Global’s Make Some Noise has been passionately raising funds for small, local charities since 2014.
Over the last 10 years, with the help of our supporters and charity partners, we have raised over £35 million and changed over 200,000 lives. As we look to the future, we want to ensure that the UK is a place where nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone.
Last year alone, we provided grants to over 100 small charities in the UK, further solidifying our commitment to making a tangible and lasting difference.
Find out more about how to apply, and our eligibility criteria below.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
STAGE 1:
Expression of Interest – CLOSED for 2024.
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STAGE 2:
Application – Successful 2024 applicants will receive an invitation to apply by Friday 1st November 2024. The application submission deadline is Friday 22nd November.
STAGE 3:
Panel Assessment – Our grants panel will review funding proposals and select successful applicants.
STAGE 4:
Application Outcome – You will receive confirmation of whether your application for our 2024 grant funding was successful by February/March 2025.
STAGE 5:
Funding Agreement – Successful 2024 applicants will receive and return their funding agreement by 26th March 2025.
STAGE 6:
Funding Commences – The first grant instalment for the 2024 cohort will be paid in April 2025, followed by 6-monthly instalments, with progress monitored through reports.
HOW TO BECOME A CHARITY PARTNER
Our current programme prioritises grant-giving for small charities that are working to address one of our key outcome areas for achieving change in communities across the UK.
Our current four key outcome areas are:
- Providing shelter and safety
- Supporting physical and/or mental health
- Developing life skills
- Reducing isolation or improving inclusion
Here is a list of the types of things we are most likely to fund:
- Staff salaries predominantly associated with direct delivery work
- Any programme, sessional, service or project delivery costs
- Equipment, technology, materials or refurbishment costs which are related to direct service delivery work (we cannot contribute to large build projects, fundraising or marketing costs)
- A contribution to running costs/overheads (in contribution to a wider direct-delivery programme)
This list is not exhaustive, and we have funded many different areas of work and initiatives. If you are unsure that what you want to apply for meets our criteria, or has a good chance of being funded, contact the Make Some Noise Grants Team at [email protected].
ELIGIBILITY CRITIERIA
In addition to delivering a key project or service addressing one or more of our key outcomes, your charity must meet our basic eligibility criteria, listed below:
- Your charity has an annual income of approximately £30,000 – £1 million
- Your organisation is a UK registered charity with the Charity Commission, OSCR (Scotland) or the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
- Your charity has been registered for at least 1 year with 1 full set of submitted accounts on the Charity Commission, OSCR (Scotland) or the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
- Your charity provides in-depth direct support to people
- You have a registered bank account in your organisation’s name
- You have a current safeguarding policy and set of procedures
- You have a current equal opportunities/equality policy and processes
- You are able to identify a specific programme, area of work, role or project which Global’s Make Some Noise could fund – this can be existing or new
Unfortunately, some organisations and types of work are not eligible for support, they are:
- Organisations who do not conduct any direct delivery work or whose primary focus is on research or campaigning
- Animal rescue/rehabilitation projects that solely benefit animals
- Faith-based projects supporting the promotion of religion
- Organisations based, or delivering work outside of the UK
- Schools, colleges or higher education institutions
- NHS, other healthcare providers or local authority obligations
- Politically affiliated organisations
- Activities that have already taken place
- Grant-making organisations or activities where funds will be primarily provided to third-parties or individuals
- Fundraising events/activities or fundraising salaries
We are unable to progress any charity to application stage if we have previously supported them.
You can find our FAQ’s here.
We are no longer accepting Expressions of Interest for 2024 grant funding.
Please join our mailing list below to be notified when next year’s opportunity for charity grants becomes available in 2025.
