Grants of up to £100,000 per year for up to five years are available to UK registered charities whose work supports babies during their first 1001 critical days.
The funding is aimed at charities which can show measurable impact on improving outcomes for babies, and those that deliver integrated services, for example, through family hubs.
The funding is only for projects that:
- Support babies during the 1001 critical days, from pregnancy through to the age of two.
- Enable babies, families and carers to access support without shame or stigma.
- Are delivered in a family hub or similar “one stop shop” setting - ensuring families have seamless/joined up support.
- Make a meaningful and measurable difference to the lives of babies.
The Foundation prefers to fund projects which:
- Are free at the point of access.
- Support babies directly.
- Support a larger number of babies.
- Have a lasting legacy beyond the funding period.
- Have secured additional funding from elsewhere.
- Are delivered over a longer time frame, ideally three to five years.
Grants of up to £100,000 per year for between two years and five years are available. Most grants awarded will fall between £20,000 and £80,000 per year, typically for three to five years. It is expected that between five and 10 charities will be awarded a grant per funding round.
UK-based charities that have been established for at least two years, with at least three unrelated trustees, and whose work takes place in the UK can apply.
A webinar to provide extra guidance and answer questions will be held on 3 November 2025 (11:30am to 12:15pm). Registration required.
For full guidance and to apply, click here.