Impact Fund Grant for UK Not-for-Profit Organisations

The easyfundraising Impact Fund offers 15 unrestricted £1,000 grants to UK not-for-profit organisations to help them continue or enhance community work. Applications close at midnight on Sunday 8 November 2026. Opportunity at a Glance

- Opportunity name: easyfundraising Impact Fund

- Provider: easyfundraising (Easyfundraising Limited)

- Grant type: Small unrestricted grants

- Number of grants: 15

- Grant amount per award: £1,000

- Total funding pool (second round, autumn 2026): £15,000 in total

- Eligible applicants (UK): UK not-for-profit organisations and other specified categories (see eligibility section)

- Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 8 November 2026 (time zone not specified in the source)

- Notification timing: Successful organisations will be notified by email within 28 days of the application closing date (per FAQ)

About the Opportunity

The easyfundraising Impact Fund is a grant programme designed to provide small awards to “good causes” with practical needs. It is intended to help organisations continue or enhance their work, including core and running costs, while also supporting the ongoing community donation activity connected to easyfundraising. For this second round of funding in autumn 2026, the programme allocates £15,000 total across 15 grants of £1,000 each. Funding and Benefits

- Unrestricted grant: The £1,000 grant is unrestricted and can be used “where it’s needed most.”

- What the grant can support (examples provided): The fund is designed for practical needs such as: - equipment and resources - volunteer costs - event expenses - small project funding - other essential day-to-day costs - Core and running costs: Applications for core and running costs are welcome, but applicants should explain what the £1,000 will contribute towards, what it will enable the organisation to do, and who will benefit. - No catch: The programme states there is no marketing obligation, though funded causes may be invited to share a short update or story to celebrate impact.

- Public sharing: Recipients and impact stories will be shared publicly to celebrate and encourage more support, with an option to opt out by request.

Who Is Eligible? The fund is open to UK organisations only in the following categories: - Registered charities - Other not-for-profit organisations - Sports clubs and teams - Schools and education settings - Social enterprises and CICs - After-school and youth groups - Churches and religious organisations

Key eligibility notes from the source:

- Easyfundraising registration not required: Your organisation does not need to be registered with easyfundraising to apply.

- Previous applicants may apply again: Organisations that previously applied to the Impact Fund during spring 2026 are welcome to apply again this time.

Eligible Activities or Priority Areas Applicants should explain how the funding will deliver community impact. The programme may support requests including: - a specific item or piece of equipment - a defined activity or project - an improvement to a space or facility - a clearly identified contribution towards essential core or running costs The source also notes that applicants do not need to create a new project or purchase equipment to apply. Applicants are encouraged to identify the part of existing or planned work where £1,000 can make the clearest difference. Why This Opportunity Matters This grant opportunity focuses on helping UK third-sector organisations meet practical needs through a small, unrestricted award. Because applicants can apply for core and running costs (with clear explanation), the Impact Fund is positioned as support for organisations that need flexible funding to sustain community services and facilities. How to Apply - Complete the Impact Fund application form via the official application page: Apply for the Impact Fund grant (the page references an “application form”). - Submit your application by the deadline: midnight on Sunday 8 November 2026. - Follow the application guidance provided in the application guide (the source links to an application guide on the opportunity page).

- Email support (if needed): questions not covered in FAQs can be sent to [contact details removed].

Assessment criteria (what the programme says it will consider) Applications are assessed using the following criteria:

- Community impact: A clear and realistic explanation of what the £1,000 will fund and the difference it will make.

- Reach and who benefits: Who will benefit, how they will benefit, and (where possible) approximately how many people will be supported.

- Lasting benefit: Evidence the grant will strengthen ongoing work/services/facilities or create a benefit that continues beyond the initial spend.

The source also states:

- Reach is not only about supporting the greatest number of people; it also considers the needs of the people supported and the depth of benefit. - A request for a specific item or project does not automatically score higher than a request for core costs. - “General running costs” may be difficult to assess; clearer explanations help assessors understand the difference the grant makes. Application Tips or Common Mistakes - Don’t keep the funding plan vague. The source suggests that explaining what the £1,000 will enable your organisation to do—and who it will benefit—helps assessment. - Explain the lasting benefit. Include evidence of how the grant strengthens ongoing services, facilities, or creates continued benefit beyond the initial spend. - Avoid purely general “running costs” phrasing. The opportunity indicates that specific, concrete contribution examples (e.g., defined venue hire period, transport for participants, essential operating costs for a defined period) are easier to assess. - You do not need a new project. The fund encourages linking the grant to the clearest part of existing or planned work where £1,000 makes a meaningful difference. Frequently Asked Questions How many grants will be awarded? The I