Deadline: 8-Jul-24
Islamic Relief is offering grants to support and invest in a thriving and diverse voluntary and community sector that brings positive change to the lives of people across the United Kingdom.
Themes
- They also aim to transform the lives of marginalised and vulnerable communities in the UK by funding projects that support the following key themes:
- Building Resilience to Poverty
- Prioritising programme delivery within disadvantaged and vulnerable communities
- Incorporating sustainability within programme initiatives
- Developing the capacity of local communities to address issues of poverty
- Empowering Women and Girls
- Providing economic opportunities for women
- Supporting survivors of domestic abuse
- Developing the confidence and skills of women
- Supporting Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Communities
- Engaging in projects that empower refugee communities socially and financially
- Youth & Family Development
- Engaging young people in constructive activities
- Encouraging youth leadership and confidence-building
- Supporting disadvantaged BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and Refugee) populations
- Building Resilience to Poverty
Funding Information
- They endeavour to continue these efforts with a £2.5 million fund for 2024.
- Grant amounts will vary from £1,000 to £40,000 depending on the project for first-time applicants, with a duration of 12 months.
- Second time successful applicants can bid for £50,000. There is an option for multi-year funding.
Eligibility Criteria
- Islamic Relief UK’s Grant Programme is for projects and initiatives that will help UK residents to alleviate poverty and economic resilience, supporting refugees and combatting challenges faced by women. The overall aim is to help at home, here in the UK.
- Applicants are welcome from organisations such as:
- Local community groups and/or faith-based organisations
- Charities (including local branches of national charities) acting for the benefit of the local community
- Voluntary and community organisations
- Registered charities, including charitable incorporated organisations
- Registered not-for-profit companies
- Registered community interest companies
- Although you do not have to be a registered charity to be eligible to apply for the grants, your work and the focus of your application must be for charitable purposes in the UK.
- All organisations must, as a basic requirement, have a constitution and a bank account, with the same name as the organisation.
Ineligible
- They will not be able to fund the following:
- Applications from overseas organisations
- Applications from individuals
- Applications to purchase buildings
- Applications from statutory bodies
- Endowment appeals
For more information, visit Islamic Relief.