The Financial Futures Strategic Grants are designed to support substantial, transformative programmes that significantly enhance people’s financial capability and self-assurance, particularly at pivotal stages in their lives. These moments might include entering the workforce for the first time, navigating the complexities of financial hardship, or taking steps to prepare for retirement. The ambition is to empower individuals to make informed and confident decisions about their finances, breaking down barriers that can keep them in cycles of struggle or uncertainty.
To ensure these grants are both impactful and inclusive, funded programmes are expected to blend well-established, evidence-based approaches with fresh, innovative methods. The aim is to engage and support people who currently have the least access to financial education and resources, those who are often overlooked by mainstream provision.
Each grant will be structured around two central components:
- A core programme with a national or multi-regional scope, designed to deliver high-quality financial education and support at scale. This element ensures broad reach and the dissemination of best practice, so that large numbers of people can benefit from improved financial knowledge and skills.
- A tailored sub-programme created and delivered by the lead organisation, specifically adapted to meet the needs of a priority group. Examples might include women, disabled people, ethnic minority communities, care leavers, refugees, single parents, or any other underserved population identified by clear evidence. This approach guarantees that the support offered is not only wide-reaching but deeply relevant to those most at risk of being left behind.
Who can apply?
Registered charities in the UK/Crown Dependencies/Republic of Ireland, with national reach either directly or in collaboration with partners.
How to apply
Submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) via their website.
