International funderBased in United Kingdom

The Lewin Trust

Cambridge, United KingdomWebsite

About The Lewin Trust

The Lewin Trust funds UK-registered charities that use early intervention to reduce poverty and inequality, with a clear emphasis on giving children the best start in life. Their grants typically support practical, project-based work with young children and families, especially in the early years (0–5), parenting/family support, and programs that help break cycles of dependence. They will also fund partnered work overseas when it is closely tied to their mission and delivered through a UK-registered charity.

Focus Areas

Early Years Child Development (0-5)Family and Carer SupportPoverty Alleviation Through Early InterventionInequality ReductionParent-Infant SupportChildren's Centre and Early Help Services

Giving Approach

Project grants of roughly $10,000–$50,000 through a two-stage process (Expression of Interest followed by full application), offered in three funding rounds per year. Funding is focused on tangible, time-bound projects rather than unrestricted support, and applicants should expect a competitive, program-specific process.

How to approach this funder

Apply through the Trust’s two-stage Project Grants process and watch the three annual funding rounds; the next deadline listed is 2 July 2026. Strong applications should clearly show how the project delivers early intervention, supports children aged 0–5 and/or their caregivers, and provides a measurable way to reduce poverty or inequality for UK beneficiaries (or partnered overseas work via a UK-registered charity).

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The Lewin Trust

About The Lewin Trust

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

How to approach this funder

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Lewin Trust Project Grants

Project Grants (Expression of Interest → Full Application)

The Lewin Trust

About The Lewin Trust

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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The Grant Brief

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Lewin Trust Project Grants

Project Grants (Expression of Interest → Full Application)