TheGivingMachine is currently accepting applications for its Community Grants scheme, offering eight unrestricted grants of £250 each to support UK-based good causes. TheGivingMachine
Key Details
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Grant value: £250 (one-off, unrestricted)
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Number of grants: 8 per quarter
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Who’s eligible: Any UK charity, school, CIC, community group, or not-for-profit organisation with a turnover of less than £1 million
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Application period: 1–31 October 2025
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Decision timeline: Successful causes notified within 14 days after applications close
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Grant payment: Funds transferred within 28 days of the closing date
Applications received outside the October window will not be considered.
How to Apply & What to Expect
Eligible organisations can apply via TheGivingMachine’s website during the open window.
As part of the process, successful causes are asked to:
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Join a short 15-minute follow-up call to discuss grant use and organisation goals.
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Provide a brief update (written and photo) on how the funds were used and their impact.
These requirements help TheGivingMachine share the stories behind the grants and encourage future support.