Makers of Playing Cards Charity
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- Typical grants
- £250 – £1,000
- Where they fund
- Greater London, Home Counties
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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makersofplayingcards.orgAbout Makers of Playing Cards Charity
The Makers of Playing Cards Charity is a grant-making trust that supports registered charities working with children and young people across Greater London and the Home Counties. Its mission focuses on advancing education and skills, and relieving poverty and hardship among young people. The Charity prefers to make multi-year grants that enable sustained impact, and it values applications from smaller charities that can demonstrate clear, direct benefit to their beneficiaries.
What Makers of Playing Cards Charity funds
The Charity funds activities that support children and young people in education, skills development, or those facing poverty or hardship. All work must take place within Greater London or the Home Counties. It supports registered charities working in these areas, with a strong emphasis on smaller organisations that can show clear, direct benefit. The Charity prefers to fund projects that have a sustained impact, often through multi-year grants.
Who can apply
Registered charities are the only organisation type eligible for funding. The Charity prioritises smaller charities that can demonstrate clear, direct benefit to children and young people. All work must be carried out within Greater London or the Home Counties. The Charity does not have a religious restriction and welcomes applications from charities of all faiths and none, provided the cause is not faith-based.
What Makers of Playing Cards Charity doesn't fund
The Charity does not fund faith-based causes or events. It also excludes start-up charities, housing associations, general appeals or circulars, large projects where its contribution would have limited impact, course fees for professionals, and Citizens Advice. Schools and community groups are not eligible for funding.
How they like to fund
The Charity prefers to make multi-year grants that enable sustained impact. It values applications from smaller charities that can demonstrate clear, direct benefit to their beneficiaries. Grants are made to registered charities only.
How much does Makers of Playing Cards Charity give?
Makers of Playing Cards Charity runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 18 sourced facts
- Apply by letter
- 2 rounds a year
- Multi-year funding
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Makers of Playing Cards Charity funds — and what they won't
The full exclusions list (6)
- Start-up charities
- Housing Associations
- General appeals or circulars sent to the Company
- Large projects towards which we would have limited impact
- Course fees for professionals
- Citizens Advice
Good to know
How to apply to Makers of Playing Cards Charity
Makers of Playing Cards Charity takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Makers of Playing Cards Charity's application asks
We hold the 2 questions from Makers of Playing Cards Charity's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“set out how you would spend a grant of £1,000”
“explain briefly how the work for which you seek funds meets the Makers of Playing Cards Charity’s charitable objectives”
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Makers of Playing Cards Charity provide?
Makers of Playing Cards Charity runs one grant programme — Grant Programme: £1,000+.
Where does Makers of Playing Cards Charity fund charities?
Makers of Playing Cards Charity funds charities operating in Greater London, Home Counties.
Does Makers of Playing Cards Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Makers of Playing Cards Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Makers of Playing Cards Charity not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Start-up charities; Housing Associations; General appeals or circulars sent to the Company; Large projects towards which we would have limited impact; Course fees for professionals. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Makers of Playing Cards Charity?
Makers of Playing Cards Charity takes applications via email application. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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