The MSE Charity Grants Programme
Who can apply: Applicants must be UK non-profit organisations (e.g. registered charity, CIC, credit union, company limited by guarantee or social enterprise) with a governing body of at least three unconnected individuals, an organisational bank account with two unconnected signatories, established for at least 18 months, annual income between £10,000 and £600,000, and less than six months free reserves. Projects must be in the UK and must improve financial capability; statutory organisations, for-profit companies, individuals, schools (direct funding), and projects outside the UK are not eligible.
Deadline: Two grant rounds per year, typically January and July. For 2026, Stage 1 opened 2026-01-19 and closed 2026-01-26; the next round opens 2026-07-06 and closes 2026-07-13 at 5pm. Stage 2 is by invitation only.