing stability for community projects. Impact Funding Partners manages each programme through open, announced rounds and does not accept unsolicited applications. They take an intermediary role, offering rigorous evaluation and ongoing support to grantees. Their approach emphasises partnership, evidence-led design, and collaboration with funders and communities alike.