BBC Children in Need
Project Grants (Small)
£1,000 to £10,000
Open all year
- No charity registration needed
- For groups with income up to £15,000
- Serin has the funder's questions and 5 documents to prepare
Grants for groups without charity status
You can get grants without being a registered charity. Most funders ask for a written constitution and a bank account with two unrelated signatories. Serin has 86 open funds for groups without charity status from 56 funders, checked on 3 November 2026. 72 of them don't require charity registration. Pick your type of organisation below to see what fits you.
Serin finds the funds that will accept you and stays with you through the application, so you never face a blank form on your own.
86 open funds ready to apply for in Serin
Here are 3 funds as a preview, with 83 more you can unlock when you join free.
Groundwork London
Greenwich Healthier Communities Fund — Delivery Strand — Small Awards
£5,001 to £20,000
Closes 14 December 2026
- No charity registration needed
BlueSpark Foundation
Project Grants
Up to £5,000
Open all year
- No charity registration needed
- Funder name shown when you join
£5,000 to £20,000
England-wide
Closes January 2027
See this fund free - Funder name shown when you join
Over £100,000
England-wide
Open all year
See this fund free - Funder name shown when you join
Over £20,000 to £100,000
England-wide
Open all year
See this fund free - Funder name shown when you join
Under £5,000
East Midlands
Closes May 2027
See this fund free - Funder name shown when you join
£5,000 to £20,000
England-wide
Open all year
See this fund free - Funder name shown when you join
£5,000 to £20,000
England-wide
Open all year
See this fund free
Plus 77 more when you join.
How Serin helps you apply
- 1
Tell us about your group once
Answer a few plain questions about your work, the people you help and your money. Serin keeps it, so you never start from a blank page again.
- 2
Know where you fit before you start
Serin checks each fund against your type of organisation, income and area, so you only spend time on funds that will accept you.
- 3
Write in your own voice, with help
For each of the funder's questions, Serin helps you draft your answer more quickly from your own details and stories. It's like having someone beside you for the whole application.
Find the funds that suit you
Tell us about your organisation and Serin shows your best match and helps you start the application. No card needed. £35 a month, or £350 a year, names every match.
Your 14 day free trial lets you work through a full application with Serin before you pay anything.
Prices include VAT.
Join Serin freeFrequently asked questions
Can a CIC apply?
59 of the 86 open funds accept a CIC. Any income limits still apply.
Does our group need charity registration?
72 of the 86 open funds accept constituted groups or unincorporated associations without requiring charity registration.
Which funds have no fixed deadline?
64 of the 86 open funds have no fixed closing date.
We've never written a grant application. Can Serin help?
Yes. Serin takes you through each of the funder's questions in plain English and helps you draft answers more quickly from your own details, in your own voice. You stay in charge of every word you send.
What does it cost?
Joining is free and needs no card. Your 14 day free trial lets you work through a full application with Serin before you pay anything. After that it's £35 a month, or £350 a year, including VAT.