The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has responsibility for protecting people from product-related harm and ensuring consumers can buy products with confidence.
To empower more consumers to choose and use products safely, the OPSS is inviting organisations to bid to deliver community-based and/or consumer-focused product safety awareness and education projects.
They are particularly interested in funding projects that take place in-person at community settings, and/or make product safety messaging more accessible.
This year they are funding second-hand goods' proposals that will delivery community-based and/or consumer-focused awareness and educational activity that addresses how to purchase and use second-hand goods safely. Projects can include advice on buying goods from online marketplaces and in-person purchases.
They will fund activity that:
- Improves consumer awareness and confidence about how to choose and use products safely
- Provides product safety education or advice
- Empowers consumers to take action to protect themselves and others from product-related harm
- Falls within the OPSS's remit
Fund award sizes
Maximum: £10,000
Notes on award amounts: Bids will be considered for projects valued under £10,000 excluding VAT.
Who can apply?
Any organisation can apply. They welcome bids from voluntary groups, smaller charities, community groups and those looking to partner with the third sector.
How to apply
Complete the relevant bid form on their website.
Closing date
The next deadline is 11.59pm on Tuesday 01 September 2026, for activity to be delivered by 05 February 2027.
