voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
The Fore Summer 2026 Funding Round
Created: 10/03/2026The Fore is running its Summer 2026 Funding Round. They are offering unrestricted grants of up to £45,000 to help small charities and social enterprises develop, grow, or become more sustainable.
Successful applicants will receive:
Who is eligible to apply?
All UK registered charities, CIOs, CICs limited by guarantee and charitable CBSs with an annual income of under £500,000 are welcome to apply. Please also take their eligibility quiz here.
Their grants are intended to create a step change for your organisation. What do you need to get to the next stage of your development? Their grant might help your organisation to grow, increase your staff capacity, become more sustainable or make your systems more efficient – they don’t mind, they just want you to be able to be better at what you do.
How to apply
You will need to register your interest in applying on their website. Registration is open for one week from 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 25 March to 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 01 April 2026.
On 02 April 2026, all registered applicants will receive confirmation of whether they have been allocated a place on the funding round along with details of how to apply.
Once you have received confirmation of your place on the funding round, write your application before the deadline of 5pm on Monday 27 April 2026.
You can join their online Q&A session on Wednesday 25 March 2026, 10.30am - 11.30am to hear more about their process and ask your own questions. You can sign up here. If you can’t make it on the day, please register if you would like to receive the recording after the event.
If you have any questions, they are happy to help – please e-mail [email protected]