Pixel Fund

Could Pixel Fund fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants: £2,500 – £5,000
Where they fund: uk_wide
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Two-stage application

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pixelfund.org.uk

About Pixel Fund

Pixel Fund is a UK-wide grant-maker dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people. The fund prioritises project grants and favours charities with a modest annual income, alongside strong governance expectations. It seeks to support organisations that directly reach children and young people through targeted mental health interventions. The fund operates across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with a focused approach to achieving measurable impact on youth mental health.

What Pixel Fund funds

The fund supports mental health projects that directly benefit children and young people across the UK. It funds project delivery costs, preferring interventions that reach beneficiaries directly. Priority is given to charities working with children and young people, covering a range of mental health support from early intervention to therapeutic programmes. The fund operates UK-wide, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Who can apply

Only UK-registered charities are eligible to apply. The fund specifically supports organisations that work directly with children and young people on mental health. It favours smaller charities with a modest income and expects strong governance. There is a preference for charities that have a direct relationship with their beneficiaries. Beneficiaries must be children and young people, typically under 26.

What Pixel Fund doesn't fund

The fund does not support faith-based projects, capital works, or individuals. It also excludes charities registered overseas, projects delivered outside the UK, independent schools (other than those for special educational needs), exempt charities, and charities where there is no direct relationship between the charity and its beneficiaries.

How they like to fund

The fund prioritises project grants over core costs, preferring charities that can demonstrate clear impact through their work. It favours smaller organisations with strong governance and a direct relationship with beneficiaries. The fund welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible charities.

How much does Pixel Fund give?

Pixel Fund runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 21 sourced facts

The Pixel Fund grant programmeCurrently closed

£2,500 – £5,000

Decisions in ~22 weeks

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 Pixel Fund funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Preference for projects that directly reach children and young people (CYP); preference for project grants over core costs; preference for charities with annual income under £2m; strong governance expectations

Where they fund

uk_wide

Costs they'll cover

Project delivery

They don't fund

FaithCapital works & buildingsIndividuals

The full exclusions list (1)

Charities registered overseas, charities where project is delivered overseas, independent schools (other than SEN), exempt charities, charities where there is not a direct relationship between charity and beneficiaries

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthMental health

How to apply to Pixel Fund

Pixel Fund takes applications via two-stage application.

Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Pixel Fund could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Pixel Fund provide?

Pixel Fund runs one grant programme — The Pixel Fund grant programme: £2,500 – £5,000.

Where does Pixel Fund fund charities?

Pixel Fund funds charities operating in uk_wide.

Does Pixel Fund accept unsolicited applications?

Pixel Fund accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Pixel Fund not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Charities registered overseas, charities where project is delivered overseas, independent schools (other than SEN), exempt charities, charities where there is not a direct relationship between charity and beneficiaries. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Pixel Fund?

Pixel Fund takes applications via two-stage application. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.