Registered charities and small voluntary organisations across the UK are invited to apply for funding from the Boots Charitable Trust to support projects that improve health, learning, community wellbeing and social care.
The Trust has a long history of supporting grassroots work that makes a meaningful difference to local communities. The 2026 funding round places a strong emphasis on diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI), encouraging applications that address disadvantage, widen participation or support under-represented groups.
What the Trust funds
Applications should align with one or more of the following themes:
Health
Community healthcare initiatives, home-based support, condition-specific groups, and preventative or educational health projects.
Lifelong learning
Local literacy and numeracy projects, adult education, and community-based learning opportunities.
Community development
Activities that strengthen local services, empower residents, or improve access to community facilities.
Social care
Projects that support personal wellbeing, community inclusion, independent living or practical support needs.
Funding can be used for a wide range of costs, including:
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Core and running costs (such as staff salaries and operational expenses)
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Project delivery costs
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Minor capital works, refurbishments or essential improvements to community spaces
How much you can apply for
Grants typically range from £100 to £10,000 per year.
While half of the Trust’s funding supports work in Nottinghamshire, the remaining funding is available to organisations across the UK.
Who can apply
Organisations must be:
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A UK-based registered charity, or
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A small voluntary group with income/expenditure under £5,000 per year
The Trust does not fund:
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Individuals
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Organisations with income or reserves over £1 million
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Large capital building projects
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Statutory services or activities where funding is a legal requirement
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Projects that rely on ongoing Boots Charitable Trust funding for sustainability
For larger projects (over £10,000 total cost), applicants will need to outline confirmed or pending match funding arrangements.
Deadline
Friday 6 March 2026
Find out more and apply
Full guidance and application information are available on the Boots Charitable Trust website.
Organisations and partners are encouraged to share this opportunity with smaller charities and community groups who may benefit from flexible funding to support their work.
