The Maternity Equity Fund will support organisations delivering preventative maternity support during pregnancy and birth.
It will help organisations improving access, experience and outcomes, and those that are open to learning, partnerships, and shared practice. This includes knowledge exchange with health professionals and other funded organisations.
The Fund aims to reduce unfair and avoidable maternity inequities by:
- improving access, experience and outcomes during pregnancy and birth
- strengthening trusted community-led organisations delivering preventative, trauma-informed and culturally-safe maternity support
- building and sharing learning about what works to improve maternity equity, influencing wider practice and systems over time
Your organisation will support improved outcomes for any of the following three groups:
- Communities experiencing the greatest maternity inequities including Black, Asian, and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
- Communities in geographical areas of highest deprivation, including in rural areas.
- People experiencing complex and multiple disadvantages, including existing and antenatal mental health needs.
Who can apply?
- Registered charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
- Community Interest Companies (CICs) that are not-for-profit with an asset lock
- Other not for profit charitable organisations delivering work aligned with HSF's strategy
Minimum annual income: £20,000
Maximum annual income: £1,500,000
How to apply
Take the funds online quiz to find out whether your organisation is eligible to apply. Eligible organisations will be able to submit an expression of interest.
Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026
