Up to £90,000 for UK Charities Supporting Disadvantaged Communities – St. James's Place Charitable Foundation

The St. James's Place Charitable Foundation provides up to £90,000 in grant funding to small and medium-sized charities delivering services that improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

The Foundation supports projects across five priority areas, including children and young people, mental health, cancer care, end-of-life care and financial wellbeing.

Here's what you can expect:

• Up to £30,000 through the Small Grants Programme

• Up to £90,000 through the Major Grants Programme

• Single-payment or multi-year funding options

• Grants supporting frontline staff salaries and direct service delivery

• Funding for eligible project costs and small capital projects

• Opportunities to strengthen established community services

• Quarterly application rounds, with each funding theme considered twice annually

What funding is available?

1. Small Grants – Up to £30,000

For eligible charities with annual income below £1 million.

• A single grant of up to £30,000, or

• Up to £10,000 annually over three years

• The award cannot exceed 10% of the charity's annual income.

2. Major Grants – Up to £90,000

For eligible charities with annual income between £1 million and £7 million.

• A single grant of up to £90,000, or

• Up to £30,000 annually over three years

Both programmes can support eligible frontline delivery costs. Core funding is limited to 15% of the grant budget.

What projects can be funded?

The Foundation prioritises five areas:

• Children & Young People: Supporting disadvantaged young people under 25, including those facing disabilities, poverty and barriers to education or employment.

• Mental Health: Providing specialist support, early intervention and services that reduce isolation and stigma.

• Living Well with Cancer: Helping people with cancer and their families access emotional, practical and specialist support.

• End-of-Life Care: Supporting hospice services, respite care and people living with life-limiting conditions.

• Financial Wellbeing: Helping disadvantaged individuals and communities improve financial stability, access advice and develop financial skills.

Who can apply?

Eligible organisations include:

• Registered charities in the UK

• Eligible charities registered in Ireland, Jersey or Guernsey

• Special needs schools

• Eligible UK-registered charities delivering projects overseas through local partners

Important eligibility requirements:

Applicants must:

• Have annual income below £7 million.

• Demonstrate that their work aligns with the Foundation's priorities.

• Provide evidence of community need and measurable outcomes.

• Deliver inclusive services that are accessible to eligible beneficiaries.

• Have suitable financial management and governance arrangements.

• Be introduced by a St. James's Place employee, Partner or Adviser who has an active, meaningful connection with the charity.

Applications are by invitation only. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.

What cannot be funded?

The Foundation generally excludes:

• Individuals and personal fundraising

• Standalone research

• Pilot programmes

• Retrospective costs

• Fundraising events and sponsorship

• Activities primarily funded by statutory agencies

• NHS charities

• Large capital appeals

• Organisations raising money on behalf of other charities

2027 Application Dates

Funding: Up to £90,000 per charity

Next Applications Open: 4 January 2027

Next Deadline: 11 January 2027