The Fore is an open access funder offering development funding and strategic support to early-stage charities and social enterprises. The grants are unrestricted and intended to have a transformational impact on the organisations being supported by unlocking exponential growth, sustainability, efficiency or some other major step forward.
Grants of up to £45,000 are available, spread over one to three years. In addition, non-financial support such as access to a network of skilled, pro-bono volunteers, online training workshops and seminars are available to successful charities for life.
The Fore works across the following charitable sectors:
There is a staged application process and the first stage is to register your interest. The registration period will be open from 26 November at 12pm to 3 December 2025 12pm. For more detailed information on stages and dates, please visit The Fore's website.
Funding is available for both project and core costs. Supporting work with people in trouble, particularly young offenders and ex-offenders, as well as other disadvantaged young people.
Small grants are available to community groups, not-for profits and charities to support tree and hedge planting projects during the 2025/2026 winter season.
Grants are available for registered charities undertaking projects to support disadvantaged and disabled children who are under 13 years of age.
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